THE ULTIMATE EL PASO TACO GUIDE

El Paso, Texas is on the border of Mexico and has centuries of Mexican tradition baked into its very core. But does proximity to Mexico mean better tacos? You can decide for yourself after watching! We tasked ourselves to find the best tacos El Paso has to offer. So here they are the best 8 places to get tacos in El Paso.

[@jeffbennett3696]

El Cometa is the best! We go there with Elisa’s family every time we go to El Paso. Muy bueno!

[@ernestpena9843]

La Cometa,Toro Bronco and Tacos don Cuco all tie for the best in El paso.Tacos de Alambre-sirloin tacos with bacon.Outstanding!!

[@varrioglenwood9156]

For all you la.foos that come and move to el paso I don't want to hear anyone bashing texas mexican food because this is where it's at

[@ezpalacios6]

So many good places left out. Didn't realize how many good taco places we had in El Paso until I saw this video and thought "where is El Taquero Comer, Tacos el Charly, Los tragones" lol. Part 2 definitely has to be made.

[@johnnyhernandez9670]

Not sure why this came up on my KZbin feed but loved this. Thank you for sharing. I left El Paso over 30 years ago and moved to Vegas. We have some good tacos here but I'd love to try these places. One of my favorites is Rafas burritos. Oh how I miss those!

[@HelpdeskHonky]

I can totally feel his bite reactions in my soul 😂

[@Zorgon1]

TacoNeta has the most amazing fish tacos that I have ever tried in my life. I hate cabbage but the way that they make everything so fresh is the best part. A little expensive for one taco but the experience is well worth it. Baja Fish everyone has got to try

[@eddieochoa8058]

You need to go to elemi and try the fish taco there bro. Its insanely good

[@israelgonzalez7020]

Born and raised in El Paso, moved to Denver, Colorado. I noticed that the tacos you showed on this video are like the Americanized tacos you find here in Denver. Need to get out of downtown El Paso and go to the suburbs and you will find real tacos. Plus, you forgot Tacos Charlys, Tacotote and last but the best Chico's Tacos!

[@israelgonzalez7020]

@@Godistoogood I already named you a few.

[@MM_1983]

For real taco scene 1810 taqueria for sure

[@kashedgaming]

Wife and I moved to El Paso the same month I deployed with my unit, I EAS soon after my deployment ends and I can’t wait to go back and TEAR IT UP!!!

[@houstontaylor9799]

I stop in El Cometa a couple times a week for lunch whenever I’m in town for work.

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@javiandjo]

Glad you enjoyed it!! ☺️

[@mikeoleksa]

There are SOOOOOOO many Mom and Pop's authentic Mexican resturaunts in El Paso, you really can't go wrong with any of them. My favorite, basically because it's close to me, is Lucy's. It's in the same building as King's X Bar and pool hall, on North Mesa, south of Executive. There are several places right in the downtown area if you don't want to venture up the West Side.

[@manuelcontreras7912]

they have a Lucy's in the North East, its runned by one of the family member's from the original owners..Antonieta's Tacos..the bomb yummy

[@arturobaeza846]

Agree,excellent recomendaciones,

[@sabrinafuentes901]

Amazing video!!! Thanks for sharing! Gonna have to try them all! 😬

[@javiandjo]

Yes!!! Try them all! I can’t pick just one!

[@lauriehintz3696]

When I lived in El Paso.....I found the taco trucks were the best!

[@fravolousfilm]

What an amazing, artistic presentation. Love the way you made the voiceover and edited this video! Brilliant! As I mentioned, you two are such an inspiration! I would love to try those real authentic tacos!

[@javiandjo]

You guys are awesome!! We appreciate you appreciating the way we put it together!! But in all seriousness, I’m sure you know, it’s comments like this that keep us going!

[@MaddieTravel]

You’re making us hungry!!! Those tacos look amazing 🤩

[@javiandjo]

We miss travel but at least we have great tacos!!

[@mrhotdogcdjuarez]

Tacos.. .la receta es el amor con la que cocines ...siendo mexicano....y cocinero con tradición en fondas de cdmx y alta cocina ...uffff tacos delicioso un Taco

[@AlerieHightower]

Thank you so much for this video! After working toward it for two years, we are finally moving from northeast Texas to El Paso next month. As a taco-holic, this will save me a lot of legwork. ;)

[@julismadeltoro5100]

Damn! Now I want tacos. But i always want tacos😋🤣🤣

[@RA-fm8wr]

Makes me hungry. Video hits the spot

[@javiandjo]

We love to hear that!! We get ourselves hungry too!!

[@aldocamacho2883]

Love El cometa and Little Shack! I lived there for years and I didn’t know about all the other places! Wow I need to come back!!

