Taqueria el paso — Restaurant in Tuscaloosa

A real disappointment. Before changing owners several years ago I used to adore this place. Having lived in DF and other parts of Mexico I loved the tortillas warmed on the grill and grilled cebollitas as a free side on taco orders. The salsas and other condiments on the mesa de guarnición were fresh and flavorful. Then owners and name changed to its current version. The tacos then were okay, but a letdown. I discovered Antojitos Izcalli which weren't quite as divine, but they are excellent and all the food is very good. But I wanted to give Sazon Jarrocho one more try. Took my wife (who is a Nica) and we were horrified. Old and cold tortillas wrapped around wet grey carnitas seasoned only with excessive salt. The asada and chorizo were mildly better but still unpleasant. My wife's barbacoa was the only decent one. The salsas were thin and unremarkable. The agua de tamarindo was a powder mix. Thoroughly disappointing and we will never be returning. A shame as I like to give second chances. I'll never cheat on Antojitos...

We own a window tint shop a couple of doors up from this place and we absolutely LOVE it! We think their Mexican tacos are the best- they have many other things on the menu but the tacos are our favorite. We always get the same thing every time and they know us by now and I don't even have to repeat the order. It is a very clean restaurant with great service and we highly encourage you to try it! A word of warning however, unless you REALLY REALLY love hot food, steer clear of the red sauce lol- it will set you on fire. The green sauce has just the right amount of kick and...

I tried the al pastor and asada tacos. The al pastor were my definite favorite because they packed a bigger flavor punch. This is an authentic taqueria so expect to feel like you are walking into a taqueria in Mexico only with much better ac. There were many other things to try both on their menu as well as in their drink case and a dessert rack beside the check out. I don't think I would like menudo (never tried it) but I did notice it on the menu if you are looking for this favorite dish. I am looking forward to trying...