Out on the island for work and always seeking authentic tacos. This place came up and the photos screamed legit. I went in and there was a mixture of Hispanic families and Hispanic drunk construction workers so it immediately told me that this was a good decision. I ordered 5 chicken, onion, and cilantro tacos and sat down. About 20 minutes later I was called and given a cafeteria tray of my tacos which continued to get me excited for my meal.
Classic taco spot with the rojo and verde salsa offerings I doused my first taco with them and bit in but noticed a soft odd boiled flavor to the meat. When you get grilled chicken there’s a slight blackening or smoke flavor received but, while tender, these had an unfamiliar flavor that I could taste even with the salsa. The tortillas lacked flavor. Some spots you taste the tortilla and it brings you right back to Mexico but these were MEH. Edible but not out of this world because I ordered the most basic taco that you can get.
After finishing my five tacos I went up to pay and the bill confused me. $29.09 for five basic tacos. I paid and as I was walking out I turned back and approached the woman who’d just rung me up and asked for clarification. She explained the pricing and then the owner approached and asked if everything was ok to which I responded with his prices were too much.
I’ve traveled all over the country, lived in nyc, and been throughout Mexico and the world and never paid that much for basic tacos. This just shows a business owner charging excessive amounts for simple dishes and being greedy. Yes, I ate the tacos but for a basic dish exceeding standard pricing, that is not proper business and the catalyst for my one star.
It’s a shame that a local place with people who love the simple food should have to overpay.
Shame
Cesar Rodriguez
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September 25, 2025
Ever since the new owners took over they got so much better. The food is so much better
Kev Mack
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September 05, 2025
The owner is a racist. If you’re American, you get different prices. I walked in I ordered a meal they charged me $18. I walked out. I had my Spanish friend go right back in. They charge him eight dollars.
I dealt with the owner. He turned around and called me a gringo to his employees and then he charged me $18 for the same meal that my friend came in and paid eight dollars this has happened numerous times I didn’t believe it until I went in yesterday . Total racist. My family is connected to the town council. I’m gonna bring this up because this complaint has been happening numerous times total disrespect.
Andy K
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May 08, 2025
If I’m in the mood for tacos and within a 20-mile radius, El Paso Authentic Taco Grill is the only place I even consider. The flavours are the real deal—authentic, fresh, and made with quality ingredients that you can taste in every bite. And the sauces? Oh my. They're so good they should seriously consider bottling and selling them. This place never misses.
Eileen Ayala
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July 28, 2025
Was searching for authentic Mexican tacos and found exactly what I was looking for. Ordered various items on menu and everything passed my expectations. The natural juices were amazing had to take one for the road. Service was great and will surely return.
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Out on the island for work and always seeking authentic tacos. This place came up and the photos screamed legit. I went in and there was a mixture of Hispanic families and Hispanic drunk construction workers so it immediately told me that this was a good decision. I ordered 5 chicken, onion, and cilantro tacos and sat down. About 20 minutes later I was called and given a cafeteria tray of my tacos which continued to get me excited for my meal. Classic taco spot with the rojo and verde salsa offerings I doused my first taco with them and bit in but noticed a soft odd boiled flavor to the meat. When you get grilled chicken there’s a slight blackening or smoke flavor received but, while tender, these had an unfamiliar flavor that I could taste even with the salsa. The tortillas lacked flavor. Some spots you taste the tortilla and it brings you right back to Mexico but these were MEH. Edible but not out of this world because I ordered the most basic taco that you can get. After finishing my five tacos I went up to pay and the bill confused me. $29.09 for five basic tacos. I paid and as I was walking out I turned back and approached the woman who’d just rung me up and asked for clarification. She explained the pricing and then the owner approached and asked if everything was ok to which I responded with his prices were too much. I’ve traveled all over the country, lived in nyc, and been throughout Mexico and the world and never paid that much for basic tacos. This just shows a business owner charging excessive amounts for simple dishes and being greedy. Yes, I ate the tacos but for a basic dish exceeding standard pricing, that is not proper business and the catalyst for my one star. It’s a shame that a local place with people who love the simple food should have to overpay. Shame
Ever since the new owners took over they got so much better. The food is so much better
The owner is a racist. If you’re American, you get different prices. I walked in I ordered a meal they charged me $18. I walked out. I had my Spanish friend go right back in. They charge him eight dollars. I dealt with the owner. He turned around and called me a gringo to his employees and then he charged me $18 for the same meal that my friend came in and paid eight dollars this has happened numerous times I didn’t believe it until I went in yesterday . Total racist. My family is connected to the town council. I’m gonna bring this up because this complaint has been happening numerous times total disrespect.
If I’m in the mood for tacos and within a 20-mile radius, El Paso Authentic Taco Grill is the only place I even consider. The flavours are the real deal—authentic, fresh, and made with quality ingredients that you can taste in every bite. And the sauces? Oh my. They're so good they should seriously consider bottling and selling them. This place never misses.
Was searching for authentic Mexican tacos and found exactly what I was looking for. Ordered various items on menu and everything passed my expectations. The natural juices were amazing had to take one for the road. Service was great and will surely return.