Things To Do
Dining
Camino Real
This historic downtown hotel, El Paso's most elegant, offers three great dining choices. Azulejos, the perfect place for Sunday brunch, serves regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a charming Southwest atmosphere. For a more formal, gourmet dining experience in the area's only 4-Diamond restaurant, the Dome presents fine dining in an elegant turn-of-the-century setting. Uptown's Coffee Shop offers light fare for breakfast; salads and sandwiches for lunch and dinner and, of course, the best coffee in town.
Andale
You can't miss this new restaurant--its bright yellow outside and the decor is bright and colorful. The food is a different style of Mexican food-good food and very nice presentation. Andale, try it!
Applebee's
The “Neighborhood Grill & Bar”
is what Applebee’s calls itself and rightly so. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the food is quite tasty. There’s something for every appetite:
salads, appetizers, burgers, fajitas, and their signature riblet platter (over one pound of hickory-roasted rib tips in a spicy barbecue sauce) and fabulous desserts, plus a bar. Whether you’re famished or thirsty, it’s a great place for a complete meal, a quick bite or a few drinks. Open from 11 a.m. to
1 a.m. (midnight on Sun.), with food service until one hour before closing. Try the brunch on Sat and Sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Applebee's
The “Neighborhood Grill & Bar”
is what Applebee’s calls itself and rightly so. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the food is quite tasty. There’s something for every appetite:
salads, appetizers, burgers, fajitas, and their signature riblet platter (over one pound of hickory-roasted rib tips in a spicy barbecue sauce) and fabulous desserts, plus a bar. Whether you’re famished or thirsty, it’s a great place for a complete meal, a quick bite or a few drinks. Open from 11 a.m. to
1 a.m. (midnight on Sun.), with food service until one hour before closing. Try the brunch on Sat and Sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Applebee's
The “Neighborhood Grill & Bar”
is what Applebee’s calls itself and rightly so. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the food is quite tasty. There’s something for every appetite: salads, appetizers, burgers, fajitas, and their signature riblet platter (over one pound of hickory-roasted rib tips in a spicy barbecue sauce) and fabulous desserts, plus a bar. Whether you’re famished or thirsty, it’s a great place for a complete meal, a quick bite or a few drinks. Open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. (midnight on Sun.), with food service until one hour before closing. Try the brunch on Sat and Sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Applebee's
The “Neighborhood Grill & Bar”
is what Applebee’s calls itself and rightly so. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the food is quite tasty. There’s something for every appetite:
salads, appetizers, burgers, fajitas, and their signature riblet platter (over one pound of hickory-roasted rib tips in a spicy barbecue sauce) and fabulous desserts, plus a bar. Whether you’re famished or thirsty, it’s a great place for a complete meal, a quick bite or a few drinks. Open from 11 a.m. to
1 a.m. (midnight on Sun.), with food service until one hour before closing. Try the brunch on Sat and Sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Applebee's
The “Neighborhood Grill & Bar”
is what Applebee’s calls itself and rightly so. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the food is quite tasty. There’s something for every appetite:
salads, appetizers, burgers, fajitas, and their signature riblet platter (over one pound of hickory-roasted rib tips in a spicy barbecue sauce) and fabulous desserts, plus a bar. Whether you’re famished or thirsty, it’s a great place for a complete meal, a quick bite or a few drinks. Open from 11 a.m. to
1 a.m. (midnight on Sun.), with food service until one hour before closing. Try the brunch on Sat and Sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Applebee's
The “Neighborhood Grill & Bar”
is what Applebee’s calls itself and rightly so. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the food is quite tasty. There’s something for every appetite:
salads, appetizers, burgers, fajitas, and their signature riblet platter (over one pound of hickory-roasted rib tips in a spicy barbecue sauce) and fabulous desserts, plus a bar. Whether you’re famished or thirsty, it’s a great place for a complete meal, a quick bite or a few drinks. Open from 11 a.m. to
1 a.m. (midnight on Sun.), with food service until one hour before closing. Try the brunch on Sat and Sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ardovino's Desert Crossing
El Paso’s hippest restaurant is in New Mexico! Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Cristo Rey since 1949, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing has established a solid reputation as a restaurant/lounge and banquet facility. The Mecca Lounge, a throwback to the swanky lounges of the 50s, offers fabulous cocktails and an extensive selection of fine wines, scotch and beer. Dinner items created with garden-grown herbs include entrees ranging from beef tenderloin to seafood and great pastas. Every Saturday morning in the summer through fall, there is a farmers’ market with fresh local produce and breakfast on the patio. Full service banquet facilities are available for private events (10-350 guests). Dinner served Wed-Sun and lunch served on Saturday. Live entertainment nightly.
