The Most Delicious Tex-Mex in El Paso

Don Carbón

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (40) • $

"Best chicken that I've ever had. I would own a franchise in a minute. Always hot, always fresh, always amazing. There isn't a better place that I'd ever go to eat in El Paso. The charro beans are on point and the side salad is also good. I probably eat here 2-3 times a week. Not even joking."

Mexi Grill Plus

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Awesome food, really filling, and well priced. What else is there to say. People there are legit, and the food is... amazing. They've got Burritos, Burgers and Tacos; and more. I was honestly quite amazed at this place, quite small, but damn... is the food good."

Trailways Corner Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (23)

"So my buddy is filming a documentary and tends to just walk around filming everything he sees. One of the gentleman come out and ask what the footage is going to be used for, and we gladly tell him just a youtube channel. All is good and we go on to order our apps & food. After some delectable TexMex & a few rounds of beers Rudy comes out and asks us how the food is. Overall the service & friendly vibes will bring me back next time I'm in the area."

Alfredo's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (85) • $$

"We had read several positive reviews of this little place and decided to give it a try as we were going through. We started out with complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa had just a bit of kick to it. We were disappointed that they were out of chicken fried steak. The Mexican version of this classic had been recommended in many reviews. Instead, we ordered a chicken fajita plate to share and some ala carte enchiladas and a taco. My cheese enchilada was ok, but seemed a little skimpy on the cheese. The green sauce wasn't the most flavorful either. My husband really enjoyed his beef taco and the chicken enchilada with red sauce though. The fajitas were terrific. The chicken was tender and full of flavor. The pepper and onion strips were cooked just right with a tiny bit of crunch. It came with a scoop of guacamole, rice, beans, sour cream, some cut up pepper pieces that we assumed were jalapenos, and two tortillas. Our server was very apologetic about the chicken fried steak and made some other recommendations for us. I'd love to go back some day and try that steak!"

Chico's Tacos

★★★☆☆ 3 (104) • $

"Iconic El Paso! Had to visit this one! My son had heard about this for so long so we added it to the itenarary! We didn't make it to the original location but this one didn't disappoint. It was crowded even at 2 pm but we ordered quickly. Order was super fast. The tacos are more what I know as flautas. They come in single order of three or an order of six. If you want to try an iconic El Paso place check this one out."

El Bayo

★★★★☆ 3.9 (8)

"Fast and friendly service, the waitresses are always so nice, makes you feel like family. The food is good, but could use a few more options, like veggies with their plates. Best place to eat in Chaparral!"

Depot Steakhouse & Johnny Ringos Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (111) • $$

"Came here with 3 guys from work. We had drinks on the main strip and came here for dinner. It's just far enough away from the tourists to keep them away, but close enough to walk. Everything we had was great! The jalapeño appetizer was homemade and excellent. The mac&cheese was amazing and the steak is worth coming back for. The dining room seating area / divides is kinda an eye sore, but the rest of the decor is pretty awesome. The main bar area is really cool. Definitely worth coming here, I highly recommend and I will be back!"

Kiki's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (632) • $$

"Strange but the food was crazy ridiculously good! Had the special which was Steak Fajitas. The meat was tender with grilled tomatoes, onions and hatch chilies. Rice and beans were also really good, beans had melted cheese on them..Wsitresse was very attentive and helpful. The were quite a few people here and wasn't noisy.I'd eat here again.Was told to try the seafood enchiladas and kinda bummed I didn't as what I got was very tasty. Guessing would have had my mind blown."

Mi Casita

★★★★☆ 4.3 (228) • $

"Very fast service and the food was awesome. Warm, thin chips with salsa that was spicy but not too spicy. Chicken enchilada was moist and tasty. Husband had chili poblano that he inhaled plus an extra taco that was loaded with beef. Beans and rice were well seasoned. We wanted to lock the plates clean. Sweet tea was not too sweet and hubby's Arnold palmer was great. This is a great stop. We did have the small plates and they were good amount."

