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Mamacitas Cafe and Cantina

Mamacitas Cafe and Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.1 (279) • $$

Cynthia L. "This place is so cute! I came in during brunch time on a Sunday and they had live music playing which added to the vibe of the restaurant. The food was delicious and gave a modern twist to Mexican cuisine. I ordered an iced matcha latte and chilaquiles which was pretty tasty. I also had the churro waffles as a dessert and omg they were to die for. 4 stars because the service could have been better. Although my waitress was nice, she could have been more attentive. I saw my churro waffles sitting on the counter waiting to be delivered for literally 10 min while the restaurant only had 5 tables sat. Regardless, I would still come back if I'm ever in the area."

Breakfast & Brunch Mexican
Thirty 5ive Tavern & Grill

Thirty 5ive Tavern & Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (170) • $$

Kristine T. "This is one of my favorite places in town. Love the atmosphere, love their service and especially love the food. Exceptional service with wait staff who WANTS to be of service. Great great food. Love the Mac and cheese and rib eye. Great specials daily! This is a great place for a birthday, anniversary or celebration of any kind. You MUST go here and visit. Can't wait to go back."

Steakhouses American

Popular Cocktail Bars Dishes

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

Crispy tortilla chips served with house salsa verde, 2 organic eggs, queso fresco & asadero.

$13.00

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Chilean Sea Bass

Chilean Sea Bass

With Lemon Cream Sauce.

$41.39

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Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo Chicken

Grilled chicken, swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, hatch chile, tomato, ranch or blue cheese.

$10.50

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Onion Soup

Onion Soup

Classic beef broth, baguette crostini, and cave-aged Gruyere.

$10.00

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Pernil

Pernil

Leg pork.

$14.95

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Rockstar Burger Bar

Rockstar Burger Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (170) • $$

Michele S. "We enjoyed dinner here after seeing a show at the Plaza. Food was really good and reasonable pricing. The service was great and food was pretty quick and hot. We will definitely be going back!"

Burgers
Entrecôte & Co

Entrecôte & Co

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (156) • $$$

Sylvia C. "L'atmosphère accueillante est incroyable et la nourriture est étonnante !The welcoming atmosphere is incredible and the food is amazing!La soupe à l'oignon française est parfaitement cuite, tout comme leurs steaks de ribeye et leur homard.The French onion soup is perfectly cooked as are their ribeye steaks and lobster.Qui a de la place pour le dessert ? Nous en avions bien sûr ! Lol C'était délicieux !Who has room for dessert? We sure did! Lol It was delicious!Vivement recommandé ! 5/5Highly recommended! 5/5 Reservations are recommended."

Venues & Event Spaces
Pi Social

Pi Social

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (96)

Tonya M. "Great pizza, great vibe. Loved it! First time her and will be back.My husband got the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the chicken was so tender. I got the pizza , loved it"

Pizza
1922

1922

★★★★☆ 4.3 (55) • $$

Scott O. "The whole vibe of this place is awesome. The bartender also served us and he was extremely knowledgeable. We had a charcuterie board and a few old fashions. The banana old fashioned was on point!"

Lapa Lapa Seafood & Drinks

Lapa Lapa Seafood & Drinks

★★★★☆ 4.3 (47) • $$

Jason M. "I had a great experience at Lapa Lapa, a low-key spot that knows how to do ceviche right. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the staff kept things running smoothly without being intrusive. Everything felt clean and welcoming, which made it easy to enjoy the meal.The ceviche was fresh and well-prepared, with flavors that were bright and balanced. They had a nice selection of sauces, including a green salsa that added just the right kick. It's a solid choice if you're looking for something simple and satisfying.lots of citrus and lots of raw foods. I also really enjoyed the fried calamari"

Seafood Tacos

Recent Reviews for Cocktail Bars Restaurants

Ben S.

★★★☆☆

Sep 2, 2024


Food pretty good. Service was a little off this morning and I seemed a little low on their priority list. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. This is the type of place you visit if there's not much else. Live and learn. The restaurant itself is very nice! Nice classic, but modern feel to the place. Food, decent. Coffee, five bucks! Yikes! Service, so so. Dining room, very nice.

