El Paisano Grill and Bar

El Paisano is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Carbondale. I always get the dinner special that includes a tamal, enchilada, burrito, taco, chile relleno (they actually do these right, unlike some places I've visited as of late) tostada, AND rice and beans for 11.99. You can't beat that value! It's also great to go to the little grocery store attached to the restaurant. They carry great snacks and necessities if you want to prepare Mexican cuisine at home.

My new favorite Mexican restaurant! Food and drinks are AMAZING!

Absolutely loved it! First time being here and everything is wonderful! For the price, you get big portions and tons of flavor! 10/10 recommend!

Every time I come here the food is amazing. The staff is amazing. Service is amazing. Shrimp tacos is my go to. 10/10 recommend.

Always great food and everyone is really nice. Great portions and food comes out quick. The kids taco salad was a hit with my littles.

It was our first time here. Ive been reading rave reviews of this place on a FB resteraunt review group page. I ordered the Mexican enchalada meal and Bill had two hard shell tacos and a tostada meal with chili toriados. We also had guacamole with our chips and salsa and i had a horchata. Everything was fantastic. The service was just the absolute best. We had a great conversation with our waiter. Bill stood up and started walking out after lunch and had an episode, falling to the floor incoherently, for several minutes and then I went to retrieve his wheelchair. The staff was so patient and understanding and helped him finally get into his chair and then came out and helped me again by getting him in the car. They didnt have to do that. They were so kind. We will be back again for more great food! Update: We come back often. His favorite is the fajitas which come with the lettuce and guacamole beans and rice. My favorite is the Pollo Azteca which is this perfectly seasoned chicken breast on queso with shrimp on top, beans and rice. Of course you can't forget the jalapeno tornados with their perfect peppery spiciness!

Went here for the first time on Monday. All we have to say is wow. Both of our meals were fantastic. The large horchata was so massive that I needed help finishing it. The chips and salsa were very good too. The service was very very friendly. And last but not least, the atmosphere of the restaurant was very pleasant. My partner said the steak street tacos were the best they’ve ever had. My fajita quesadilla was also excellent, and I was INCREDIBLY impressed it didn’t fall apart. Every quesadilla I get from somewhere ends up falling apart lol, but not El Paisano’s! Couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate our anniversary. Will definitely be back.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Carbondale. I've been here probably 20-30 times and have never been disappointed. Took my mom here for her birthday and she loved the Tres Leches. Will be back soon!