12 restaurants in El Paso, editor-picked for monday dinner. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in El Paso.
L and J Cafe ★ 4.8
Five Points · 3622 E Missouri Ave, El Paso, TX 79903
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00; Sat 09:00-20:00; Sun 09:00-17:00
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.
Tip: Arrive before noon on weekends; the lunch crowd fills every table by 12:30.
Ambar Restaurante ★ 4.6
Downtown · 106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Hours: Sun-Wed 06:00-22:00; Thu-Sat 06:00-23:00
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.
Tip: Thursday 19:00-21:00 live jazz; Saturday and Sunday brunch with live music 11:00-14:00. Book via Resy.
Chico's Tacos ★ 4.5
Ysleta · 4230 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905
Hours: Daily 10:00-23:30
Chico's Tacos is El Paso's most singular institution: rolled corn tacos submerged in seasoned tomato broth and topped with shredded cheese, served.
Tip: Cash only at all locations. Order a combination of tacos plus a tostada for the full experience.
Kiki's Mexican Restaurant ★ 4.4
Five Points · 2719 N Piedras St, El Paso, TX 79930
Hours: Mon 10:30-21:00; Tue closed; Wed-Sun 10:30-21:00
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.
Tip: Closed Tuesdays; the green chile comes from the Hatch Valley and changes seasonally.
Cafe Central ★ 4.4
Downtown · 109 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79901
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat 10:30-23:00; Sun closed
Cafe Central at 109 N Oregon St in downtown El Paso has operated since 1918 and holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, blending contemporary American.
Tip: Bar stays open until 02:00 on weekdays; dress code is business casual for dinner.
Anson 11 ★ 4.3
Downtown · 303 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79901
Hours: Bistro Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-20:00. Upstairs Mon-Thu 17:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00
Anson 11 on North Oregon Street in downtown El Paso runs two dining rooms: a ground-floor bistro for casual meals, and an upstairs room for prime steaks.
Tip: Book the upstairs via the website for dinner; the downstairs bistro takes walk-ins for lunch.
EP Tasting Room ★ 4.3
Downtown · 127 W Mills Ave Ste A, El Paso, TX 79901
Hours: Mon-Thu 14:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 13:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-18:00
EP Tasting Room on West Mills Avenue inside the Lucchese Bootmaker store offers 60 to 90 minute premium tequila flight experiences in an intimate.
Tip: Reservations recommended for the guided flight experience; walk-ins for the bar seats.
Cafe Mayapan ★ 4.2
Downtown · 2000 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-15:00; Sat 08:00-15:00
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.
Tip: Lunch only; closes at 15:00. Saturday opens at 08:00 for breakfast tamales and atole.
Lamezze ★ 4.1
Downtown · 210 N Stanton St STE 4, El Paso, TX 79901
Hours: Mon-Thu 07:30-20:00; Fri 07:30-21:00; Sat 08:00-21:00; Sun 08:00-15:00
Lamezze on North Stanton Street in downtown El Paso serves Mediterranean mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs, and falafel in a bright space blending Levantine.
Tip: Good vegetarian options; opens early so it also works for breakfast mezze before museum visits.
Los Bandidos de Carlos and Mickey's ★ 3.9
East El Paso · 1310 Magruder St, El Paso, TX 79925
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-21:00
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.
Tip: The prickly pear margarita is the local signature drink at this address.
Crave Kitchen and Bar ★ 3.9
Downtown · 300 Cincinnati Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
Hours: Mon-Thu 07:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 07:00-22:00; Sun 07:00-21:00
Crave Kitchen and Bar on Cincinnati Avenue runs all-day from breakfast through dinner, serving New American plates with a Southwest accent across multiple.
Tip: Multiple locations city-wide; the Downtown Cincinnati Avenue spot is closest to hotels.
Su-Casa Restaurant ★ 3.7
Kern Place · 2030 Yandell Dr, El Paso, TX 79903
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-21:00
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.
Tip: Consistent neighbourhood kitchen; generous portions and cash is preferred.