Cafe Central is a new american restaurant in Downtown, El Paso.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 109 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79901
Lamezze on North Stanton Street in downtown El Paso serves Mediterranean mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs, and falafel in a bright space blending Levantine.
OrderHummus with warm pita, charcoal-grilled kebabs, or the falafel plate
TipGood vegetarian options; opens early so it also works for breakfast mezze before museum visits.
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.
OrderRoasted cactus tacos or the pozole
TipLunch only; closes at 15:00. Saturday opens at 08:00 for breakfast tamales and atole.
ELEMI on Eastlake Boulevard in east El Paso is the James Beard semifinalist taqueria of chef Emiliano Marentes, built around daily-ground heirloom corn.
OrderHandmade corn tortilla tacos made from daily-ground heirloom masa
TipWalk-ins welcome; parties over 10 call ahead. Worth the 20-minute drive from downtown.
Lamezze on North Stanton Street in downtown El Paso serves Mediterranean mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs, and falafel in a bright space blending Levantine.
OrderHummus with warm pita, charcoal-grilled kebabs, or the falafel plate
TipGood vegetarian options; opens early so it also works for breakfast mezze before museum visits.
Chico's Tacos is El Paso's most singular institution: rolled corn tacos submerged in seasoned tomato broth and topped with shredded cheese, served.
OrderRolled tacos in tomato broth with shredded cheese
TipCash only at all locations. Order a combination of tacos plus a tostada for the full experience.
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.
OrderRoasted cactus tacos or the pozole
TipLunch only; closes at 15:00. Saturday opens at 08:00 for breakfast tamales and atole.
Mariscos Los Mariachis on Alameda Avenue serves Mexican seafood with tableside salsa, fish tacos, shrimp cocktails, and fried octopus in a casual room.
OrderShrimp tacos with tableside salsa or the fried octopus
TipClosed Mondays; the fried octopus and shrimp cocktail are the boldest orders.
Los Bandidos de Carlos and Mickey's on Magruder Street serves classic El Paso Mexican with chimichangas, enchiladas, and prickly pear margaritas in a room.
OrderPrickly pear margarita with green chile enchiladas or chimichangas
TipThe prickly pear margarita is the local signature drink at this address.
