The best restaurants in El Paso
69 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Angry Owl Southwest Grill & Cantina
RestaurantsAngry Owl Southwest Grill & Cantina piles on burgers, fajitas, and wings with the El Paso essentials green chiles, pico, avocado, and…
Angry Owl Southwest Grill & Cantina
RestaurantsSkinny’s BBQ
RestaurantsSkinny’s BBQ keeps it simple and satisfying with brisket, pork, and ribs that hit the comfort-food spot, plus a housemade sauce you’ll want…
Skinny’s BBQ
RestaurantsWest Texas Chophouse
RestaurantsWest Texas Chophouse nails the classic steakhouse vibe with Sterling Silver Premium dry-aged and wet-aged steaks, plus handcrafted burgers,…
West Texas Chophouse
RestaurantsMac's Downtown
RestaurantsCasual diner featuring fish tacos, shrimp scampi and other seafood eats, plus a bar and art-lined walls.
Mac's Downtown
RestaurantsWing Daddy's Sauce House
RestaurantsCasual chain outpost serving wings, burgers & ribs, with beer, cocktails & sports on TV.
Wing Daddy's Sauce House
RestaurantsMi Piaci Restaurant
RestaurantsUpscale Italian option for homemade pastas, steaks & seafood in subdued surrounds with patio dining.
Mi Piaci Restaurant
RestaurantsGrove Brunch Cafe
RestaurantsLaid-back spot serving breakfast and lunch fare, as well as beer and cocktails.
Grove Brunch Cafe
RestaurantsL & J Cafe
RestaurantsA local landmark dating back to 1927, this family-run eatery serves regional Mexican dishes & beers.
L & J Cafe
RestaurantsTwisted Fork
RestaurantsNo-frills, casual eatery with a menu combining dishes from Asian, Mexican and Italian cuisines, plus a bar.
Twisted Fork
RestaurantsEl Paso Wing House
RestaurantsUnpretentious spot for bone-in or boneless wings tossed in your choice of sauce, plus beer and fried pickle spears.
El Paso Wing House
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsSushiitto
RestaurantsJapanese cuisine and elegant cocktails are served in a chic environment with live music.
Sushiitto
RestaurantsState Line
RestaurantsRibs & brisket top the BBQ menu at this small chain branch with old-timey Texas decor & a big patio.
State Line
RestaurantsWing Kings
RestaurantsChicken sandwiches, wings, pickles and more dished in a casual eatery.
Wing Kings
RestaurantsTaft-Diaz
RestaurantsSleek hotel restaurant with black-&-white decor, elevated Mexican dishes & signature cocktails.
Taft-Diaz
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsPark Tavern
RestaurantsStylish watering hole with modern decor, offering New American pub eats, craft brews & cocktails.
Park Tavern
RestaurantsThe Tap Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsEveryday Mexican grub, beer & cocktails served in narrow, easygoing digs with weekly live jazz.
The Tap Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsDesert Oak Barbecue
RestaurantsOak-smoked BBQ, comfort-food sides & banana pudding, offered in rustic digs with outdoor seating.
Desert Oak Barbecue
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsCafe Italia
RestaurantsThis tiny Italian eatery with a simple menu of wood-fired pizzas & pastas makes its own mozzarella.
Cafe Italia
RestaurantsCafe Central
RestaurantsSouthwestern-accented, eclectic fine dining in refined dining room, gated courtyard or luxe lounge.
Cafe Central
RestaurantsKaedama
RestaurantsEasygoing eatery doling out ramen & classic Japanese plates in pared-back surroundings.
Kaedama
RestaurantsBubba's 33
RestaurantsBurgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.
Bubba's 33
RestaurantsToro Burger Bar
RestaurantsAngus & Kobe beef burgers, starters & salads, plus shakes, wines & 40 tap beers in casual digs.
Toro Burger Bar
RestaurantsKona Grill - El Paso
RestaurantsSleek chain with a broad New American menu including low-calorie options, plus sushi & cocktails.
Kona Grill - El Paso
RestaurantsManhattan Heights Tavern & Grill - El Paso
RestaurantsCasual steakhouse, bar and grill featuring seafood dishes, burgers and prime rib, plus cocktails and wine.
Manhattan Heights Tavern & Grill - El Paso
RestaurantsRib Hut
RestaurantsStudent hangout for BBQ ribs, brisket & chicken-fried steak in a bustling, nothing-fancy space.
Rib Hut
RestaurantsMoose's Draft House
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a bar serving classic American comfort food such as brisket and ribs.
Moose's Draft House
RestaurantsThe Pizza Joint
RestaurantsBohemian downtown pizzeria with a blackboard menu, open-mike events & late hours on weekends.
The Pizza Joint
RestaurantsThe Junction Brunch House
RestaurantsBreakfast and brunch joint serving southern-inspired fare, coffee and mimosas.
The Junction Brunch House
RestaurantsThe Hoppy Monk
RestaurantsUpbeat bar with a huge selection of beers on tap, plus elevated, globally inspired pub food.
