The 10 Best Restaurants In El Paso, Texas
In west Texas, between New Mexico state and Mexico proper, El Paso is a cultural crossroads with a culinary scene to match. From authentic southern steakhouses and Tex Mex joints to inventive new restaurants, get a taste of what this border town has to offer with our ten top picks.
1. Café Mayapán
Cafe, Restaurant, Mexican
Café Central
Elegant Café Central first opened its doors in 1918 in the town of Juarez, just over the border in Mexico. After a series of transformations and relocations, it settled on El Paso’s Oregon Street and has since become known as one of the best upmarket options in town. The perfect spot for a late-night drink, it has an outdoor terrace, an amply stocked bar and a carefully considered wine list which has won the restaurant numerous awards. The menu is equally inviting with stand-out dishes that include cream of green chile soup and roasted rack of Colorado lamb. Both cultured and refined, it hosts live jazz on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings between 6.30 and 10pm.
2. Zino's Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant, Greek, American
3. Cattleman’s Steakhouse
Restaurant, Steakhouse, Seafood, Dessert
4. Tabla
Bar, Restaurant, Tapas, Spanish, Dessert
5. L & J Café
Bar, Cafe, Restaurant, Mexican
6. Tom’s Folk Café
Cafe, Restaurant, American, South American, Mexican, Seafood
7. Ripe Eatery
Ripe Eatery
Despite it’s less-than-salubrious shopping centre location, Ripe Eatery is a firm El Paso favourite on account of its enticing comfort food and full calendar of live music events. The weekend brunch menu is a particular highlight and offers everything from blueberry and ricotta pancakes to omelettes and French toast. There are also several variations on classic Eggs Benedict, including the Mexican-inspired Huevos Rancheros Benny, which comes with bacon, chipotle and tomatillo salsa, black beans and chorizo hollandaise – definitely a substitute for both breakfast and lunch. Ripe also hosts a number of themed nights including a popular happy hour between 3 and 6 p.m. on Mondays.
Ripe Eatery, 910 E Redd Rd, El Paso, TX, USA, +1 915 584 7473
8. The Garden
Bar, Restaurant, Bistro, American
9. Ardovino's Desert Crossing
Restaurant, Market, European, Italian
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