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Address: 230 N Main St, Columbia, IL 62236
Phone: (618) 719-2047
Website: https://elpasomxcocina.com/
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El Paso MX Cocina in Columbia, Illinois, Lunch and Dinner, Dine In, Bar and Carryout Service, To Go in Columbia, serving the Metro East Area of St. Louis.
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Reviews
Jennifer Thorne
We eat here once or twice a week. Lots of locals are there just as often. Outside seating is always nice. When the garage doors are open, the fresh air inside is just as nice as outside without being on the sidewalk. They run fans when the front is open, so flies are not an issue. The food is amazing and lots to choose from. The chips and salsa are fresh, you rarely have to ask for more because they refill it often. If you want take out the amount of food you get is the same as eating there. The employees don’t quit because it’s a great atmosphere for them. Management treats them well, and it shows in your service.
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Update 2: Table service still needs some work. Long time to get drinks initially, asked for apps to come out first, but it served same time with our dinners. Had to go find a server twice to ask for service. Consistent issue across multiple visits. Food remains delivious! Still love the place but please work to improve the waiter service so I can go back to 5 stars.
Well seasoned and cooked food. Steak fries were delicious. Had the Fajitas El Paso, and it was excellent. Top notch good Mexican food. A soccer game was on the TV, and we had to chase down the wait a few times, but hey, overall, I will happily come back again!
(Update) Went back with a family of 10, and everyone loved the food. This became a new favorite Mexican restaurant for a few first-timers. Still need to work a bit on the waiter service being a bit more prompt and attentive. But the excellence of the meal makes up for that minor shortcoming.
… moreWell seasoned and cooked food. Steak fries were delicious. Had the Fajitas El Paso, and it was excellent. Top notch good Mexican food. A soccer game was on the TV, and we had to chase down the wait a few times, but hey, overall, I will happily come back again!
(Update) Went back with a family of 10, and everyone loved the food. This became a new favorite Mexican restaurant for a few first-timers. Still need to work a bit on the waiter service being a bit more prompt and attentive. But the excellence of the meal makes up for that minor shortcoming.
David B
Staff was great, prices are average but the food lacked. The food was not hot, and the taco meat was dry. The flavor of the food was really good, but it didn’t seem made to order.. My rice and beans were cold.
The chips are delicious!
… moreThe chips are delicious!
Jeff M
Great Mexican cuisine on Main Street Columbia. Chips and queso, great food and drinks. Have been by twice for the animal shelter benefit and will be back again. It must really be something in warmer seasons when they open the bay doors.
Be a sport; get the grande margarita!
… moreBe a sport; get the grande margarita!
Misty Bievenue
Very good! Salsa is great & the red & green sauce. I’ll return.
… moreHeather K
After waiting five minutes we were seated at a table near the bar. Our server took my order and started to walk away before taking my boyfriend’s order. She was apologetic. Our food came out but our appetizer arrived after we started eating. The food was good and we will be back again.
… moreRobert Sale
I can’t say enough about the dish I had “Alambre! “ it was amazing. I am not a fan of green peppers so I omitted them. It’s hard to get excited about tacos, but you will love these.
… moreMatthew Conelly
Great spot, great vibe, food was ok. Kids liked what they got. My tacos barria was ok. Hence the 4 stars on food. Maybe it’s just me. Good stuff though.
… moreKatie Phelps
The food and frozen adult beverages were…mediocre, at best. There was nothing I’ll be craving to get more of any time soon. The beef&chicken chimis were very dry, and had some type of seasoning on the beef that I wasn’t crazy about. We ordered a bowl of the queso (white cheese) for our chips and it was watery, didn’t have much taste…BUT they gave us some type of, dip? In a small condiments container, it was mayo based and a little sweet with a hint of spicy – I’d never had anything like it – it was DELISH!