Avila's Mexican Food
For over 50 years the Avila family has been serving El Paso’s traditional Mexican food. The family restaurants are still owned and operated by the Avilas and offer a complete menu at extremely reasonable prices. Among our favorites are the chile con queso, a cheese and chile dip appetizer, the chicken fajitas and the
carnita plate. The restaurants have been chosen in the top 50 Hispanic restaurants in the U.S. by Hispanic Magazine. Beer, wine and wine margaritas are available at both locations. Open every day.
Avila's Mexican Food
For over 50 years the Avila family has been serving El Paso’s traditional Mexican food. The family restaurants are still owned and operated by the Avilas and offer a complete menu at extremely reasonable prices. Among our favorites are the chile con queso, a cheese and chile dip appetizer, the chicken fajitas and the
carnita plate. The restaurants have been chosen in the top 50 Hispanic restaurants in the U.S. by Hispanic Magazine. Beer, wine and wine margaritas are available at both locations. Open every day.
Ay Cocula
An authentic Mexican eatery with the best tacos in town. Enjoy shrimp cocktail made with tender shrimp, fresh lime, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado, and tomato sauce and wash it all down with an ice cold Corona. Anything on the menu is sure to satisfy the craving.
Azulejos
Casual Dinning in a beautiful “Mexican Tiled” setting.
Featuring Chef Victor Miranda’s regional Mexican cuisine and some southwestern favorites.
Enjoy a full Breakfast Buffet daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Buffet includes order Omelettes and Belgium waffles, variety of other entrée selection, sausage, hash browns and all the other amenities you’d expect from a wonderful buffet. In addition our breakfast pastries are baked fresh daily in-house!
Lunch buffet served Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
We feature a line-up of regional Mexican cuisine as well as some American specialties. Includes a soup and salad bar sure to please your palate.
The grandest Sunday Brunch in the southwest
Served every Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. savor such delights as peel n eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon, carved beef & Mexican specialties as well as out fine desserts baked here by our pastry chef.
Barrigas
Only the atmosphere tops the food. The green chicken enchiladas, stuffed with chicken breast and covered in a fresh green chile sauce are flavorful not fatal. Both locations offer a full bar. "Good food, Good friends!" Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bennigan's
Good burgers-the Monte Cristo sandwich an absolute must in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Big Al's Wings & Suds
Go for a refreshing Margarita first, then follow with a great charbroiled burger. The wings are good too. Big Al's specializes in both Mexican and American cuisine.
Big Bun
Big Bun offers a variety of burgers and burritos.
Open Monday - Friday 7:30a.m. to 6:00p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Billy Crews
Great steaks and great wines go hand-in-glove, and the glove fits at Billy Crews. A Wine Spectator Magazine Grand Award winning restaurant for nearly 20 years, Billy Crews serves custom-cut steaks, fresh seafood, prime rib, chicken, lamb, and veal. The wine cellar holds over 23,000 bottles, plus they have over 200 imported and specialty beers and a complete selection of liquors and spirits. The lounge is open daily and features live entertainment on Wed-Sat evenings. The package store is open 7 days a week (viva New Mexico!) and offers all wines from the cellar at
less-than-big-city prices. Open daily for dinner with a lunch menu in the lounge. www.BillyCrews.com
Bonny's Cafe
Talk about super sized burritos, this is the place to go. One can almost feed 2 people.
Cactus Rose Steakhouse
The Holiday Inn Airport hit a home run with its new steak house, the Cactus Rose. Big portions and attentive service set the tone for this Texas-style eatery. Aged, corn-fed beef, authentic Mexican cuisine and excellent seafood choices are available. The appetizers and salads are Texas-sized as well. Full bar with a fabulous tequila selection.
