Authentic Mexican food made from scratch — tacos, caldos, burritos, mariscos and more. A genuine taqueria beloved by locals, families, and truckers passing through West Texas.
Tacos El Trokero sits at 600 Westway Boulevard in Canutillo, Texas — just northwest of El Paso, right off the main highway corridor. It's the kind of place that earns its reputation entirely on food and service: no frills, no gimmicks, just genuinely authentic Mexican cooking made from scratch.
The restaurant is especially well-known as a stop for truck drivers and travelers on the road, with ample parking for all sizes of vehicles. But it's equally beloved by local families who return week after week for the caldo, the guisado, and the homemade sopes that guests consistently describe as some of the best in the area.
The menu spans the full range of Mexican home cooking — from hearty breakfast plates and slow-simmered caldos to street-style tacos, mariscos, burritos, and birria. Prices are fair, portions are generous, and the kitchen maintains a 97/100 health score from the county.
Plenty of room for big rigs and all vehicle sizes. A go-to stop for long-haul drivers traveling I-10 through West Texas.
Food is made from scratch. Guests consistently call out the caldo, sopes, machaca, and guisado as standout examples of authentic Mexican home cooking.
After your meal, fresh fruit with chamoy is available outside the restaurant — a classic finishing touch to the experience.
Good for groups, families with children, and casual dining. Outdoor seating available for those who prefer eating outside.
From the morning rush to late-night runs — here's what guests recommend again and again.
"The best caldo I've had" — rich beef broth with generous portions.
Street-style tacos with carne asada, adobada, lengua, barbacoa & tripa.
"Crazy good sopes — very generous portions." A must-try for first-timers.
Chicken, asada, lengua, or rice & beans burritos at honest prices.
"6 stars for the machaca" — shredded seasoned beef prepared the traditional way.
Camarones a la Diabla, Caldo de Camarón, Shrimp Cocktail and more.
4.5 stars across 200+ verified ratings on DoorDash, Yelp, and Google.
Food is homemade. Sopes are crazy good! Very generous portions.
— Diana M., February 2025The Caldo de Res exceeded our expectations. Everything was delicious and packed with care. Will order from here again.
— Dianna G., July 2024One of the best places to eat at in this little town of Westway. I recommend you eat there or order for pickup, as the food is reasonably priced already.
— Pedro H., October 2024Hands down! This place is amazing. If you're a truck driver and you haven't stopped there you're missing out. Plenty of parking. The food is fresh and delicious. Waitresses are awesome. Bathrooms are very clean. Great spot for truckers!
— Verified GuestI'm giving this 6 stars for the machaca, 6 for the wonderful waitresses. My tacos were a little dry but the flavor was really good. The guisado was amazing! After your meal you can buy some fresh fruit with chamoy outside the restaurant.
— Placejoys ReviewerSomeone recommended this place for their caldo and they didn't disappoint! Amazing print, taste and portion! Can't wait to return to try more items on the menu!
— Heather R.Open daily Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Breakfast is served from opening and the full menu is available throughout the day.
600 Westway Boulevard, Canutillo, TX 79835 — in the Westway community just northwest of El Paso, off Highway 10. Easy access for all vehicle types including large trucks.
Yes — the restaurant has ample parking for all vehicle sizes, including big rigs. It's well-known among truck drivers traveling through West Texas as a reliable stop for authentic, fresh Mexican food.
Guest favorites include the Caldo de Res (beef broth), Sopes, Machaca, Guisado, Caldo de Camarón, Birria Tacos, the Pollo Burrito, and Camarones a la Diabla. The flour quesadilla is the #1 most liked item on DoorDash.
Yes — delivery is available through DoorDash and Uber Eats. For pickup, call directly at (915) 886-3573.
Yes — the restaurant opens at 7 AM and serves breakfast items including menudo, caldo de res, caldo de pollo, omelets, and breakfast burritos. It's a popular morning stop for locals and travelers alike.