[@javiandjo]

The good is always a good reason to come back!!!

[@BNaturalStudios]

Really amazing video, guys! Best youtube video on El Paso's food I've ever enjoyed. Dale con gas, amigos!!! Que viva El Chuco!

[@ealexherrera]

You all make me hungry !!!! Please go and try los Targones on N piedras close to William Beaumont hospital. It’s a hole in the wall but delicious. Thank you for the info ...

[@javiandjo]

You’re not the first person to mention it so I guess it’s going on the list! Thank you!!!

[@r.velarde9946]

So El Paso has a lot to offer, there is- H&H carwash and café, Kiki's, Chopes (La Union NM), L&J café, Jaliscos (segundo barrio), Lupitas (canutillo), magaritas (sunland park) and many many more places that serve: cabrito, desebrada, carnitas, carne asada... tell you what give me the camera and I will show you "old" El Paso!

[@mexicanfluency]

Javi was having full blown tacogasms every 30 seconds, hahah. Great video, guys.

[@fuji4202]

Making my mouth 👄 water 💦. 🌮

[@twoblink]

I'm heading to El Paso; and I was like... I wish someone made a video guide about places to eat Tacos... and.... here we are...

[@grandekev1]

Brisket suadero is good but the actual suadero cut takes it next level. Those blue corn tortillas at taco neta looks bomb.

[@mikalusluciano723]

Try the crispy tacos de desenbrada - even cold they still taste so good. @ the Mayapan - Txas & Eucaliptus.

[@ALittlePieceofUs]

5:22 Tripitas are really good!!!!! 😋😋 Too bad they are not common here in Dallas, Tx. I always have to go back to my hometown in El Paso, TX to find some! 9:45 El Cometa is also one of the best places especially the one located right across the border in Juarez, Chihuahua!

[@javiandjo]

Jo isn’t a huge fan of tripitas, but those were pretty good!!

[@freddybates6396]

Being from Tijuana it's so funny to hear them called Tripitas ... They are just called tacos de tripa here and in Socal... Def my favorite and I'm excited knowing when I move down there i will be able to eat my favorite taco :)

[@TheTruthBomber007]

He keeps mispronuncing “consome”. It’s too adorable!!!

[@alejandrabaquera8373]

Personally I’m bummed that a few good ones didn’t make it on the list but I’m glad I learned of a few other places I had no clue about recommending to try mavens burgers and tacos, tacos Charly on horizon, and tacoholics

[@javiandjo]

Thanks for those recommendations! We tried to do tacoholics multiple times but they were closed to dine in 😔

[@cruzolivas6319]

Tacos al charlie sucks I got a platter to go and they skimped out on the meat i paid $40

[@cocomax1510]

Yum! Yum! Heading out for tacos now! Love the 915!

[@Zarcon2008]

The direct translation of Taco is Wad in English. I've never heard the explanation mentioned here before but it makes perfect sense.

[@danielvelarde376]

Any opinion on tacotote? Personally it is really good.

[@thaboinger]

We are visiting El Paso soon for the first time and we will definitely hit up some of these spots! My mouth is watering! Glad I came across your channel!

[@celestecabrillos6343]

Don’t be to excited the tacos are whitewashed af and these to dummies have no idea of what a real taco is 😂🤣

[@harveythompson6951]

El pinche covid 19 lol! I agree totally!

[@patriciacastillo2078]

If u had to choose between little shack don carbon or Matteo's which would u chose

[@OnLspooks]

good Vid for someone who lives outta town. not for us Locals. Taco Tote is by far better than 3 of the joints u visited. Simplicity... Tacos / Picadillo.. hamburger house open 24hrs

[@harveythompson6951]

Damn, I'm here in Canada and can't go to Mexico or the US. You're killing me!!!

[@javiandjo]

Damn sorry Harvey! How’s the taco selection out there where you live?!

[@hugomezo21]

Let’s be real Javi, the taco selection up here is shit. 💩😂

[@harveythompson6951]

@@javiandjo We have one Mexican restaurant in our little town and I like the tacos. But since I've never actually tried real authentic tacos, I can't make a comparison. Thanks Covid for killing our trip to Mexico last year!

[@javiandjo]

We’re hoping you get to take that trip soon!! You need to have some great authentic tacos!!

[@simtse15]

LA specifically East LA... They got taco stands! Not taco restaurants not taco trucks but stands with the Al pastor rotating from a skewer as it's being charbroiled. Right next to those stands you have a churro STAND or agua fresca. Everything is quick, convenient, price was cheap but everything has gone up but still reasonable.

