16 restaurants in El Paso, editor-picked for sunday dinner. Where to eat a sit-down dinner on sunday. 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.
Casa Pantera ★ 4.5
Five Points · 3015 Pershing Dr, El Paso, TX 79903
Hours: Tue-Thu 17:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00; Sun 16:00-21:00
Casa Pantera on Pershing Drive serves wood-fired contemporary Mexican in Five Points with premium beef and Oaxacan technique in an open grill kitchen.
Tip: Reserve online; the outdoor kitchen seating fills first on weekend evenings.
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.
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.
El Jacalito ★ 4.2
Downtown · 2130 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Hours: Tue-Sun 07:00-15:00
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.
Tip: Closes at 15:00; order migas for the quintessential El Paso morning plate.
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.
Mariscos Los Mariachis ★ 4.1
Ysleta · 3214 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-21:00
Mariscos Los Mariachis on Alameda Avenue serves Mexican seafood with tableside salsa, fish tacos, shrimp cocktails, and fried octopus in a casual room.
Tip: Closed Mondays; the fried octopus and shrimp cocktail are the boldest orders.
Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q ★ 4.1
Downtown · 1700 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00-20:00
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.
Tip: Get there by 13:00 because popular cuts sell out before the evening push.
Gom Ramen ★ 4.0
East El Paso · 1821 Hunter Dr, El Paso, TX 79915
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00-21:00
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.
Tip: Closed Mondays; the tonkotsu is the richest bowl; choose your spice level at the counter.
The Hoppy Monk ★ 4.0
Kern Place · 4141 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902
Hours: Wed-Thu 16:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-22:00
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.
Tip: 21-plus after 19:00; the bottle list includes Texas and regional craft beers not found elsewhere.
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.
The Italian Kitchen ★ 3.8
Five Points · 2923 Pershing Dr, El Paso, TX 79903
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00-21:00
The Italian Kitchen on Pershing Drive has fed El Paso since 1948 with fettuccine alfredo, pepperoni pizza, and eggplant parmesan in large portions.
Tip: Portions are large enough to split; the fried mushrooms are a reliable starter.