Cafe El Paso - Hackney

I visited this restaurant with some friends who are regulars here and I was impressed with the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food. I would definitely return... read more I visited this restaurant with some friends who are regulars here and I was impressed with the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food. I would definitely return in the future.

I had breakfast at this charming restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. They offer an incredible vegetarian breakfast option that can... read more I had breakfast at this charming restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. They offer an incredible vegetarian breakfast option that can easily be made vegan. I highly recommend it.

My boyfriend and I started our meal by sharing the nachos, which were just okay. We both then ordered the hot dogs, which were average and not particularly spec... read more My boyfriend and I started our meal by sharing the nachos, which were just okay. We both then ordered the hot dogs, which were average and not particularly special. Mine was quite greasy, which was disappointing. I was hoping for something more high quality from a restaurant, rather than something that tasted like fast food. Another aspect that bothered me was that the rubbish bins were being carried through the restaurant where people were eating, which I believe goes against food hygiene regulations. Overall, I likely won't return to this restaurant.

Firstly, the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. We asked to be seated upstairs and got a great little cubby hole tucked away. My friend and I shared a... read more Firstly, the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. We asked to be seated upstairs and got a great little cubby hole tucked away. My friend and I shared a generous amount of guacamole and fresh corn tortilla chips. I then had a huge portion of the BBQ pork ribs. I liked that the marinade was not sickly, perfectly balanced. My friend had the Butternut Squash Chilli and she was surprised by how tasty it was, she usually struggles to find good veggie food in London. We washed these down with a selection of amazing Margaritas (I'd recommend the passion fruit flavour). Had a great night, will definitely come again. Good place to come just for a drink and a chat as its not too noisy, unlike so many other bars in the area.

I don't know why the got burger here so I give it a go, the bun was dry and the meat was tough. They used those glossy bun which is not the correct bun for a bu... read more I don't know why the got burger here so I give it a go, the bun was dry and the meat was tough. They used those glossy bun which is not the correct bun for a burger. My frd ordered a burrito and the chicken was ok but the sauce was awful. Nothing really Mexican here but he waiter. The interior was east London hipsterish and the pop music was awful. Will not come back again sorry