Gom Ramen is a japanese restaurant in East El Paso, 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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Tonkotsu ramen with soft-boiled egg and chashu pork
Tip: Closed Mondays; the miso ramen with corn is the best vegetarian option.
Address: 1821 Hunter Dr, El Paso, TX 79915
Mariscos Los Mariachis on Alameda serves Mexican-style seafood with tableside salsa, shrimp cocktails, fish tacos, and fried octopus in a bright room.
Order: Shrimp tacos with tableside salsa verde, or the campechana cocktail
Tip: Ask for the tableside salsa preparation; the green version with tomatillo is the best match for fish tacos.
Lamezze on North Stanton Street in downtown El Paso serves mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs, and falafel with a bright Levantine-Borderplex aesthetic, open.
Order: Hummus with warm pita and charcoal kebabs
Tip: Good vegetarian spread at brunch; the falafel plate with tahini and pickled vegetables is the best plant-based order.
Crave Kitchen on Cincinnati Avenue runs breakfast through dinner daily, serving New American plates with a Southwest green chile accent at all-day hours.
Order: Green chile burger or breakfast tacos
Tip: All-day menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options; the most convenient downtown spot for hotel guests.
Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q on Myrtle Avenue is El Paso's classic barbecue address, with mesquite-smoked brisket, pork ribs, and sausage served in a no-frills.
Order: Brisket sliced plate with jalopy pickled onions, or the pork ribs
Tip: Popular cuts sell out; arrive by 13:00 for the full selection.
The Hoppy Monk on North Mesa Street is El Paso's leading gastropub, with a rotating craft beer list, whiskey wall, and bar food for all-evening grazing.
Order: Cheese board with a regional craft beer flight, or the green chile burger
Tip: 21-plus after 19:00. Sunday opens at 11:00 for early-afternoon pints.
El Jacalito on Myrtle Avenue is a breakfast-and-lunch spot celebrated for its migas and classic Mexican egg dishes, served under a colourful painted mural.
Order: Migas plate or huevos a la mexicana with salsa
Tip: Closes at 15:00; get here before noon on weekends as the line builds quickly.
