The Italian Kitchen is an italian restaurant in Five Points, El Paso.
The Italian Kitchen on Pershing Drive has fed El Paso since 1948 with fettuccine alfredo, pepperoni pizza, and eggplant parmesan in large portions.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Fettuccine alfredo with chicken, or eggplant parmesan
Tip: Portions are large enough to split; the fried mushrooms are a reliable starter.
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.
Order: Red enchiladas with chile de arbol salsa, or the green chile relleno
Tip: Arrive 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.
Order: Brisket sandwich or the pork ribs
Tip: Get 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.
Order: Craft beer selection with a burger or Tex-Mex bar snacks
Tip: 21-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.
Order: Braised brisket tacos or the Crave burger with green chile
Tip: Multiple 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.
Order: Gordita plate with beans and rice, or green chile enchiladas
Tip: Consistent 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.
Order: A curated tequila flight exploring Borderplex terroir expressions
Tip: Reservations 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.
Order: Red enchiladas with chile de arbol salsa, or the green chile relleno
Tip: Arrive before noon on weekends; the lunch crowd fills every table by 12:30.
