We stopped in here for the first time Saturday evening. It's very cool inside. Several murals and neon signs, plenty of TV's and nice bar area. They bring out chips to your table and you choose your own toppings/sauces from the Salsa Bar. I had the Birria Especial and it was delicious. Probably the best I have had in our area. My wife had two Beef Enchiladas. Our daughter had the Arroz Con Pollo and her friend had two Beef Tacos. The service was very slow the entire time we were there. It was not that crowded when we were there so we couldn't figure out if our server was really slow or the kitchen was backed up. We will give it another try but they do need to work on their service times. read more

Tacos Paisa - Tacos Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

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This was great! The shrimp and carnitas tacos were amazing. However, we ordered to go and when we got home half of our order was wrong. read more

Tacos Paisa - Tacos were very good!! - Tacos Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

Good things come in small packages, especially at Tacos El Paisa in downtown Richmond. If you want authentic fare, this is the place! The location is tiny, but the food is mighty! The interior is clean and minimal but they squeeze in a full bar and a replica of their first food truck where it all began. They have a few dishes that sell out on the daily. Everything is made fresh to order. They have a salsa bar to accompany your food orders. This establishment is run by folk who love what they are doing and it shows. Also, the price points are awesome, well below any other Mexican restaurant, along with better tasting food. It's a win-win. Service was SUPER fast but they weren't very busy while we were there. It's not a fancy date night place but it's a delicious date night place! Extra points for an extremely clean bathroom. read more

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Awesome food, great service, affordable, and so clean. I had the Birria Tacos and my wife had the Fajitas Paisa. They were both excellent. We can't wait to come back and try more dishes. read more

Tacos Paisa - Birria Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

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The food is pretty decent, but the service has significantly declined over the last few times I have went. The new restaurant off of Water street is nice and much larger than the old restaurant on main street but they usually only have one server working. With one server working 15+ tables they cannot give each table adequate service. I spoke to our server twice. We asked for tortillas and after 10 minutes ended up going to the host counter to ask for them. I think this restaurant could be much better with the correct amount of staff. read more

My son and I went because we heard about the salsa bar! Lots of salsa options for you to choose from! We only got one little cup each though for the bar so we made several trips. He ordered a burrito and it was really good! I had shrimp tacos and they were sad. Probably the most bland shrimp tacos I have ever had. Thank goodness for the salsa bar! I'll go back again but will not go for the shrimp tacos. read more

Stopped by this taco place while home for the holidays and I can't say that I would be back or recommend to others. We dined in and received a basket of chips and two clear condiment cups with no instructions. After reading other reviews on here I realized there was a salsa bar at the back of the restaurant. There was pico, guacamole and a few other salsas. The pico did not look freshly made and to my finding it was not. I then tried the birria taco which was decent however the steak street tacos were incredibly bland and lacked flavor. We also tried the cheese dip which was good. My mom got tacos as well and enjoyed her meal so take the comment with a grain of salt as everyone has different taste buds. The restaurant itself is in the historic downtown district and updates have been made including a cute little food truck stand. The service was quick and efficient but I still will likely not return. read more

Delicious food and excellent service! It was my first time having a torta (with barbacoa) and it was sooooo good! Did not disappoint! Ate it all before I could take a picture. read more

Picked up food for me and my family. Wife got a vegetarian torta and an order of vegetarian fajitas. The torta was bland and almost tasted like it had been previously frozen. The fajitas smelled like old green beans and tasted terrible. My daughter and I both got chimichangas, and there was no flavor at all. Will not be going back. read more

The tacos are always so good !! I love the guacamole and green sauce. They are always so kind. read more

Tacos Paisa - Shrimp tacos - Tacos Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

