The Hoppy Monk is a new american restaurant in Kern Place, El Paso.
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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Craft beer selection with a burger or Tex-Mex bar snacks
Tip: 21-plus after 19:00; the bottle list includes Texas and regional craft beers not found elsewhere.
Address: 4141 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902
Su-Casa Restaurant on Yandell Drive is a neighbourhood Mexican staple, serving gordita plates, enchiladas, and tacos at everyday prices in a low-key local.
Order: Gordita plate with beans and rice, or green chile enchiladas
Tip: Consistent neighbourhood kitchen; generous portions and cash is preferred.
Crave Kitchen and Bar on Cincinnati Avenue runs all-day from breakfast through dinner, serving New American plates with a Southwest accent across multiple.
Order: Braised brisket tacos or the Crave burger with green chile
Tip: Multiple locations city-wide; the Downtown Cincinnati Avenue spot is closest to hotels.
Su-Casa Restaurant on Yandell Drive is a neighbourhood Mexican staple, serving gordita plates, enchiladas, and tacos at everyday prices in a low-key local.
Order: Gordita plate with beans and rice, or green chile enchiladas
Tip: Consistent neighbourhood kitchen; generous portions and cash is preferred.
EP Tasting Room on West Mills Avenue inside the Lucchese Bootmaker store offers 60 to 90 minute premium tequila flight experiences in an intimate.
Order: A curated tequila flight exploring Borderplex terroir expressions
Tip: Reservations recommended for the guided flight experience; walk-ins for the bar seats.
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.
Order: Red enchiladas with chile de arbol salsa, or the green chile relleno
Tip: Arrive before noon on weekends; the lunch crowd fills every table by 12:30.
Kiki's on North Piedras Street is El Paso's canonical machaca address: braised brisket scrambled with eggs and Hatch green chile since the 1970s.
Order: Brisket machaca with eggs and green chile
Tip: Closed Tuesdays; the green chile comes from the Hatch Valley and changes seasonally.
Ambar Restaurante at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in El Paso grills over open wood flames, holding over 1,100 agave spirits behind a two-story amber bar.
Order: Wood-grilled whole asado with handmade tortillas, or the fresh ceviche
Tip: Thursday 19:00-21:00 live jazz; Saturday and Sunday brunch with live music 11:00-14:00. Book via Resy.
