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501 Bar & Bistro

Restaurant

Open weekdays, this Mexican-inspired tavern offers taco & margarita specials, plus a patio area. People often mention good, great, tacos, margaritas, Great,


Address

501 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

Contact

(915) 351-6023

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (192 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 2 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (10) great (7) tacos (7) margaritas (6) Great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Joseph M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful spot, aside of the event held here, this place is a must visit. Venue and patio is welcoming with an elegant twist. Fun never ended till we were the last of the mohicans lol.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff B. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool little bar with great ambiance and food. Menu choices are not abundant but given the quality of what's available, more than makes up for it. Staff was very courteous and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Adree 3 years ago on Google
    Plates are small, but fulfilling. They have a variety to choose from and it has a pleasant dining atmosphere. Although, there was very peculiar smell in the dining area. I would think twice before going back, they need a hardcore carpet cleaning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Volgaduina A. 6 years ago on Google
    I went over today, for Friday special $1 tacos and margaritas. Service was great. Servers were super nice and attentive. However the margaritas felt watered down. It bothered me so much I wrote a review about. Other than that like I said service was great!

  • 4/5 Maria T. 2 years ago on Google
    Was there for a campaign. The setting outside was nice. Don't know if part of the setting was from the bistro or campaign but it was nice.

  • 1/5 Roger C. 5 years ago on Google
    Went here for an after wedding celebration. It was extremely hot and chaotic. They couldn't cook food fast enough. But to be honest there was at least 50 people here. I waited in line for the buffet for about 15-20 minutes and nearly all the food was gone each time I went up. I think it has tremendous potential, but I think they were caught of guard because of so many people. The food was good, but it was so hot, I was miserable, so I probably won't return.

  • 5/5 Leona B. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm generally not a fan of margaritas, but c'mon, they were $1! Great happy hour deal and pretty delicious margaritas. I also tried the chicken, beef and guacamole tacos. Guacamole were my favorite by far. A little messy, but delicious. The chicken was tasty, though a little dry and the beef was nothing special, but still good. Apparently you have to ask for salsa and you definitely want to! The salsa was a great compliment to the tacos. Just the right amount of heat and very very good.

  • 5/5 Nancy W. 1 year ago on Google
    Prices and service were both very good. Food for me was good but nothing spectacular. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 The Chris James E. 1 year ago on Google
    I love everything about this place they bring the live music, the community and the culture together.

  • 3/5 Diary of Lills & L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good, not great. Pleasant server, customer services was good

  • 2/5 Jean-André M. 5 years ago on Google
    Underwhelming. So many better food spots in El Paso than here. We had been wanting to try it for a while and end up with a gift card (which the server questioned on it's validity). Both took Mexican suggestions from 1 of the 3 different people who were serving us, and neither of us finished our food. Took it home and still didn't eat the leftovers. If you have s gift card go ahead and eat there, but otherwise there are so many better places downtown to eat.

  • 5/5 Adrian F. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was friendly and fast. Food was really good. Prices are reasonable.

  • 1/5 Ericka A. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there and staff looked bothered. We even told him that we can eat somewhere else. Took our order acting bothered again. Made our party very uncomfortable. The food was tasteless and even worse because of service. First n last.

  • 3/5 Patricia R. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good but not great. Service was terrible. Waited for around 10 minutes for someone to come and greet us. I had to go to the kitchen and get the chef out. The waiter came a few minutes later and took our order. Not going back

  • 5/5 Lovely N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. 1st Fridays of every month is the best here. Great local artists, Great music and great people. This is the place to be .

  • 5/5 Ivy M. 2 years ago on Google
    Come here 3-4 times a month for $1 tacos and margaritas with my family.

  • 1/5 M H. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was terrible. Watched as people who arrived and ordered after us were served several orders of tacos before us. Decided to just pay for drinks and leave but were told that order was ready and would be boxed for us to go. Rude waiter, I would not recommend this place to anyone.

  • 5/5 Arel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Bleu cheeseburger was delicious. Tostadas were quite tasty. I'd definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Rosie M. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm rarely compelled to review anything (negative or positive) but this place was outstanding! They just reopened so their menu is limited but the enchiladas and pozole were delicious... the service was beyond friendly... and their huge patio is pet-friendly. If you're ever in downtown El Paso, I highly recommend you stop in for lunch (M-F)!

  • 4/5 Cruz S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot to hang out or go on a date, they have tasty dollar tacos for their happy hour and live mariachis friday evenings. Very friendly staff too

  • 5/5 Amanda “Bella Rose” S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for artists to unwind! Lit atmosphere and room to breath... Drinks are ok.... Definately strong❤️‍🔥

  • 5/5 Roman M. 2 years ago on Google
    Can't beat $1tacos and margaritas on a Friday night

  • 5/5 Derrick 2 years ago on Google
    Very good service, staff was genuine and nice


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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