Taqueria El Paso

Loved the food, and low key atmosphere. The servers were efficient. All in all a great option during a busy weekend in the mountains! The quesabirria and fajita were particularly nice, so as fast as I am two out of five were already gone by the time I took the picture.

We enjoyed our lunch here. Service was great. Very friendly staff. Food tasted great. Was authentic and fresh. Highly recommend this restaurant. In this little town it’s nice to enjoy fresh and delicious food.

We loved our experience! Best Mexican food we have had anywhere… fresh food and full of flavour.. great service and reasonable prices. Loved it!

I noticed this place had such good ratings and was curious if it had anything to do with being right next door to a cannabis dispensary….but I can affirm it does not because this Mexican food is AMAZING. The tacos were so good, the rice was delicious and the portions were huge for the price. This is a great choice for some delicious Mexican in Boone. Much better prices than in blowing rock!

Authentic Mexican food with generous portions and great flavor. The tacos were fresh and loaded with cilantro, onions, and lime, and the shrimp and beef both tasted excellent. The burrito covered in creamy sauce was also very satisfying and filling. They serve several different salsas, and the green salsa had a nice kick. The complimentary chips were crispy and paired well with the sauces. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and the prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes. It can get a bit busy during peak hours, but the food is definitely worth the visit. Overall, a solid spot in Boone for authentic Mexican tacos and hearty meals.

Quick service and friendly! For the amount of food served the pricing was very enjoyable. The burrito platter was stacked to say the least, very good. Sopes and huaraches were ordered….the sopes de carnitas(pork) were on point!! The cabeza(head/barbacoa) were good, a bit overly seasoned for our pallet, but Good! A huarache was ordered and this is where I was a bit “sad” 😂, it was small!! Huaraches are about a size 10 sole/shoe offering!! However, it was good!!! Since sopes and huaraches had no side, I ordered a side of beans and rice “a la Carte” style….yeah, they slapped two dinner sized plates, one of beans and the other of rice. Wow! Greatly appreciated for sure!! As an overall experience and food quality, 5 stars and highly recommended. Whenever we are to return to the Boone area, we will definitely return!

I don't usually comment, but unfortunately, I think this time was necessary to share my experience, a few days ago we went there to eat. The food was very good, and the place was nice, but the only problem was the waitress. She kept wearing an earpod, all the time, and didn't pay attention to what we asked for. Sometimes, we had to ask for what we needed. The girl who waited on us was very unprofessional and a bit rude. I hope to return and find better service.

BY FAR the BEST Mexican restaurant in Boone! they’re always so nice and the service from everyone is AMAZING!! once you come here you’ll seriously never go back to the other places in town!

My number one spot I go to in Boone for Mexican food. I haven't had a disappointing meal during the 5 years that I lived in Boone. I recently moved to Matthews and have yet to find my go to spot like Taqueria El Paso. The only down side is that they don't have they're liquor license so no margs here.

Good food just don't sell liquor- no margaritas or pina coladas. Atmosphere was good. May come back.

Oh, it pains me to give a 2 star review because I love this place so much! First, let's talk about the good. People: A+ The people here are awesome. Very friendly, very helpful, wonderful people at the cashier and waiting tables. They are all A+. Ambience: A The ambience is "hole in the wall" which you'll find everywhere in big cities, but which are depressingly lacking in middle America. It's so nice to see a hole in the wall and not another cookie cutter mall place. Corn Tortillas: A+ The homemade corn tortillas are A+. Not just A+, but some of the best tortillas I've ever had. The only tortillas that rival these are the tortillas we used to have for breakfast in Guatemala where you sit a few feet from the justa where they're being made. Seriously. The best. Now for the bad. Guacamole: C The guacamole was awful. Barely any seasoning. Blended smooth, so no texture. No tomatoes or onions. It was bland, too smooth, and watery. It was clearly made from those big watery avocados. I've had guacamole like this in Mexico; it may be authentic, but that doesn't make it good. Give me turista guacamole any day of the week -- Haas avocados, chunky texture, diced tomatoes and onions. Lime juice. This guacamole was none of that. Tortilla Chips: C The tortilla chips were store bought. No surprises there; it's exceedingly rare to get homemade tortilla chips, but since they make their own tortillas I was hoping for homemade chips. Platillo Carnitas: C+ Carnitas should be the crowned king of any taqueria. The carnitas here were very "meh". Carnitas is all about the fats (why else do we eat pork) and the crunchy crusty bits that get charred during the cooking. The carnitas here had no fat. I don't know if they cut it off before cooking, or if they thought we wanted extra-lean carnitas, but they were very lean and dry. And bland. Not much seasoning. They could've used some onion, salt, and cumin. Lastly, no charred bits. The charred bits of carnitas are like gifts from God. You put them in your mouth and go MMMMMMmmmmmmmm, especially when there's fat on them. Sadly, no charred bits. But what really is a head scratcher is... WHERE'S THE CHEESE? There's no cheese here! WTF! Most of us go to Mexican restaurants because it's the perfect amalgam of carbs, cheese, fatty meats, and salsas. There was no cheese! Arrghhghghghgg. Quesadilla Pollo: C The cheese on this quesadilla tasted like processed American cheese slices. Blech! They really need to use a better, more tasty cheese. Gordita: C Pretty much everything I wrote above also applies to the gordita.

