El Jacalito is a mexican brunch spot in Downtown, El Paso.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Migas plate or chorizo con huevos with fresh tortilla
Tip: Open at 07:00 which is earlier than most downtown spots; the migas here are El Paso morning eating at its most authentic.
Address: 2130 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Cafe Central on Oregon Street runs a Saturday brunch service in the historic 1918 dining room, serving upscale brunch plates with a substantial wine list.
Order: Eggs Benedict with cured salmon or the steak and egg brunch plate
Tip: Book online; the upstairs dining room is the most atmospheric for the Saturday brunch experience.
Ambar Restaurante at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park runs a weekend jazz brunch Sat-Sun 11:00-14:00 with live music, wood-grilled plates, agave cocktails.
Order: Wood-grilled brunch plate with a mezcal bloody mary
Tip: Reservation strongly advised for the weekend jazz brunch; the room fills fully on sunny weekends.
Cafe Central on Oregon Street runs a Saturday brunch service in the historic 1918 dining room, serving upscale brunch plates with a substantial wine list.
Order: Eggs Benedict with cured salmon or the steak and egg brunch plate
Tip: Book online; the upstairs dining room is the most atmospheric for the Saturday brunch experience.
Salt and Honey Bakery Cafe on North Oregon Street is El Paso's best contemporary brunch spot, with braised brisket tacos, ricotta pancakes, house pastries.
Order: Braised brisket breakfast taco or the lemon ricotta pancakes
Tip: Saturday fills to capacity by 10:00; arrive at opening or expect a wait.
Ambar Restaurante at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park runs a weekend jazz brunch Sat-Sun 11:00-14:00 with live music, wood-grilled plates, agave cocktails.
Order: Wood-grilled brunch plate with a mezcal bloody mary
Tip: Reservation strongly advised for the weekend jazz brunch; the room fills fully on sunny weekends.
Kiki's Mexican Restaurant on North Piedras Street is the local benchmark for machaca brunch: braised brisket shredded and scrambled with eggs, Hatch green.
Order: Brisket machaca with eggs and green chile, or huevos rancheros
Tip: No reservations; arrive at 10:30 when they open to avoid the 30-minute weekend wait.
