I ate there today and it was pretty good. The servers were attentive as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo, Burrito
Gwen Goldfish
The best part of this place is the staff - they're helpful and polite. The Margaritas were strong but otherwise just okay - they were pretty sweet. I was very disappointed in the food. I ordered carne asada medium rare and black beans. The beans were fine but the carne asada was thin, greasy, and wasn't anything better than I could have made at home. If you're looking for standard American-Mexican fare, you'll do fine here. For what I spent though, I probably won't be back.Parking: Plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Lavender Kelley
This is a solid Tex Mex style restaurant with a predictable yet robust menu. I've found them to be very accommodating with food allergies and special requests. The atmosphere is fun and enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ozz Plasencia
Excellent place to taste its variety of foods
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Donaldson
This place is awesome. Great great service. Food and drinks were over the top. Can't wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Chips and Salsa, Chicken Fajitas, Super Burrito, Fajitas Texanas, Carnitas
Marcos Bolaños
I have come here dozens of times since moving to Alexandria in 2020 and it is absolutely the best Mexican food in the area. Sure there are great places to jus get tacos, or a great torta, or really good burritos (all of which I talk about in my other reviews). But El Paso restaurant does all of it great! The rice and refried beans taste like home (I am actually from El Paso, Texas!). The main difference from the food back home is the spice level. The food is not very spicy here but I guess that makes sense for the area. But I happy to report that this Mexican gives it five stars and everytime I go, there are many other hispanics enjoying dinner there. So that should give you confidence in how delicious and authentic the food is.My favorites are the enchiladas rancheras, the pollo con mole, the baja fish tacos, and the fajitas! Oh gosh those fajitas! Watch out as they come out steaming hot! So you better order a giant mango margarita!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Barnes
I visited this place again 2 weeks ago and the fajitas are delish. The 1st time I visited, I didn't like it. Glad I gave them another shot! El Paso you alright with me! Margaritas are great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Trilok Pujara
Best margeritas and great mexican food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Chips and Salsa, Vegetarian Quesadilla, Taco, Super Burrito
D. Donahoo
Marta and Karol and Diana and Xochilt are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! I feel like the king of the world when I come here! Hidden gem and the food and drinks are ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Greenaway
I love this place. The staff are friendly, the food very tasty, and in the better weather they have a nice outdoor dining area.I haven't had anything I didn't like.Try the mole dishes it's different from most of what I've had. I love it.What ever you try I'm sure it will be good.Vegetarian options: I liked the cactus in a few dishes.Kid-friendliness: They have a good kids menu with several different kinds of offers including a burger and fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chori Pollo, Surf and Turf Burrito, Super Burrito, Queso Dip, Fajitas Texanas, Carne Asada Plate
I've been thinking about El Paso ever since I visited last week! I've had a lot of burritos in my life, but the Hermosa Super Burrito and El Paso is without a doubt my new favorite. Unlike anything I've tried before, this burrito had pork with pineapple and grilled onions, along with the expected fillings. The flavors complimented each other so well! Even better was the sheer size of this thing. I like to eat, and this burrito lasted me three meals. Pictures do no justice to how "super" this thing really is. The true reason I wrong this review is for the service, however. Jose Resino was absolutely wonderful. He anticipated our needs and was so personable. I've never written a review for a server before, but Jose did THAT good of a job. I unfortunately don't live in the area, but the rest of my party returned just a couple days later hoping to be served by Jose again. Next time I'm back in Alexandria, I know where I'm heading first!
Tony Lear
Coming from San Antonio, Texas this is one of the few places i feel the food is authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ShivRick Hanjan
Food was not good. Lots of salt, no flavors. Chicken was boiled and then stir fried in oil. Lots of cheap cheese. I threw away my
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Rob Snyder
If you grew up in a place that had Mexican restaurants, you will immediately recognize this restaurant as the quintessential family Mexican restaurant. The staff is friendly, weekend nights are busy, and the food hits the mark. El Paso is the kind of restaurant you feel good coming to. They have Mexican beer on draft, which is a plus, and even have a little bar for about 4 or 5 people. Outside seating is right on Route 1, so it's not great. Parking is easy though.
