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Restaurant
El Nopal
Mexican street-food institution on rue Eugène Varlin, Canal Saint-Martin's handmade-tortilla bench since 2011.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Canal Saint-Martin |
$ Great value for Restaurant
| Mon 12:00-16:00, Tue-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-17:00
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Canal Saint-Martin's neo-bistro tide pulled the 10e dining axis east in the 2010s; El Nopal opened on rue Eugène Varlin a few steps from Quai de Valmy in 2011 and held the no-nonsense Mexican street-food bench while the Marais and the 11e took the rest of the conversation. Handmade tortillas, slow-cooked meats, sauces that don't dial down the heat, gorditas, quesadillas, tortas, tacos. The room is small, the storefront purple, the queue formal at dinner. Time Out Paris stocks it, Tripadvisor consistently. The casual Mexican counter for the post-canal-walk lunch, sits alongside Furia (11e neo-taquería) without overlapping register.
Editor's Tip
Small room, no-reservations register, go early for dinner.
At a Glance
- View
- Canal View, Street Scene
Views & Setting
View Type
Canal View, Street Scene
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace Waterfront
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about El Nopal, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is El Nopal?
El Nopal is located in Canal Saint-Martin, Paris, 3 rue Eugène Varlin, 75010 Paris.
What are the opening hours of El Nopal?
El Nopal is open Mon 12:00-16:00, Tue-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-17:00.
What is El Nopal best for?
El Nopal is especially popular for Canal Walk lunch, Casual dinner, Vegetarian Friendly.
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