On a Friday night this was a welcome sight for our first time in Boone. We were able to get seated quickly and sat in the back room. You could smell the food cooking. Fairly rustic back there but clean. Put young server was nice and pleasant. Chips and salsa were good although I personally like my chips a little thinner. We got the chicken and chorizo with rice - delicious and had a clean plate - and the steak/chicken fajitas- huge portion and cooked perfectly. The tortillas were fresh and tasty. The cold beer - Pacifico- was Ice cold and went perfect with the meal. Good service and you pay up front. Really good family Mexican restaurant in Boone. I recommend giving it a try.

BOOM! 5 Solid Stars for Taqueria El Paso! Where to start? OK Im a bit of a Mexican food snob with high expectations and usually disappointed... Not disappointed and my tummy is SO happy. This place is killer: Great service - everyone there is attentive and engaged Salsa - great but ask for the spicy stuff :) I had tacos - beef and chorizo on homemade tortillas. WOW The Mrs. had enchiladas with carnitas with sauce on top - this was a flavor I haven't had before (yes I ate some of her meal) and it was a flavor explosion Price is right...now I need a nap. Buenas tardes

Authentic Mexican food is difficult to find in the South, but this hole-in-the-wall restaurant made me feel like I was back in a California taqueria. The interior offers serval booths to sit in, the service was great, and the food was on par with the best of California taquerias. Chips and salsa were good. The corn tortillas are homemade. I had the carnitas and they were great. My husband had the al pastor burrito and it was delicious. The menu is extensive with many options. The prices are very reasonable too. I'd definitely eat here again if I'm ever back in Boone.

We love this place!!!!! Best bean dip and guac and burrito and tacos. Good veggeterian options too

Had a couple beers while waiting for our take-out order. Ordered 3 burrito Mexicanos to go. All came stuffed with tender steak and chicken and they included sides of creamy queso, salsa verde & hot salsa. Amazing flavor just enough heat to make you mouth tingle Check this place out!

This place is legit. Authentic to the core. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious and authentic. Not the best location or ambiance but worth the ride to dine. Service is top notch. Get off the beaten track and ask your server what he likes. Get ready to have your mind blown. We were in town for a getaway weekend. Stayed at Eustace Conway's place on Snaggy Mountain and he recommended the place and it he was spot on. Thanks Eustace! Great recommendation!

*** I know typically I make vegan reviews but I'm posting on behalf of a friend who lets me know about places she eats as she travels so I didn't eat anything myself *** My friend was absolutely ecstatic to call me from 10000 miles away to tell me how good this food was. She said it was as authentic as you can get. My friend had the burrito Roqueta and her family had the mole. They managed to feed 5 people with salsa, chips, drinks and all the works for less than $60. The staff was incredibly friendly and willing to work with any food requests. Various salsas and many many traditional options. I would recommend anyone come here, it was delicious. Veggie options: there is a small veggie selection that includes several sides and quesadillas. Although not clearly listed the beans and rice appear to be vegan. The ambiance was homey and welcoming. The dining was casual and had a very nice family vibe.

I have nothing but good things to say from the service to the music everything was exceptional. We had the carne asada tacos and they were amazing and very authentic.

Bland food...try to nickle and dime you to death. Even the chips didn't come with salsa...which is an opening to knowing how good the food is gonna be. Total let down for the amount of Spanish in the area.

Authentic Mexican menu with awesome salsas. The habanero one is super spicy and great! I got the Vegetarian B option which included a burrito, a tostada and a quesadilla with guacamole salad. I've eaten in the little restaurant (strip mall off of Hwy. 105) but I got it to-go today and it was ready in 10 minutes.