Cactus Rose Steakhouse
The Holiday Inn hit a home run with its new steak house, the Cactus Rose. Big portions and attentive service set the tone for this Texas-style eatery. Aged, corn-fed beef, authentic Mexican cuisine and excellent seafood choices are available. The appetizers and salads are Texas-sized as well. Full bar with a fabulous tequila selection. 6655 Gateway West, I-10 at Airway Blvd (exit 25) inside the Holiday Inn Airport-El Paso.
Café Central
You pay for what you get. The adage is epitomized in this downtown restaurant which is both the priciest and in my opinion easily the best place to eat in town.
Cafe Latte
Gourmet Deli. Wireless Internet. Extensive variety of fresh brewed coffee. Live music every Friday and Saturday Night.
Cappetto's Italian Restaurant
Since 1956 Cappetto’s has been serving the finest Italian food in the El Paso Southwest. The Rigatoni Isabella is truly sinful, and the tender, perfectly seasoned Eggplant Parmesan is perhaps the best around. From pizza to veal to the famous Baked Chicken Angelo, the menu at Cappetto’s has something to please and delight every palate. It’s no wonder Cappetto’s has been voted the No. 1 Italian restaurant in El Paso for the past several years. Lunch and dinner are served with continuous service daily. Free wireless Internet access available. www.cappettos.com
Carnitas Queretaro
Good food. Freshly made corn tortillas, reasonably priced platillos, and filling tacos.
Cattle Baron Steak and Seafood Restaurants
A “must stop” for travelers and residents throughout New Mexico and West Texas who appreciate great food, attentive service, comfortable atmosphere, and surprisingly affordable prices. With locations in Portales, Hobbs, Roswell, Ruidoso, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, as well as Lubbock, Midland, and El Paso, Texas, Cattle Baron Restaurants offer the best hand-cut steaks, succulent prime rib, extensive salad bar and other delectable entrees–always using the freshest
ingredients–that will fit anyone’s budget and tastes. Come “Savor the Legendary Flavor” of Cattle Baron as you explore the Great Southwest.
Cattleman's Steakhouse
Consistently voted the best steaks and best steakhouse in El Paso, Cattleman’s has been drawing large crowds for years and for good reason. The steaks are nothing short of delicious and always cooked just right.
If you’re not in the mood for steak, the great mesquite-smoked barbecue, fresh seafood and a beautiful sunset also make the trip well worthwhile. Located on the grounds of Indian Cliffs Ranch in Fabens, Cattleman’s offers hay rides and is a great place for a large group to gather to enjoy an outdoor picnic or a more formal celebration. Go early and spend some time seeing the sights at the ranch, including recent movie sets, before dinner.
Located near Fabens, Texas, 35 minutes from downtown
El Paso. Take I-10 east to exit 49, then turn left and drive 5 miles into the desert.
Centre Court
Series of stalls with different foods such as Chinese, Mexican, burgers, and other fast food.
Chambakoo Bar & Grill
Family restaurant. Mexican and continental menu. Wonderful variety of appetizers, salads, pastas, steaks, and seafood.
Como's Italian Food
"The finest in Italian foods"
Good, cold salads and delicious entrees. Nice ambience.
East Side Cafe
Daily lunchtime specials. Tortilla soup and caldo de res is delicious. Small place, always packed, but service is fast, wait is short.
El Rancho Escondido
Traditional good Mexican food, and good charbroiled steaks to go along with a good Margarita! Worth the drive
El Taco Tote
At El Taco Tote Real Mexican Grill, you choose from family recipes featuring select cuts of steak, fajitas, sirloin, bistek, chicken, pork, or adobado, on hand-made corn or flour tortillas. Then customize you taco at our freshly made salsa and condiment bar. It’s your taco, your way!
El Taco Tote
At El Taco Tote Real Mexican Grill, you choose from family recipes featuring select cuts of steak, fajitas, sirloin, bistek, chicken, pork, or adobado, on hand-made corn or flour tortillas. Then customize you taco at our freshly made salsa and condiment bar. It’s your taco, your way!
Fratello's Ristorante Italiano
"If the food tastes better today, it's because the chef has fallen in love again!!!!"
G & R Restaurant
Gonzalo's G&R--can't go wrong with the beef tacos, but then try their tampicqueno or for that matter, their enchiladas. Everything on the menu is good. Try a Margarita at the bar.
