Dining out: El Paso-area restaurant capsules
Central
Amigos Restaurant: 2000 Montana, $$, 533-0155. Classic Mexican food with great specials.
Ardovino’s Pizza: 206 Cincinnati, $$, 532-9483, ardovinospizza.com. Signature dish: Four Seasons Pizza features sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, artichokes, roasted red peppers, green chile, spinach and garlic.
Ay Caramba!: 1926 Montana, $$-$$$, 533-3377. Tasty guisado arrachera steak.
Burritos Juárez: 4901 Alameda, $, 779-8250. Great burritos, tortas, tacos and gorditas.
Caffé Fioretti: 3429 Montana, $-$$, 562-4600, caffefioretti.com. Great coffee and flavorful teas.
Casa Pizza: 1311 Magruder, $-$$, 775-2010. Signature dish: House Special Pizza features ham, sausage, mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, onion and extra mozzarella cheese.
Chico’s Tacos: 5305 Montana, $, 772-7777; 4230 Alameda, $, 533-0975. Signature dish: Chico’s Tacos feature beef rolled in fried corn tortillas, topped with cheese in a spicy tomato sauce.
Delicious Mexican Food: 3314 Fort, $, 566-1396. Delicious gorditas, tacos and enchiladas.
Doña Lupe Cafe: 2919 Pershing, $$, 566-9833. Tasty beef fajitas in a cozy eatery.
El Chaparral de Valles: 6560 Montana, $-$$, 771-7191. Great tacos de res.
Elmer’s Family Restaurant: 6305 Montana, $$, 778-5485. Signature dish: Española Omelet features eggs, long green chile, tomatoes and onions, topped with a chile sauce and cheese, with hash browns.
5 Points Bistro: 3019 Montana, $-$$, 562-3191. Signature dish: Pastrami Sandwich with onion, tomato, cucumber and lettuce on baked-fresh rye bread Seham’s Bakery.
Forti’s Mexican Elder: 321 Chelsea, $$, 772-0066. Savory enchiladas and fajita-stuffed baked potato.
Frutas Avenue Fraternal and Social Club: 3803 Frutas, $$, 532-2425. Freshly made deli sandwiches.
G&R Restaurant: 401 Nevada, $$, 546-9343. Tostadas and the signature salsa are a great start.
Good Luck Cafe: 3813 Alameda, $, 532-9039. Unique, tasty hot dog on a hamburger bun.
Gussie’s Tamales & Bakery: 2200 N. Piedras, $$, 566-8209. Great green chile chicken tamales.
H&H Coffee Shop: 701 E. Yandell, $-$$, 533-1144. Hometown eatery with homestyle comfort food.
House of Pizza: 2016 N. Piedras, $, 565-7240. El Paso-owned with tasty pizza and sandwiches.
Italian Kitchen: 2923 Pershing, $$, 565-4041. Authentic Italian dishes, including pizza and lasagna.
Kiki’s: 2719 N. Piedras, $-$$, 565-6713. Mexican classics rule at this old favorite, especially the tacos.
L&J Cafe: 3622 E. Missouri, $$, 566-8418. Try the chicken tacos and their chips and salsa.
La Tierra Cafe: 1731 Montana, $$, 533-8890. Signature dish: Creamy Chicken Chipotle Enchiladas feature chunks of chicken and cheese layered between fire-heated corn tortillas with a side of wild rice and mixed beans.
Los Bandidos de Carlos and Mickey’s: 1310 Magruder, $$-$$$, 778-3323, facebook.com/carlosandmickeys. Signature dish: Green Chile Enchiladas are stuffed with long green chile and cheese.
Lucky Cafe: 3831 Alameda, $, 532-2834. Try the classic cheeseburger and fries, and a bowl of the menudo.
Mi Pueblo Nuevo Mexican Food: 5630 Gateway East, $$, 781-7333. Good Mexican fare.
Monteleone’s Ristorante: 3023 Gateway West. $-$$, 566-4320. The homemade pasta is worth every bite.
Mustard Seed Cafe: 140 N. St. Vrain. $-$$, 440-7333, mustardseedcafe.org. Tasty vegetarian pasta.
Papaburgers: 2519 Piedras, $, 565-7272. Juicy homestyle hamburgers.
Peking Garden: 3306 Fort, $$, 565-9090. Tasty sesame chicken and wontons.
Rainbow Tortas No. 3: 6920 Delta, $, 779-5581. Grilled tortas and giant-sized tacos are incredible.
Rosco’s Burger Inn: 3829 Tompkins, $, 564-9028. Delicious old-school burger.
Sacred Heart Church’s Tortilleria and Restaurant: 602 S. Oregon, $, 533-8980. Homestyle food at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Salida del Sol: 1858 Cottonwoods, Butterfield Trail Golf Course, $$$, 772-1034. Create your own burger.
Shelby Shack: 5815 Montana, inside Casa Ford, $$, 779-2272, ext. 337. Awesome sausage corn dogs.
Tacos Don Cuco: 2925 Alameda, Suite C, $-$$, 533-3391; 5901 Alameda, Suite 7, $-$$, 843-2252. Signature dish: The Arrachera Tacos feature thick, grilled juicy steak with your choice of toppings.
Tacos Santa Cecilia: 5500 El Paso Drive, $$, 772-3435. Authentic Mexican food, especially the tacos.
Thai Chef Cafe: 4800 Dyer, $$-$$$, 566-8050, thaichefcafe.com, facebook.com/ThaiChefCafe. Tasty, spicy keaw warn curry.
Track One: 1330 Robert E. Lee, $$, 779-2170. Signature dish: Double Dip Wings are smothered in a spicy, pure honey sauce.
Tumbleweed Saloon: 1610 Sioux, $$, 307-6226. Signature dish: Pulled Pork Nachos feature crispy tostada chips with a combination of melted cheese, pork and salsa layered on top.
Uncle Bao’s: 6065 Montana, $-$$, 881-8181. Tasty Hunan chicken.
Viva “Ay Que Rico” Cafe: 7100 Airport, $, 771-8482. Freshly made burritos.
