Tejas Cafe

Food was very good the place is small but everything is fresh I'll go back. I had the flautas my…read morehusband had a burrito it was stuffed with meat beans and rice he said it was very filling he almost Couldn't finish it he said it was delicious beans and rice are the best I've tasted.

Typical business trip to El Paso and had a couple hours before heading to the airport. My co-worker…read morehad been here before and insisted on trying this again. It's a little hard to find tucked back in a little strip center. The inside is interesting decor with different theme walls. What was nice is that the staff was very friendly. It was close to closing time so we ordered fast and got our chips and salsa quickly. Loved the homemade chips and that they were still warm. Salsa was ok. I liked my fajitas but I wasn't as blown away with the taste as my co-worker. I had a few pieces of meat that had grizzle when I bit into them. It wasn't as seasoned as I was hoping too. The beans and rice were ok but didn't appear scratch made.

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Barbacoa Tacos and Cantaloupe Fresca, you can't go wrong!

L & J Cafe

4.4(2.4k reviews)

8.0 mi

Fellow Yelpers did not steer us wrong. This place is absolutely delicious. We had an amazing,…read moreattentive server, Tony. We ordered tortilla soup, steak tacos, and the Mexican combination, all delicious. If we lived here, this would definitely be a regular stop for us! Highly recommend. 10/5/26

Everyone you ask says this place is the one place you HAVE to try in El Paso. My relatively little…read moreexperience in this city can't speak to that, but I can assure you this place is worth going to. The salsas offered as a complimentary appetizer are excellent, with varying spice levels and flavors. The waitresses are both extremely friendly and hasty, a delightful combination. My colleague and I both ordered the combo plate, which seemingly was a sampling of every popular dish on offer at the restaurant, all of which were excellent. I was disappointed I didn't get to the experience what appeared to be an extremely active bar scene here, though I will absolutely be back to rectify that. Highly recommend this spot.

Plentiful bar seating. High chairs have backs

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Kiki's Mexican Restaurant

4.0(670 reviews)

6.8 mi

Someone recommended this place to me and I'm glad I listened because it was great! I went with the…read moreground beef tacos and they were really good. I ordered to go and while I waited a couple of staff checked to make sure I had been helped. There's additional parking in the back if you don't see any on the side.

I was very excited to try this place for the machaca and green chile combo. Unfortunately the…read morespecial seafood crab one (it was basically the crab sticks) wasn't as good as I thought. It was very heavy and very cheesy. There was something super heavy about that I cant describe. The staff was super nice and got us our food and drinks and refilled our salsa n chips often. My friend had the mole item and felt it was way too sweet/cocoa on it. Overall I would've wanted to try the other machaca items and other things. The vibe is very homely and chill, bit of a hole in the wall atmosphere.

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Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

3.7(590 reviews)

7.3 mi

In town on business and local rep took me here for lunch! Gordita special was just short of…read moreamazing! Great flavor and sooo much food for $9! You cannot beat that! Queso was delicious and full tortillas as opposed to chips are presented for dipping, nice touch!! I think I'll go back again tomorrow!

I've been a loyal customer of this establishment since 2008. While the food was never the primary…read morereason I returned, the excellent margaritas and outstanding service kept me coming back for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, that loyalty came to an end after a recent experience that was both disappointing and unacceptable. My family and I chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Every guest paid separately, and there were no issues during the evening itself. However, as the event concluded, multiple attendees, including family members and in-laws, overheard servers making derogatory comments about our party. Among the remarks were that we were "ungrateful," "cheap," and "broke," along with other inappropriate comments that no customer should ever have to hear. I brought the matter to the attention of ownership, hoping for a meaningful resolution. While I was told the employees had been reprimanded, the proposed remedy was a $25 gift card. After nearly 18 years of patronage, the response felt dismissive and only added insult to injury. What disappoints me most is not simply the behavior of the staff, but the lack of accountability and concern shown afterward. This was a place I once considered a reliable and welcoming destination for family gatherings and celebrations. Sadly, that trust has been lost. As a result, I will no longer be returning or recommending this establishment to friends, family, or colleagues. Respect for customers should be a fundamental part of any hospitality business, and in this case, that standard was not met.

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Tacos Chinampa

3.9(381 reviews)

7.7 mi

Don't pass this place up. The food is delicious. So much salsa to choose from and great drinks…read more The service was excellent. When I return to El Paso I will definitely come back here to eat.

Everything was just average. We stopped in El Paso for the…read morenight while traveling. The restaurant was close to the hotel we stayed so we devout try it. Food was ok but nothing really good. The service was decent. The waitress took our orders fast but did not come to offer to refill our drinks. If we travel through El Paso again I will look for another place.

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Neat and clean and decorated nicely.

El Toro Bronco

4.7(73 reviews)

6.2 mi

Our go-to taco spot in EP. We live in cruces and tbh we haven't really had any respectable Mexican…read morefood there save for 1 spot. They're better down here, but El toro bronco has been the best we've had. Food comes out quick, very reasonably priced. Tacos come with onion, cilantro, lime and radish. Everything comes w free chips & salsa and beans. Would definitely recommend paying this place a visit!!