Gabriel's
Across from Pueblo Road across from Ysleta Mission--a good start if you're going on the Mission Trail. Their caldo de res has been their signature since 1983.
Geogeske
Tucked away in El Paso’s popular, trendy Kern Place district, “G2,” as the locals call it, is the city’s hottest martini grill. The restaurant serves exceptional contemporary American cuisine in an open-grill setting. Fresh fish, grilled steaks, even baby back ribs make for a well rounded, eclectic menu. The house salad, sprinkled with cranberries and a wonderful vinaigrette, may be the best in El Paso...or everywhere. Voted the
No. 1 nightspot by the El Paso Times, the bar offers great service and cold drinks in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner Mon-Thur 5-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m., with appetizers served until 2 a.m. on weekends.
H & H Carwash
Open Monday thru Saturday 7:30a.m.-3 p.m., closed Sundays. Mandatory: any trip to El Paso must include breakfast here or lunch for sure. Everything on the menu is super delicious plus you can get a car wash, fill your tank with gas, an oil change and you and your car drive off into the sunset happy and satisfied.
Hamburger Mill
The Hamburger Mill offers daily combo specials.
Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Il Posto Ristorante Italiano
Now in a new location, this popular west-side Italian restaurant serves all of your traditional favorites such as spaghetti, lasagna, and ravioli. Unique specialties include portabella mushroom ravioli, farfalle
primavera (bowtie pasta with mixed vegetables in a light cream sauce) and veal marsala. Add an excellent wine list and great desserts, and you’ve got a meal to remember. Private party room and catering available. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week at 7128 N. Mesa, in Colony Cove II (between Resler and I-10)
Jaxon's Restaurant and Brewing Co.
Established in 1973, Jaxon’s Restaurants are home to the very best Southwestern food in El Paso.
Their menu features unique appetizers, fresh salads, gourmet hamburgers, BBQ platters, juicy steaks, and much more! Their “King” Margaritas and
signature cocktails are acclaimed as the best in the region. Jaxon’s Brewery, the fourth oldest brew pub in the state of Texas, pours a variety of award-winning handcrafted ales and lagers. In addition, Jaxon’s offers FREE wireless Internet access and a wide range of multimedia services for business meetings and special events. Open daily; full bar; major credit cards accepted. And a stylish bar at this location
Jaxon's Restaurant and Brewing Co.
Established in 1973, Jaxon’s Restaurants are home to the very best Southwestern food in El Paso.
Their menu features unique appetizers, fresh salads, gourmet hamburgers, BBQ platters, juicy steaks, and much more! Their “King” Margaritas and
signature cocktails are acclaimed as the best in the region. Jaxon’s Brewery, the fourth oldest brew pub in the state of Texas, pours a variety of award-winning handcrafted ales and lagers. In addition, Jaxon’s offers FREE wireless Internet access and a wide range of multimedia services for business meetings and special events. Open daily; full bar; major credit cards accepted. Brewery facility available at this location.
Jaxon’s Restaurants & Brewing Co.
Established in 1973, Jaxon’s Restaurants are home to the very best Southwestern food in El Paso.
Their menu features unique appetizers, fresh salads, gourmet hamburgers, BBQ platters, juicy steaks, and much more! Their “King” Margaritas and
signature cocktails are acclaimed as the best in the region. Jaxon’s Brewery, the fourth oldest brew pub in the state of Texas, pours a variety of award-winning handcrafted ales and lagers. In addition, Jaxon’s offers FREE wireless Internet access and a wide range of multimedia services for business meetings and special events. Open daily; full bar; major credit cards accepted. Brewery available at this location.
Joe's Pizzeria
Joe's pizzeria also offers delivery.
Monday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Kiki's Restaurant and Bar
Good, authentic Mexican food and large helpings. Daily lunch and dinner specials.
Great nachos!
L & J Cafe
Founded in the 1920's, this little restaurant and bar located near historic Concordia Cemetery serves superb, red enchiladas, and the caldillo is to die for and much more.
La Cuesta Mexican Food
Excellent, "different" Mexican food, fish, and more. Mariachis on Thurs. & Fri. nights.