Downtown
Big Bun: 209 E. Mills, $-$$, 533-3926. Juicy, classic hamburgers.
Café Central: 109 N. Oregon, $$$, cafecentral.com, 545-2233. Savory cream of green chile soup.
Café Mayapan: 2000 Texas, $$, 217-1126, mujerobrera.org/cafemayapan, facebook.com/CafeMayapan. Signature dish: Sopa Azteca features chipotle sauce, cheese, avocado and crispy tortilla strips in a bowl of tomato broth.
Coffee Box: 401 Mesa, $$, elpasocoffeebox.com. Full-service coffee shop with assortment of light snacks.
Craft & Social: 305 E. Franklin, $$, 219-7141. Signature dish: The H&M sandwich features tasty Black Forest Ham and Manchego Cheese topped with aioli, arugula and tomato on a crisp baguette.
Dark Horse Tavern: 115 Durango, $$. 309-8678, facebook.com/darkhorse915. Signature dish: The Steak Skewers feature tri tip and bacon-wrapped serrano peppers, served with a sweet tomato jam dipping sauce.
Dome Restaurant: 101 S. El Paso, inside Camino Real Hotel, $$$, 534-3000. Tasty international menu.
Fire Restaurant: 600 N. El Paso, inside DoubleTree Hotel, $$-$$$, 532-8733, ext. 210, doubletreeelpasohotel.com. Tasty grilled ribeye.
501 Bar & Bistro: 501 Texas, $$, 351-6023, 501bistro.com. Tasty burger on a torta bun.
Garden: 511 Western, Union Plaza District, $$-$$$, 544-4400. Sophisticated, delectable dishes.
Green Ingredient: 201 N. Main, Chase Bank building, $$-$$$, 298-1010, greeningredienteatery.com. Signature dish: House Soup features kale, lentils and potatoes in a green curry coconut milk broth.
GrOOOvy Smoothie Cafe: 702 Wyoming, $$, thegrooovysmoothie.com, 532-0362. The vegan eatery offers tasty food and smoothies.
Healthy Bite: 117 N. Stanton, $$, 351-1700. Freshly made sandwiches.
House of Pizza: 208 N. Stanton, $$, 533-3424. El Paso-owned with tasty pizza and sandwiches.
Jalisco Cafe: 1029 E. Seventh, $-$$, 532-7174. Signature dish: Chile Rellenos Plate features long green chiles stuffed with cheese and salad, with refried beans and rice.
La Huerta: 101 S. El Paso, inside Camino Real Hotel, $$, 534-3020. Variety of tasty choices in the buffet.
La Morenita: 315 E. Mills, $$, 544-1001, leosrestaurantandbar.com. Baked Cheese Enchiladas.
Los Jarrones Mexican Food and Bakery: 801 Paisano, $-$$, 544-9990. Massive variety of tasty, classic Mexican food and some delicious homemade sweet bread.
Luigi’s Home Style Pizza: 321 Mills, $$, 544-0444. Variety of tasty pizza, pastas and salads.
Mac’s Place: 203 E. Mills, $$, 228-9630. Tasty variety of Cajun-inspired seafood. Try the shrimp po’boy.
NOLiTA Corner Bistro: 420 E. San Antonio. $$, 246-2324. Signature dish: Poblanito Chicken features a plump chicken breast stuffed with Anaheim peppers, sunflower seeds and cilantro, with a side of asparagus and mashed potatoes in a creamy poblano sauce.
Oishii: 125 Pioneer Plaza, $$-$$$, 231-1125, oishiiep.com. Tasty Japanese fusion and sushi.
Pike Street Market: 207 E. Mills, $$, 545-1010, pikestreetmarketep.com. Variety of tasty sandwiches.
Pizza Joint: 500 N. Stanton, $-$$, 260-5556, the-pizza-joint.com. Tasty New York-style pizzas sold by the slice.
Pot Au Feu International Restaurant: 307 E. Franklin, $$-$$$, 503-8158, potaufeuelpaso.com. French-inspired dishes.
Sweet Corner: 218 Mills, $$, 251-0645. Signature dish: The Juárez Dog features an all-beef frank wrapped in bacon and topped with cheese and pinto beans.
Tabla: 115 Durango, $$-$$$, 533-8935, tabla-ep.com. Tapas are a great, tasty start.
East Side
Aloha Hawaiian BBQ: 1831 N. Zaragoza, $$, 857-7900. The Kahlua pork packs flavor.
Andale: 9201 Gateway West, $-$$$, 590-5999. Tasty Tampiqueña plate.
Ardovino’s Pizza: 1879 N. Zaragoza, $$, 856-9111, ardovinospizza.com. Signature dish: Five Cheese Pizza features parmesan, romano, mozzarella, provolone and feta, topped with tomatoes.
Bull GalBee Korean BBQ: 1515 N. Lee Treviño, $$-$$$, 629-7599. Savory grilled brisket and veggies.
Burritos Crisostomo: 1420 N. Lee Treviño, 1330 George Dieter, $-$$, 307-5356, burritocrisostomo.com. Signature dish: Deshebrada Burrito features shredded beef inside a freshly made tortilla.
Chico’s Tacos: 11381 Montwood, $, 849-8777; 1365 George Dieter, $, 592-8484. Signature dish: Chico’s Tacos feature beef rolled in fried corn tortillas, topped with cheese in a spicy tomato sauce.
China Wok Restaurant: 2000 N. Lee Treviño, $-$$, 629-7708. Tasty sesame chicken.
Chih’ua Tacos y Cortes: 9135 Gateway West, $$, 598-0900. The tacos are the best.
Chubbys Bronx Deli: 1830 S. Joe Battle, $$, 626-5373. Signature dish: Al Capone features a hoagie roll layered with deli-sliced pastrami, smothered with provolone cheese and topped with sauerkraut and spicy mustard.
Cincinnati Bar & Grill East: 1700 N. Zaragoza, $$, 856-1824, cincibar.com. Signature dish: Buffalo Shrimp is seasoned in a special smoky, spicy sauce.