[@varrioglenwood9156]

Well this is about el paso not homeless city la

[@kashedgaming]

LA is not bad either

[@qaq.a9695]

Mis favoritos son el Tacotote

[@cruzolivas6319]

L.A has the best street Tacos

[@ffamosobrian]

Houston in 2nd place

[@itzamadio34]

I'm Team Tote all day..Pro tip..get the flour tortilla

[@at71la]

Tamaulipas Tacos is 🔥

[@javiandjo]

Also adding it to the list!!

[@CP-ou1mj]

On Rojas Dr. ❤️

[@jamesmichaelfrank]

Hahaha Taco bombs I love it.

[@yvonnequini5314]

Loveeee the vlog I’m from El Paso,tx . I just hate the way they pronounce the words tacoooo etc

[@ap4539]

For those trying to figure out where the first taco place is, Tacos Panzones, it looks like it's likely in the parking lot of Haaz Body Shop 9412 McCombs St, El Paso, TX 79924

[@humbertouribe9094]

Los mejores el rey en zaragosa street y tacotote

[@scotttoro8758]

Javi and Jo are competing with Mark Wiens for “Best Facial Expressions When Eating Good Food.”

[@javiandjo]

Greatest compliment ever! haha We're huge fans of Mark Weins and his facial expressions!

[@CP-ou1mj]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cruzolivas6319]

Iv tried el paso and Cali taco trucks and hands dwn Cali tacos are the best they even got de cabeza you can never find tacos de cabeza in el paso

[@chrisanderdominguez6830]

You guys forgot (la taqueria tradicional) they just opened on Sunland Park and the tacos are the best I’ve ever tasted in El Paso 10/10 recommend and they have other foods too.

[@javiandjo]

Well to say they are the best tacos you’ve ever tasted is setting the expectation veeeerrrryyy high ! We’ll need to check it out and add it to the next video!! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@luvlui3]

They have horrible service :(

[@fancyhanks5122]

Gotta do one for best soul food in el paso. Md305 soul food has an 5.0 rating. Your one stop shop. Food, desserts, jello shots, beer, frozen 100% fruit daiquiris for adults and virgin frozen drinks for kids. Kids meals, specials and all. We even deliver and cater and go beyond for our customers top notch cs. Come see for yourself.

[@daniellongoria5058]

Yes, The Rio Grande Valley of Texas

[@guadaluperatcliff9030]

You forgot about Tacotote !! We went to El Paso last month and saw Tacotote everywhere even in Juarez so, we had to try it , delicious 🤤 🤩 and yes please make a second video 👍🏼

[@javiandjo]

You’re not the first person to say Tacotote! I guess we need to give it a try!!

[@jaimearaujo8610]

Next time you guys visit el paso tx. Try Chihuas restaurant everything is good

[@shinko6984]

Hahaha I am a Korean in El Paso I should try them all first and let my Korean friends know about that Thank you for your decent information on El Paso’s tacos Sean

[@javiandjo]

Hey Sean! Hope you get to try them and love them as much as we love Korean food!

[@shinko6984]

@@javiandjo Hi Javi and Jo Actually my favorite taco is Taco Tote’s But they are not open for salad bar yet since pandemic started last year Call before you make second film for taco places in El Paso and find out whether they are still closed or not for free salad bar stand Free salad bar stand in Taco Tote makes different obviously Taco tote is Still my favorite restaurant for delicious tacos in El Paso Sean

[@skm29]

There is one near Outlet malls, I have forgotten the name. Its a chain

[@javiandjo]

As soon as you remember let us know!! We need a second list!!

[@skm29]

@@javiandjo Its Tacotote (previously El Taco Tote I guess) and its on 7083 S Desert Blvd, Canutillo,

[@amvervalenzuela8884]

In front of sams @lee trevino 915 tacos try those

[@javiandjo]

Never heard of it! Buuut we’re always ready to try new places!!

[@Mac-mw9rc]

Can you do a taco series from the best tacos in NYC!!!

[@cariiVee]

Where is the red truck located?

[@javiandjo]

It's at 9412 McCombs, El Paso, Texas in the North East.

[@Ca-yj4il]

Awesome video guys!!! Thanks for not including Chico’s!!!

[@javiandjo]

🤣🤣 we did consider it!!!

[@picturemerollin63]

You guys didn’t go try the best tacos in El Paso at Tacos los Tragones on Piedras.

[@crosswordpuzzle2952]

The places you went to look some what processed. The price is also way to high. I recommend going to places not seen on TV or over hyped on the net. Some thing more home made.

[@genevieveprovencio262]

Taco tote

[@luisfernandoramos1280]

Mi pregunta es: Por qué no visitaron el Tacotote? ¿Cuál fue su razón para dejarlo afuera de esta lista? Yo he vivido en Ciudad Juárez y El Paso por 7 décadas y me gustan los tacos también, y para mí son los mejores. Gracias

[@limitslines9896]

Being from Baja California, it's so weird seeing tacos like this ...