THE TWINS RESTAURANT

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"I had no idea this place was open yet. I drove by on a way to a meeting and instantly spotted a sign for Philly Cheesesteaks. I was like what...??? This place is a new restaurant in Anthony? I decided to stop on my way back and instantly ordered the Philly Cheesesteak. My mom had the Mexican Combination Plate.My philly cheesesteak was amazing and the peppers and onions in it gave such a great kick. O didn't agree with the bread choice, but still really enjoyed it. The fries have this divine seasoning that also made them some of my favorite fries. My mom's combination plate came with a taco, tamale, chile relleno, gordita, and rice and beans. Only thing she didn't like was the taco and beans. The taco was too crunchy for her, and the beans...well our family is very biased. My grandmother makes the best beans we have ever had so it is difficult to find good beans. The chile relleno we shared because it was too spicy for her. It was perfect for me because I love hot stuff.This is seriously a hole in the wall that definitely does not look appealing at all. Although I have to say the food is worth it and the staff is amazing. The owners husband is also military so they have a variety of decorations honoring military. They even offer a discount to military and law enforcement. Great people and had an amazing talk getting to know them. Check it out, support a small business."

Cabo Joe's

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (51) • $$

"I was very satisfied with my first experience here at Cabo Joe's. I came here for lunch on my birthday to get some food and drinks. It was about 1pm, on a Tuesday, and it wasn't crowded at all. I am glad my birthday landed on a Tuesday since they had a taco-tuesday special. There is plenty of seating here, and two bars. The waitress Nicole was extremely nice and helpful. I ordered their shrimp tacos along with their fish tacos. The were delicious! I love the toppings they add to their tacos (varies on the type of taco), it gives it a crunch even though they are corned soft shelled. The shrimp taco had bacon crumbles on it, which I found unique but it worked together really well. They have several selections of tacos, and will customize them if need be. On a Tuesday their tacos are only $2.00 and thats for every taco that they offer! They are usually $3.99 each which still isn't too bad for them. As for drinks, I ordered the Coronita (margarita with corona). It was made just right. For happy hour they have margaritas for $2.50 and you can add extra shots for only $2.00. Happy hour is the best time to come cause you'll save a lot and leave satisfied. I love their music selection, and the ambiance looks like it would be fun to bring a bunch of people and mingle. This was an all around great experience. I would say maybe the only room for improvement would be the guacamole and salsa, didn't have much flavor but their chips were on point! I'll definitely be back!"

Fermin's Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (45) • $$

"The server was friendly and attentive. The chips and salsa were refilled promptly. I had the Asado, which was deliciously smoky and had the right amount of heat. The dressed XX was the perfect temperature.We went as a group of 7 and had called about 10 minutes before we arrived. They had the tables put together for us before we got there and accommodated the one person in a wheelchair well."

El Capitan

★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

"Great Food, Great Jeffe, staff are wonderful, keep it up. 5 times now, Mango Cervichi is great, plenty of Parking, even I won a free lunch on local radio station .KWEL. CWO3 IAN MICHAEL GARLAND"

Sabor

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (69)

"Food was good! I tried their Smashburger- it was good and juicy, had a great sauce. The French fries were soft yet browned and welled cooked. I shared the grilled chicken with cheese on a bed of and succotash- it was SUPERB! The cheddar grits is a must have! The wine was Good-( a little pricey). Will come back!"

La Pupusa Queen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (7)

"As soon as you walk in, you can see how clean this place is. We sat ourselves and our waitress greeted us promptly. My son and I both had the king plate which has 3 papusas each. We ordered squash, spinach and beans. They were all excellent but the beans was the favorite. Don't sleep on the Salvadoran tomato salsa. It enhances the flavor! I can't wait to come back!"