Cocteles Mazatlan: 7921 North Loop, $$, 590-7242. Steak and seafood dishes are great. Signature dish: Marinera soup is loaded with shrimp, calimari, squid, fish and veggies.
Coco Miel: 1515 N. Lee Treviño, $$, 595-7170. Signature dish: Sunset Pizza features a light red sauce with pesto, pepperoni and fresh veggies.
Cuauhtémoc Café: 6840 Montana, $-$$, 881-8747. Signature dish: Huevos Rancheros feature a corn tortilla topped with eggs, onions, cheese and a special green chile sauce, with refried beans and hash browns.
Culturas Café: 1651 N. Zaragoza, $$, 855-5055. Signature dish: Shrimp Mofongo features mashed fried green plantains with grilled shrimp.
Delicias Del Mar: 1921 N. Zaragosa, $-$$, 855-6277, deliciascafe.com/delicias-del-mar.html. Signature dish: The Camaron Fiesta features six jumbo-sized shrimp on a bed of white rice with mashed potatoes, greens and tartar sauce.
Desert Oak Barbecue: 11451 Gateway West, $$, 309-4322. Signature dish: Texas-style slow-smoked barbecue brisket by the weight or in a sandwich.
Dog & Dog’s Cravings: 1700 N. Zaragoza, $-$$, 407-5045, facebook.com/dogndogscravingsept. Signature dish: Mexican Dog feature bacon and is topped with beans, cheese, tomatoes, onions, relish, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup.
Dominguez Mexican Food: 1201 Airway, $$, 772-2160. Tasty flautas.
Dominic’s Italian Restaurant: 6901 Montana, $$, 778-0011, dominicsitalian.com. The food is excellent. The Chocolat’ Café is great.
El Asador: 12900 Edgemere, $$$, 857-1631, facebook.com/elasadorrestaurant. Signature dish: Gourmet Burger features a grilled beef patty, topped with long green chile, avocado, mushrooms, grilled onions, applewood bacon and provolone cheese.
El Parque Mexican Bar & Grill: 1319 George Dieter, Las Palmas Marketplace, $$, 633-1717, elparquerestaurant.com. Signature dish: Flautas feature six big flutes stuffed with beef, potato, chicken or ground beef and served in two ways — Norteñas with rich sour cream and avocado sauce or Ahogadas (drowned) in a rich roasted tomato sauce with cheddar cheese.
Eleanor Rigby’s World Pub: 1201 Bob Hope, $-$$, 249-6223. Tasty fried pickles and mushrooms.
Ernie’s Cafe Bar & Grill: 1506 N. Zaragoza, $-$$, 856-9272. Cheesey queso fundido with chorizo.
Fat Bun: 800 N. Yarbrough, $$, 591-8355. Signature dish: Original Philly Sandwich features steak strips, topped with caramelized onions, sautéed bell peppers and mushrooms with provolone cheese.
Flores Meat Market and Restaurant: 1781 N. Zaragoza, $$, 857-6666. Fresh beef equals tasty dishes.
4th & Goal Wing House: 1550 Hawkins, Ste. 2-4, $$, 633-9464; facebook.com/4gh-Goal-Wing-House. Signature dish: Waffle Wings are topped with powdered sugar and lighly dipped in syrup.
Franky’s: 9828 Montana, $$, 594-4918. Tasty Mexican and American food.
French Fry Heaven: 12380 Edgemere, $$, frenchfryheaven.com, facebook.com/pages/French-Fry-Heaven-El-Paso. Signature dish: Cheezyburger Fries are loaded with beef, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Frisco Burger Inn: 3111 N. Yarbrough, $, 591-6737. Signature dish: Green Chile and Avocado Burger features a thick beef patty, topped with long green chile, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickles and grilled onions with fries.
Genghis Grill: 1318 George Dieter, $$, 600-2822, genghisgrill.com. Tasty stir-fry plate.
German Pub: 9530 Viscount, $$, 595-8888, facebook.com/GermanPub. Signature dish: German-American Platter features the choice of four of the following items: schnitzel, bratwurst, mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, fried zucchini and beer-battered onion rings.
Geske’s Grill: 1506 Lee Treviño, $$-$$$, 593-3473. Juicy steak and eggs brunch.
Great American Land & Cattle Co.: 1345 George Dieter, $$-$$$, 590-5227, gasteakhouse.com. Well-cooked, tasty steak.
Great American Steak Burger: 2220 N. Yarbrough, $-$$$, 595-1772. Half-pound charbroiled burger.
Hayashi Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar: 10501 Gateway East, $$-$$$, 592-8808, hayashihibachi.com. Tasty teriyaki plate and sushi.
House Kitchen: 7400 Viscount, behind First National Bank, $-$$, 779-2087. Signature dish: Turkey Torta featuring slices of turkey and cheese with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise on a toasted torta bun.
Jack’s Beach House: 11240 Montwood, $$, 590-2739. Signature dish: Grilled Chicken Sandwich features Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado.
Jason’s Deli: 1355 George Dieter, $-$$, 591-7600; 8889 Gateway West, Suite 100, $-$$, 532-6200; jasonsdeli.com. Signature dish: New Orleans Muffaletta.
Jungle Jaks: 1700 Zaragoza, $-$$, 856-3763, junglejaksfun.com. Signature dish: Jungle Jaks Burger features a beef patty with grilled pineapple, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato with sweet potatoes in a cone.
Kangnam Style Sushi, Karaoke and Spirits: 1550 Hawkins, Suite 16/17, $$, 307-3012; facebook.com/kangnamstyle2015. Signature dish: Spicy El Paso Roll is made with spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, jalapeño, avocado and cucumber with side of wasabi and ginger.
Koreana Restaurant: 1515 N. Lee Treviño, $$, 629-7599. Signature dish: Bulgogi Barbecue Platter features a variety of meats and vegetables.
La Enchilada Mexican Kitchen: 1691 N. Zaragoza, $-$$, 849-8322, facebook.com/enchiladam. Signature dish: Create-Your-Own Enchilada Plate features homemade tortillas and a variety of fillings and sauces.
