El Paragua

Unpredictable hours. Some say they are open by reservation only. If you call their number it goes to some phishing service.

Pricey food but also the service was great but it took almost an hour and a half to get the food but other than that the food was amazing!

No drive through Espanola is complete without a stop at "the umbrella" better known as El Paragua. The service, the food and most recently discovered the sangria are all wonderful. We always order the shrimp cocktail and the tasty salsa and chips. During happy hour you are served a little side dish. This time it was the bean burrito smothered in red chili. The food has always been really good and we never have a bad server or bartender. This is a great stop for both appetizers and a full meal. After a weekend up north, it was more like a couple stops. We could not get enough!

I really wanted to like this place more than I actually did. The service was personal and warm. They environment was eclectic and quirky. Everything about it was exactly what I wanted except for the food.What I ordered: I got a Midori margarita to drink. It was pretty good! we started off with the guacamole as an appetizer. It was more of an avocado sauce than guacamole. It get there is a lot of avocado in guacamole, but that was all I tasted. For my meal I got the veggie tacos. Okay maybe this place just isn't good for vegetarians. The tacos were pretty meh. Not a lot of flavor. The filling was a mixture of veggies that I normally wouldn't put in tacos. I loved that our meals came with side salads and sopapilla (delicious, soft, airy bread with honey and jam). And I told the server it was my boyfriend's birthday because I didn't want my bf to pay, we were looking for anything free. Still, he came out with some cheesecake for him anyways. I also thought the bill was a little expensive for the area and what we got, but that's just me!I would most definitely be willing to give this place another chance! Everything was great accept for the food:/

Hands down the best margarita & tacos I've ever had. Friendly, family service (literally - family members of the founders work in the restaurant) and so many delicious food options. I've never had anything here I didn't absolutely love. The recipes are flavorful, the ingredients fresh, and the service prompt. The house margs are to die for and should not be missed. For extra fun, order a swirl which is a margarita mixed with sangria. The beef tacos are award winning for a reason. The salmon was perfectly cooked. The borcheta was tender meat with veggies served flaming. Save room for sopapillas and homemade fruit preserves (apple is my favorite!) or honey for a sweet treat to finish the meal.

We love El Paragua and all their sister restaurants in the area. Real authentic local New Mexican cuisine. I especially like their Carne Adovado burrito. We have purchased their red and green enchilada casseroles many times for family get together and large group. These are always highly appreciated by our guests. Everything we purchased there has been fresh and tasty.We also like their tacos which are made the same way they were when we cane to New Mexico before taco shells were invented. The chicken in their dishes is always fresh and tender.

The service and food was amazing as always. I have been coming here for years, and was so excited when I heard they reopened after covid, the people are so kind. Although recently, the hostess has been very dismissive and hateful. She took forever to seat us. She was an older lady with glasses who didn't care about our service. But other than that the food and waiters were amazing we have the teriyaki strips and great drinks.

Exquisite food. Sophisticated, professional service. Very impressed and looking forward to returning often.

Pricey but delicious beef tacos are my fave as well as the chicken breast salad. Get an extra dressing

Food is typical Southwestern fair, it's been awhile since we've been there but the service was ok, not outstanding but ok. The ambiance is dark, dingy and crowded, up stairs is crowded n cramped, the stairwell doesn't feel safe going up or down.