Cafe Mayapan is a mexican restaurant in Downtown, El Paso.
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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Roasted cactus tacos or the pozole
Tip: Lunch only; closes at 15:00. Saturday opens at 08:00 for breakfast tamales and atole.
Address: 2000 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
El Jacalito on Myrtle Avenue is a breakfast-and-lunch-only address celebrated for migas plates and authentic Mexican home cooking served under a painted.
Order: Migas plate or huevos rancheros
Tip: Closes at 15:00; order migas for the quintessential El Paso morning plate.
Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q on Myrtle Avenue is El Paso's classic barbecue address, with mesquite-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage since the 1970s.
Order: Brisket sandwich or the pork ribs
Tip: Get there by 13:00 because popular cuts sell out before the evening push.
Mariscos Los Mariachis on Alameda Avenue serves Mexican seafood with tableside salsa, fish tacos, shrimp cocktails, and fried octopus in a casual room.
Order: Shrimp tacos with tableside salsa or the fried octopus
Tip: Closed 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.
Order: Prickly pear margarita with green chile enchiladas or chimichangas
Tip: The prickly pear margarita is the local signature drink at this address.
Gom Ramen on Hunter Drive is El Paso's most-noted ramen shop, serving rich broths and carefully balanced bowls that stand out in a city where Mexican.
Order: Tonkotsu ramen with marinated soft-boiled egg
Tip: Closed Mondays; the tonkotsu is the richest bowl; choose your spice level at the counter.
El Jacalito on Myrtle Avenue is a breakfast-and-lunch-only address celebrated for migas plates and authentic Mexican home cooking served under a painted.
Order: Migas plate or huevos rancheros
Tip: Closes at 15:00; order migas for the quintessential El Paso morning plate.
The Italian Kitchen on Pershing Drive has fed El Paso since 1948 with fettuccine alfredo, pepperoni pizza, and eggplant parmesan in large portions.
Order: Fettuccine alfredo with chicken, or eggplant parmesan
Tip: Portions are large enough to split; the fried mushrooms are a reliable starter.
Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q on Myrtle Avenue is El Paso's classic barbecue address, with mesquite-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage since the 1970s.
Order: Brisket sandwich or the pork ribs
Tip: Get there by 13:00 because popular cuts sell out before the evening push.