La Gorda Mexican Food Restaurant: 1491 N. Lee Treviño, $, 629-8448. Signature dish: Deshebrada Verde Burrito features shredded beef and green chile in a homemade tortilla.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant: 1605 George Dieter, $$-$$$, 629-9898. laspalmasep.com. Signature dish: Chile Con Queso features cheddar cheese with strips of green chile, onions and tomatoes.
La Terraza: 11250 Montwood, $$-$$$, 593-6400, leosrestaurantandbar.com/new. Signature dish: Borracho Shrimp is a Mexican-style shrimp cocktail with cilantro, pico de gallo and avocado in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with an upside-down bottle of beer.
Los Cuñados: 12211 Montwood, $-$$, 857-1000. Tasty tacos and beef cuts reminiscent of Mexico.
Mac’s Place: 1420 N. Lee Treviño, inside Burritos Crisostomo, $-$$, 328-4151. Signature dish: Spicy Honey Cilantro Fish Tacos feature strips of fish with veggies and a spicy honey sauce.
Mama’s Mexican Restaurant: 1461 N. Lee Treviño, $, 595-1990. Signature dish: Soupy Tacos feature meat and tortillas in a bowl topped with cheese.
Mariscos El Costeño: 11240 Montwood, $$-$$$, 633-1466. Tangy, spicy ceviche.
Master’s Place: 1700 N. Zaragoza, $$-$$$, 856-0472, themastersplace.net, facebook.com/TheMastersPlaceOnline. Signature dish: Churro Con Cajeta Cupcake features a cinnamon cake filled with Mexican caramel, topped with a cajeta butter cream.
Michelino’s Italian Restaurant: 3615 Rutherglen, $$, 592-1700, michelinos.com. Tasty veal parmigiana.
Mystic Grape Wine Bar and Suds: 2270 Joe Battle, $$$, 921-6277, mysticgrape.com. Signature dish: Citrus Herb Grilled Chicken features chipotle mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables in a sauvignon sauce.
100% Juice Bar and Grill: 1515 N. Lee Treviño, $-$$, 590-6757. Signature dish: Chicken Enchiladas are topped with cheese.
Panda Burgers: 10780 Pebble Hills, $-$$, 594-2820, facebook.com/pandaburgers1. Signature dish: Super GZoss Cheeseburger is topped with two carne asada tacos and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro and onion.
Peiting’s China Kitchen: 11335 Montwood, $$, 921-6161. Tasty moo goo gai pan.
Peking Garden: 1810 Trawood, $$, 593-4900, 592-9813. Zesty orange chicken.
Pelican’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant: 1780 N. Lee Treviño, $$$, 598-5662, pelicanselpaso.com. Signature dish: Steak and Shrimp Pelican offers the best of both worlds.
Pho So 1: 11360 Montwood, $$, 855-6433. The pho spring roll is good.
Pho Tre Bién Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine: 6946 Gateway East, $-$$, 598-0166, photrebien.com. Delicious chicken pho.
Playas Restaurant: 1840 N. Lee Treviño, $-$$, 590-6518. Delicious Sonoran-style Mexican food.
PhoTastix: 1355 George Dieter, $$, 313-5330, pho-tastix.com. Signature dish: Banh Mi traditional Vietnamese sandwich is served with your choice of beef, chicken or pork, and is loaded with fresh jalapeños, carrots, daikon, cilantro, cucumber and mayo.
Pollo Feliz: 1779 N. Zaragoza, $$, 857-6380, pollofeliz.com. Moist, roasted chicken.
Quik Wok: 1320 Lomaland, $-$$, 595-0717. Tasty Szechwan- and Hunan-style dishes.
Rainbow Fountain Tortas, Juice Bar & Grill: 201 S. Americas, $, 860-1903. Great tortas.
Rancher’s Grill: 2285 Trawood, $$, 598-1266. Comfort food, featuring country-fried steak.
Red Lantern: 1841 N. Zaragoza, $-$$, 855-7888, redlanternelpaso.com. Great almond chicken.
Rosati’s Pizza Pub: 12111 Montwood, $$, 307-4045, myrosatis.com, facebook.com/myrosatis. Signature dish: Chicken Alfredo Pizza features grilled chicken, sautéed spinach and sliced tomatoes with Alfredo sauce.
Riyoma Japanese Restaurant: 2000 N. Lee Treviño, $$-$$$, 590-8220. Signature dish: Nabeyaki Udon features thick wheat flour noodles served in a savory broth made of dashi, soy sauce and mirin with a choice of tempura, sliced beef, chicken or a combination of deep-fried tofu, spinach and fish cake.
Sandtrap: 1510 Hawkins, Lone Star Golf Club, $$, 590-8116, lonestargolfclub.net/sandtrap. Good burgers and tacos.
Señor Fish: 9530 Viscount, $$, 598-3630. Choose from nine tasty fish dishes.
Smokey’s Pit Stop: 1346 Lee Treviño, $$, 593-6332. Delectable baby back ribs.
Steve-O’s: 1491 Lee Treviño, $$, 590-8000. Signature dish: Holy Guacamole Burger features a beef patty with avocado, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce and a citrus pico de gallo relish.
Sunny’s Sushi, Steak & Seafood House: 8838 Viscount, $$-$$$, 594-3832, sunnyssushi.com. Signature dish: Oriental Vegetable Teppanyaki features a variety of vegetables, soup, salad with ginger dressing and steamed or fried rice.
Tacos Don Cuco: 12430 Edgemere, Suite 203, $-$$, 921-6333. Signature dish: The Arrachera Tacos feature thick, grilled juicy steak with your choice of toppings.
Tacos El Cometa: 9529 Viscount, $-$$, 594-7686. Signature dish: Las Originales Flautas El Cometa are among city’s best.
Tortas Nico: 1840 N. Lee Treviño, $-$$, 594-2881. Good variety of tortas.
Trattoria Bella-Sera: 9449 Montana, $$, 598-7948, trattoriabellasera.com. Classic Italian food.
Tutu’s Burgers and Hand Car Wash: 1641 N. Zaragoza, $$-$$$, 313-5944. Signature dish: Texicana Burger features a half-pound beef patty, topped with cheddar cheese, brisket, black beans, avocado and pico de gallo.
