Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mexican fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around El Paso, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. El Taquito
Topping the list is El Taquito. Located at 1422 Airway Blvd., Suite E, in Cielo Vista, the Mexican and Latin American spot is the highest rated low-priced Mexican restaurant in El Paso, boasting five stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, expect a selection of tacos, tortas, pork, ground beef and chicken plates served with rice and beans, as well as breakfast options. Tacos come with either slow-cooked barbecue meat, pork stomach mix with Mexican sausage, chopped steak and shredded beef. For breakfast, consider two scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes and jalpeño.
2. Rivas Taco Shop
Next up is East Side's Rivas Taco Shop, situated at 1342 N. Zaragoza. With 4.5 stars out of 234 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Rivas was voted Best Burrito in El Paso by Best of the Best Awards and is the home of the California half-pound burrito, according to its website. Burritos are served with a choice of carne asada, beans and cheese, beef, chicken, fish, shrimp veggies and more. Also, try the breakfast burritos, all made with three eggs, and filled with a selection of steak, cheese, sausage, beans and bacon. Plus, there are tacos, quesadillas and tortas. (Click here to view the menu.)
3. El Jacalito Restaurante
Magoffin's El Jacalito Restaurante, located at 2130 Myrtle Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican and breakfast and brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews.
The restaurant specializes in Tex-Mex fare, including soup, salad, tacos, burritos and main courses such as fajitas, chile verde, and tampiquena steak.
4. Ke'Flauta
Ke'Flauta, a Mexican and Latin American spot that offers fast food and more in Roberts, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 47 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5100 Doniphan Drive to see for yourself.
At the food counter, consider a flauta, which is served with beef, chicken, potato or tuna, or order a torta with either chicken, avocado, al pastor or milanesa.
5. Lucy's Cafe North
Over in Northeast, check out Lucy's Cafe North, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the cafe and Mexican spot by heading over to 10025 Dyer St.
Standouts include a rolled up tortilla with beef or chicken, Lucy's shredded beef or chicken seasoned with tomatoes, onions and egg and then smothered chile con queso or the chicken soup with chipotle, cheese, avocado and vegetables. (View the full menu here.)
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