Landry's Seafood House
If you’re hungry for a little surf and turf, Landry’s Seafood House is known for its fresh seafood and spectacular ambience. The menu has the very best of everything from irresistible appetizers to our world-famous seafood specialties, such as the freshly prepared Stuffed Flounder or the Shrimp Fresca. For the non-seafarer, there are tempting, juicy steaks and chicken delicacies. Open every day.
Liquid Bar
In-the-know downtowners know this bar well. Mix and mingle with a wide, dreamlike view of the museum district as a romantic backdrop. Coyly concocted cocktails, super-fine wines and lively conversation put the pop in this ultra-urban hot spot.
Little Diner & Tortilla Factory
Finding the restaurants that the locals truly love is usually a bit of an adventure. The Little Diner is no exception. Hidden away on a side street in sleepy Canutillo, Texas (15 minutes from downtown El Paso), the Little Diner has already been discovered by Gourmet Magazine and numerous travel guides, plus Texas Monthly named it one of the best Mexican restaurants in the state. Famous for its fabulous gorditas (the Taco Bell version isn’t even related), the Little Diner makes everything from scratch, including grinding the corn for tortillas and masa and cooking up all the sauces. They’ll treat you like family–once you find the place! Located at 7209 7th Street, Canutillo, Texas. From downtown El Paso, take I-10 west to the Transmountain Road exit (#6), turn left, then right on Doniphan Drive, right on Anthony Road and right again on 7th Street. Phone 915 877-2176, open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays.
Logan's
Roasted peanuts while u-wait, freshly baked yeast rolls brought to the table, followed by perfectly grilled steaks, you certainly don't walk away hungry!
Los Bandidos de Carlos & Mickey's
The Arrambide family at Carlos & Mickey’s has been serving fabulous Mexican food in El Paso since 1944. The menu contains over 70 items and is probably the most complete in El Paso. Live entertainment each evening will make your visit truly special. The full bar serves the biggest and voted best margaritas in town, but be careful– they go down much too easily! Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. Open everyday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 1310 Magruder, just north of Montana, 1 mile from the airport.
Los Tres Gallegos
Authentic Durango-style Mexican cuisine. Try their wonderful Tampiquena Steak or mouth-watering Asado de Puerco.
At Los Tres Galleos and Ole Mexico, your family is our family.
Mecca Lounge at Ardovino's Desert Crossing
Piano jazz
Cocktails 4 pm-1 am
Menu 5-10 pm
Thurs., Fri., and Sat.
Medallion's Restaurant
Located in the mecca of downtown, Medallions offers an American and French twist menu and live music every Friday evening from 6-9 pm.
Mediterranean Cuisine Greek/Arabia
Greek & Arabic: Gyros, Falafel, Mousaka, special lamb dishes and more.
Mesa Street Bar and Grill
Moderately fancy, great variety on the menu. Try the monthly 6 course wine dinners for a special treat. Excellent executive chef and pastry chef who makes all desserts in-house including homemade ice cream. Quite a treat!!!
Mexican Cottage Restaurant
Craving a Mesican dinning experience? Visit The Mexican Cottage restaurant, inside San Carlos Building.
Michelino's Italian Restaurant
Winner of the “Feast of the East” award for best pasta. For over 33 years, Michelino’s has been serving up great Italian food for east El Paso. Its complete Italian menu includes specialties like Eggplant Parmigiana and Chicken Jerusalem. Open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and every day for dinner from 5-10 p.m. Beer and wine available. Located near the airport at 3615 Rutherglen, just off Montana Avenue. From the Airway/Montana intersection, go east on Montana to the third stoplight (Rutherglen) and turn left.
Monteleone's Ristorante Italiano
Nice variety of dishes cooked by the owner-chef, also makes the bread.
O2 Lounge
What started as almost a speakeasy five years ago with no sign except two small letters on the mailbox has become the center of the revitalized Kern Place nightlife scene near UTEP. Don’t worry, there’s now a neon martini glass sign outside at the corner of Mesa and Cincinnati Streets to light your way. Things get going at happy hour and keep going late into the night. The specialty of the house is anything martini–chocolate, pomegranate, mango and goji juice all find their way into memorable mixes. Inside or out on the patio, O2 is happenin’.
Original Blimp
Specializes in Sandwiches and More
Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Pampas ASAP
Fresh fruit juices, burritos and tortas. A must stop if arriving into El Paso or heading out.