Villa & Zapata Mexican Bar & Grill: 1452 Zaragoza, $$, 849-9991, twitter.com/villa_y_zapata. Signature dish: Mexican Plate, features an enchilada, two flautas, a chile relleno and a beef taco with rice and refried beans.
Villa del Mar: 9788 Gateway East, $-$$, 591-1446, villadelmar.com.mx. Amazing fish and shrimp plates.
Wing Shack Bar & Grill: 3021 McRae, $$, 626-5323. Tasty spicy lemon pepper wings.
Lower Valley
El Meson de Oñate: 9993 Socorro Road, $, 860-8288. Signature dish: Chicken Yucatán features a chicken breast with mushroom sauce over rice.
Gabriel’s: 1270 Giles, $, 591-9800. Hearty breakfast dishes on Sundays.
Julio’s Cafe Corona: 8050 Gateway East, $$, 591-7676, julioscafecorona.com. Tasty flamed cheese with chorizo appetizer.
LunchBox Mexican Restaurant: 667 N. Carolina, $-$$, 593-8490, 3623 Buckner, $-$$, 599-1120, thelunchboxrestaurant.com. Delicious corn gorditas.
Rafa’s Burritos: 408 Dodge, $, 779-6221. Tasty giant burritos.
Smokehouse, Barbecue Ribs and More: 8414 N. Loop, $-$$, 592-7427. Signature dish: The Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich is served on a toasted bun with a side of fries.
Tacos Don Cuco: 115 S. Americas, Suite H, $-$$, 859-0076. Signature dish: The Arrachera Tacos feature thick, grilled juicy steak with your choice of toppings.
Tortas Davi’s: 337 N. Zaragoza, $-$$, 781-8779, facebook.com/TortasDavis. Signature dish: Especial is a torta layered with turkey, bologna, franks, ham, Muenster cheese, lettuce and tomatoes and topped with mayo and avocado.
Tortilleria Guadalupana: 10610 North Loop, $, 872-0348. Mouth-watering carnitas and carne asada.
Northeast
Ardovino’s Pizza: 11100 Sean Haggerty, $$, 821-7000, ardovinospizza.com. Signature dish: Royal Pizza features five cheeses (mozzarella, provolone, feta, parmesan and romano), Genoa salami, pepperoni, mushroom, bell peppers and onions.
Brown Bag Deli: 4319 Fred Wilson, $-$$, 562-2399. Variety of tasty sandwich combinations.
Buon Giorno Caffe: 4727 Hondo Pass, $$, 751-8820. Good sandwiches and salads.
Carnitas Tio Juan: 10059 Dyer, $$, 751-4444. Tasty soft tacos and shrimp quesadillas.
Casita Linda: 5315 Hondo Pass, $$, 757-9025. Fantastic fajitas and flautas.
Catfish Basket: 4950 Hondo Pass, $$, 757-0545. Signature dish: Fresh, farm-raised catfish filets and nuggets.
Chico’s Tacos: 3401 Dyer, $, 565-5555. Signature dish: Chico’s Tacos feature beef rolled in fried corn tortillas, topped with cheese in a spicy tomato sauce.
Chinese Cafe: 9659 Dyer, $, 755-3366, chinesecafeelpaso.com. Tangy lemon chicken.
Edge of Texas Steakhouse & Saloon: 8690 Edge of Texas, $$, 822-3343. The steaks are simply incredible.
El Sarape: 8100 Dyer, $$, 751-9223. Flavorful green chile chicken enchiladas.
Great American Steak Burger: 9800 Gateway North, $$, 759-9314. The burgers are wonderful.
Hamachi Sushi Japanese Restaurant: 9861 Dyer, $$-$$$, 755-5180, hamachisushiep.com. Great, fresh sushi.
House of Kabab: 5809 Dyer. $$. 564-3060, facebook.com/HOfKabab. Signature dish: Kufta kabab features saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes, onions and long green chile.
Howah Chinese Restaurant: 9868 Dyer, $$, 755-6998. Delicious all-day buffet.
Kee’s Teriyaki: 3910 Dyer, $$, 566-8999, keesteriyakisushi.com. Spicy teriyaki combo.
Korea House: 4501 Hondo Pass, $$, 755-5885. Signature dish: Spicy Pollack Fish Soup features seasonal vegetables in a rich, savory broth.
La Playita: 9865 Dyer, $$, 757-3742. Authentic Mexican dishes are the highlights.
Limar’s Coffee: 9740 Dyer, $$, 757-1424. The Bandeja Paisa, a traditional Colombian plate, is good.
Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant: 4886 Hercules, $$, 751-9355. Tasty Yuke with chunks of sashimi tuna.
Mo’z Bar-B-Que: 5019 Alabama, $-$$, 562-8172, facebook.com/MozBBQ. Signature dish: Two-Meat Plate features your choice of meat and sides.
New Clock Family Restaurant: 8409 Dyer, $, 751-6367. Signature dish: Fernie Burger features a meat patty, mushrooms, onions, bacon, cheese and green chile.
Pho Tre Bién Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine: 4309 Fred Wilson, $-$$, 626-5572, photrebien.com. Delicious chicken pho.
R&B Kitchen’s Food from the Soul: 9787 McCombs, $$, 757-1515. Signature dish: Meatloaf features green beans, mac and cheese and yams.
Sam’s China Bistro: 9225 Dyer, $$, 751-1838, samschinabistro.com. The Almond with Pork with white garlic sauce, zucchini, carrots and celery is delicious.
Sorrento Italian Restaurant: 5325 Dyer, $$, 565-3937, sorrentoitalianrestaurant.com. Signature dish: Royal Topper Pizza features cheese, pepperoni, salami, sausage, jalapeños, shrimp, hamburger, mushrooms and bell peppers. Tugboat Fish & Chips London Style: 5501 Dyer, $$, 566-2878. Flavorful deep-fried chicken dishes.
West Side
A2Z Cafe: 7510 Remcon, $$, 249-6070. Variety of Mediterranean dishes.
