Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in El Paso

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in El Paso? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Café Central

4.8

4.8 (2380)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

El Paso

About the restaurant

Cafe Central offers an outstanding experience; delectable cuisine and our dedication to thoughtful service are evident in every staff member, making it a preferred destination for locals and visitors alike. Offering an expansive, award winning wine selection and exquisite gourmet dishes with a Southwestern twist in mind to create exceptional cuisine from appetizers to entrees. Located in the heart of downtown, just one block from the Museum of Art, Plaza Theater, San Jacinto Plaza, Convention Center, and other hotels.
El Paso’s only winner of the Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence for the past 11 years and honored with the Distinguished Restaurants of America (DiRoNa) Award for Excellence. After a long day of travel, indulge in the Cafe Central experience. Join us for dinner and enjoy the impeccable service and cuisine. Your table’s ready, and the bar is fully stocked.

Experience timeless tradition at Cafe Central and be part of the legacy. Bon appétit!

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Robert

Dined 2 days ago

Cafe Central has the best food and service! I love this restaurant!

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Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio

Thyme Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (49)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

El Paso

About the restaurant

Crafted out of sheer Westside flair and a nineteen year trajectory, Thyme Restaurant is a concept reimagined by a couple of couples with an affinity for food, wine and our beautiful Upper Westside neighborhood. It took laughter, conversation and lots of emotion, over many dinners to evolve this coveted space to what you see now. As you dine with us, surround yourself with our fine casual atmosphere amongst friends, family, food, wine, music, art and culture and let your conversations evolve. Thank you for helping us preserve this gem in our beloved neighborhood.

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Raymundo

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

The wine selection was fantastic and the service was outstanding. We were not only very well taken care of but were routinely checked on to see how we were doing, tipping off wine and water, without being disturbed. The bottle we requested was unavailable but we were provided a list of suggestions and given a brief description of each in an informative way without being talked down to. The environment was cozy and felt just open enough to not feel cooped up and intimate enough to enjoy a soft conversation without too much noise. Overall a wonderful experience 11/10

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Experience

A Toast to Mom - A Mother's Day Dining Experience

Lola Rose

4.7

4.7 (354)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

El Paso

About the restaurant

LOLA ROSE -
An immersive restaurant experience, nestled in The Canyons at Cimarron on the far west of El Paso, Texas.
Lola Rose features a vibrant modern Spanish Mediterranean Menu with a Mexican influence. Showcasing an eclectic wine list with options for every taste and a cocktail menu that's been years in the making, we can't wait to let you experience what hospitality is truly about. A Modern take on Vibe Dining also known as "Supper Club", will take your experience thru a Culinary and Sensory wave, at the helm of our world renowned and homegrown Executive Chef Marco Olivares. Welcome to Lola Rose....

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Will

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

Food was delicious! Our server Celeste was fantastic, always on it with the recommendations. Water was always filled, food was quick, hot and delicious. Only complaint was the noise level of the music. I had to ask a couple of time for our server to repeat what she was saying, and the table next to us had the same complaint. We will be back, no question!

El Camino

4.7

4.7 (51)

$30 and under

Seafood

El Paso

About the restaurant

El Camino Crudo Club.

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Valerie

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Food was amazing and perfect spot for a date night or girls night out!

ELLA.

4.7

4.7 (17)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

El Paso

About the restaurant

At Ella, we’ve reimagined the cocktail bar scene, curating an environment that seamlessly merges sophistication and the resilient strength of femininity. Our brand concept is a tribute to the modern woman, inviting her to embrace her edgy and mischievous side within a backdrop of classic elegance.
We believe in celebrating the duality of being strong and sensual, and our A cocktail bar is a place where powerful women can revel in their individuality. Ella invites you to raise a glass to sophistication, strength, and a touch of naughtiness, where classic meets contemporary, and where every sip is a reminder that life’s pleasures are meant to be savored with elegance and a hint of rebellion.

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Bonnie

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food! Excellent service! Excellent ambiance! Excellent vibes!

Casa Pantera

4.6

4.6 (1135)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

El Paso

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Julio

Dined 2 days ago

Bone in ribeye was amazing great service we went to celebrate my girlfriends birthday and she felt special and loved it highly recommend it will be back

Sushi Itto

4.6

4.6 (278)

$31 to $50

Sushi

El Paso

About the restaurant

Elevated experiential restaurant specializing in upscale Japanese dishes and elegant cocktails in a chic dining atmosphere. Located downtown on the ground level of Hunt Plaza at WestStar Tower, El Paso's newest high-rise, Sushi Itto redefines Japanese dining. Ask about our signature Chef's Table dinner menu, reserve your Teppan experience, or try our Wagyu today. Offering a wide variety of entrees, sushi rolls, traditional rolls, nigiris, sashimis, noodles, and more as well as a full cocktail bar with elegant drinks and Japanese spirits. Make your next culinary experience a true journey with us.

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Isabel

Dined 1 day ago

Always have a great meal and excellent service here. Staff is amazing, as always. Food was prompt, well portioned and at proper temperature. Cocktails were delicious.

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Landry's Seafood House - El Paso

4.5

4.5 (441)

$30 and under

Seafood

El Paso

About the restaurant

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

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Brian

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

The server Rosie was very attentive and very kind and polite. The staff even had decorated the menus to say “happy anniversary for me and my significant other. It was a wonderful delicious meal we had both enjoyed. Would 10/10 recommend this restaurant to anyone and we will be returning customers again in the near future.

Entrecôte & Co

4.3

4.3 (464)

$31 to $50

French

El Paso

About the restaurant

Born in a family with a passion for Gastronomy and Oenology, we opened our first French Wine Bistro, Cepage[s], in Notting Hill, London in 2014. Driven by the success of Cepage[s], my father Felix Cohen, who lives in Grenoble (French Alpes), came with the idea to open an authentic french cuisine restaurant in El Paso. Our concept is to create a cozy atmosphere, featuring delicious bistro style sharable appetizers and classic popular dishes from diverse regions in France paired with a great selection of wines and cocktails. Our name, Entrecôte, is a very popular Ribeye Steak dish served in bistros and specialty restaurant in France. We are very exited to start this new adventure and offer a unique experience to El Pasoans and visitors from out of town.

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Pierre

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Had a great experience. Food was good and the ambiance was good.

Corralito Steak House- N Zaragoza

3.5

3.5 (38)

$30 and under

Meat

El Paso

About the restaurant

For more than 15 years, Corralito Steak House has become a Family Tradition in the Border area of El Paso and Juarez City. From a variety in food and drinks, Corralito works to provide the best service, quality of products, and long lasting memories to our customers.

As you step in any of our locations, you will find yourself in a relaxing, and distinctive experience that adequately establishes a pleasant mood to accompany you and your love ones.

Corralito Steak House is unlike any other steak joints. Preparing our mouthwatering steaks is a talent that we’ve aimed to perfect and we’re proud to share it with all. Starting with USDA upper 2/3 choice meat, all of our steaks are carefully hand cut by our in-house butchers, meaning you get to taste only the juiciest and most tender of steaks.

We invite you to live the extraordinary experience of Corralito Steak House.

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Michael

Dined on Apr 7, 2025

Table was immediately ready, got seated promptly and had excellent service!

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