Riviera Restaurant 5218 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 584-1542 Riviera has been in operation since 1948, and when I came to El Paso it was one of the several restaurants (mostly located in the Upper Valley) specializing in New Mexican … Continue reading
Category Archives: Restaurants
Pho Zero Degree–Las Cruces, NM
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Pho Zero Degree 1305 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 222-0718 Over the years I have come to expect that some of the most disappointing food in Las Cruces would be found on University Avenue across the street from … Continue reading
Matteo’s (University Ave.)–Las Cruces, NM
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Matteo’s Mexican Food 1001 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 888-4310 At first glance Matteo’s seemed to be a south of the border style restaurant rather than one serving New Mexican cuisine. After eating here, though, I am classifying … Continue reading
La Nueva Casita–Las Cruces, NM
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La Nueva Casita Cafe 195 N. Mesquite St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 523-5434 Just when I thought I knew all the best New Mexican restaurants in the Las Cruces area (with strong contenders such as Chope’s, Nellie’s, and Nopalito) I … Continue reading
Han Il Gwan–El Paso, TX
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Han Il Gwan Restaurant 9787 McCombs St. El Paso, TX (915) 759-7911 El Paso is known for its almost ubiquitous Mexican food, and sometimes it seems that this is the only good choice for eating out. Being a military town, … Continue reading
La Familia–El Paso, TX
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La Familia Restaurant 5543 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX (915) 771-9010 In my opinion La Familia is one of those neighborhood restaurants in El Paso that is a real gem. The food gives you a true taste of Chihuahua style … Continue reading
West Texas Chophouse (George Dieter)–El Paso, TX
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West Texas Chophouse 1317 George Dieter Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 500-3238 West Texas Chophouse first appeared on my radar screen at the beginning of 2023 when it had two locations, both in east El Paso. It is a local … Continue reading
Mesa Street Grill–El Paso, TX
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Mesa Street Grill 3800 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX (915) 532-1881 Mesa Street Grill is unusual because it falls into the categories of both the city’s hip and popular restaurants and El Paso’s classic restaurants at the same time. … Continue reading
Magic Bistro–El Paso, TX
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Magic Bistro 5034 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 833-2121 Magic Bistro is a prominent part of El Paso’s upscale food scene, a trend that seems to have exploded in recent years. Its predecessor, The Magic Pan, operated at this location … Continue reading
Desert Oak Barbecue (Rich Beem)–El Paso, TX
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Desert Oak Barbecue 3589 Rich Beem Blvd. El Paso, TX (915) 309-4322 In the Internet world there seem to be an increasing number of food authorities who publish an almost endless list of the best restaurants for different types of … Continue reading