A whole Hatch long green chile, roasted until charred, stuffed with a mix of Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese, then battered in egg white and fried until.
The chile relleno is a classic Mexican dish but El Paso's adaptation using Hatch New Mexico chiles is specific to the borderland. The proximity to the Hatch Valley (60 miles north) gave El Paso chefs access to the hottest, most flavourful chiles in the region. L and J Cafe has served a version of this dish since 1927.
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L and J Cafe ★ 4.8
Five Points · 3622 E Missouri Ave, El Paso, TX 79903
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.
Cafe Mayapan ★ 4.2
Downtown · 2000 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Cafe Mayapan on Texas Avenue, run by La Mujer Obrera since 2001, serves pre-Hispanic dishes including nopales tacos, tamales, and pozole made in-house.