El Tejano
Bar / Restaurant
El Tejano
855 W Broad St
Boise, ID 83702
Reviews
“If you're in Bodo and craving bold Tex-Mex flavors with a side of fun, El Tejano is a must-visit. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is upbeat and inviting. We visited on a Wednesday which Trivia Night, which added a fun twist to an already great evening. The food? Absolutely spot-on. The wings stole the show! perfectly crispy, just the right kick of spice, and addictively flavorful for Only $0.50!. Everything we tried hit the mark, with generous portions and fresh ingredients. A special shout-out to Patrice, our bartender, who not only kept everything running smoothly but brought plenty of charm to the table. Friendly, attentive, and easy to joke with . Whether you're there for the food, the fun, or the fine company, El Tejano delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended!“
5 out of 5 stars
“TEX MEX!!! This is not a Mexican restaurant, this is a Tex Mex restaurant. Do not go here if you are wanting authentic Mexican food. Many reviews saying the food is not authentic were obviously confused what this restaurant actually is, it’s Tex Mex. The flavors are good. All you can eat self service chips and salsa bar. Lots of drink options and a full service bar. The happy hour margs tasted like there was no alcohol and all sugar, but some people might like that. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place. The pricing outweighs the food, service wasn’t the best, and drinks served were sugary with light alcohol. The location is convenient.“
3 out of 5 stars
“VERDICT: The best tacos in Boise, particularly the carne asada. Close the fridge and go eat them right now. FOOD: Of all the taco joints in all the Valley, I chose to walk into this one... and was blown away. The carne asada taco sports a generous helping of carne asada cooked to tender perfection. The double corn tortilla is a nice touch as they seem to be freshly pressed and have a higher moisture content than most to prevent the dry and crumbly mouthfeel I personally dislike. The potato was a serious score as well, with such a crisp crunch backing a strong flavor profile. The al pastor is an excellent take on a pork taco. The chips are of good quality. The salsa verde is excellent. It's a low tang, brightly flavored. The tater tot nachos were fun, but the tacos are far too good to spend stomach capacity on "fun." What blows my mind is that Happy Hour has these street tacos for $2 per tacos and draft beer for $4 from 3-6 PM. Taco Tuesday has the tacos for $2 all day. I ate all four tacos on the Taco Tuesday special (chicken, al pastor, carne asada, and potato) for $8. I didn't know food this good could be had at under $10 and I've sampled dozens of them. (I only post reviews on places I recommend.) SERVICE: Great. She kept our drinks full, listened to my brief newly-minted fan boy rave, and handled our tickets promptly. ATMOSPHERE: Excellent. It wasn't too loud, the TVs were all muted (maybe I'm an old man, but if it's not a sports bar, I think the TV should be muted). There are TVs on every flat, vertical surface, so if you're there for the game, the fight or HGTV (you'll probably get rightfully asked to leave), you're covered.“
5 out of 5 stars
“I am REALLY excited about this place. I've been hoping for new casual, family friendly options in downtown & this spot delivers! I needed something upbeat and fresh after a rough couple of days. I was welcomed with all the bright colors and a friendly hostess/waitress. They were currently doing trivia night, and our hostess sat us far away so it wouldn't be too loud. I love the DIY Chips & Salsa bar! It's fun! And the red salsa was SUPER yummy and just the right spice level. I ordered the fish wet burrito & the thing was HUGE! Delish, too! The hours are also great, midnight during the week and 2am on Friday & Saturday! Awesome! Stop by and check it out! I think they also do karaoke on some nights, too! Cheers!“
5 out of 5 stars
“I cannot understand any of the negative comments on this restaurant/bar. Full service bar with great beers, flavorful food, and you can pick your own ambiance. If you come in Monday through Wednesday, the specials are phenomenal. Happy Hour Mondays, BOGO Tuesday, Wing Wednesday ($.50/wing). The service has been great anytime we come here and the prices are reasonable. The staff are friendly and willing to resolve any issue and the food. Comes out hot, flavorful, and does live up to an Idaho experience of Tex Mex. If you came here in the first 6 months of this restaurant or left to review, is probably wise to give it another shot because this is the new happy hour king of downtown Boise“
5 out of 5 stars
