16 editor picks in El Paso.
16 restaurants in El Paso, editor-picked for restaurants open sunday. Where to eat a sit-down dinner on sunday. 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.
Casa Pantera on Pershing Drive serves wood-fired contemporary Mexican in Five Points with premium beef and Oaxacan technique in an open grill kitchen.
OrderMesquite-grilled octopus or the tomahawk steak with agave-morita chile glaze
TipReserve online; the outdoor kitchen seating fills first on weekend evenings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OrderCraft beer selection with a burger or Tex-Mex bar snacks
Tip21-plus after 19:00; the bottle list includes Texas and regional craft beers not found elsewhere.
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.
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.
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