EP2007 - Dining Guide

2900

2900 N. Mesa
El Paso, Texas  79902
(915) 544-1400
Fax: (915) 544-1418
Seasonally inspired, regional cuisine with a Southwestern-Asian spin; 2900 offers an exciting, creative menu crafted by, El Paso native, Chef Bobby Griffing. Scheduled to open in early July 2007, this wine-oriented restaurant will feature a 20-foot wine wall stocked with an outstanding collection of fine and fun wines from around the world as well as a full bar serving cocktails. Located at 2900 N. Mesa, across the street from UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, 2900 will be open for dinner only Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. with late-night dining 11 p.m.-1 a.m.

Applebee’s

• 1766 Airway, El Paso, Texas 79925; (915) 771-7630
• 7956 Gateway East, (I-10 at Yarbrough), El Paso, Texas 79915; (915) 598-7006
• 5800 North Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79912; (915) 833-8899
• 1985 George Dieter, El Paso, Texas 79936, (915) 590-6411
• 4700 Woodrow Bean, El Paso, Texas 79924; (915) 751-3324
• 440 E. Redd Rd., El Paso, Texas 79912; (915) 585-2200
Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood! Applebee’s Riblets (more rib than bone) are slow-cooked and melt in your mouth, hickory roasted, and glazed with spicy barbecue sauce. The fajitas, Southwestern style, are large portions that come on a sizzling skillet. Try Applebee’s “Perfect Margarita,” served in a seemingly never-ending shaking tin. For the sweet tooth, our famous Mud Slide Pie is a Kahlua-based ice cream laced with chocolate syrup. The atmosphere is fun, cheerful and upbeat with our Cheers-style bar and sports, local and antique-looking memorabilia. Daily food and drink specials. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-midnight.

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing

Restaurant and Banquet Facilities
One Ardovino Dr.
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(505) 589-0653
Set at the foot of Mt. Cristo Rey, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing offers fine dining as well as the Mecca Lounge — a destination for an interesting mix of hipsters to cowboys since the 1940s. The natural desert beauty, live music, gourmet food, and extensive wine selection set Ardovino’s Desert Crossing apart from the rest. Choose to dine in our sleek Deco dining room or on the patio under the stars — all with a spectacular view of the El Paso skyline — and only minutes from downtown. Event facilities are available.

Ardovino’s Pizza

• 206 Cincinnati, El Paso, Texas 79902; (915) 532-9483
• 865 N. Resler, El Paso, Texas 79912; (915) 760-6000
Established in 1961, Ardovino’s originally opened as a gourmet and Italian food mart and has since expanded to include a pizzeria and delicatessen. What does our 40 years of experience mean to you? Great food. Pizza, sandwiches, wine, gourmet items, and gifts. Ardovino’s Pizza is your headquarters for gift baskets. “It definitely has the best pizza in town,” said Texas Monthly. Recognized as one of the top 100 independent pizzerias in the country by Pizza Today Magazine.

Ay Caramba! 

• 8001 N. Mesa Suite G (at Crossroads), El Paso, Texas 79932; (915) 581-5565
• 1926 Montana, El Paso, Texas 79903; (915) 533-3377
• 6874 Doniphan Dr., Canutillo, Texas 79835; (915) 877-2112
You will be greeted by a warm and friendly staff in a Mexican hacienda-style restaurant with a great family environment. Every meal is made fresh using cherished, original family recipes. Enjoy bottomless salsa made from jalapeños, tomatoes, and cilantro served with freshly made tortilla chips. For breakfast try the Breakfast Burritos or Huevos Rancheros. The mouthwatering chilaquiles are made of pieces of crunchy tortillas with melted cheese and refried beans. The Machaca burrito is made of shredded beef, cheese and pico de gallo. Every item is made from scratch: the salsas, sauces, and tortillas. Choose from our popular Caldo de Res prepared fresh daily to our delicious seafood to traditional Mexican food at its finest. Full service bar and meeting area with live music and menudo on weekends.

