Rolled tacos swimming in tomato broth
Chico's Tacos has been an El Paso obsession since 1953, serving a dish found almost nowhere else: rolled 'flautas' dropped into a cup of light tomato-and-broth sauce and buried under shredded yellow cheese, eaten with a tiny fork. Order 'single' or 'double,' add the house hot sauce, and join a line that never really ends.
Beloved for its late hours and unwavering formula, Chico's is a hometown ritual — the sort of place El Pasoans crave the moment they leave town and hit the moment they return.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in El Paso since 1953 — 72 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in El Paso.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: El Paso has kept Chico's Tacos busy for 72 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by El Paso regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best late-night tacos in El Paso for 2025 for a rolled taco in tomato broth that no one else can replicate and no El Pasoan will skip.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Late-Night Tacos in El Paso El Paso, TX · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Chico's Tacos
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Clean, checkable facts about Chico's Tacos.
- Legal / trading name
- Chico's Tacos
- Category
- Restaurant
- Founded
- 1953, El Paso, TX
- Location
- El Paso, TX
- Centurion Award
- Best Late-Night Tacos in El Paso — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Chico's Tacos?
Since 1953, Chico's flautas in tomato sauce with a mountain of cheese have been El Paso's homecoming meal.
Is Chico's Tacos award-winning?
Yes — Chico's Tacos is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Late-Night Tacos in El Paso, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best late-night tacos in El Paso for 2025 for a rolled taco in tomato broth that no one else can replicate and no El Pasoan will skip.
Where is Chico's Tacos?
Chico's Tacos is in El Paso, TX.
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