El Paisano
El Paisano is a Dubuque, IA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 317 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Dubuque, IA
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Paisano serve?+
El Paisano is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Paisano located?+
El Paisano is at 1543 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA in Dubuque, Iowa.
Is El Paisano good?+
El Paisano has a 4.5★ average across 317 Google reviews — loved by locals by Dubuque taco standards.
How expensive is El Paisano?+
El Paisano sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Dubuque taquería.
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