Came here during my lunch break, ordered my food and it came out pretty fast, around 10 minutes. It's a small location with a couple tables, accompanied with a liquor store next to it which is convenient. The torta was pretty good, probably will try a different meat next time like asada, something more traditional. The agua de piña was really good, not overly sweet and refreshing. Can't wait to try the horchata next time. The salsas go pretty well with the food, I'd say they could be a bit spicier, but I heard they have chile de aceite, so I need to get that next time and try it. Overall 8/10 definitely coming back to try more read more

Tacos El Paisa - Torta de buche - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

The only thing I regularly get here is the Carnitas burrito con todo! Their food is good but I'm a sucker for a carnitas burrito con todo. So far in the Rancho, Upland, Ontario, Montclair, San Berdo, Riverside, Glendora, Rialto areas, I have not found a burrito as good as this place. Served HOT, tasty carnitas cooked the right way, a bit crispy on the outside and tender with onions and beans is sooooo good. If you're like me and jonesin for carnitas burrito, this is the spot. You're welcome. read more

Stopped by for a asada and rice burrito, the worst meat ever.. tasted old and oily. Not sure if the quality of the food has gone down.. read more

Tacos El Paisa - Bad meat taste, old and oily. :/ - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

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This restaurant is open. The dining area is small but cute. Reminds me of the family taquerias I grew up with in East LA. The food is authentic. Ordered the Asada Nachos, Chile Relleno burrito to go for my family. We shared and absolutely the best asada nachos with tender flavor full carne asada, crispy chips, each topping was identifiable and delicious unlike most nachos at other restaurants that end up soggy and unable to enjoy the separate flavors. Chile relleno was also delicious, simple and flavorful exactly what I wanted. Red salsa was spicy and delicious. Highly recommend if you want authentic food without the drive to other parts of southern Cal. Service was friendly and quick. read more

I called in an order I spoke with a lady who took my order in English. I only speak English. I told her I wanted chicken tacos and a chicken burrito. I went to pick up my food, then when I went to bite it was carne asada meat burrito. I never mentioned carne asada. I hardly eat beef. I was hungry so I thought ok. I'll eat it. The carne asada was very salty. Dry and tasted old reheated. It was very dark brown meat. It was super salty! Dry as a desert I couldn't taste anything over the salty meat. There was hardly anything inside the burrito. I didn't taste any cheese rice or beans. I called the restaurant to complain. The woman in the phone said SHE DIDN'T SPEAK ENGLISH But she spoke and took my order in English. The food is still garbage! They'll never compare to the old owners. read more

e best menudo I've had in a very long time You have a choice of how much harmony, Pata. It needs no other seasoning the flavor is amazing read more

Tacos El Paisa - The best menudo I've had in a very long time You have a choice of how much harmony, Pata. - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

Food was very good, Asada was tasteful & tender, Pastor I love how tender & the miniature pieces of Pineapple added to the flavor. The Chorizo was great, love a good Chorizo Taco. The Green Salsa was good & has a nice kick of heat to it! Will definitely be back, especially it's right across the street from me. I'll be a regular in no time lol read more

Tacos El Paisa - 2 of each, Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Chorizo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

They are open it's my favorite lunch spot. And breakfast burritos are awesome! Customer service is always friendly and I mostly get the chicken tacos or breakfast burritos and have no complaints everything is made fresh read more

Al Pastor burrito w/ crema and pico de gallo... hands down one of the best burritos I have ever had! Don't pass this place up. It is a little tiny restaurant serving some of the best burritos I have ever had. I was passing through town and drove past the restaurant and decided to give it a shot. Wow. I am SO glad I did. The food was amazing. It's a no frills place and the focus is on their food. I loved every bite. If you get the chance, swing by this place and give them a try. I had this just the other day and I already want to go back. Before you go, check their hours as they close early. read more

Tacos El Paisa - Al Pastor burrito w/ crema and pico de gallo... hands down one of the best burritos I have ever had! - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

Tacos were good . Gentleman was very nice . Would come back for more tacos and most Likely try other things read more

Food was mid , and bland. I ordered Menudo and it had no hammony. Not the best tasting Mexican food.

this place is open for business! currently inside waiting for the best menudo ive had in a long time. great customer serving and food read more

Tacos El Paisa - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

These are definitely the best tacos in the entire inland Empire. I was so surprised when I found this place. It's just a little hole in the wall, but oh my God what amazing Tacos read more

Tacos El Paisa - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

There weren't notting to nail for to this place. Food is amazing as always and the staff were super friendly it's like having lunch in a 5 start place. Amazing job!!! read more

