The Italian Kitchen is an italian restaurant in Five Points, El Paso.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Day trip · 5 hours
Enjoy delicious wines in stunning vineyards without the worry of having to drive. Pick your own adventure on this pay-as-you-go tour to three boutique wineries of your choice.
Day trip · 5 hours
Enjoy a day of wine and beer tasting at 3 wineries and breweries in the Mesilla Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). Choose from a variety of wineries and brewerie...
Day trip · 4 hours
Come and enjoy the culture, food, music, and shopping in Mexico. Meet your guide at the border of El Paso and Juarez so you can start exploring Mexico and its culture ...
Address: 2923 Pershing Dr, El Paso, TX 79903
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
