El Paso Mexican Grill

I was on the Westbank, and decided to get some lunch. Tuesday, about noon. There were 15-20 people there, including some cops. I took it as a good sign....cops usually go where the food is good. In this case...NOT!! Sorry, folks. The place itself was clean, decor ok. Tables, booths and bar seating. They run a Taco Tuesday special. Chips were warm, not greasy. Salsa was....just tomatoes. Didn't taste any flavors, or heat. They also give you a bean dip. Tasteless. I ordered A combo of 1 beef taco, 1 beef enchilada and a tamale. Comes with refried beans also, but they're not refried. They're right out of the can with some cheese on them . Very souplike, and bland. Ok, the taco, tamale and enchilada all had the same meat filling, with a little more meatstuff on the side. I shouldn't say the tamale had the same filling because they were premade and sold in bulk I'm sure. By the way, the meatstuff wasn't good either. The enchilada was made wrong with cold flour tortillas and cheese on it, no sauce. The taco was in a premade taco "shell" that breaks when you bite it. That doesn't matter though, the tomato, lettuce and cheese they top it with had already fallen out by the time it got to the table. Oh yeah, had a side of guacamole that was...again, not good. Couple of tomato bits, some lime juice. No garlic, cumin, or onion. No flavor. It gave me the feeling that this place is run or owned by people who have never eaten Mexican food, and are catering to people who may never have had good, authentic Mexican food. There were Mexican servers working there, but I don't know who's cooking. I would have given zero stars, but the place looks ok, has plenty of parking, and nice people working there. Me???? And I've never said this before.. I won't be back. Unless by some chance they get a new chef and management that knows food. Sorry.

This place was no bueno. First, my order was wrong. I asked for no beans refried or otherwise. I decided to let it go and just tried to move them to the edge of the plate. But all of the food had a very weird taste. This is the chile rellenos with steak. The steak was tough with the weirdest taste. I can't put my finger on it but almost like it had been cooked in the microwave. It was so tough and chewy that I had to spit some of it into my napkin. The rice had a weird taste as well. It was just overall bad.

I can honestly say the food is great. We love the Mexican Burger which the patty is cooked really tender and the condiments are to the side so you can control what you want on your burger. We killed it. Oh and the stuffed jalapeno

New delicious choice for me this time and El Paso did not disappoint! Everything from the Arnold Palmer drink, to the chips and salsa and even my entree was definitely new for me and very good. El Pollo chicken

Great ambiance. Fast and friendly service. Food was very good. Black beans are the best. Steak Fajitas was very good. Everyone in our party enjoyed. Well be coming back from Metairie...

This place is great! I had the pollo loco and tortilla soup and it was the best I’ve ever had. I will definitely be coming back!

Third time coming here & had the same waiter forgot his name...he seem like he don't want to work there & the way he acts is like he has an attitude or just very sarcastic...but anyways the food was pretty good and reasonable prices.probably won't b returning i think i will try another mexican restaurant on the Westbank. Maybe i will return eventually cause of the cheap prices tho lol idk

Was never a real fan of Mexican food until I came here. The nachos are to die for!

Cheerful and attentive staff, delicious food at an affordable price. Comfortable atmosphere and overall a great place to relax and enjoy yourself with family or friends. Lots of combination platters, and our waiter was happy to substitute a few sauces on my order for my taste. Food was served piping hot! Highly recommend checking this place out...

Best Mexican cuisine in our area! Ordered an enormous amount of food for takeout the other day and the gentleman over the phone was exceptionally pleasant, patient, attentive and professional. Everything was perfection, and the desserts are guaranteed to blow you away! Five stars for quality of food and service.