Little Diner

★★★★☆ 3.6 (161) • $

"I was at the Outlet mall and needed to pick up something to take home to eat. I had heard about this place and wanted to see what the hype was all about, so I stopped in. The menu has something for everyone- not a Mexican food lover, well, there are hamburger baskets and fries. I did go for the Gordita stuffed with chunks of pork in a red sauce that was seasoned just right. I did get a side of fries that I will ask to be crispier next time because that is just my preference but the size of the side order was good. I also got a churro- warm and crispy and soft on the inside with lots of cinnamon sugar. Evy was wrapped perfectly so as to not spill or leak and stay warm until I got home. I did not have to reheat anything! The gentleman that was helping me was very friendly and told me about the history of the restaurant and showed me the wall of awards and memorabilia. A few famous faces have dined here including a member of the Eagles, former President Bush and others. Some of their items were featured in Gourmet magazine and they have been a category on Jeopardy! They do have several TVs and all kinds of beers if you want to have you game watch party there- why cook?I am so glad I stopped in and tried this place out!"

Starlight Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"This is a great spot for breakfast and lunch. The chef or chefs behind this kitchen are magicians. This is food that reminds you of home. Everything on the menu is worth every Penny. Please try the burrito de chicharon, papa con queso, and Chile picadillo. Their chilaquiles are mouth watering. Flautas are heavily filled, beef tacos are crispy, enchiladas are amazing (both red and green). Burgers are juicy and filling. I can't wait to go back. Not to mention your meal comes with rice and beans or a side and unlimited tea or Jamaica. Their service staff are VERY FAST and very friendly. Great place to either grab and go or sit and enjoy the planes taking off. This is a definite recommendation."

Chilas

★★★★☆ 4.1 (7)

"Mexican food should not be bland, but that's the experience here.. The 2-stars is because the staff are working hard & are VERY friendly... The menu is also way overpriced... Move on to another option in town or elsewhere."

Chuy's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (64)

"We came here for a late lunch yesterday. Jamie was our server and she was great! She gave us great recommendations and was so friendly. We sat in a booth in the bar area. I loved all the framed dog pictures! We had tacos, a salad bowl and enchiladas. The shrimp tacos and jalepeno cream sauce were my favorite. We will be returning soon!"

Bonny's Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (59) • $$

"As you can see, the burritos here are HUGE. I was only able to eat half of the burrito and had the other half wrapped to go for later. The food here taste out of this world. The decor throughout the restaurant is decorated with Hollywood decor. If you want a super burrito in size and taste, Bonny's Burritos is your place."

The Patio Drafthouse

★★★★☆ 3.6 (77)

"We came here for a last minute dinner plan. The patio is super cute. However it was extremely hot so we sat inside. The inside does not compare to the patio lol. The server was very sweet and great however service was slow. The skinny margarita was great. The watermelon margarita was the best one I've had hands down. I don't try many flavored ones however this one didn't taste like syrup. Which normally to me flavored ones tend to taste like syrup. The portion was really large which was a plus for the quesadilla."

Gerardo's Casita

★★★★☆ 3.9 (55) • $$

"My wife & I have been coming here for so many years. It's our place, we just love it here! The service is the BEST! Great food, and just a great place to get away, and enjoy time with your best friend!"

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (25)

"2021 April. Chili's in Freedom Crossing inside Fort Bliss Main Post.I have visited this location several times this Spring. Like many businesses inside Fort Bliss Im grateful they are available inside post for soldiers. But, Just like many other chain restaurants in the Freedom Crossing area every time I have visited the food was good, but the costumer service is simply no good. Disappointment.Again, their food and drinks are good but orders take forever and if you happen to need more drinks or food yeah your waiter will likely not be there when you need them. Also paying your bills takes a while."

Tio Gordos texican cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (21)

"My husband and I decided to go to this place for dinner for our date night. Upon arriving we were greeted right away from the Staff and everyone was very friendly. Restaurant looked very clean and nice. I ordered a sweet tea (loved their sweet tea!!) and a drink from the bar called a Cinco de Mango and my husband ordered their Bloody Mary. I didn't know what drink to order because the menu didn't describe what the drink was, all it said was the name of the drink so I asked the waitress and she didn't know so she had to bring the bar tender to our table to tell us what the drink was. Although that was very nice of him to come to our table I found it inconvenient. I would've just wanted to see the description of the drink on the menu not just the name of the drink. But all in all the drink I decided to get was very tasty and my husbands Bloody Mary was very good as well. The same issue with the food menu, only the name of the plate but no description, I asked what sides the plate came with since there was no description of what the item was or what it came with (I ordered the steak tampiqueno) and the waitress didn't know. None of the food items had descriptions. It would've been easier to order if we new what some the items were but other than that the food was good."