Barriga’s

• Carretera Juárez-Porvenir #7814 (across Campestre), Ciudad Juárez, Mexico; (01152656) 618-9407 or 618-3433
• Avenida Trianfo de la Republica #4850 (next to bullfighting ring) , Ciudad Juárez, Mexico; (01152656) 611-4840
• Ejercito Nacional #6220, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico ; (01152656) 618-8467 or 618-1078
• 664 Sunland Park Dr., El Paso, Texas 79912; (915) 845-1627
• Las Palmas Marketplace, 1317 George Dieter, El Paso, Texas 79936; (915) 633-8841
Would you like to try the “real thing?” At Barriga’s you can enjoy the authentic border tradition of great food with the best of the Southwest and North Mexico. Barriga’s is the place where young upscale adults get together for food, drinks, and fun; it’s a favorite spot with the locals. At Barriga’s you can enjoy the real fajitas, enchiladas, mole and the best tacos in town as well as your favorite steak (USDA Choice) including the Arrachera, a very tender steak popular in northern Mexico. Barriga’s also serves great fish, shrimp, and chicken. The variety on the menu has something for everybody. Barriga’s offers a casual atmosphere where a romantic Latin trio or a mariachi band can help make the evening even more enjoyable. Open at 8 a.m. for breakfast; patio dining is available.

Billy Crews Fine Dining & Cocktails

1200 Country Club Rd.
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(505) 589-2071
Billy Crews is famous throughout the El Paso Southwest as “The Place” for a truly fine dining experience. Whether dinner for two or a reception for two hundred, Billy’s tradition of service and hospitality has been unmatched since 1956. Custom-cut steaks, cooked to perfection are the house specialty on a menu that also covers some fantastic seafood and even Rocky Mountain Oysters. Billy’s extensive wine list has been a Grand Award winner since 1986. It features more than 2,700 of the finest wines in the world. The beautiful lounge provides the perfect atmosphere for conversation over cocktails, dancing to your favorite music, or viewing major events on the super large television screen. Billy’s package liquor store is always completely stocked for your convenience. Billy Crews invites you to join him for an evening to remember. For reservations or arrangements please telephone (505) 589-2071 (a local call from El Paso).

Casa Jurado

226 Cincinnati
El Paso, Texas 79902
(915) 532-6429
Enter into a unique adobe setting and enjoy a quiet, fabulous and unpretentious meal at the original Casa Jurado. Our menu has something for everyone, from our mouthwatering tacos de carne asada, grilled tender beef seasoned to perfection on a soft flour tortilla, to any one of our eight different enchilada plates, including spinach or Mexican squash. You may even create your own enchilada feast and combine different authentic Mexican flavors. Delight yourself with steak, chicken, seafood, or any of our many vegetarian choices. Don’t miss our full bar, where you can refresh yourself with a tangy, cool margarita on the rocks. A complimentary bowl of our internationally famous salsa, along with homemade tortilla chips, await you. Casa Jurado is nothing less than a place for you to appreciate authentic, ambrosial Mexican and Southwest Cuisine.

Carnitas Queretaro

• 4001 N. Mesa (UTEP Area), El Paso, Texas 79902; (915) 543-9229
• 6516 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79912; (915) 584-9906
• 9077 Gateway West, El Paso, Texas 79925; (915) 633-9877
• 1451 N. Zaragoza, El Paso, Texas 79936; (915) 921-9080
Indulge in the authentic Mexican Taste. Come visit us and enjoy the best authentic Mexican food in town. We were voted “Top 10 Best Mexican Restaurant” by Texas Monthly magazine. Enjoy our delicious Caldo de Res, enchiladas, lamb and beef barbacoa, pozole, and a variety of plates accompanied by fresh homemade corn flour tortillas. Don’t miss our Asado Ballenzano, marvelously tender pork stewed with red chile sauce and also our famous carnitas. You can have them in a number of ways: by the pound or in a torta, burrito, taco, or sopes. The variety on the menu has something for everybody. Don’t forget to join us for our breakfast menu also. Now with four El Paso locations there is always one near you.