[@varrioglenwood9156]

Not really el.paso tacos beats Baja tacos any day

[@dominicmartinez9133]

The fact that you don't have Birria El Güero DV on this list I'm questioning EVERYTHING you said... 🤷‍♂️

[@javiandjo]

We’re adding it to our list!!! Seriously going in the next video!

[@twalrus1]

Why are tacos in El Paso so great and diversified? Mexico is a stone's throw away. We have people from all parts of Mexico coming through El Paso and most of them spend some time getting ready for the next part of their journey. That means they will need jobs for a few months, maybe a couple of years and some, just decide they are happy in El Paso and stay for a few generations.

[@VatoLoco.123]

You can't say El Paso without saying Chicos Tacos in the same sentence. An El Paso tradition for sure.

[@karenserrano3371]

Little shaq is so damn good the calamari and fish tacos are delicious. I miss being a manager at the metro by tmobile on Mesa.

[@EasyRico99]

After looking at your video, I'm thinking you are not from EP... or just stay on the west side. What happened to Kiki's, El Rincon De Cortez and would could do a taco tour without going to the L&J Cafe... SMH...

[@jaimerodriguez224]

" El P#$%e Covid" Lol!

[@eddiemoorejr.4163]

Lol... Taco bell

[@johncheek2415]

L&J's, H&H carwash, yes a carwash, Happy Burger, Kiki's

[@robertreye4832]

She looks drunk AF at every restaurant 😂

[@twoblink]

Y'all do nothing but chase down tacos; we must have been friends in a previous life..

[@javiandjo]

I feel like we should be friends in this life!! Glad you found it helpful/ entertaining!

[@TheTruthBomber007]

COJITA CHEESE!!! Lol!!!!! Precious!!! It’s Cotija!!!! Not Cojita!! Damn. The jokes write themselves with these two!!!

[@javiandjo]

Yup messed that one up. But seriously man, go have a beer and chill out.

[@TheTruthBomber007]

@@javiandjo I should. Do you have a place you can recommend where the beer is made from authentic Mexican ingredients like kale or Hawaiian flowers?

[@javiandjo]

@@TheTruthBomber007 no but I can recommend a great cocktail!

[@TheTruthBomber007]

@@javiandjo it’s not made with rabbit pibil, I hope.

[@TheTruthBomber007]

I have to understand that you guys don’t mean to be so whitewashed. I worry you will put kale in a corn tortilla and call it authentic Mexican taco.

[@paulrodriguez6054]

I grow up in LA area. and i now live in Texas the tacos out here are trash 🗑

[@TheTruthBomber007]

Ok. At the last taco joint this chick is calling a taco completely filled with CHEESE a vegetarian taco. Think about that for as long as you need to. Hint: vegetarian…..cheeeeeeese! Don’t call a taco filled with a cow biproduct vegan. It makes you look dumb. Oh. By the way…Vegan and Vegetarian are two way different types of diets. Sheesh!

[@javiandjo]

Yes, you’re correct. I said vegan option when in reality it is vegetarian. Thank you for the correction, I’m very aware of the vegan vs vegetarian diet. Which, to be clear cheese is still acceptable in vegetarian dishes, so that part was an accurate statement. But please continue to drop your negative comments. It keeps us entertained and we just wonder why you hate us so much. We don’t really care, but do wonder if it’s a deeper rooted problem. Regardless, Happy Valentine’s Day!

[@kashedgaming]

No need to be a dick about it. It’s not a big deal.

[@tdepunkemo]

you're not

[@TheTruthBomber007]

Brisket tacos are not authentic Mexican tacos. Damn! This couple has a talent of finding food that’s not Mexican. Korean tacos?!? WTF!?! If I take this couple to Juarez to eat tacos they would get explosive diarrhea instantly.

[@johnnymedina2380]

El paso has great tacos but if anyone thinks el paso has the best tacos in the USA I strongly suggest they do some more traveling.:)

[@jhenriquez1909]

El Paso sucks for Mexican food. It’s just hype since there’s nothing else other than CD Juarez around. Great cinematography. EP isn’t as good as MX or LA.

[@CP-ou1mj]

Calleseee ALV Compaaaaa. #CagaStick

[@jhenriquez1909]

@@CP-ou1mj tell me you’re from El Paso without telling me you’re from El Paso 🤡🤡

[@CP-ou1mj]

Actually from Juaritos 656 and raised in the SunCity. Y que tieneeee?? Inche ogete inflado amargado.

[@jhenriquez1909]

@@CP-ou1mj what is a juaritos? 🤣

[@CP-ou1mj]

Te falta barrió. Bueno, ay te encargo. 👋🏻