Find locally-owned places to eat (2024)

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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.

Avocado Cafe and Vintage:1021 E. Missouri, $-$$, 443-2382. Signature dish: Russian Rye Turkey Sandwich features Muenster cheese and is served with a half avocado, potato chips and avocado salsa.

Ay Caramba!:1926 Montana, $$-$$$, 533-3377. Tasty guisado arrachera steak.

Border Burger Bar:3328 Fort, $-$$$, 562-2867. Signature dish: The Kimchi Burger features in-house ground Angus beef, topped with Korean barbecue and sauteed kimchi.

Caffé Fioretti:3429 Montana, $-$$, 562-4600, caffefioretti.com. Great coffee and flavorful teas.

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.

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.

El Taco Parado:1015 1/2 Yandell, $-$$, 219-7010. Signature dish: Carne asada tacos are made with cucumber bits and cilantro.

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.

Joe, Vinny & Bronson’s Bohemian Café:824 N. Piedras, $-$$, 801-0475. Signature dish: The 420 Fries come with fresh tomato, cilantro, feta and mozzarella cheeses.

Kee’s Teriyaki:3910 Dyer, $$, 566-8999, keesteriyakisushi.com. Spicy teriyaki combo.

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:1140 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.

Track One:1330 Robert E. Lee, $$, 779-2170. Signature dish: Double Dip Wings are smothered in a spicy, pure honey sauce.

Uncle Bao’s:6065 Montana, $-$$, 881-8181. Tasty Hunan chicken.

Valentine's Kitchen:On the patio at Love Buzz, 3011 Pershing. facebook.com/valentineskitchentx; facebook.com/lovebuzz915. Signature dish: The tripita tacos are grilled to perfection.

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: Steak Skewers feature tri tip and bacon-wrapped serrano peppers, served with a sweet tomato jam dipping sauce.

Desert Moon Café:310 S. Florence, $-$$. 269-0301. The Smoked Pork Sandwich is a favorite.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Park Tavern:204 E. Mills. $$-$$$, 228-9050, parktavernelpaso.com. Delicious New American cuisine.

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.

East Side

Aloha Hawaiian BBQ:1831 N. Zaragoza, $$, 857-7900. The Kahlua pork packs flavor.

And Still Craft House:2270 Joe Battle, Suites F-G, $$, 855-4677, andstillcrafthouse.com. Signature dish: The And Still Burger is made with a Belgian bacon meat patty, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, onion, mixed greens and topped with a hearty portion of chorizo.

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.

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.

Clasico Kitchen Bar:9615 Montana, $-$$, 599-9133, clasico*kitchen.com. Signature dish: The flavorful Tacos al Pastor are lightly coated in red chile and served with a side of charro beans, salsa, guacamole, onions and cucumbers.

Coco Miel:1515 N. Lee Treviño, $$, 595-7170. Signature dish: Sunset Pizza features a light red sauce with pesto, pepperoni and fresh veggies.

Common Ground Beer and Wine Bar:12101 Montwood, $-$$, 231-6093, facebook.com/commongroundbeerandwinebar. Signature dish: Honeywood food truck’s Totchos feature tater tots, queso blanco, smoked corn salsa, pickled jalapeños, chipotle cream and cilantro.

Crave Kitchen & Bar:11990 Rojas, $$, 581-2213. Juicy Crave Burger.

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.

Delicias Del Mar:1921 N. Zaragoza, $-$$, 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.

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.

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.

Flautas y Paletería Tepalca:500 N. Zaragoza, Suite E, 860-1007. Signature dish: Traditional flautas, covered in sour cream, avocado and queso fresco, with several choices of delicious, fresh salsas.

Flores Meat Market and Restaurant:1781 N. Zaragoza, $$, 857-6666. Fresh beef equals tasty dishes.

Funkmeyers Rec Room:1506 Lee Trevino, Suite B-1, $-$$, 307-7116, facebook.com/FunkmeyersRecRoom. Tasty pizza by the slice.

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.

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.

Fuzion Casual Fine Dining:12380 Edgemer, Suite. 10, $$-$$$, 855-6511, facebook.com/fuziondining. Featured dish: The Chicken Piccata includes grilled chicken breast with a lemon caper sauce served over capellini pasta and fresh vegetables.

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.

Hudson’s Grill:1770 N. Lee Trevino, $-$$, 595-2769, hudsonsgrilltx.com. Classic American comfort food.

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.

Kahlo Kitchen:12420 Edgemere, Suite 101, $-$$, 487-4300; kahlokitchen.com; facebook.com/kahlokitchen. Signature dish: The Border Burger features a thick beef patty, asadero and manchego cheese mix, lettuce tomato pickles, caramelized onions, a hot dog, ham, bacon, avocado and Kahlo’s special sauce topped with a mild salsa.

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.

La Morena Restaurant & Cantina:11250 Montwood, $$-$$$, 593-6400, lamorneacantina.com. Signature dish: Borracho Shrimp is a Mexican-style shrimp co*cktail with cilantro, pico de gallo and avocado in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with an upside-down bottle of beer.

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.

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.

Magnims Restaurant :2027 Airway, inside the Wyndham Hotel, $-$$$, 778-4241. Mexican and continental cuisine.

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.

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.

No BS BBQ:1920 N. Zaragoza, $$-$$$, 307-3756, facebook.com/NO-BS-BBQ. Signature dish: Mouth-watering, tender smoked Spare Beef Ribs.