Pike Street Market
This downtown deli nestled on the first floor of the Hotel Cortez (right next to the Post Office) offers a healthy and delicious lunch menu plus great muffins and espresso. Pike Street is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Puerto Vallarta Grill Mexican Seafood
You're in for a treat--a little ceviche for starters and you're on your way to a great meal.
Risotto's MedRim Bistro
Short for Mediterranean Rim, MedRim cuisine was created and modeled after a diverse blend of unique traditions and flavors found throughout 21 countries that call the Mediterranean coast home.
Unlike anything in the region, Risotto's boasts the perfect balance of comfort and culture combined with genuine hospitality and festivity.
As a value-driven concept, Risotto's MedRim Bistro has something for everyone! From an extensive lunch menu that starts at $5.90 to tantalizing dinner items that start at $8.00. In addition to the menu, Risotto's also features over 120 wines, Happy Hour specials and live music on Thursday and Friday evenings. Also available: Gift Cards, Catering, In-House Special Events and Park-N-Go.
Whether it be with family, friends, co-workers or clients, we invite you to explore the unique flavors and atmosphere of Risotto's MedRim Bistro.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday : 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Website: www.risottosmedrim.com
Savino's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Authentic Italian food by cooks born and raised in Milan. $-$$
Shogun Japanese Steak House
For great food and real showmanship in its preparation, this is El Paso’s original Japanese restaurant. Steaks, chicken, lobster and shrimp are prepared right before your eyes by your very own chef at a hot grill in the middle of your table. It’s really quite a show and a lot of fun to watch. The restaurant also features a large sushi bar. For dessert, try the Japanese ice cream. Japanese beer and exotic cocktails available. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon-Fri; dinner 5-10 p.m., Mon-Sun. At Airway Juntion Center , one block north of I-10.
Singapore Cafe
Thai and Southeast Asia Cuisine. Nice ambiance, good food. Open Mon.-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Smitty's Bar-B-Q
Since 1955
Great smoked pork ribs, fresh corned beef sandwiches, cold beer and more
Sombras del Pasado
Restaurant and cantina, serving Mexican food, seafood and steak. Try the famous shrimp with chile con queso.
Sunset Brewery and Pizzeria
Old World Style pizzas and more. The place includes a patio so you can enjoy their magnificent creation indoors or outdoors. Great service!~
Sunset Terrace
Who knew you could imagine yourself basking on the Riviera on the 7th floor of our hotel? You will when you step out onto our sprawling Mediterranean-influenced terrace with cabana beverage service. The view? Cinemascope plus.
Taco Tote
At El Taco Tote Real Mexican Grill, you choose from family recipes featuring select cuts of steak, fajitas, sirloin, bistek, chicken, pork, or adobado, on hand-made corn or flour tortillas. Then customize you taco at our freshly made salsa and condiment bar. It’s your taco, your way!
The Dome Restaurant and Bar
Named by G/Q as one of the TOP 12 BARS IN THE WORLD, worth traveling for. The famous Tiffany Dome above the lobby bar is the hotel’s centerpiece.
The Dome offers entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings featuring the best local jazz and contemporary artists.
The Fire Restaurant
From day one, Fire was destined to become one of downtown's hottest dining experiences. Casual-to-uptown cuisine (including Southwestern specialties) is generously served in a wide-open dining room with plenty of elbow room.
The Magic Pan Gourmet Restaurant and Catering Co.
Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $$
Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. $$$
Lovely place, excellent service and delicious food. You must experience the Magic Pan.
The Magic Pan Restaurant
Located inside Placita Santa Fe inside The Marketplace on Doniphan Drive.
The essence of “MAGIC” is everywhere at The Magic Pan Restaurant and Catering
Company. Not only are the culinary talents of Annette Lawrence a magical
experience that your palettes will not soon forget, but you will also feel the “magic”
once you pass through the gate of The Marketplace at Placita Santa Fe, where the
Magic Pan is located. The lush outdoor patio, cooled in the summertime by a state
of the art misting system and heated in the wintertime by several propane heaters,
blends into the historic hacienda setting. The interior décor includes southwestern
antiques, jewelry and gifts. Dining tables are nestled between potted plants full of
exotic flowers in the patio, and inside tables are surrounded by original works of art
by Candy Mayer, Glenna Price, Mark Driscoll, and Miguel Varela.
