Chase El Paso

Yet another Osu venue, but who’s counting?

Located close to Danquah circle, on the first left turn between Koala and Adjoa Adjeiwaa building, on top of Don Emilio and Cave of Marina (side note, if you’re looking for any type of liquor, go the former). You can’t miss the huge sign boards with the colourful sombrero and sienna paint work with colonial detailing to match. The entrance is in the same courtyard as Global Mamas and few other shops, with about 10 parking spots, but there’s Koala right across the road and enough space around. The décor indoors ranges from “very Mexican” on the “bar side” with lots of hard wood and minimal ornamentation, while the “restaurant side” feels like the other side of the border with your basic modern bistro furniture, with chair and couch combinations. There are makeshift keg tables for more relaxed drinking and eating, with a bar that looks into the kitchen (always a good sign), the main drinks bar; with a good variety of drinks. The fine detailing follows into the restroom with premium tiling and design that’s functional.” 2 Rooms for las damas y los caballeros J and lots of tissue. Smoking is allowed…at least on the bar side.

The staff is very friendly, with at least 4 Mexicans, and their Margaritas are the best I’ve ever had! I dare you to try at least a Margarita shot and disagree. The menu is typically Mexican, with starters such as delectable tacos filled with beef or chicken, lettuce and cheeses; ranging from 12-30ghs, salads between 22-25ghs and good variety of pizzas ranging from 30 to 80ghs. Rice, refried beans and other sides go for between 3 and 8ghs, fajitas are 45ghs, grilled fish and steaks around 45-55ghs desserts such as fruit salad and cheese cake around 20ghs. Nachos, Calamari, Hamburgers Chalupas, Burritos the list goes on and on. There’s also the regular beverages if really want some tea or coffee


I’m not sure what kind of clientele profiling they have going on but the food is on a different level of spicyness. Talk about adapting to your environment

The drinks menu is still in the works but the cocktails range from 12 and beyond. A regular Margarita is 18 and a Cadillac Margarita is 20 odd GHS. The signature sugar-salt-pepper on the rim twist will leave you wondering for an hour. Mojito rating…top 10.

In closing, as the first truly Mexican restaurant, El Paso offers delicious meals in the middle to high price range and is very welcome as an alternative to the Ghanaian but foreign dining scene. Where most places offer either Italian or “continenetal” menus with an odd guacamole here and there, Chase El Paso takes you on a gustatory Hispanic trip, and if you wake up with plastic beads after 2 Margaritas…the establishment will not be held liable. You have been warned.