Dome Restaurant Camino Real Hotel

101 S. El Paso St.
El Paso, Texas 79901
(915) 534-3010
The historic Camino Real Hotel, offers truly memorable cuisine, from nouvelle to classic. Tables are beautifully appointed with fresh flowers, fine linen tablecloths, exquisite china and a basket of homemade breads. Appetizers range from a traditional jumbo shrimp cocktail to a more exotic Portobello and Foie Gras Baklava. Then enjoy a deliciously prepared soup or fresh, crisp salad. Entrées include Atlantic Salmon, Seared Duck Breast with Coconut Glaze, Rack of Lamb with Green Herbs, and traditional steaks. To complement your dining experience, select a bottle of wine from the well-stocked cellar. For the perfect ambiance for a cocktail before dinner or for an evening nightcap, stop into the legendary Dome Bar, featuring a breathtaking Tiffany cut glass dome. Choose from a full selection of wines, beers and spirits and enjoy the timeless beauty of El Paso’s most elegant bar.

G & R Restaurant

• 401 E. Nevada, El Paso, Texas 79902; (915) 546-9343
• 10801 Pebble Hills, El Paso, Texas 79936; (915) 595-1314
G&R Family Restaurant has been proudly serving fine Mexican cuisine since 1960. The reason for the longevity is clearly the food. Start with a zesty appetizer like the Nachos Supreme: Topped with chicken or beef, fried beans, guacamole, sour cream, melted cheese, and sliced jalapeños over homemade corn tortilla chips. The Super Special Plate comes with a cheese chile relleno, one green and one red enchilada, guacamole, fried beans, and Spanish rice. “Best Enchiladas & Chile Rellenos,” said Texas Monthly. Full-service bar.

Great American Land & Cattle Co.

• Northeast: 7600 Alabama, El Paso, Texas 79904; (915) 751-5300
• Eastside: 2220 Yarbrough, El Paso, Texas 79925; (915) 595-1772
On cold, snow-covered rangeland all over the West, cowboys still work and care for cattle much the same way they did more than a hundred years ago. It is that care which helps ensure the quality of the product you buy. For the best in steak, seafood and fixin’s, look to Great American Land & Cattle Co. Enjoy live entertainment in the lounge every Friday and Saturday. Alabama location open for dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5 -10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4:30 - 10 p.m. Sun. 4 - 9 p.m. Eastside location open 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Visa/MasterCard accepted.

Greenery Restaurant and Market

Sunland Park Mall,
750 Sunland Park Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 584-6706, Fax: (915) 584-6770
Highly regarded for its consistently high-quality, creative food and outstanding service, Greenery offers more than 150 freshly prepared daily menu items along with a seasonally inspired, featured entrée menu for dinner in the restaurant, along with the market’s unparalleled specialty food experience. Located near the main entrance on the lower-level of Sunland Park Mall, Greenery Restaurant and Market is open Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun. from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., featuring its Sunday Brunch menu of Southwestern-inspired egg dishes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or that special gift, Greenery brings you the flavors of the world!

H & H Coffee Shop

701 E. Yandell
El Paso, Texas 79902
(915) 533-1144
For breakfast or lunch, the best place for El Paso’s famed Mexican food is H & H Coffee Shop. For more than 20 years, H & H has been well loved by locals and visitors as the place for delicious Mexican food. When you enter, you are welcomed by Ken and Maynard Haddad who are dedicated to ensuring you the highest quality meal possible. With authentic flavors and a down home atmosphere, H & H is perfect for a nice meal and hot coffee. The best tacos in the world … and you can get a carwash while you dine.

Hiney’s Sports Restaurant

I-10 at Lomaland
El Paso, Texas 79907
(915) 590-0115
Conveniently located at I-10 and Lomaland, Hiney’s Sports Restaurant is your home for NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB games. Hiney’s shows all the games at once! Stop by to enjoy your major league favorites on HDTV, flatscreens and big screens. We feature ESPN, ESPN Game Plan, ESPN 2, and more. The breakfast is muy sabroso (very tasty) and includes homemade menudo and huevos rancheros. The lunch and dinner menu has more than 100 choices with everything from a T-bone to Chicken Alfredo (with homemade alfredo sauce and a side of garlic bread). Your choices continue: fish fillet dinner, chicken-fried steak, or cheese pizza. Try the popular Hiney’s Sampler composed of Buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, potato skins, onion rings, and a rib, served with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, and sour cream. For a real bowl of Texas chile with shredded cheese, it’s Hiney’s. Homemade menudo daily. Hiney’s grill is a real American food masterpiece.