Original works of art are also created inside the kitchen. You may enjoy a Frutti de
Mare, which is delicately and superbly prepared and served with a white wine
sauce, shrimp, clams, and mussels, and artfully garnished with orchids; or, a seared
peppercorn crusted sashimi ahi tuna with infused herb oils, also accompanied with
saffron and fava bean risotto and garden fresh vegetables, garnished with lemon
wedges and edible flowers. Other dinner items may include New Zealand rack of
lamb, or Thai style chicken skewers. Make sure you always leave room for our
scrumptious desserts! All desserts are made in house, and sampling either a
macadamia nut crust keylime pie, cajeta crepes, or a four layered Kahlua brownie,
will leave you craving for more. These are just a few of the delectable items
offered for dinner on either Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings. Live music
every night, Julio Ortiz on Thursdays, Ricardo Valencia on Fridays and Dan
Lambert on Saturdays, only adds to the wonderful ambience of the restaurant.
Lunch is also an upscale cuisine, consisting of fresh soups, gourmet salads and
sandwiches prepared with Magic Pan’s signature dressings and sauces. Annette’s
background in baking is a natural fit for the restaurant. Her father owned a bakery
and she began working with commercial ovens from the age of 12. As a result of
this experience, all sweet breads and muffins are baked daily in the kitchen, and
served with all salads and bowls of soup during lunch.
Catering is available for all types of parties and meetings. Reservations are available
for parties or meetings on site, or they can go to you. For more information, call
(915) 581-2121.
Lunch at the Magic Pan Restaurant are Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 2:00
PM, and dinners are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (or
until we say so). Reservations welcome for dinner only at (915)581-2121.
The Original Blimp
The original Blimp Deli offers lots of delicious sandwiches. Be sure to try their fresh pastrami sandwiches and their original chili bowl.
The Percolator
The Percolator offers a unique dining experience that combines art, music, film and culture. Enjoy a variety of specialty drinks at their full service espresso bar or try one of their gourmet deli sandwiches, or delicious pastries at one of the most distinctive restaurant experiences the Sun City has to offer.
The Percolator hosts events that include live music, cultural presentations, and independent films. They offer a 17 seat projection theater available for presentations, and will cater your event.
Located in heart of Downtown at 217 N. Stanton and are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 8 pm.
The Pink Store
There’s nothing like a restaurant that’s worthy of a road trip! Just a 60-mile drive along New Mexico Highway 9 west of El Paso in the sleepy Mexican village of Palomas is the restaurant in The Pink Store which serves fabulous Mexican food. Specialties include the General Zapata tacos (tacos carne asada) and the chile
rellenos. The store itself sells beautiful handcrafts from throughout Mexico and can be used as an excuse for why you drove 60 miles each way for a plate of tacos! Located one block south of the border crossing in Palomas, Mexico, call 505 531-7243. See maps at the center of the magazine and in the Great Southwest section for more details.
The State Line
Legendary Texas BBQ served up in a relaxed roadhouse setting. Touted for years as one of the places to take out-of-town guests, this casual but nice restaurant has remained one of
El Paso’s most popular for over 25 years. Order the country-style platter–heaps of ribs, brisket and sausage (all you can eat) with all the trimmings. Lunch and dinner continuously served 7 days a week. All major credit cards. Near Sunland Park Racetrack, one mile west of I-10.
True Thai Restaurant
The first authentic Thai cuisine in El Paso, only Thai owned and Thai cooked food in town.
Village Inn
A full-service, family-style restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere known for quality breakfasts served around the clock. Selections include tender buttermilk pancakes, golden brown French toast and fluffy omelettes with the freshest ingredients. For a real breakfast treat, try one of the inventive skillet breakfasts. They make luscious homemade pies, and the selection is so vast, you’ll gain weight just drooling over them. Lunches and dinners include salads, sandwiches and burgers. Their food is tasty, and their portions are generous. There’s 24-hour
service Fri and Sat; 6 a.m.-3 a.m. other days.
Wing Stop
Lots and lots of wings for the wing lover. Open Mon-Fri 4-12 pm and Sat-Sun 11 am midnight.