Great food, and great people. Service was quick. Maybe 10 minutes before you get your food. It's a hole in the wall type of restaurant

Wow! So good! My wife and I went here for our anniversary and we were blown away! It's very casual and doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's wonderful and authentic inside. The free chips and salsa were good. We got a ground beef quesadilla for an appetizer and it was excellent. Then we both had burritos, which were massive. They didn't come with any sides, but came smothered in house cheese sauce. My wife got steak and I got shrimp. Highly recommended! We were stuffed when we left.

The best!! The tacos are amazing. Get the queso. The best Mexican food in the mountains.

Came here for the first time after reading other reviews and it was great! The service was prompt, the food came out quickly and it was very kid friendly. The portion for the price was fantastic!

We have been going to this great restaurant regularly for the last six months. Service has always been wonderful. The food has been some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. The food is fresh and so good! I have tried many different dishes and loved them all! Would recommend this restaurant if you are looking for great authentic food and wonderful friendly service!

This place is so yummy! I had some tamales, chips, and salsa. Great service, great food!

The service is great the setting is great the food is the best part. You're not gonna find better salsa in Boone and that gordita lingua is top notch. Me and my friends have been coming here for years and I promise you, you and yours will love it.

Best tacos I've had in ages!! We also got the guacamole mexico and it was great! The avocados are chopped with fresh veg and the portion is very generous.

Went on the evening of December 14th, service was excellent and the food was really fresh and delicious. We had the Pollo Fiesta and the Pollo Fogon, both had very tasty grilled chicken, one had spinach outshoot salad and queso the other had shrimp, grilled peppers and onions both were over rice. The only negative is the parking situation can be challenging when it is busy.

Visiting from out of state and we decided to make our way to this place, passing other Mexican restaurants along the way because reviews of service weren't great. So glad we did, Great Mexican spot! Service was fantastic, food delicious, horchata yummy! I wish I could remember the name of my dish... grilled chicken with onions, mushrooms, and rice. Rice was flavorful and fresh. My boyfriend had enchiladas with verde sauce. They were very good as well. If we lived here we would eat here weekly or more! To top it off prices are great as well. 11/10 would recommend.

This is the real thing. In a town with several good Mexican restaurants, this stands out. Have tacos. Be happy.

Good typical cheap Tex mex. Better than most in NC. Cute not fancy taqueria decor. Chorizo tacos very good. Fajitas carnitas were a bit bland but the other meats were better. Corn tortillas were very good as well. Nice wait staff but service was a bit slow but not bad.

Sometimes you've been hiking and it's just time for tacos! We had a great time here. Above average Mexican food, served quickly, with a friendly staff. Enjoyed the tacos and pollo Nevado.

The tortilla chips were all over cooked. Not one basket but 4. The beef fajitas were gristly and tasteless. The service was pleasant and the warm corn tortillas were delicious. The salsa tasted like ketchup but the queso was good. All in all I would say it's unimaginative Mexican food at best.

The service was really good, the waitress that took care of us was very nice. The tacos were delicious and very authentic you could tell the corn tortillas were made in house. The portions were a great size and everything was very fresh and flavorful. definitely recommend!

Hands down the best Mexican my crew has enjoyed in a while. I write and say this lovingly and respectfully, the waitress didn't quite understand our "Spanglish" and I worried our order may be incorrect. However, our order came out perfect! My oldest loves a side of skirt steak. He said it was seasoned perfectly. My husbands chorizo tacos were good. Little guy's taco was filled with beef. And my taco salad was excellent. The only odd thing is my son likes his taco hard shell and only ground beef. They said they could only do soft because the meat would fall out???? ‍ Well the meat fell out of the soft shell too. But he loved it! The food really was excellent! Excellent service! Excellent food! Masks required upon entry. Staff wear masks.

This place has gone down hill and prices have gone up. Inconsistent food quality and they frequently get my takeout order wrong. Won't be going back.

Excellent flavorful APC Steak, Chicken & Shrimp combo, Carne Asada Tacos, & Taquitos. Authentic dishes with delicious corn tortillas, rice, complimentary tostadas & salsa . Great customer service! Could use some renovations in the dining area. Good overflow parking area in the back. Highly recommend!

My family and I have eaten here twice on trips to Boone and have never been disappointed. My daughter is a vegetarian (!) but loves their veggie burrito. I've tried their lengua tacos, their el pastor tacos and their special house made taco with a thick masa harina casing that was very good as well. It is like what the others say, Mexican Soccar or soap operas on the little TV, beer and sodas only, no hard alcohol or margaritas here. Food is great. Service is good and kind and patient. We are back in Boone and likely going here again tonight. It is that good.