AJ’s Diner: 7102 N. Mesa, $$, 584-2514, ajsdiner.com. Signature dish: Freddy Fender Burger features a thick meat patty smothered with red onions, melted American cheese and chili beans. Try it with a tasty homemade shake.
Andre’s Pizza: 7000 Westwind, $-$$, 833-0255, andrespizza.net. Great pizza, sandwiches and salads.
Angry Owl Southwest Grill & Cantina: 4799 N. Mesa, $$, 532-2450, facebook.com/angryowl. The mouth-watering Black & Bleu Burger, featuring two blackened burger patties, bleu cheese dressing, bleu cheese crumbles and sauteed onions, is the one to try. It’s served with beer-battered fries.
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing: 1 Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, $$-$$$, 575-589-0653, ardovinos.com. Signature dish: Desert Crossing Ribeye features a charbroiled, one-pound ribeye rubbed with cracked pepper, garlic and olive oil with Merlot brown sugar sautéed mushrooms and chive crushed potatoes on the side.
Ardovino’s Pizza: 865 Resler, $$, 760-6000, ardovinospizza.com. Signature dish: Joanna’s Pizza features spinach, tomatoes, garlic, onion, pesto and olive oil, topped with feta cheese.
Avila’s Mexican Food: 6232 N. Mesa, $$, 584-3621. Delicious menudo.
Ay Caramba!: 8001 N. Mesa, $-$$$, 581-5565. Flavorful milanesa.
Barrigas: 664 Sunland Park, $-$$, 845-1627. Green chile chicken enchiladas are good.
Basico Bistro Cafe: 6006 N. Mesa, Coronado Tower, $$-$$$, 581-6661. Tasty wild mushroom risotto.
Billy Crews: 1200 Country Club Road, $$$, 575-589-2071, billycrews.com. Great tender cuts of meat and a large wine list.
Blake’s Lotaburger: 7017 N. Mesa, $-$$, 730-6264. Signature dish: The Lotaburger features a beef patty topped with cheese and green chiles.
Burritos Crisostomo: 5658 N. Mesa, 985 N. Resler, $-$$, 307-5356, 203-3620, burritocrisostomo.com. Signature dish: Deshebrada Burrito features shredded beef inside a freshly made flour tortilla.
Cabo Joe’s: 3233 N. Mesa, $$, 544-2424. Signature dish: Sourdough Burger features a beef patty with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and the special Cabo Burger Spread.
Casa Jurado: 4772 Doniphan, $-$$, 833-1151. Delicious salpicón.
Cantina Malolam: 5001 N. Mesa, $-$$$, 875-8670, facebook.com/Malolam. Signature dish: Pork Belly Taco features crispy pork stuffed in a corn tortilla topped with salsa, pickled onions and chicharrones.
China House: 420 E. Redd, $$, 585-8878. Signature dish: Seafood Soup features an assortment of shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, snow peas and Napa carrots.
Chubbys Bronx Deli: 2400 N. Oregon, $$, 351-8005. Yummy plate-sized sandwiches with fresh deli selections.
Chut-ney Authentic Indian Cuisine: 5435 N. Mesa, $$, 587-7788. Tasty vegetable korma in a creamy coconut-and-onion sauce.
Como’s Italian Restaurant: 4030 N Mesa, $$. 533-0287, comositalianrestaurant.com. Delicious, homemade lasagna.
CōLî Wok and Grille: 7411 Remcon, $$, 842-8565. The beef lo mein is a bowl of goodness.
Corralito Steak House: 5800 Doniphan, $$$, 842-8880, corralitosteakhouse.com. Steak and fish are the highlights.
Crave Kitchen & Bar: 300 Cincinnati, $$, 351-3677, cravekitchenandbar.com. Delectable chicken and waffles with maple chive syrup.
Crawdaddy’s: 212 Cincinnati, $$, 533-9332, crawdaddys-ep.com. Tasty variety of Cajun dishes.
Cuartito Azul Restaurant Argentino: 500 Thorn, $$, 581-6419. Tasty chimichurri chicken.
Dog & Dog’s Cravings: 4200 N. Mesa, $-$$, 407-5045, facebook.com/dogndogscravingsept. Signature dish: Asadero Dog features long green chile, sauteed onions, bacon and mounds of asadero cheese.
D’Lox: 630 Sunland Park, $$, 760-4889. Great all-day breakfast choices.
Dragonfly Wine & Sushi: 5500 Doniphan Ste. E-F, $-$$, 478-6667. Variety of unique and traditional sushi rolls.
Garden Grill: 111 W. University, Hilton Garden Inn, $$-$$$, 351-2121. Signature dish: Garden Inn Burger features grilled portabello mushroom, alfalfa sprouts, green chile strips, avocado and Swiss cheese with sun-dried tomato pesto.
Garufa Argentine Restaurant: 5411 N. Mesa, $$$, 833-6100. Amazing dry-aged beef imported from Argentina.
GeoGeske: 2701 N. Stanton, $$-$$$, 544-4242. The grilled chicken with white cheddar is great.
Great American Steak Burger: 701 S. Mesa Hills, $-$$$, 585-7873, greatamericansteakburger.com. Signature dish: Akaushi Kobe Ribeye Platter features a 12-ounce cut of the graded prime-plus beef with beans, pineapple coleslaw, a Texas roll and a choice of sautéed vegetables, baked potato, rice or steak fries.
Greek and Arabic Mediterranean Cuisine: 4111 N. Mesa, $$, 542-1012. Authentic cuisine.
Greenery: Sunland Park Mall, $$, 584-6706, gotogreenery.com. Tasty bruschetta appetizer.
Healthy Pizza Company: 3800 N. Mesa, $$, 500-3134, thehealthypizza.com. Signature dish: Healthy Pizza features grilled chicken, black olives, mushrooms, green bell peppers, red onions, basil and tomatoes.
Hillside Coffee & Donut Co.: 4935 N. Mesa, $$, 875-0182, facebook.com/HillsideCoffee. Signature dish: Cowgirl is a handmade donut, filled with strawberry jam that is prepared fresh on the premises and topped with whipped crême fraîche and powdered sugar.