I ordered the 5 person combo chicken and steak. To go. It…read morecomes with 5 prebuttered baked potatoes- average sized, a large serving of Charro beans, one small queso fundido with Chorizo, ( they charged me for the chorizo and the queso did not have it). About 8 large chile toreados, grilled onions.and plenty of corn tortillas. The charro beans were mostly bean soup. I actually poured some of the bean soup into a bowl so we could serve ourselves to avoid some spilling. The baked potatoes were generously bathed in butter. They did not provide any other toppings for the potatoes. Personally I think some sour cream, or Mexican crema de la Mesa, some chives, some other toppings would have been nice. The queso fundido was good but also a disappointment. It was missing the chorizo that I had paid extra for. The meat was very good. Well done but not dry or hard to chew. I was pleased to see that the chicken was not cooked into dryness. We did come across a couple of meat grisel or what in Spanish is called "nervio". This place has a small sign that states that if you pay with a credit card a 3% service charge will be added to your bill. I am pretty good with math and I pointed out to the cashier that they actually charge 4%. He did make a correction on my bill. Be ware of your bill. Otherwise they do give you plenty of food. It reminds me of a Mexican parrillada/ grilled cook out. The food here was very good, good tasting, and in spite of the small glitches worth it. We will be returning again.

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El Cometa

3.9(293 reviews)

9.3 mi

I discovered El Cometa in 2019 through a friend, and it quickly became one of my favorite places to…read moreeat whenever I am in El Paso. Looking back, El Cometa is what started my taco obsession. Their tacos al pastor con queso are so good. The marinated pork is perfectly seasoned, a little greasy in the best way, and topped with melted cheese. One thing I love is their salsa bar. I always grab the red salsa, green salsa, and guacamole. I pile all three on my tacos, and every bite is amazing. Their tacos remind me of my favorite tacos at the resort my family visited every summer in Cancún. Even though it has been years since I have been there, El Cometa brings those memories back with every bite. The staff is incredible. Last summer, the hostess recognized me right away and seated me immediately. She even remembered my order. I order the exact same thing every visit: tacos and two cans of Sprite. The fact that she has been there since I first started coming in 2019 makes every visit feel like coming home. From 2019 until I moved away in 2022, I went there almost every week. To eat here, everyone lines up at the cashier to place an order, but somehow I always felt like royalty. The staff knew me, and every visit felt welcoming. El Cometa never disappoints. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and every visit reminds me why I fell in love with tacos in the first place.

Quick pit stop in El Paso for Mexican food. Very casual ambiance you order first and they bring the…read morefood to your table. While you wait you can go to the salsa bar which has a good variety. I'm always a sucker for green sauce and both green sauce were my favorites one mild one a little spicy. Service was quick. Food was decent. First and second menu items were our choices. The tacos al pastor were great, decent amount of meat on the tacos and flavorful. Flautas are more like taquitos very crunchy on the outside and the meat was tender. Price is affordable.

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Carlos & Mickey's

3.6(80 reviews)

6.5 mi

The manager is a great gentleman and was so very helpful!…read more The food is quite good and the prickly pear margaritas are delish!

$25 for a very small steak and shrimp fajitas with awefull looking canned beans, flautas were…read moretasteless my wife did not eat the rest after tolerating eating only one. Too expensive for small portions and horrible food! And margaritas ....$17 dlls ? Wow!!! I'll never go back to the one on mcgruger

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Taconeta

4.4(448 reviews)

9.8 mi

Some of the best tacos I've had, hands down. Don't let the fact that they serve individual tacos…read morefool you -- every single one is worth it. You can genuinely taste the care and attention that goes into making them. Nothing feels rushed, thrown together, or carelessly prepared. The flavors are on point, the ingredients come together beautifully, and you can tell these aren't tacos made just to get an order out the door. There's something special about a place that takes pride in even the smallest details, and this place absolutely delivers. I'd rather have one perfectly made taco than five mediocre ones, and these people clearly understand that philosophy. Absolutely deserving of five stars. I'll definitely be back with a hot chick for a date!

I've always enjoyed coming to Taconeta because the food is great, and the service is usually…read moreexcellent. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was very disappointing. One of the servers, Jonah, threw away my "half-eaten" food without asking if I was finished. I didn't realize that was his decision to make, and when I brought it up, he rolled his eyes and responded with a horrible attitude. On a positive note, Sara behind the bar was fantastic, and Alexis was incredibly kind. They both provided the level of service I've come to expect from Taconeta. I hope management addresses this, because one negative interaction shouldn't overshadow the great staff and food that usually keep me coming back.

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Located down a side street. You really can't miss it

Andale Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

3.8(348 reviews)

9.2 mi

I am visiting from Vegas and let me tell you the quality of the food, The atmosphere, the drinks…read moreare divine!!!! When I ordered queso fundido, they brought it and made it at the table, what!?! Margarita was a total show and delicious!!! The prices are mind blowing! Definitely returning when I come back!!! Vegas......Take note!! Ana our server was helpful and very attentive!!

Had a great time at Andale. They were able to acomodate for the wheelchair and all 8 of us. We had…read morereally good service, good food, and a great singer. I had chicken poblano and a margarita. The lady on stage was super versatile and had a great voice. Made our night memorable.

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Breanna R.

10 years ago

Food is great and so are their prices. Service is a hit or miss but worth it for the prices.

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