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Marie G.

★★★★★

Aug 29, 2024


This place is dark and cozy, yet bustling with conversations and good music. It does not have a fancy ambiance, but it feels like a neighborhood bar and grill- east coast style where everyone knows each other. It was great to see this comfortable interaction amongst the patrons. On the back wall are locked cabinets with lattice grill fronts so you can see the contents inside. Some have several bottles in them. They all had a name plate above indicating the owner of the nice libations within. Nice touch- have not seen that anywhere else in El Paso yet. This indicates to me that the place has a strong core of regulars.The waiter, Ben, was phenomenal. The food was amazing! Wednesday night they have a Prime Rib special. The meat came with a choice of baked potato or fries. I had the perfectly cooked baked potato that was soft all the way through- delicious-and they were generous with the butter. I also opted for a wedge salad and it was good. The steaks were cooked to perfection- mine was medium rare and my dining companion had theirs medium well- both steaks were cooked perfectly. They have a nice selection of signature cocktails, as well as good coffee to end the meal...with a shareable white chocolate cheesecake. I will be back. Soon!Oh we did have reservations and it is a good thing because the place is popular.

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Andrea M.

★★★★★

Mar 2, 2025


Love the food and the vibe. Our waiter was kind and attentive. He recommended great items off the menu. 10/10 would recommend

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Adolfo M.

★★★★★

Feb 22, 2025


A Meal Worth Remembering--Even If the Review Took a While!It's been a while since I dined here, but the memory of that meal still stands out. We ordered the steak, shrimp, and lobster sampler, and every bite was perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and exactly what you expect from a top-notch steakhouse. We also couldn't resist trying the rib eye plate crafted for shareable tacos--a creative twist that elevated the experience even further.The margarita (mango? chamoy?) was just as impressive. I might not remember the exact details, but I do remember thinking, "Wow, I need another one of these."The space itself is on the smaller side, but the elegant décor, outstanding service, and overall atmosphere make it feel intimate rather than crowded. The kind of place where the focus is on quality, and it shows.

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Stephen W.

★★★★☆

Dec 11, 2022


While I haven't had the pizzas from here, I have had several dishes including; the salmon which I prefer medium rare, so it's not over cooked and dry like most places, they did cook it so that it was not over cooked, but not medium rare like I prefer due to concerns of one getting sick and holding them responsible, understandable. I've also had the blue cheese salad with chicken and the blue cheese crumbles that were on it was nice and creamy..yum! Be prepared to drop some coin at this place though.

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Travis S.

★★★★★

Nov 24, 2023


I'm a ho for speakeasys and this place doesn't disappoint. Good music/Chill Vibes and it'll most def make you wanna come back. Food was good but really only an appetizer. Service Top notch!

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Luis S.

★★★★★

Jul 18, 2021


Omg! I hadn't had good Mexican sea food like this in a long time. This was such a good find while in the downtown area.Before starting they give you chips and salsa. One is green and one is red but both are good without being terribly spicy. Then they bring everybody a small shrimp consome (broth) that I had to wait until it wasn't so hot (temperature hot not spicy hot).We tried as much as we could in one seating with multiple people to try everything. I have nothing but good things to say. Must return to finish trying the rest of the menu. We had lapa tacos, green aguachile, fish tacos, oysters both cooked and raw, fish chicharron, shrimp ceviche, marinero rice and to end we had some tres leches cake. I honestly cannot even pick a favorite because I enjoyed everything so much. I highly recommend it.

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Brian D.

★☆☆☆☆

Apr 16, 2023


I'll start with the positives the fajitas were amazing especially the chicken very flavorful. The service was friendly but they spoke no English in that my wife and our friends order was messed up. Most of it was fixed but her steak was ordered medium and it came out well done lost a ton of flavor. The mashed potatoes were cold and had no flavor. The rice had no flavor as well.