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Been here a couple times and the food is VERY good. Being Arizona transplants, we know good Mexican food (especially since one of us is from Mexico) and of ALL the "Mexican" restaurants we've been to in Kentucky, Tacos El Paisa is the best (over two others which didn't disappoint us). The dozen or-so others we've been to in Richmond and Lexington have been gravely disappointing -but maybe they're trying to cater to Kentucky-tastes rather than creating authentic Mexican food. Or maybe they're just buying the cheapest ingredients -I don't know. But Tacos El Paisa has certainly earned our repeat business for good, flavorful food at reasonable prices. The cons: The "salsa bar." Sure, the variety is nice, but they give you two tiny disposable condiment cups for you to go fill yourself -though they do bring you the chips. Parking may also be challenging as the restaurant is on Main Street and has no parking lot. Both negligible cons and not enough to prevent our return to enjoy their flavors. read more

I ordered the Birria tacos. They were delicious. My husband ordered chicken and steak fajitas. The food came out hot,which was the best part for me. My pet peeve is going to a restaurant and my plate coming out hot but my food lukewarm. The meat in both dishes was tender and flavorful. Very impressed. We will be back. read more

Possibly my new favorite restaurant when visiting Richmond! I have traveled a lot of places and had Birria tacos, but I do think these are my favorite anywhere I've ever been. read more

Tacos Paisa - The original taco truck inside of the restaurant... Very cool. - Tacos Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

I've been quite a few times and always loved the food, but what disappointed me today. Was the fact when I asked for pico de gallo I was charged $2.10 for two small containers with my 33$ to-go order... BUT when you set down and eat (I usually do) you get chips and the sauce bar is free WITH pico de gallo ??? That's not right in my opinion read more

Incredible food and great prices. I would highly recommend coming here. The salsa bar had a good selection as well.

Yo these tacos are the best in richmond by a long shot I swear you gotta try. They be hella nice and the restaurant vibe is chill asf.

My favorite taco place in Madison County; hands down the most delicious and completely authentic taco experience I have had since being in Mexico. They have a salsa station to try a variety of salsas to go with their complimentary chips & I highly recommend their Mulitas for a grilled crispy taco. read more

Such a great place! Cheap and great food! I love this place! Me and a couple of friends have met up there recently and loved it!

The food was so good I forgot to take a picture first! As a Southern California native and moving to KY two years ago I have been sadly disappointed with Mexican food until we came to this taco place in downtown Richmond. BY FAR the best Mexican food I have had, gives me all the nostalgic home feels. Carnitas were on point, mango margarita was fabulous, all the salsas were delicious and sad to have to say it but the chips were sooo good! Our server, not sure if he was the owner but he was so nice and attentive, was very refreshing. I am thrilled to have come across this establishment. This will definitely be our go to spot when we are needing an authentic Mexican food fix! read more

Tacos Paisa - Carnitas taco and Mango Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

I loved my meal here. I had the delicious tacos Al pastor and we tried the fajita quesadillas with chicken. Both were excellent. The frozen margarita was great and so was the hibiscus tea. Clean interior and friendly quick service. My only complaint is that the music was so loud it was hard to converse. read more

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The food is amazing! If you're local you're sleeping on this one! Started as a food truck to storefront for a reason!

Never fails to be amazing!! I try something new every time and every time it blows my mind!

Best authentic taco in town no question. Mi Haci is a close second but this is as authentic as it gets. Small shop but quick and great food. The dude that runs it is a stud and deserves more people there. Go with the Birria tacos they are amazing as well as chorizo and Al pastor. The spicy guacamole will put a couple hairs on your peaches but is to die for. 9.4/10. read more

Great Mexican Food. Reminds me of Mexican food out west (Arizona). I had the asada chimichangas and my wife had the quesadilla paisa both were fantastic. read more

The food was delectable and the ambiance was chef's kiss. They started out as a food truck and the truck is in the shop and it's the cutest thing I have ever seen. The rice was the most flavorful rice from any Mexican restaurant I've ever had and the guy serving us was so nice. read more

got their tacos de birria, and my god, they might have been the best tacos i've ever tried in my life. i've tried many, but nothing beats how flavorful and tender the meat is on their tacos. plus the melted cheese and consume are the cherry on top. excellent customer service as well. 10/10 recommend! good atmosphere as well. read more