El Paisano

1543 Central Ave, Dubuque
(563) 587-8001

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Al Pastor Marinated Pork Tacos

Quesadilla Carne Asada Pollo

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Barbacoa Steamed Beef Tacos

Marinated Pork Al Pastor

Lengua Beef Tongue Tacos

Carne Asada Steak Tacos

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Steamed Beef Barbacoa

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Solid but nothing to write home about. FYI, this is just a tiny Mexican grocery that also happens to sell tacos. No tables or chairs. Order ahead, pick them up, and eat somewhere else. Anyway, this place is nothing special. It's solid. But the taco trucks out in Ames have better tacos than this place. I've been all over, California probably has the best taco trucks in the country.

December 2025

El Paisano may not win any design awards — the place could use some TLC — but don’t let that fool you. I’m from Arizona and a bit of a foodie, and these tacos hit the spot. The steak could’ve used a little more char, but the toppings were fresh and the flavor was authentic.

The real stars? The sauces. The green has that perfect tomatillo tang, and the red packs serious heat with real chili flavor — not that “Midwest spicy” nonsense. 🌶️

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November 2025

They have great food but placing orders on the phone/web is a hassle. They sometimes answer the phone and hang up. They even take it off the hook instead of answering or having a message setup that they’re closed or not taking anymore orders. Other than that best fast food tacos!

October 2025

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