Honeybaked Ham Co. & Café: 6600 N. Mesa, $$, 842-9934. Variety of meaty sandwiches.
Hoppy Monk: 4141 N. Mesa, $$, 307-3263. Signature dish: Bacon and Egg Burger features an egg with bacon marmalade, tomatoes and aged cheddar.
Il Gufo di Milano: 5001 N. Mesa, $-$$, 833-4836, gufodimilano.com. Delicious gelato.
Independent Burger: 5001 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 584-5453, independentburgerbar.com. Signature dish: The Bacon3 Burger features a thick patty with cheese, bacon jam, maple glazed slab bacon, crispy Serrano ham, tomatoes, pickled shallots and special Indy sauce..
India Palace: 5380 N. Mesa, $$, 833-2245. Favorites include samosas and tandoori chicken.
Italian Kitchen West: 450 Thorn, $$, 842-0775. Scrumptious chicken parmigiana.
Japanese Crepe House: 910 E. Redd, $, 760-8977. Savory and sweet crepes.
Jerusalem Grill: 5360 N. Mesa, $-$$, 231-9600. The hummus is amazing.
Ke’Flauta: 5100 Doniphan, $, 581-4028. Delicious variety of Mexican-style flautas.
Koi Japanese Fusion: 5860 N. Mesa, $$-$$, 760-6404. Signature dish: Koi Roll features Kani crab, cucumber, avocado and sprouts.
Lai Wah Yen: 3737 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 500-5074. Tasty pork chow mein.
Leo’s: 7520 Remcon, $$, 833-1189. leosrestaurantandbar.com. Signature dish: Leo’s Famous Baked Cheese Enchiladas are topped with red or green sauce.
Los Galleros: 4400 N. Mesa, $-$$, 351-8130. The chile rellenos are the best.
Lucy’s Restaurant: 6600 N. Mesa, $-$$, 842-8329. Signature dish: Tacos Antonia features shredded beef in crunchy corn tortillas with cabbage, tomato, cheese, sour cream and avocado with rice and beans on the side.
Mi Piaci Ristorante Italiano di Cosimo: 5411 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 875-0034, mipiaciep.com. Innovative dishes.
Moon Star Chinese: 7040 N. Mesa, $$$, 842-8238. Great broccoli chicken.
Magic Bistro: 5034 Doniphan, $$-$$$, 833-2121. Signature dish: Grilled Ribeye features an ancho rub, blue cheese, tortilla strips, sautéed vegetables and green chile mashed potatoes.
Nona’s Pizza Bar: 6404 N. Mesa, $$, 585-3100. Signature dish: El Classico Pizza features pepperoni and marsala-marinated mushrooms with mozzarella cheese.
Nour Mediterranean Café: 3800 N. Mesa, $$, 351-9757. Delicious vegan option.
Nuovo Cappetto: 2711 N. Stanton, $$-$$$, 532-0700. Signature dish: Angel Hair Angelo features sliced chicken, mushrooms and olive oil with garlic bread.
Ode Brewing: 3233 N. Mesa, Suite 301, $$-$$$, 351-4377. facebook.com/odebrewing. Signature dish: Shrimp Tacos paired with in-house brewed Amber Lager.
Okazuri: 865 N. Resler, $$-$$$, 581-7733. Variety of seafood plates.
Pelican’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant: 130 Shadow Mountain, $$$, 581-1392, pelicanselpaso.com. Signature dish: New York Steak and Shrimp Plate features a hefty cut of beef with shrimp as you like.
Paco Wong’s Chinese Restaurant: 7111 N. Mesa, $$, 581-7111. Tasty almond duck.
Papa Pita: 7114 N. Mesa, $$, 581-2341, papapitaep.com, facebook.com/ThePapaPita. Signature dish: Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with freshly made crunchy pita chips.
Pasta Avanti: 8001 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 875-0002, pastaavanti.com. Unique jalapeño rigatoni.
Pho Tre Bién Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine: 3737 N. Mesa, $-$$, 307-2334, photrebien.com. Delicious chicken pho.
Pizza Joint: 2900 N. Mesa, $-$$, 533-4066, the-pizza-joint.com. Tasty New York-style pizzas sold by the slice.
Rib Hut: 2612 N. Mesa, $-$$, 532-7427, ribhutelpaso.com. Juicy, tender ribs.
Ripe Eatery & Market: 910 E. Redd, $$-$$$, 584-7473, eatripe.com. Signature dish: Portabello Mushroom Rockefeller features grilled mushroom caps, creamy spinach, corn, basil crispy polenta and red pepper almond pesto.
Riviera Restaurant: 5218 Doniphan, $$, 584-1542. Menu highlights New Mexico chile.
Rosa’s Cantina: 3454 Doniphan, $-$$, 833-0402. Signature dish: Don Haskins Special features meat loaf, rice, corn and mashed potatoes.
Rulis’ International Kitchen: 4176 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 313-4806, rulisik.com. Signature dish: Georgina Pizza features white sauce, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts.
Sabertooth Food Co.: 4012 N. Mesa, $$, 533-8024, facebook.com/sabertoothfoodco. Signature dish: Pulled Pork Tacos feature smoked pork in corn tortillas with avocado sauce and cilantro.
Saigon Taste Vietnamese Cuisine: 6940 N. Mesa, $$, 760-6026. Signature dish: Pho Chay features rice noodles with tofu, mushrooms and mixed vegetables.
Salma Farah’s Mediterranean Restaurant: 4126 N. Mesa, $$, 544-4404. Tasty Syrian fare.
Shellsy Oyster Bar: 3737 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 533-0068. Fresh oysters and seafood chowder.
Sinbad Restaurant: 2716 N. Mesa, $$, 351-1350. Brings Mediterranean flavors home.
Singapore Cafe: 4120 N. Mesa, $$, 533-2889, thesingaporecafe.com. Ginger lovers will enjoy the tofu.
Sixty Three by Bella Napoli: Tennis West, Tennis West Sports & Racquet Club, $$, 730-9908. Signature dish: California Chicken Sandwich includes chicken, avocado, bean sprouts and cheese.
