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Cafe Central has operated downtown since 1918, a Wine Spectator-recognised dining room that added a Saturday brunch in its historic space. Crave Kitchen on Cincinnati Avenue covers the casual end, running New American plates from breakfast through dinner daily.

Cafe Central ★ 4.4

$$$New AmericanDowntown

Cafe Central at 109 N Oregon St in downtown El Paso has operated since 1918 and holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, blending contemporary American.

OrderMiso Chilean sea bass or the grilled Angus tenderloin

TipBar stays open until 02:00 on weekdays; dress code is business casual for dinner.

The Hoppy Monk ★ 4.0

$$New AmericanKern Place

The Hoppy Monk on North Mesa Street is El Paso's leading gastropub with a curated craft beer list, whiskey wall, Tex-Mex bar snacks; good pint atmosphere.

OrderCraft beer selection with a burger or Tex-Mex bar snacks

Tip21-plus after 19:00; the bottle list includes Texas and regional craft beers not found elsewhere.

Crave Kitchen and Bar ★ 3.9

$$New AmericanDowntown

Crave Kitchen and Bar on Cincinnati Avenue runs all-day from breakfast through dinner, serving New American plates with a Southwest accent across multiple.

OrderBraised brisket tacos or the Crave burger with green chile

TipMultiple locations city-wide; the Downtown Cincinnati Avenue spot is closest to hotels.

Crave Kitchen and Bar ★ 3.9

$$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.

The Hoppy Monk ★ 4.0

$$New AmericanKern Place

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.

OrderCheese board with a regional craft beer flight, or the green chile burger

Tip21-plus after 19:00. Sunday opens at 11:00 for early-afternoon pints.

Cafe Central ★ 4.4

$$$New AmericanDowntown

Cafe Central at 109 N Oregon Street in downtown El Paso has operated since 1918 and earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine list, pairing.

OrderMiso Chilean sea bass or the dry-aged New York strip

TipThe Wine Spectator award list covers over 500 selections; ask the sommelier to guide by region.

Cafe Central Weekend Brunch ★ 4.4

$$$New AmericanDowntown

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.

OrderEggs Benedict with cured salmon or the steak and egg brunch plate

TipBook online; the upstairs dining room is the most atmospheric for the Saturday brunch experience.

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