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Mojitos Mexican Bar & Grill

Mojitos Mexican Bar & Grill

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (121) • $$

Arie Joelle A. "Friendly atmosphere. Very nice greeter. The restaurant is bright, clean, great music. The menu looks delicious and it's not overly complicated. Now the food... I don't know who was cooking in previous reviews but this food is BANGING! YOU HEAR ME, BANGING!!! I ordered the (4) enchilada entree. They typically let you order either chicken or beef, but they made an exception and let me order half and half. The entree came with a small bit of shredded lettuce and tomato, super flavorful beans, and excellently cooked rice. The enchiladas were perfectly seasoned. The beef and chicken were both well balanced in flavor and tender. The whole dish tasted fresh. The presentation was good even though I ordered to go. Also, their house mojito is stupid good, well balanced, perfectly muddled, refreshing, and light. I wish I could have take a swim in my glass. I'd come again . :)"

Mexican American
Merengue Restaurant and Bar

Merengue Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (36)

Jocelyn R. "Authentic Dominican food, good music and people! Que Rico My husband is from the DR and when we found this place we have been multiple time, it's a piece of home for him"

Los Aguachiles

Los Aguachiles

★★★★☆ 4.1 (34)

Shannon S. "The shrimp Jalisco was excellent. Some of the best seafood I've had in a while and the service and ambiance were great too."

Seafood Mexican
Bubba's 33

Bubba's 33

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (62)

Selvyn C. "First time going to Bubba's. Took my wife for lunch, and even though they were busy, they sat us right of way. Our waitress was phenomenal and got everything right. Food did take some time, but once we got our food, it was top quality. I got an avocado burger and my wife avocado turkey sandwich. Prices are reasonable and they give you a lot. From the reviews, not everyone was happy with their service, but we didn't have any issue. At the end of the day, it all depends on who your server is and who's cooking your food in the kitchen."

American Salad
Sidekixx

Sidekixx

★★★★★ 4.6 (20) • $$

Lu W. "Ok - true confession - I spent the first few days of my trip to TrC looking for food! This town is desperate for restaurants! Restaurants who are open regular and reasonable hours/days. For years I've said when the town gets a bar/pub/brewery things will pick up...well, we got our awesome brewery and NOW once again the owners of the TrC Brewery are saving us again!!Fresh cooked food was awesome! I had the wings and tots! Cooked as requested and delicious!"

Tacos Pizza
Cantina La Coa

Cantina La Coa

★★★★☆ 3.7 (17)

Lisa H. "The place is gorgeous! The patio is a must a Mountain View and you can watch the cars down Mesa .I had chilaquiles they were good! Loved the green sauce the most so yum!Must come back for happy hour!!"

Burgers Tacos
El Barco Marinero

El Barco Marinero

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

Rebecca B. "Such a hidden gem. The fillet Veracruz was so yummy as well as their fish soup! Definitely will be coming in again. The service was great too and the restaurant had on the good tunes! Loved it here"

Seafood New Mexican Cuisine
La Unica Patio Bar And Taproom

La Unica Patio Bar And Taproom

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (9)

Deanna R. "Really nice set up! Like the fresh air that comes in with the slide up doors/windows. Went during the day so it wasn't too busy. Girls were attentive and nice made sure we were taken care of. Mojito was delicious $7. Asada fries were $11 plus $2 for the adding chicken. They were okay but for the price I would expect more toppings or protein. Wings were ¢75 since it was Wednesday they were pretty good in size and tasting. Plan to come again to check it out at night since it seems like a good place to be and the music is good."

Mexican
Mezcaleia Mano Santa

Mezcaleia Mano Santa

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

Kristine T. "Beautiful restaurant with great drinks and food. VIP area available to reserve. Full bar, live music Thursday-Sunday. The server was very attentive and frequently refilled drinks. Food was good but the big selling point here are the drinks and ambiance. It's a beautiful restaurant."

Mexican
Dayvasos Jn

Dayvasos Jn

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

Lucy L. "If you have a craving for a good michelada...stop here!!! They have a good mix. The 11 oz is good so you have room for the beer. I ordered the beef jerky and shrimp miche and it was yum!! I will be stopping again before I head back to Dallas. I've already made 2 stops on this visit. Very filling too! Cold AC and good music!"

Mexican