The price is so expensive but I think that everywhere now. I got the plate of carnitas it was 13.99 I paid 16.50 after taxes. 3. Carnitas Combo They are a bit burn/crispy but I love them that way. Better then carnitas looking like shredded chicken. They are delicious. Also the bean had a lot of flavor and they were fast. Yes I am coming back when I feel to lazy to cook. read more

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So crazy as it sounds, I have lived in Upland pretty much all my life, and never heard of this place or even been there. This changed last Friday when I went there during lunch and I was so pleasantly surprised on how good the food was over there. The location is very unassuming and actually not very obvious at all. There is a cow statue at the top of the building, so that would be a great way of recognizing where this place is at. Upon entering, there was a very TINY seating area, with a large counter, with a lady standing at the register. We all ordered. I ordered the shrimp fajitas, which by the way were DELICIOUS. We all sat, I asked to use the bathroom, which was located on the side of the building, outside on the right side. You need a key to get in. Food came out, hot and you can tell it is fresh to order. The prices were very reasonably for the quality of food. Cannot wait to come back here, a hidden gem in Upland. read more

Tacos El Paisa - Faijitas - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

This place is a hidden gem in Upland!!!! All of their food is bomb and made to order!!!! Always get tacos and burritos, but their breakfast is fire too!!! read more

Pretty good Mexican food but not really a place to dine in on a summer day. I was sweating like crazy eating my menudo but it was worth it. Will go back again in the winter read more

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Buen servicio, la comida deliciosa y muy económica . Las costillas con nopales se las recomiendo

I called to place a large order so I asked for the manager or owner to ensure quality and the uneducated woman who answered the phone hung up on me, do not recommend this place what so ever read more

I was in search of a good Mexican restaurant around Upland. I read the reviews here and they didn't disappoint. Some good authentic tasting Mexican food! I had the carne asada taco and shrimp burrito. I liked the carne asada more just because I'm more of a beef eater. But the shrimp burrito was good and tasty as well. Food is made fresh and was piping hot. Homemade salsa was the right amount of spice. Carne asada taco was tangy and salty. Nice balance. Not over salted at all. Will come back for sure! read more

Tacos El Paisa - Carne asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

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This is so sad real sad I am not sure what happened this place has changed so much the food is gross when it was the best . I think the pandemic had something to do with it or did it change owners I do not know what happened . We have not been there since before the pandemic and we decided let go eat . We ordered the carne asada plate no flavor in the meat at all, the beans tasted like can beans they just tried and doctor it up , rice was mushy and no flavor , then i ordered my daughter chicken abondigas soup OMG vegetables were under cook the chicken balls tasted like as if they took all left over meats and rolled them up . My wife and I are saddened on once used to be the best place now the worse. Oh yeah we ordered tamales ughghghgugh never again the after taste is nasty .... im so sorry wow is all we can say . read more

When I moved to Upland from LA I was in search of the special Mexican restaurant that served authentic food and I found it at Tacos el Paisa. I've been coming here for the last 5 years and every dish was excellent. My all time favorites WERE the carne asada burrito and the machaca burrito followed by the barbacoa tacos. They are the best I've ever had and what made them even better WAS the salsa they used; it was spicy and full of flavors. I recently went there, in the last 2 weeks, and at first I immediately noticed there was a different staff so I didn't pay much mind as everything else looked the same. However, when I got home and started eating my carne asada burrito, I immediately noticed the difference in flavor, it lacked those special spices that gave it a wonderful flavor. I then poured some of the red salsa and immediately noticed that it was watered down and when I ate it, it lacked flavor and kick, which complimented the burrito. I thought it may have been an off day so I went back with friends that would eat there and we asked about the previous people that worked there and they told us that the business was sold and was under new management. Tried the burrito and salsa again and it was disappointing and disheartening that the flavors that kept me coming back to Tacos el Paisa were gone. To the new owners, I wish you success in your new business, and urge you to learn and use the cooking methods used by the previous owners to deliver the same flavorful dishes that kept customers coming back. At this point, I'm not sure if I will be back. read more

I've been going to this place for 3 years now. Today was the last day I will be going to them. It seems that they are now under new ownership with a new staff. I miss the girl working the front! She was OG and just hands down had the best vibes. We ordered our go-to morning breakfast burritos. To our surprise, potatoes were raw and the eggs were so over cooked. So disappointing. We had our other regular order a week prior and my tacos al pastor tasted so different! WHY!? Their salsa is now watered down, the meat just isn't as flavorful as it once was. I miss the OG Tacos el Paisa. Now the search begins for a new Tacos/burritos joint. So sad. read more

