TacosEl Paso original$Sun City canon
Chico's Tacos
Multiple locations across the city
Rolled tacos swimming in thin tomato broth under a snowdrift of shredded cheese. There is nothing else like it anywhere.
Why it is on the list
- Genuinely unique to El Paso — a dish you cannot order in another city.
- Open late, cheap, and the great equalizer at 1 a.m.
- Arguing about whether it is actually good is itself an El Paso pastime.
What to order
A double order of rolled tacos. Add the hot sauce from the pump. Do not skip the fries.
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