Crash at Chico's Tacos in El Paso Leaves One Injured

Incident occurred at the popular taco restaurant's Dyer Street location.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:49am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car part or piece of debris from the crash scene, capturing the gritty, investigative nature of the incident.The aftermath of a crash at a popular local restaurant raises concerns about safety and vigilance on El Paso's streets.El Paso Today

One person was hospitalized with minor injuries on Wednesday evening after a crash at the entrance of Chico's Tacos on Dyer Street in Central El Paso. The El Paso Fire Department responded to the scene around 5:45 p.m. and transported the injured individual to a local hospital.

Why it matters

Chico's Tacos is a beloved local institution in El Paso, with multiple locations across the city. Any incident that impacts one of their restaurants is likely to draw significant attention from the community.

The details

According to reports, the crash occurred at the entrance of the Chico's Tacos location on Dyer Street. Video footage of the aftermath was shared on a popular local social media account, @therealfitfamelpaso. The extent of the injured person's injuries was described as minor.

  • The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Chico's Tacos

A popular local taco restaurant chain with multiple locations across El Paso, Texas.

El Paso Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the crash and transported the injured individual to the hospital.

@therealfitfamelpaso

A popular social media account that shared video footage of the aftermath of the crash.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety, especially around popular local businesses that draw significant foot and vehicle traffic. The community will likely continue to closely follow any updates on the injured individual's condition.