What to order at Cafe Mayapan

Must order
Roasted cactus tacos or the pozole
Editor tip
Lunch only; closes at 15:00. Saturday opens at 08:00 for breakfast tamales and atole.
CuisineMexican
Price$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursMon-Fri 11:00-15:00; Sat 08:00-15:00
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El Jacalito ★ 4.2

$ MexicanDowntown

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.

OrderMigas plate or huevos rancheros

TipCloses at 15:00; order migas for the quintessential El Paso morning plate.

Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q ★ 4.1

$ American BBQDowntown

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.

OrderBrisket sandwich or the pork ribs

TipGet there by 13:00 because popular cuts sell out before the evening push.

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Mariscos Los Mariachis ★ 4.1

$$ SeafoodYsleta

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 ★ 3.9

$$ MexicanEast El Paso

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.

Gom Ramen ★ 4.0

$$ JapaneseEast El Paso

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.

OrderTonkotsu ramen with marinated soft-boiled egg

TipClosed Mondays; the tonkotsu is the richest bowl; choose your spice level at the counter.

El Jacalito ★ 4.2

$ MexicanDowntown

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.

OrderMigas plate or huevos rancheros

TipCloses at 15:00; order migas for the quintessential El Paso morning plate.

The Italian Kitchen ★ 3.8

$$ ItalianFive Points

The Italian Kitchen on Pershing Drive has fed El Paso since 1948 with fettuccine alfredo, pepperoni pizza, and eggplant parmesan in large portions.

OrderFettuccine alfredo with chicken, or eggplant parmesan

TipPortions are large enough to split; the fried mushrooms are a reliable starter.

Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q ★ 4.1

$ American BBQDowntown

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.

OrderBrisket sandwich or the pork ribs

TipGet there by 13:00 because popular cuts sell out before the evening push.

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