Spec’s Wine Spirits & Finer Food: 655 Sunland Park, $-$$, 584-1008, specsonline.com. Filling Reuben-To-Die-For Sandwich is tasty.
State Line: 1222 Sunland Park, $$, 581-3371. Beef and barbecue reign.
Stonewood Modern American Grill: 4935 N. Mesa, TIME at Montecillo, $$-$$$, 584-2914, facebook.com/Stonewoodmoderngrill. Signature dish: Grilled Salmon is topped with a pistachio, citrus and coriander pesto with creamed spinach, with a corn bread skillet with ancho-honey butter.
Sun Garden Chinese Bistro: 6600 N. Mesa, $$, 585-8898. Tasty steamed fish.
Sunny’s Sushi: 910 E. Redd, $$-$$$, 842-9508. Fresh sashimi and sushi.
Sushi Place: 2604 N. Mesa, 838-8088, 5905 N. Mesa, 760-4343, $$-$$$. Flavorful UTEP roll with eel sauce.
Sushi Zen: 2400 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 542-0999. Signature dish: White Dragon Roll features shrimp tempura, topped with eel.
Taco Fish: 7500 N. Mesa, $, 833-9061. Unique tasty octopus taco.
Tacos Don Cuco: 875 McNutt, $-$$, 575-589-1463. Signature dish: The Arrachera Tacos feature thick, grilled juicy steak with your choice of toppings.
Tara Thai: 2606 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 219-9307, tarathairestaurant.com. Celebrity chef Sai Pituk is at the helm.
Tia’s Mexican & Seafood Restaurant: 6110 N. Mesa, $-$$, 845-1665. Signature dish: Mighty Tasty Tacos feature shredded beef in corn tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese with a side of refried beans and rice.
Thyme Matters: 5857 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 585-0309, thymematters.com. The corn relish is tasty.
Tosca Stone Oven Pizzeria: 4017 N. Mesa, $$, 532-2700, toscapizzeria.com, facebook.com/ToscaPizzeria. Signature dish: La Tosca Pizza features homemade sausage sautéed with jalapeños and red onions, and mozzarella cheese.
Ventanas Bar & Grill: 1200 Futurity, Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, $-$$, 575-874-5200, sunland-park.com/ventanas~2. Signature dish: Corona Beer Battered Fish features a fish fillet with a beer-battered crust and a side of potatoes.
Vivar’s Villa del Mar: 5668 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 584-1888, villadelmar.com.mx/vivars_main.html. Variety of seafood.
Yamato Japanese Restaurant: 2500 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 351-2415. Good teriyaki chicken.
Wing Daddy’s Sauce House: 7500 N. Mesa, $$, 585-9464, wingdaddysusa.com. Signature dish: Sauce House Sampler offers five wings, eight boneless bites, four mozzarella sticks and fried pickles.
Zino’s Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine: 7040 N. Mesa, $$, 584-8166, myzinos.com. Traditional Greek fare.
Surrounding area
¡Ándele! Restaurante: 1950 Calle del Norte, Mesilla, $-$$$, 575-526-9631, andelerestaurante.com. Signature dish: Tacos Al Carbon features grilled meat in flour or corn tortillas with charro beans, grilled onions, cilantro and a choice of Mexican cole slaw or salad.
Cattleman’s Steakhouse: Indian Cliffs Ranch, Fabens, $$$, 544-3200, cattlemanssteakhouse.com. Signature dish: Cowboy features a thick two-pound T-bone steak with pineapple coleslaw and ranch beans.
Chope’s Bar and Café: 16145 S. Highway 28, La Mesa, $$, 575-233-3420. Signature dish: Chope’s Chiles Rellenos feature long green chiles stuffed with cheese.
De La Vega’s Pecan Grill & Brewery: 500 S. Telshor, Las Cruces, $$$, 575-521-1099, pecangrill.com. Signature dish: Pecan Grill Chef’s Table features three courses with an expertly paired wine, plus a dessert.
El Bandido Restaurant & Cantina: 1591 Main, San Elizario, $$, 851-0660, elbandidocantina.com. Signature dish: Billy the Kid is an all-beef frankfurter round hot dog with pickles and onions with rice, beans and fries.
Great American Steakhouse: 600 Valley Chili Road, Vinton, $$, 886-4690, gasteakhouse.com. Signature dish: The Prime Rib is thick and juicy with your choice of side, including baked potato, veggies, mashed potatoes, steak fries and corn.
La Posta de Mesilla: 2410 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla, $$-$$$, 575-524-3524, laposta-de-mesilla.com. Signature dish: Specialty of La Posta features chile con queso with corn tortillas, guacamole salad or tossed green salad as appetizers, followed by the main course with a rolled red enchilada, tamale, red chile con carne, rolled taco, refried beans, rice and a sopaipilla.
Little Diner and Tortilla Factory: 7209 Seventh, Canutillo, $, 877-2176, littlediner.com. Signature dish: Three Gordita Plate features beef stuffed in a corn meal pocket, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese with rice, beans and salad.
Los Jarrones Mexican Food and Bakery: 6880 Doniphan, Canutillo, $-$$, 877-9900. Signature dish: Gorditas feature beef stuffed in a corn meal pocket, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cheese. For dessert, try the homemade sweet bread.
Moonlight Bar & Grill: 16000 Ashford, Horizon City, $$-$$$, 422-8530. Signature dish: Mushroom Burger features a beef patty with Swiss cheese and mushrooms with fresh veggies and beer-battered fries.
Philly’s N’ More: 14010 Horizon, Horizon City, $-$$, 261-7452. Signature dish: Long Green Chile Philly with thinly sliced sirloin steak, grilled onions, roasted green chile and your choice of American, provolone or Swiss cheese, all on a fresh hoagie bread.
Pop’s Better Burger: 619 Fabens, Fabens, $-$$, 764-3400. Signature dish: Bacon Guacamole Special features a burger with a thick patty smothered in cheese and layered with fresh guacamole, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes, with fries and a drink.