Corn tortillas rolled tightly around a seasoned ground or shredded beef filling, then submerged in a thin spiced tomato broth and topped generously with.
Where to eat it: 1 restaurant across 1 city.
Invented by Joe Mora at Chico's Tacos on Alameda Avenue, opened July 4, 1953. The dish became the city's most emotionally charged food: El Paso natives abroad describe craving it specifically. The broth recipe is proprietary and has not been replicated with precision outside of Chico's.
Chico's Tacos on Alameda Avenue is El Paso's definitive late-night institution, serving rolled tacos in tomato broth until 23:30 every night, drawing.
Order: Rolled tacos in tomato broth with cheese
Tip: Multiple locations operate late; the Alameda Avenue location is the most accessible from downtown and the one listed here.
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