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.

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.

Red Lantern:1841 N. Zaragoza, $-$$, 855-7888, redlanternelpaso.com. Great almond chicken.

Rivas Taco Shop:1342 N. Zaragoza, $-$$, 307-2922, facebook.com/rivastacoshop. Signature dish: The California Burrito is made with carne asada, french fries, cheese and pico de gallo.

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.

787 to 915:1651 N. Zaragoza, $$, 855-5055. Tasty Puerto Rican cuisine.

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.

Lower Valley

Birrieria Jaramillo:8825 N. Loop, Suite 128, $-$$, 872-8006. Signature dish: Traditional Birria Stew is made from marinated, slow-cooked lamb or goat and served in a broth with chopped onions and cilantro.

Chuco Burger:401 Lafayette, $-$$, 598-8707. The chorizo cheese fries are a tasty twist.

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.

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.

One Stop Kitchen & Bar:7300 North Loop, $-$$, 259-0123. Signature dish: Boneless chicken wings come in a variety of flavors.

Rafa’s Burritos:408 Dodge, $, 779-6221. Tasty giant burritos.

The Ribs Smokehouse: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.

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.

Howah Chinese Restaurant:9868 Dyer, $$, 755-6998. Delicious all-day buffet.

Jonbalaya:9402 Stonewall, $-$$, 852-0017, jonbalaya.com. Signature dish: The traditional Jambalaya contains shrimp, sausage, veggies and rice.

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.

Lo Rico del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant:9787 McCombs, Ste. C, $-$4, 757-4712, 691-6139. Traditional Mexican-style diner.

Lucy’s Cafe North:10025 Dyer, $-$$, 842-8329. Try the famous Tacos Antonia.

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.

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.

Tugboat London Style Fish & Chips:5501 Dyer, Suite C, $$, 566-2878. Signature dish: The Fish and Chips Meal features a fish fillet, two hushpuppies, and a small side of cole slaw.

West Side

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.

Angry Owl Southwest Grill & Cantina:4799 N. Mesa, $$, 532-2450, facebook.com/angryowl. Signature dish: 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, Sunland Park, N.M., $$-$$$, 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.

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.

Como’s Italian Restaurant:4030 N Mesa, $$. 533-0287, comositalianrestaurant.com. Delicious, homemade lasagna.

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.

Crave Kitchen & Bar:631 Resler, $$, 581-2213. Juicy Crave Burger.

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. Signature dish: The Red Dragon Roll is made with seared albacore tuna, marinated in a garlic ponzu sauce, and crunchy crab meat.

Eloise:225 Shadow Mountain, Ste. A, $-$$, 915-581-2441, eloiseelpaso.com. The Buffalo Bomber sandwich is a delicious vegan option featuring crispy cauliflower and buffalo sauce.

Fools Gold:2700 N. Mesa, $, 270-9057. Signature dish: Tacos al Pastor feature marinated pork, pineapple pico de gallo, red salsa and lime.

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.

The Grape Italian Steakhouse:6350 Escondido, Suite A-11, $$-$$$, 626-9381, thegrapeitaliansteakhouse.com. Tender dry-rubbed and marinated NY Strip steak.

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. Signature dish: The Wood-fired Pork Chop is cooked with a chimayo and chile de arbol dry rub with orange and lemon zest, and served with a delicious chipotle sauce and a side of steamed greens and mashed potatoes.

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.

Jerusalem Grill:5360 N. Mesa, $-$$, 231-9600. The hummus is amazing.

Ke’Flauta:5100 Doniphan, $, 581-4028. Delicious variety of Mexican-style flautas.

The Kitchen at 150 Sunset:150 E. Sunset, $$, 585-1150, 150sunset.com. Signature dish: The Challah French Toast is served with two egg-battered slices of toast, served on a bed of berry gastrique and topped with Chantilly cream and berries.

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.

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.

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.

Salt Box Pours & Provisions:204 Boston, $$-$$$, 307-3222, saltboxpp.com, facebook.com/saltboxpp. Signature dish: Beet Pappardelle with manchego, homemade semolina flour pasta, horseradish crema and oxtail au jus is remarkable.

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.

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.

Tacos Don Cuco:875 Mcnu*tt, $-$$, 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. Delicious traditional Thai fare.

Thyme Matters:5857 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 585-0309, thymematters.com. The corn relish is tasty.

Vivar’s Villa del Mar:5668 N. Mesa, $$-$$$, 584-1888, villadelmar.com.mx/vivars_main.html. Variety of seafood.

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.

El Bandido Restaurant & Cantina:1591 Main, Clint, $$, 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.

Mamacitas Bar & Grill:1580 Clint Cut-Off Road, Clint, $-$$, 851-6700, facebook.com/MamacitasBarandGrill. Signature dish: Mamacitas Mexican Burger is stacked with a beef hamburger patty, melted American cheese, grilled bacon, grilled ham, grilled wienie, mayonnaise and fresh avocado, plus lettuce, pickles and tomatoes.

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.

Tacos El Charly:14021 Horizon, Horizon City, $-$$, 852-9998, tacoselcharly.com. Signature dish: The traditional Tacos al Pastor are made with delicious marinated pork.

Ventanas Bar & Grill:1200 Futurity, Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, Sunland Park, N.M., $-$$, 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.