What to order at Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q

Must order
Brisket sandwich or the pork ribs
Editor tip
Get there by 13:00 because popular cuts sell out before the evening push.

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CuisineAmerican BBQ
Price$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursTue-Sun 11:00-20:00
Last verified

Location

Address: 1700 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

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Crave Kitchen and Bar ★ 3.9

$$ New AmericanDowntown

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.

EP Tasting Room ★ 4.3

$$$ Cocktail barDowntown

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.

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The Hoppy Monk ★ 4.0

$$ New AmericanKern Place

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 ★ 3.9

$$ New AmericanDowntown

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 ★ 3.7

$ MexicanKern Place

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 ★ 4.3

$$$ Cocktail barDowntown

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 ★ 4.8

$$ MexicanFive Points

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.

Kiki's Mexican Restaurant ★ 4.4

$$ MexicanFive Points

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.

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