Chico'
s Tacos is a small restaurant chain located in El Paso, Texas that serves the BEST tacos you will ever eat in your life. Founded on July
4, 1953 by boxing promoter Joe Mora, Chico's has entered into local legend for its rolled tacos, a special tomato soup-like
sauce, as well as its low prices. Chico'
s Tacos has since expanded to five El Paso locations, primarily on the town'
s east side. Since Mr. Mora'
s 1992 death, the restaurants continue to be run by his surviving children.
Chico'
s Tacos is held in
high regard by many past and current residents of El Paso; many former residents make it a point to visit when in town.
Jim Ward of rock band Sparta has been noted as a fan . In 2003 the 78th Texas
House of Representatives adopted a resolution (HR 84), introduced by El Paso representative Norma Chavez, honoring the Mora family and celebrating the restaurant'
s 50th anniversary . According to this resolution, other Chico'
s Tacos fans include comedian
Paul Rodriguez, members of boy band 'N Sync, lead singer of pop punk band Sugarcult Tim Pagnotta, boxer Oscar de la Hoya, and former professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero. also carlos mencia the comiedian, also Julian Munoz, a
high student of the social sciences