I ate there today and it was pretty good. The servers were attentive as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo, Burrito
The best part of this place is the staff - they're helpful and polite. The Margaritas were strong but otherwise just okay - they were pretty sweet. I was very disappointed in the food. I ordered carne asada medium rare and black beans. The beans were fine but the carne asada was thin, greasy, and wasn't anything better than I could have made at home. If you're looking for standard American-Mexican fare, you'll do fine here. For what I spent though, I probably won't be back.Parking: Plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
This is a solid Tex Mex style restaurant with a predictable yet robust menu. I've found them to be very accommodating with food allergies and special requests. The atmosphere is fun and enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent place to taste its variety of foods
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is awesome. Great great service. Food and drinks were over the top. Can't wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Chips and Salsa, Chicken Fajitas, Super Burrito, Fajitas Texanas, Carnitas
I have come here dozens of times since moving to Alexandria in 2020 and it is absolutely the best Mexican food in the area. Sure there are great places to jus get tacos, or a great torta, or really good burritos (all of which I talk about in my other reviews). But El Paso restaurant does all of it great! The rice and refried beans taste like home (I am actually from El Paso, Texas!). The main difference from the food back home is the spice level. The food is not very spicy here but I guess that makes sense for the area. But I happy to report that this Mexican gives it five stars and everytime I go, there are many other hispanics enjoying dinner there. So that should give you confidence in how delicious and authentic the food is.My favorites are the enchiladas rancheras, the pollo con mole, the baja fish tacos, and the fajitas! Oh gosh those fajitas! Watch out as they come out steaming hot! So you better order a giant mango margarita!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited this place again 2 weeks ago and the fajitas are delish. The 1st time I visited, I didn't like it. Glad I gave them another shot! El Paso you alright with me! Margaritas are great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Best margeritas and great mexican food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Chips and Salsa, Vegetarian Quesadilla, Taco, Super Burrito
Marta and Karol and Diana and Xochilt are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! I feel like the king of the world when I come here! Hidden gem and the food and drinks are ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place. The staff are friendly, the food very tasty, and in the better weather they have a nice outdoor dining area.I haven't had anything I didn't like.Try the mole dishes it's different from most of what I've had. I love it.What ever you try I'm sure it will be good.Vegetarian options: I liked the cactus in a few dishes.Kid-friendliness: They have a good kids menu with several different kinds of offers including a burger and fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chori Pollo, Surf and Turf Burrito, Super Burrito, Queso Dip, Fajitas Texanas, Carne Asada Plate
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Stop by and ask for Dana!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
I've been thinking about El Paso ever since I visited last week! I've had a lot of burritos in my life, but the Hermosa Super Burrito and El Paso is without a doubt my new favorite. Unlike anything I've tried before, this burrito had pork with pineapple and grilled onions, along with the expected fillings. The flavors complimented each other so well! Even better was the sheer size of this thing. I like to eat, and this burrito lasted me three meals. Pictures do no justice to how "super" this thing really is. The true reason I wrong this review is for the service, however. Jose Resino was absolutely wonderful. He anticipated our needs and was so personable. I've never written a review for a server before, but Jose did THAT good of a job. I unfortunately don't live in the area, but the rest of my party returned just a couple days later hoping to be served by Jose again. Next time I'm back in Alexandria, I know where I'm heading first!
Coming from San Antonio, Texas this is one of the few places i feel the food is authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was not good. Lots of salt, no flavors. Chicken was boiled and then stir fried in oil. Lots of cheap cheese. I threw away my
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
If you grew up in a place that had Mexican restaurants, you will immediately recognize this restaurant as the quintessential family Mexican restaurant. The staff is friendly, weekend nights are busy, and the food hits the mark. El Paso is the kind of restaurant you feel good coming to. They have Mexican beer on draft, which is a plus, and even have a little bar for about 4 or 5 people. Outside seating is right on Route 1, so it's not great. Parking is easy though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5