A group of Florida Chowhonds are going to El Paso for the Sunbowl and would like to hear the what the locals and regulars to the city have to recommend. So what places should we not miss in El Paso or in Juerez? (1 reply, last updated by chickstein November 28, 2007)

I came to El Paso 5 years ago from Austin. I have found two good restaurants here, Cafe Central and Cattleman’s. As for the others the food is very mediocre. All of the “Mexican” Restaurants seem to have pretty... (1 reply, last updated by cookingschool August 10, 2007)

The H & H Car Wash has been one of my longtime favorites on trips through El Paso. In fact, made a several thousand mile detour for breakfast earlier this year and will do it again. Chiles rellenos con salsa verde (not on the... (5 replies, last updated by jlawrence01 December 17, 2006)

and Dome Restaurant (both are downtown). See link below. I know Cafe Central is good but I don’t know about the others. I would make a suggestion, though, that no trip to El Paso would really be complete without eating... (4 replies, last updated by monmon June 24, 2005)

drive home, so the food was still hot and fresh when I opened the styrofoam box. I have always considered this to be one of the best restaurants in the El Paso area for red enchiladas. They serve the pure red chile typical of New... (8 replies, last updated by Steve C January 15, 2004)

NOT miss the house specialty, Cream of Green Chile soup. I think this was the best soup I have ever had. The service was impecable. I would highly reccomend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fine dining experience in El... (0 replies, last updated by chickstein January 31, 2007)

El Paso is a great food city, with outstanding taquerias and a great food tradition, especially bordering New Mexico. I’d put the red-chile guisada I had one morning in the courthouse cafeteria-and I’m not joking... (6 replies, last updated by Kaya_n_Austin January 20, 2009)

Just got back from visiting my sister in El Paso and managed to have 1 really good chowhound meal that’s worth passing on — Carnitas Querrotaro. Pork carnitas cooked just right, beef or lamb barbacoa, pork in red... (0 replies, last updated by David Cook December 30, 2000)

Hi Hounds - I have 24 hrs in El Paso - looking for recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (3 replies, last updated by munchie1 August 19, 2006)

i assume you cant get bad mexican food in el paso but still would appreciate recommendations— even hole in the wall mom and pops where little english is spoken. (3 replies, last updated by amysuehere August 12, 2002)

Awhile back I ate at a mexican rest. in El Paso whose speciality was pork. Does anyone know the name? Also I had a dish of roasted pork ribs that was great. Does anyone know the name of that dish? The place was right on I.H. 10.... (2 replies, last updated by Estela Reyes Lopez October 12, 2001)

Sonoran style Mex. Good guac, an extra yummy shrimp appetizer wrapped in bacon with chiles, and excellent salsa. One place I have not tried but look forward to is Little Diner (part of a tortilla factory) in Canutillo, outside El... (3 replies, last updated by amysuehere February 10, 2003)

Too bad to hear about Mesa Street. I spent many an hour in the restaurant and bar years ago when it was the place to be. I’ve been gone from El Paso for a couple of years now, and it was starting to go down in quality even... (7 replies, last updated by Kevfarnham March 24, 2009)

Previous postings list the State Line for ribs and Cattle Baron’s for steaks. Haven’t tried State Line yet but Cattle Baron’s has the best steaks this side of heaven. Now, what about other restaurants in the El... (5 replies, last updated by chinita May 4, 2007)

Where to eat? Along the way or even in El Paso? Are there places worth getting off the beaten track to try? It’s a long drive; we figure 12.5 hours, so would like to break it up with some good food, if possible. Thanks. (15 replies, last updated by ajs228 May 24, 2007)