We were seated as soon as we walked in on a Friday night around 7:30ish. Our server was great – they had steady business with some bigger tables in the back by us and our server was keeping on top of his tables and super friendly.
Now for the “complaints” with the “atmosphere” – I’m a “plus size” girl along with my partner and we were sat in a booth, it was not a comfortable fit… It was a tight squeeze for the both of us, and it made the experience less enjoyable (we also feel that our booth had less space than the others, being against the back wall)
Lastly, there was a group of “seasoned adults” sitting catty corner to us, where I was facing them-the man facing me at the end of their table was just loud to begin with ( it was busy, everyone was loud…but his voice just carried more) they received their food about the same time we got our chips and salsa, and then out of the corner of my eye … I see the man getting a little… Uhm,worked up… So obviously I’m going to watch … I want to know what’s going on! The man sitting across from him (with his back to me) and the loud guy then started picking at a plate of food, the two women with them then started getting a little worked up also…and that’s when…. The guy with his back to me pulled a… 6-8 INCH HAIR from the whatever “soft food” on his plate, he and the other man then each grabbed an end of it to stretch it out over the table while the women did everything they could to draw everyone (but the waiters) attention to their table. It was a bit ridiculous and extremely immature, and definitely killed my appetite . I mean yes, I would have NOT been happy if I had hair in my food, and yes I would have made sure the waiter was aware…as I requested a new dish or a refund for that dish… But there’s no need for a scene. The two men playing tug of war with the hair ended up dropping it… Probably in other food, but never did let the server know…continuing to shovel food in their mouths … I know it didn’t just ruin my appetite , others around us were also shaking their heads… So with all that being said, HAIR NETS ARE A MUST IN THE KITCHEN and anyone with long hair serving food MUST HAVE IT PULLED BACK AND USE HAIR SPRAY OR SOMETHING … No loose hair flying around and learn to use a lint roller on your clothes and don’t go playing with your hair at work!
That’s all….
… moreWe were seated as soon as we walked in on a Friday night around 7:30ish. Our server was great – they had steady business with some bigger tables in the back by us and our server was keeping on top of his tables and super friendly.
Now for the “complaints” with the “atmosphere” – I’m a “plus size” girl along with my partner and we were sat in a booth, it was not a comfortable fit… It was a tight squeeze for the both of us, and it made the experience less enjoyable (we also feel that our booth had less space than the others, being against the back wall)
Lastly, there was a group of “seasoned adults” sitting catty corner to us, where I was facing them-the man facing me at the end of their table was just loud to begin with ( it was busy, everyone was loud…but his voice just carried more) they received their food about the same time we got our chips and salsa, and then out of the corner of my eye … I see the man getting a little… Uhm,worked up… So obviously I’m going to watch … I want to know what’s going on! The man sitting across from him (with his back to me) and the loud guy then started picking at a plate of food, the two women with them then started getting a little worked up also…and that’s when…. The guy with his back to me pulled a… 6-8 INCH HAIR from the whatever “soft food” on his plate, he and the other man then each grabbed an end of it to stretch it out over the table while the women did everything they could to draw everyone (but the waiters) attention to their table. It was a bit ridiculous and extremely immature, and definitely killed my appetite . I mean yes, I would have NOT been happy if I had hair in my food, and yes I would have made sure the waiter was aware…as I requested a new dish or a refund for that dish… But there’s no need for a scene. The two men playing tug of war with the hair ended up dropping it… Probably in other food, but never did let the server know…continuing to shovel food in their mouths … I know it didn’t just ruin my appetite , others around us were also shaking their heads… So with all that being said, HAIR NETS ARE A MUST IN THE KITCHEN and anyone with long hair serving food MUST HAVE IT PULLED BACK AND USE HAIR SPRAY OR SOMETHING … No loose hair flying around and learn to use a lint roller on your clothes and don’t go playing with your hair at work!
That’s all….
Joel Sommer
Locally owned Mexican restaurant with big portions. Highly recommend
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