Papamigos Tex-Mex BBQ

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"I always see posts asking about good BBQ. Well, I've found it! Move aside simple salt and pepper Texas style BBQ, Papamigos Tex-Mex BBQ is here! A splash of Texas and a sprinkle of Mexican bring this BBQ to over the top flavor town. Yup, I said. I envoked the Guy Fiere-ism. The BBQ is only available Fri-Sun, and it's located inside Fanatics on Montwood and Lee Trevino. The bar is a little divey, but it's clean and spacious. The times we've gone it's never super full, and the micheladas are cold. The bloody Mary's are on point if you like some spicy kick. Papamigos has an extra special Sun brunch yumminess as well. Check out their IG for pics. I haven't tried it, but we've tried their whole regular menu and nom nom nom. Here are some of our favs:The brisket is the most tender I've had. They have an AMAZING brisket taco with freshly homemade tortillas topped with an egg. Sigh! Foodiegasm!The pulled pork is tender and flavorful. It's little pork pillows of bursting flavor. The pork ribs are fall of the bone tender. My husband, an avid griller and smoker, took several mins to say something. That silence spoke volumes! The macaroni and coleslaw salads. These are not your traditional sides. They're light and compliment the BBQ perfectly. The coleslaw is a vinger slaw that is flavorful but light and balances the fattiness of the meats perfectly. The macaroni is this awesome combo of macaroni and elote. It's light and citrusy and comes topped with tajin. Just taste it. None of that heavy mayo mess here. (Trigger warning for mayo lovers.) The salsas are all homemade and have flavor but don't overpower all the smokey flavor they put into the meat. Below are pics of what we had today. The sausage bites and a two meat combo. This was more than enough for two people. Extra special: The place is run by brothers. They are orignially from the Valley but moved to EP. One of them always come out to check on you and ask about the flavor. Some might not like the chit-chat, but we do. It's quite clear they care about the food their making, and the food tastes like the love they put into it."

Chihuahuas Restaurante

★★★★☆ 4 (1) • $$

"Adobado burrito was good-not enough meat though. Probably should ask for beans next time. The chorizo con papas burrito y excellent. I can tell that's homemade chorizo! Their bean & cheese, with those homemade tortillas, is always a safe yet delicious bet. Cheers!"

The Office Bar

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"A great atmosphere, a great little secret, with a great staff that's on top of their game by keeping you up to date with all on going events, drink specials, food specials, as well as future events !!! You are taken care of and kept involved throughout your visit at The Office Bar. With great specials daily beginning with Banda Monday's, Taco Tuesday's, Alita Wednesdays $.99, Thursday's Boneless $.99(Buffalo Hot, Lemon Pepper, Mango Habanero, BBQ), Friday Fuel Party with DJ Luis Cancino as well as a Saturday Party, Champagne Sunday's (Mimosas $2.00, Mimosa Tower $30.00)Some daily specials are $2.50 Tecates, $2.50 Trulys, $2.50 Domestic, $4.00 Don Julio Blanco, $3.00 Fireball Rumpz and Jagger until 7. The Office Burger with fries is available for $6.99 daily. Come see the friendly bartenders and waitresses Bee, Sofia, Jaz, Val, Precious, Cori, and Fernanda for great service !!!"

No Que No Taqueria y Más

★★★★☆ 4 (2)

"Love this place. Very hole in the wall. Blink and you will miss it. They advertise the tacos al vapor 12 for $6 while that's a good bargain they're really not my thing. What we did have that was very good are tacos de carnitas and de asada. Highly recommended. Very friendly owner. I wish they would get more business."