I've had menudo in lots of places around the area. This is hands down the best menudo I've tasted thus far. Try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

New owners, new staff, new cook :/ Food sucks now! The Asada burrito barely has any meat (salty) and is filled with cheap rice & salty beans. The machaca breakfast burrito now is not even machaca, it's just dry salty carnitas thrown in eggs, big cubed potatoes, cheese, and salty beans. The horchata tasted like half water. This used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. I'm never coming back here again. read more

Tried this place again because it's literally across the street and when I order the eggs and ham plate it never fails . This time the serving was tiny (I paid $10) and they added potatoes (presumably to account for the missing ham/egg) which I never asked for and now won't eat more than half of what's on the plate. :/ I really wanted to like this place again but I will never come back. read more

Tacos El Paisa - Supposed to be a $10 egg and ham meal. They added potatoes and there was hardly any egg - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

This place use to be the spot now this place sucks. Idk if it's a new owner or what but the food is definitely not the same. The rice taste old the chilliquilles have no taste and the beans are bland. Even the Pina aqua Fresca taste bad. Save your money don't go to this place I won't read more

Absolutely love this place, it's a must try!! My mother and I love this place! Serves a generous amount of meat! The Chile is so good! The menudo is delicious The shrimp Diablo is spicy af The carne asad tacos are heaven I hate that this place closes at four!!! I get out of work at four and all I want are good tacos! Staff of friendly! You can call ahead to order! read more

I tried this place on the recommendation of a co worker on Saturday and it did not disappoint. Carne Asada burrito was so flavorful. I also bought a Chile verde burrito for the next day.... also, delicious. The salsas are hot and and flavorful as well. I had a pineapple water too. Yummy!! I recommend this hidden gem. Closed on Sundays. read more

Came here for the first time today after recommendations from many friends Ordered the tacos they are great and on Fresh made tortillas. Great flavor in the salsa a read more

Wasn't impressed. Ordered a breakfast burrito only to find that I had black colored potatoes in it. Grossed me out.

This place is a little hidden gem. The parking lot is small as well, but has enough room to fit 10-12 cars. The restaurant is very tiny, but as they say, good things come in small packages. The restaurant seats no more than 20 people. It's best to get there early for lunch or come in after the lunch crowd has left. The food is very authentic and tasty. It's all cooked to order, so it does take some time. When are group sat down to eat we were brought several baskets of fresh made chips and delicious homemade salsa. I opted for the carnitas plate, which comes with rice, beans, jalapeños and corn or flour tortillas (I chose the corn as they were made fresh to order). The carnitas were tender and juicy and more than I could finish. They are such a small place they do charge .75 to use a credit card, so just bring cash if you want to avoid that extra fee. read more

Tacos El Paisa - carnitas plate $8.99 - Mexican Near Me - Upland, California

Food is amazing! Cashier is always rude to me. Makes me wait outside & doesn't tell me when the food is ready. Bad customer service over four times already. read more

I had been living in Antioch and was missing good Mexican food and when I moved down to Upland I was so happy to find this place so close to me! It has excellent food and I can't wait to make his my local hole in the wall Mexican joint. Just what I'd been missing for so many years. The chicken fajitas are not only delicious, but they are big enough for two people or two meals. The handmade corn tortillas are to die for and they give you a ton. Also, I wish they would bring back their papusas!! The staff is friendly and always recognizes me. It's definitely got the family-run feel (and I believe it is family run) read more

Love there Burritos. Always great service when ever we come. Highly recommend coming here.

Best menudo I have had in IE. It came with chile oil. Pretty weird setup in there. Not sure what the place use to be like but, for a dude who was hungover that stuff hit the spot. The buche was great, the pastor taco was good. I hope to stop here again before I have a heart attack. I also got a chile verde burrito. It was not huge, that was lame. Not sure how it tastes because I am full. read more

Hours are unrealistic. You can go in for lunch time and they'll be closed. They aren't open for dinner time. When I first had them I had 4 asada taco and 2 al pastor. Was delicious! Second and third time flavor was good but I had crazy stomach pains after and heartburn. Never happens when I eat even the most seasoned or spicy foods. Saddens me to say, I don't recommend going. This area is in dire need of a yummy taco joint. read more

What can I say. First, I'd like to start by saying their was really good! Not sure if they're under new management or what but I see a lot of new workers and the food isn't the same. Portions are smaller and not as good! Second their hours of operations is so random. They say open from 0830-4pm but they always close early or are randomly closed during the week. This happens regularly. If you stop by and they're open food is ok. read more

They must've had new owners like the rest of the reviews because before this place was really good! I ordered a torta and it was just not good. Very messy and everything was falling apart. read more