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El Paraiso Tex Mex

6515 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
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About El Paraiso Tex Mex

El Paraiso Tex Mex is the go-to Tex Mex Restaurant Takoma Park residents have been counting on for bold flavors and a warm, lively atmosphere. Situated at 6515 New Hampshire Ave, the restaurant blends the best of Tex-Mex and Salvadoran cooking into a menu that keeps diners coming back night after night. Whether you drop in for a weekday lunch or a late-night Friday feast, you will find a full house of guests who know exactly what they want.

The kitchen takes pride in using fresh ingredients across every section of the menu – from house-made salsa and ceviche to sizzling fajitas and hearty soups. The casual, cozy vibe makes El Paraiso Tex Mex the ideal spot for a family dinner, a group night out, or a relaxed solo meal with a jukebox soundtrack in the background.

Located in the heart of the New Hampshire Avenue corridor, El Paraiso is easily accessible to diners from across the Maryland region, including Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Chillum, and the greater Washington DC metro area. Dine in, carry out, or place an order online through DoorDash or the restaurant’s own ordering page.

Why Choose El Paraiso Tex Mex?

There are many restaurants along New Hampshire Avenue, but El Paraiso stands apart for a handful of reasons that regulars will tell you about before you even sit down.

  • Fresh, Bold Flavors: Every dish is prepared with fresh ingredients – from the house-made salsa to the slow-simmered sopa de res.
  • A Menu for Everyone: The extensive menu spans Tex-Mex classics, Salvadoran specialties, fresh seafood, grilled steaks, soups, salads, and vegetarian options.
  • Open Late on Weekends: Friday and Saturday hours extend to 1:00 AM, making El Paraiso one of the top late-night dining spots in Montgomery County.
  • Dine In, Carry Out, or Delivery: Flexible service options let you enjoy El Paraiso your way – table service, carryout, or delivery right to your door.
  • Locally Owned and Operated: El Paraiso is an independent, community-rooted restaurant that puts hospitality and quality at the center of every plate.
  • Family-Friendly Amenities: High chairs, a kids’ menu, wheelchair-accessible seating, free parking, and NFC mobile payment acceptance make every visit easy and comfortable.

What Does El Paraiso Tex Mex Offer?

From lunchtime burritos to late-night steak platters, there is always something satisfying on the menu. The kitchen draws on Mexican and Salvadoran culinary traditions to create dishes that are hearty, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing across every visit.

Tex Mex Restaurant Takoma Park Favorites and Full Menu

  • Tacos al Carbon: Three soft-shell tacos with char-broiled steak, chicken, tongue, or shrimp, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, rice, and beans.
  • Fajitas: Sizzling platters of grilled chicken, beef, shrimp, or a combination, served with all the classic Tex-Mex accompaniments.
  • Pupusas and Combination Plates: Salvadoran-style pupusas, enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, and quesadillas make up a satisfying lineup of combination favorites.
  • Seafood Dishes: A full page of seafood options including ceviche, seafood soup, stuffed shrimp in lemon cream sauce, grilled T-bone with river shrimp, and a lobster tail and NY steak surf-and-turf.
  • Steak House Selections: Grilled NY steak, rib-eye in red wine mushroom sauce, and grilled T-bone round out a serious steakhouse section that rivals any dedicated chop house nearby.
  • Soups and Salads: Sopa de res, chicken soup with vegetables, seafood soup, Caesar salad with grilled chicken or salmon, and a fresh egg and avocado salad.

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Hours

  • Sunday 11:00 am 11:00 pm
  • Monday 11:00 am 11:00 pm
  • Tuesday 11:00 am 11:00 pm
  • Wednesday 11:00 am 11:00 pm
  • Thursday Today 11:00 am 11:00 pm
  • Friday 11:00 am 1:00 am
  • Saturday 11:00 am 1:00 am
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Craving bold Tex-Mex flavors in Takoma Park? El Paraiso Tex Mex serves up sizzling fajitas, tacos al carbon, fresh ceviche, grilled steaks, pupusas, and much more. Order online for pickup or delivery, or walk in any day of the week. Great food is always just around the corner.

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