17 editor picks in El Paso.
17 upscale places in El Paso, editor-picked. occasion restaurants in El Paso: destination kitchens for celebrations and visits. All El Paso food.
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.
Ambar Restaurante in the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park is El Paso's most ambitious dining room with an open wood-grill kitchen and 1,100-plus agave spirits.
OrderWood-grilled whole fish with heirloom corn tortillas and an agave flight
TipThe agave spirits curation is among the largest in the United States. Book the Thursday jazz evening for the full experience.
Ambar Restaurante at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park runs a weekend jazz brunch Sat-Sun 11:00-14:00 with live music, wood-grilled plates, agave cocktails.
OrderWood-grilled brunch plate with a mezcal bloody mary
TipReservation strongly advised for the weekend jazz brunch; the room fills fully on sunny weekends.
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.
Casa Pantera on Pershing Drive brings elevated contemporary Mexican to Five Points with premium beef over a wood grill and an Oaxacan mole selection.
OrderMesquite-grilled tomahawk with agave-morita glaze and roasted bone marrow
TipBook the outdoor grill-side seats. The chef-sourced mezcal list rotates monthly.
The bar at Ambar Restaurante is the city's premier agave-spirits destination with over 1,100 bottles of tequila, mezcal, and agave spirits by the glass.
OrderAgave spirit flight or the house-muddled margarita with estate tequila
TipOpen from 10:00 daily and open to non-diners; the bar staff can guide through flights by production method.
The bar at Ambar Restaurante holds one of North America's largest agave spirit collections with over 1,100 bottles available by the glass daily.
OrderCurated mezcal flight or a house-crafted agave cocktail
TipThe bar is open from 10:00 daily; the sommelier can guide through the agave list by region and producer.
Cafe Central at 109 N Oregon St in downtown El Paso has operated since 1918 and holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, blending contemporary American.
OrderMiso Chilean sea bass or the grilled Angus tenderloin
TipBar stays open until 02:00 on weekdays; dress code is business casual for dinner.
Cafe Central at 109 N Oregon Street in downtown El Paso has operated since 1918 and earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine list, pairing.
OrderMiso Chilean sea bass or the dry-aged New York strip
TipThe Wine Spectator award list covers over 500 selections; ask the sommelier to guide by region.
The bar inside Hotel Paso del Norte on South El Paso Street serves cocktails under the building's original 1912 stained glass dome, providing the most.
OrderClassic Texas whiskey sour under the Tiffany-style stained glass dome
TipThe dome is the largest Tiffany-style stained glass dome in the country; sit beneath it for the full effect.
Cafe Central on Oregon Street runs a Saturday brunch service in the historic 1918 dining room, serving upscale brunch plates with a substantial wine list.
OrderEggs Benedict with cured salmon or the steak and egg brunch plate
TipBook online; the upstairs dining room is the most atmospheric for the Saturday brunch experience.
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.
EP Tasting Room on West Mills Avenue inside the Lucchese store offers curated tequila and mezcal flight experiences in an intimate downtown tasting room.
OrderGuided tequila or mezcal flight pairing experience
TipThe flight experience runs 60 to 90 minutes; book online to guarantee a seat at the tasting bar.
The bar at Cafe Central on Oregon Street holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, with over 500 selections on the wine list and by-the-glass pours.
OrderA glass from the Wine Spectator award-winning list with cheese selection
TipThe bar is open until 02:00; it is the only place in downtown El Paso combining a serious wine list with a late closing time.
The bar at Cafe Central on Oregon Street closes at 02:00 and is the only late-night spot in downtown El Paso with a serious Wine Spectator-level wine list.
OrderGlass from the Wine Spectator-awarded list with charcuterie
TipThe kitchen closes at 22:00 but the bar menu (charcuterie and cheese) stays available until 01:00.
EP Tasting Room hides inside the Lucchese Bootmaker store on West Mills Avenue: walk through the boot shop and ask for the back room for a speakeasy tasting.
OrderGuided tequila or mezcal flight with food pairing
TipWalk through the boot store and ask at the back for the tasting room entrance. First-time visitors always miss it on the first pass.
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