JB’s Café

5801 N. Mesa
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 581-7999
JB’s Café offers a laid-back dining experience with delicious food and a comfortable atmosphere. The island themed, family restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so come in anytime for some great food and cool, island music. Some of the more popular breakfast dishes include the Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Omelette or any one of the Eggs Benedict. For lunch, there’s a variety of salads that really hit the spot. JB’s Café is also home of some of the best burgers in El Paso — every one at least a half pound of 100 percent Angus Beef. Signature salads and sandwiches round out the lunch menu. For dinner the assortment of entrées includes the popular Jamaican Jerk Shrimp and succulent Shrimp Scampi. Also on the dinner menu is a delicious Pork Loin with your choice of Apple or Pineapple Glaze. If you are looking for a place where the environment is laid back, the food is excellent and where your meal is prepared with the freshest ingredients in town, look no further that JB’s Café. Patio seating, beer, wine, and catering services also available.

Landry’s Seafood House

6801 Gateway West
El Paso, Texas 79925
(915) 779-2900
Classic Seafood ... With fresh seafood and spectacular scenery, Landry’s Seafood House echoes the sights, sounds and sensations of a 1940s seafood house. Our mouth-watering menu has the very best of everything from irresistible appetizers like Oyster Bar Trash, a delicious combination of blackened shrimp and crabmeat, to fresh salads and our world-famous seafood specialties, such as our freshly prepared Gulf snapper, stuffed flounder or our Shrimp Fresca. And for those who desire non-seafare, Landry’s offers tempting steaks and chicken delicacies. Come often, dress comfortably and enjoy the atmosphere. You’re always welcome at Landry’s house!

Mango Café and Mexican Eatery

7106 N. Mesa, Colony Cove II
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 842-0883

Mangos at Nash Gardens

150 Sunset Rd.
El Paso, Texas 79922
(915) 587-6000
Mangos Café & Mexican Eatery is recognized as the only “Alta Cocina” (gourmet Mexican) restaurant in El Paso. The innovative approach to traditional Mexican dishes is refreshing. Try the “Molcajete” — marinated steak strips, served on a mortar with red chile sauce, grilled onions, panela cheese, and cilantro. Mangos at Nash Gardens is the second creative concept. Experience garden restaurant and a “menu without boundaries.” The intimate eatery is nestled inside a lavish nursery. Sit on the patio and be whisked away to another place.

Pelican’s

• 130 Shadow Mountain, El Paso, Texas 79912; (915) 581-1392
• 1780 Lee Trevino, El Paso, Texas 79936; (915) 598-5662
For more than 20 years, Pelican’s has specialized in fresh seafood and USDA choice beef. The restaurants have earned much praise and recognition because of the superior cuisine and excellent service. In addition to the “Fresh Catch,” signature dishes include the Shrimp Pelican, the In-house Smoked Salmon, the Alaskan King Crab Legs and fresh cut USDA beef, cooked to perfection. The relaxing seaside atmosphere includes nautical relics and natural wood, which set the perfect mood for enjoying the best seafood in the Southwest.

Rib Hut

2612 N. Mesa
El Paso, Texas 79902
(915) 532-Ribs (7427)
One bite of the tender beef smothered in special barbecue sauce and you will see why Rib Hut has been El Paso’s favorite since 1984, famed for its slow-cooked mouth-watering barbecue. Try the big, beefy ribs, or baby back mesquite-smoked pork ribs, honey glazed. The brisket is always lean, smoked, and thinly sliced. The sausage is spiced perfectly and always juicy. The chicken-fried steak is the best in the Southwest. Rib Hut also offers a tempting selection of steaks, deliciously grilled to your liking. From the 16-ounce T-Bone to the eight-ounce charbroiled rib eye, it doesn’t get any better. And mmmm ... the burgers! The half-pound Angus Steakburger is served with your choice of toppings and an ice-cold beer. The atmosphere is as friendly and relaxing as the staff, which can cater any size party or event. This is what barbecue is all about.

