12 editor picks in El Paso.
12 restaurants in El Paso, editor-picked for restaurants open monday. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in El Paso.
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.
OrderRed enchiladas with chile de arbol salsa, or the green chile relleno
TipArrive before noon on weekends; the lunch crowd fills every table by 12:30.
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.
OrderWood-grilled whole asado with handmade tortillas, or the fresh ceviche
TipThursday 19:00-21:00 live jazz; Saturday and Sunday brunch with live music 11:00-14:00. Book via Resy.
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.
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.
OrderBrisket machaca with eggs and green chile
TipClosed Tuesdays; the green chile comes from the Hatch Valley and changes seasonally.
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.
OrderMiso Chilean sea bass or the grilled Angus tenderloin
TipBar stays open until 02:00 on weekdays; dress code is business casual for dinner.
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.
OrderPrime ribeye upstairs, or the bistro cheeseburger at lunch
TipBook the upstairs via the website for dinner; the downstairs bistro takes walk-ins for lunch.
EP Tasting Room on West Mills Avenue inside the Lucchese Bootmaker store offers 60 to 90 minute premium tequila flight experiences in an intimate.
OrderA curated tequila flight exploring Borderplex terroir expressions
TipReservations recommended for the guided flight experience; walk-ins for the bar seats.
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.
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.
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.
Crave Kitchen and Bar on Cincinnati Avenue runs all-day from breakfast through dinner, serving New American plates with a Southwest accent across multiple.
OrderBraised brisket tacos or the Crave burger with green chile
TipMultiple 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.
OrderGordita plate with beans and rice, or green chile enchiladas
TipConsistent neighbourhood kitchen; generous portions and cash is preferred.
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