The Hoppy Monk
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsThyme Restaurant
RestaurantsEclectic New American dishes & cocktails in an elegant space with a mezzanine & patio.
Thyme Restaurant
RestaurantsArdovino's Desert Crossing
RestaurantsOld-school Italian eatery with retro neon signage serving specialty dishes in a festive atmosphere.
Ardovino's Desert Crossing
RestaurantsHamachi Sushi
RestaurantsSushi & Japanese kitchen entrees served amid contemporary decor & lighting with a wall of windows.
Hamachi Sushi
RestaurantsSunny's Sushi
RestaurantsCasual venue offering a variety of sushi rolls, along with other Japanese fare and cooked dishes.
Sunny's Sushi
RestaurantsThe Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsHomey, long-running Italian eatery with retro flair & a menu of red-sauce classics like spaghetti.
The Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsHouse of Pizza Downtown
RestaurantsUrban pizza parlor with music memorabilia offering specialty toppings, plus hot sandwiches & salads.
House of Pizza Downtown
RestaurantsSalt + Honey Bakery Cafe
RestaurantsCool, brick-lined locale with a creative cafe menu, cold-pressed juices & locally roasted coffee.
Salt + Honey Bakery Cafe
RestaurantsChelito's - Downtown
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with Mexican eats, including tacos, burritos, and tortas, plus breakfast options.
Chelito's - Downtown
RestaurantsGrimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsBlack Bear Diner El Paso
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Black Bear Diner El Paso
RestaurantsThe Shack Wings & Brews
RestaurantsFamily-run pub turning out burgers & wings, plus beer, frozen drinks & shooters in a lively setting.
The Shack Wings & Brews
RestaurantsWeso Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteakhouse offering rib eye, filet mignon, and other cuts, plus empanadas and churros.
Weso Steakhouse
RestaurantsWing Kings
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in a variety of wings, plus sides such as fried pickles.
Wing Kings
RestaurantsWing Kings
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring bone-in and boneless wings, plus burgers, sandwiches, fries, beer and cocktails.
Wing Kings
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsTrattoria Bella Sera
RestaurantsLow-key, bi-level Italian cafe with a quaint patio, serving pastas & familiar desserts.
Trattoria Bella Sera
RestaurantsNoodles & Dumplings
RestaurantsBusy eaterie turning out noodles, dumplings and other dishes.
Noodles & Dumplings
RestaurantsOrange Cow Burgers
RestaurantsCasual burger joint offering lunch and dinner in the Resler Marketplace.
Orange Cow Burgers
RestaurantsRosco's Burger Inn
RestaurantsLong-standing burger joint providing American fast food in an old-school environment.
Rosco's Burger Inn
RestaurantsCrave Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsCozy, brick-walled American bistro serving upscale comfort food for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Crave Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsCattle Baron
RestaurantsLongtime Western-themed restaurant providing steak, seafood & cocktails, with a salad bar & takeout.
Cattle Baron
RestaurantsRudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsBrisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsButter Smith Kitchen & Pies
RestaurantsFamily-friendly diner offering breakfast all day plus American eats, gluten-free options, and beer and wine.
Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies
RestaurantsGrove El Paso
RestaurantsChicken and waffles are a highlight at this trendy eatery serving breakfast, brunch, and dinner.
Grove El Paso
RestaurantsWing Kings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving up crispy bone-in and juicy boneless wings in a range of sauces and spice levels.
Wing Kings
RestaurantsLandry's Seafood House
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.
Landry's Seafood House
RestaurantsEvaga Desert Kitchen
RestaurantsEclectic bistro menu, craft cocktails, and mountain views offered in a cozy restaurant.
Evaga Desert Kitchen
RestaurantsTrack One
RestaurantsAn offbeat watering hole set in 3 railroad cars, serving wings, burgers & hearty American fare.
Track One
RestaurantsLuigi's Homestyle Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills place offering an all-you-can-eat buffet of pizza & pasta, plus a salad bar & desserts.
Luigi's Homestyle Pizza
RestaurantsSushi Garden
RestaurantsThis open-air restaurant offers sushi & Japanese grill options served in a casual, leafy space.
Sushi Garden
RestaurantsGrove Brunch Café
RestaurantsVibrant canteen with outdoor seating whipping up brunch staples & global fusion fare.
Grove Brunch Café
RestaurantsRistorante Casanova
RestaurantsElevated dining & drinks option at the DoubleTree hotel with Italian cuisine & a varied wine list.
Ristorante Casanova
RestaurantsButter Smith Kitchen & Pies
RestaurantsFrom-scratch pancakes, hearty burgers & pies served up in an easygoing eatery with a retro vibe.
Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies
RestaurantsHallelujah!BBQ Texas
RestaurantsFamily-run eatery serving up a range of barbecued meats – including brisket and ribs – as well as sides and desserts in a casual setting.
Hallelujah!BBQ Texas
RestaurantsOrange Cow Burgers
RestaurantsCasual burger joint for classic patties, fries, and shakes, made with quality ingredients.
Orange Cow Burgers
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