El Paisano Mexican Taqueria

4.5 ( 192 reviews )
$10–20
1095 S Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States
+1 707-617-2490

Located at 1095 S Fortuna Blvd, El Paisano Mexican Taqueria offers a delightful culinary experience in Fortuna, CA. Patrons rave about the generous portions and affordable prices, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Maria Wroblewska describes her visits as consistently delicious, praising the friendly service that ensures guests leave feeling satisfied and happy.

Texan expat Eileen Huang was pleasantly surprised by the flavorful offerings, highlighting the birria tacos and chicken enchiladas, while noting the reasonable wait time. Ashley echoed this sentiment, particularly for the birria tacos, calling them the best in Fortuna, especially for picky eaters. El Paisano excels in blending authenticity with big flavors, as tested by KD during his taco Tuesday experience, where the asada and carnitas stood out.

Lynette Garcia couldn’t resist complimenting the super burrito and well-prepared chips and salsa, which added to the overall charm of the taqueria located within a spacious shopping center. Overall, El Paisano Mexican Taqueria is a must-visit restaurant that offers a warm atmosphere, generous portions, and an array of delicious Mexican dishes that keep patrons coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For El Paisano Mexican Taqueria

Maria Wroblewska
Jul 4,2025
Absolutely DELICIOUS!! Have been here many times and always walk out full & happy!! The service is great, and you get so much food for what you pay for. Highly recommend!!
Eileen Huang
Jun 8,2025
As a Texan I wasn’t expecting to find such great food out in the middle of California! The food came out super fast and everything was so delicious. The man behind the counter was also really friendly! I especially enjoyed their birria tacos and chicken enchiladas. Only thing I could say is the carne asada meat combo was not very tender. The prices are very reasonable for great portions. Overall great food!
Ashley
May 14,2025
Moved here from Mendocino county, tried all of the Mexican restaurants in fortuna, this one being the last one we tried. I got picky kids, we tried the birria tacos at every restaurant and this one by far is the best one. The size and price for their birria tacos make it so worth it and the taste is a bonus! The family who works here is so kind and very nice. The gentlemen who works at the register is also very sweet. I will be going here again and again.
KD
Apr 12,2025
Out of all the Mexican spots in Fortuna (I think there's 6) this was the last one I tried and it's become my favorite. Just tried the taco Tuesday and ordered 2 each of all four flavors we did enjoy them all but I preferred the asada and carnitas. The Al Pastor was a little too sweet for me. The staff is friendly and orders are always ready when I arrive.
Lynette Garcia
Apr 7,2025
The best super burrito I have had in many years. The fountain soda machine was set with enough syrup which was a surprise as recently I have noticed many places sodas are not too good. The chips and salsa are solid. The chips are perfectly cooked. The location is in a shopping center and lots of space for seating.
Jon H
Mar 25,2025
We're from out of town, And were heading to a campground to stay overnight. We wanted to eat something fresh and good. And yes this was it. Fresh Made and Delicious. We ordered a Torta, Tacos, Birria Queso Tacos and Enchiladas. Everything was Incredible. You can see and taste the freshness. The staff was super friendly, And this location was spot on clean. They also offer Wifi for guest. Highly Recommended.
Brandon Langston
Mar 17,2025
After asking a couple friends for their recommendation for Mexican food I ended up here at El Paisano. They have a Birria Pizza special for 13! I was planning on Queso Birria tacos but yes please, give me the pizza. They had a personal version for 6! Who has anything for 6 anymore? It is delicious and an amazing deal. The large was easily enough for 2, maybe 3 adults.
Heather Littlefield
Mar 16,2025
Great food. Friendly and fast staff. Huge portions! We should have split meals! The burrito is big enough for two. Great chips and guacamole too! My boys both ordered two flautas but one filled them up!

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