Description
El Paisano is located at 1543 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States, and operates as a restaurant with a total of 313 user reviews. It has notable peak times on Tuesday from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM and Wednesday from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, with wait times up to 15 minutes during these periods. On Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, there is generally no wait. Among the popular menu items, Pork Tacos stand out as a featured dish. This venue is recognized for offering a reliable dining experience during varying hours throughout the week, especially midweek, when waits may form in early afternoons to late afternoons.
Amenities
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Serves local specialty
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Comfort food
- Table service
- Restroom
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Reviews (313)
5 Superb Reviews Out of 313 Reviews
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45
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Not Great
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Terrible
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Amazing tacos. Top three anywhere and I've been everywhere.
Solid but nothing to write home about. FYI, this is just a tiny Mexican grocery that also happens to sell tacos. No tables or chairs. Order ahead, pick them up, and eat somewhere else. Anyway, this place is nothing special. It's solid. But the taco trucks out in Ames have better tacos than this place. I've been all over, California probably has the best taco trucks in the country.
Always amazing, affordable and authentic as it gets. Today we went for marinated pork, steak, cow tongue, and chicken. The sauces are delicious too! We’re from San Diego and have a hard time eating Mexican in the Midwest… tastes like home
El Paisano may not win any design awards — the place could use some TLC — but don’t let that fool you. I’m from Arizona and a bit of a foodie, and these tacos hit the spot. The steak could’ve used a little more char, but the toppings were fresh and the flavor was authentic. The real stars? The sauces. The green has that perfect tomatillo tang, and the red packs serious heat with real chili flavor — not that “Midwest spicy” nonsense. If you can overlook the décor, your taste buds will be very happy
As a Mexican grocery store taco enthusiast, I don’t say this in jest, these are the best tacos I’ve ever had. I had (2) of the pastor and (1) of the lengua. Mhmmmmm! Both were cooked to perfection with a flavor that I’ll tell in detail to my across the hall neighbor in a nursing home someday. They wrap up each taco like a newborn baby leaving the hospital for the very first time. It’s an art of beauty you need to experience for yourself. Lastly, both salsas (green and red) hit all the right spots. I can’t say enough good words. Well done, El Paisano!
Amazing hole in the wall Mexican food. Best tacos and burritos in dubuque.
Best tacos in Dubuque hands down. If you want true, delicious and filling tacos then look no further the Al Pastor (marinated pork) is by far my favorite and go to! Slap a little green sauce on it and it’s heaven from there!
Best tacos in town. Great ingredients, and the flavors are spot-on with really good sauces to match. It’s a hidden gem, so make sure to call ahead to place your order - it'll keep your wait time super quick when you arrive. Definitely not a spot to miss!