A neighbourhood crossroads with deep taqueria and panaderia roots, anchored by Kiki's Mexican Restaurant on North Piedras and Cafe Con Leche pan dulce nearby.
L and J Cafe in El Paso, open since 1927, is the city's oldest Mexican restaurant, serving red enchiladas and house-made salsa from its East Missouri.
OrderRed enchiladas with chile de arbol salsa, or the green chile relleno
TipArrive before noon on weekends; the lunch crowd fills every table by 12:30.
Kiki's on North Piedras Street is El Paso's canonical machaca address: braised brisket scrambled with eggs and Hatch green chile since the 1970s.
OrderBrisket machaca with eggs and green chile
TipClosed Tuesdays; the green chile comes from the Hatch Valley and changes seasonally.
Casa Pantera on Pershing Drive serves wood-fired contemporary Mexican in Five Points with premium beef and Oaxacan technique in an open grill kitchen.
OrderMesquite-grilled octopus or the tomahawk steak with agave-morita chile glaze
TipReserve online; the outdoor kitchen seating fills first on weekend evenings.
The Italian Kitchen on Pershing Drive has fed El Paso since 1948 with fettuccine alfredo, pepperoni pizza, and eggplant parmesan in large portions.
OrderFettuccine alfredo with chicken, or eggplant parmesan
TipPortions are large enough to split; the fried mushrooms are a reliable starter.
Casa Pantera on Pershing Drive brings elevated contemporary Mexican to Five Points with premium beef over a wood grill and an Oaxacan mole selection.
OrderMesquite-grilled tomahawk with agave-morita glaze and roasted bone marrow
TipBook the outdoor grill-side seats. The chef-sourced mezcal list rotates monthly.
Kiki's Mexican Restaurant on North Piedras Street is the definitive machaca destination in El Paso, serving braised brisket scrambled with eggs and Hatch.
OrderBrisket machaca with scrambled eggs and green chile
TipClosed Tuesdays. The green chile content changes by season; August through November is prime.
The Italian Kitchen on Pershing Drive has served El Paso since 1948 with fettuccine alfredo, pepperoni pizza, and eggplant parmesan in large portions.
OrderFettuccine alfredo or eggplant parmesan
TipSplit a pasta as a starter; portions are generous enough for two to share.
Cafe Con Leche in Five Points on Wyoming Avenue serves pan dulce baked in-house and cafe de olla, the traditional Mexican cinnamon-spiced coffee, in a small.
OrderPan dulce assortment with a cafe de olla
TipCash preferred; the conchas and polvorones sell out by 10:00 on weekends.
La Mejor Tortilleria on North Piedras Street is a Five Points panaderia producing traditional pan dulce including conchas, polvorones, and elotes, plus.
OrderConchas or polvorones with cafe de olla
TipSunday pan dulce sells out by 10:00; arrive before 09:00 for the full selection.
Kiki's Mexican Restaurant on North Piedras Street is the local benchmark for machaca brunch: braised brisket shredded and scrambled with eggs, Hatch green.
OrderBrisket machaca with eggs and green chile, or huevos rancheros
TipNo reservations; arrive at 10:30 when they open to avoid the 30-minute weekend wait.
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