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MexicanDowntown
Cafe Mayapan on Texas Avenue, run by La Mujer Obrera, serves pre-Hispanic Mexican including cactus dishes, tamales, and pozole in a community room.
OrderNopales tacos or the roasted corn pozole
TipLunch only, closes at 15:00. The Saturday breakfast with tamales and atole starts at 08:00.
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ItalianFive Points
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.
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JapaneseEast El Paso
Gom Ramen on Hunter Drive is El Paso's leading ramen specialist, offering rich tonkotsu, shoyu, and vegetarian broths in a city where the noodle shop.
OrderTonkotsu ramen with soft-boiled egg and chashu pork
TipClosed Mondays; the miso ramen with corn is the best vegetarian option.
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SeafoodYsleta
Mariscos Los Mariachis on Alameda serves Mexican-style seafood with tableside salsa, shrimp cocktails, fish tacos, and fried octopus in a bright room.
OrderShrimp tacos with tableside salsa verde, or the campechana cocktail
TipAsk for the tableside salsa preparation; the green version with tomatillo is the best match for fish tacos.
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MediterraneanDowntown
Lamezze on North Stanton Street in downtown El Paso serves mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs, and falafel with a bright Levantine-Borderplex aesthetic, open.
OrderHummus with warm pita and charcoal kebabs
TipGood vegetarian spread at brunch; the falafel plate with tahini and pickled vegetables is the best plant-based order.
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New AmericanDowntown
Crave Kitchen on Cincinnati Avenue runs breakfast through dinner daily, serving New American plates with a Southwest green chile accent at all-day hours.
OrderGreen chile burger or breakfast tacos
TipAll-day menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options; the most convenient downtown spot for hotel guests.