Food was great, service was great, inside was dated, but overall experience was satisfactory

Visiting from out of town - solid Mexican cuisine. Good food, friendly service. Arrived hungry, left full.

Amazing. The service, the food, the atmosphere , everything you think about being mexican is perfect. I was truly astounded by such a quaint side of the road mexican diner being this good. Such a hidden gym in the town of Boone North carolina. If you happen to visit this region or the town of Boone and enjoy mexican food this is a MUST stop location.

The worst Mexican food ever. I'm not sure what that enchilada was but it was not good. It does not come with rice and beans so we had to order as an extra. Two enchilada dinners with cokes was over $60.

THIS PLACE IS WORTH IT AND SOOOO GOOD. The prices are ridiculously low, like crazy cheap. The portions are more than enough and the staff is so nice. We were waited on by "Guera" and she was more than professional especially after my friend got sick in their bathroom (from motion sickness). It's cheap and authentic and beyond reasonably priced. I was surprised it wasn't busier just based on how good it was. Don't let the location fool you or what it looks like outside deter you. With their fresh tortillas it's soooo good.

Food was ok at best. The service was horrible. It wasn't busy, and the server acted like we were an inconvenience. The best part of the meal was the chips.

chips were busssinnnnn i love my server, lemonade is fire and im so ready for my delicious hot yummy chimichanga meal to come to my table.

Fed the Enchiladas Supreme Platillo to my infant son and he instantly gained the ability to speak 7 languages fluently, as well as the ability to do advanced calculus in his head. Because of this, he has been offered a full ride scholarship to Harvard for Babies. Thank you, Taqueria el Paso!

How I review a Mexican restaurant: good salsa, good tacos and good margaritas - this place had great salsa and tacos! Sadly didn't try a margarita. Chips and salsa are very tasty! We ordered 4 tacos - two pork and two chicken. Both good but the chicken are by far the best! Also had a side of Mexican rice which was flavorful. Small seating area but plenty of room for lunch on a weekday. No wait! Good service and good price. Would definitely come back.

i dont think you understand what this restaurant did to me. it changed my life. i dont think im ever going to put food in my mouth as good as this food was ever again. I am eating as we speak and i think I can hear the angel choir and voice of God echoing throughout this lovely little restaurant. I've been damned with app state dining hall food for MONTHS and i think this has cleared me of all evils that cafeteria food has imposed on me. i have not gotten close to finishing food at a restaurant in a very long time but i completely housed my burrito this time. plate clean. and the burrito was HUGE, well worth its money. God Bless you Taqueria El Paso, i would die for you

I've only ever ordered their food through Boone Takeout. It always arrives hot and in good presentation. Every single thing is always good. I always get the ground beef burrito with rice and beans on the side. Love it. The chips and queso are awesome. Salsa is sometimes good, sometimes not preferred. This is definitely my favorite tasting Mexican food in Boone.

It's good but man 4 bucks for a soda is such a rip off! Come on. You don't need to do that.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN enjoyed a low-key lunch. Authentic guacamole, tacos and Carnitas. Julian authentic Mexican restaurant. Great place for a quick lunch.

Definitely the best Mexican food in the area. I'm a big fan of the more traditional tacos with just meat, onion, cilantro and maybe a few other toppings on corn tortillas, and this place has some of the best. Plus they have a large (and very affordable) menu with something for everyone. Service has also always been excellent, very friendly and very quick. Been coming here for years and will continue to make at least one stop every time I'm in town!

Amazing food, as AUTHENTIC as I can find anywhere and amazing fast & personalized service! (Picky eaters making a lot of specific requests) My large family went at 12 noon on a Saturday and this place was empty. I couldn't believe it. I can't speak for service and food quality when they're slammed, but our meals were perfect, & couldn't have been better. Thanks for a wonderful experience Maribel!

Cheap, filling, decent mexican. The chips seemed fresh and hot - the salsa though - way to tomatoey and not enough other flavors, total pass there. I ordered 2 sopes which was 1 too many, they were so filling! A bit too much sour cream on them for me personally and I would have liked more beans (and black over refried). The meat on them was perfectly cooked. I tried the pastor and the asada - the asada was excellent!

Amazing food, great service. I figured it'd be like every other Mexican restaurant but boy was I wrong. The place looks a little sketchy but I'd be ok getting food poisoning because the food was just so good. And the portion size was crazy and it was pretty cheap too.