San Francisco Oven

• Mesita Plaza , 4017 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79902; (915) 351-0038
• Las Palmas Marketplace, 1327 George Dieter, Suite H, El Paso, Texas 79936; (915) 629-0990
San Francisco Oven’s restaurant concept offers quality conscious consumers an innovative choice for upscale casual dining without the long waits of full-service restaurants. San Francisco Oven offers great flavors for even for the most demanding palates. The Pizza Rustica is made with San Marzano red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, capicolla ham, roasted roma tomatoes, mozzarella, and romano cheeses, sprinkled with fresh basil. For a few dollars more, you can combo with a soup or specialty salad.

Smitty’s Barbecue

6219 Airport Rd.
El Paso, Texas 79925
(915) 772-5876
Smitty’s barbecue is considered the ultimate in El Paso. Serving up its own special barbecue since 1955, Smitty’s delivers quality and satisfaction. The Payan family bought the business from Mr. Smith in 1976 and has continued the tradition of excellence. Eddie Payan is a second-generation owner who started working here at the age of 16. He has learned and perfected the art of slow-smoked barbecue. The meat is marinated for 48 hours and smoked in an old-fashioned firebrick pit. The result is flavorful, tender and juicy brisket. The successful restaurant is known for its consistent quality, and its catering service is famous throughout the region.

Sorrento Italian Restaurant

5325 Dyer St. (N. of Fred Wilson)
El Paso, Texas 79904
(915) 565-3937
Just minutes from the airport off Fred Wilson exit, you’ll find the most delicious Italian specialties at Sorrento’s. Savor fresh pizza, spaghetti, chicken parmigiana, veal, lasagna, steaks, and seafood. See for yourself why Sorrento’s has been an El Paso tradition for more than 40 years. Near Fort Bliss Air Field and Cohen Stadium, Sorrento’s offers casual dining in a cozy Sicilian atmosphere. The restaurant accepts reservations for large parties as well as most major credit cards. Beer and wine are served along with the famous Italian entrées. Voted “Pizza Maker of the Month in the United States” by Pizza Today. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; dinner: 5-10 p.m. seven nights. Take out available.

The State Line

1222 Sunland Park Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79922
(915) 581-3371
Enjoy El Paso’s nationally acclaimed barbecue. Behind the walls of this Spanish structure lies one of the most beautiful courtyards in the city. Large weeping willows and fountains make The State Line a favorite for locals and visitors alike. This popular ’40s roadhouse eatery features such specialties as baby back pork ribs, smoked prime rib, smoked duck, and pork tenderloin. Not everyone wants barbecue? No problem. The State Line rounds out its menu with a full line of signature salads as well as grilled items including steaks, seafood, and chicken. Open for dinner seven nights a week and lunch Sunday through Friday. Outdoor dining. Full bar. Complete group services. Food that is so fresh it tastes as if it were cooked right in front of you. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Tony’s The Pit Bar-B-Q

• Downtown: 1700 Myrtle Ave., El Paso, Texas 79901; (915) 546-9140
• Bassett Place: 6101 Gateway West, El Paso, Texas 79925; (915) 775-0535
The first genuine mesquite smoked barbecue pit in El Paso. That’s right. Tony’s has been serving authentic mesquite-smoked 100% barbecue beef for 48 years. Our specialty is tantalizing juicy barbecue beef sandwiches with our own unique sauce. We also offer ham, chicken, sausage and delicious side items. For the family, try our barbecue beef by the pound! Family owned and operated for three generations.

» The CINCINNATI ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT - (Nightclubs/Bars)

Geogeske
2701 N. Stanton
El Paso, Texas 79902
(915) 544-4242
Tucked away in El Paso’s trendy Kern Place district, “G2” as the locals call it, is the city’s hottest martini grill. It serves exceptional contemporary American cuisine in an open-grill setting. Fresh fish, grilled steaks, even baby back ribs make up the eclectic menu. The house salad, sprinkled with cranberries and a wonderful vinaigrette, may be the best in El Paso … or anywhere. Voted No.1 nightspot by the El Paso Times, the bar offers great service and cold drinks in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner Mon.- Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. Brunch served Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

O2 Lounge
2700 N. Mesa
El Paso, Texas 79902
(915) 532-0202
What started as almost a speakeasy six years ago with no sign except two letters on the mailbox has become the center of the revitalized Kern Place nightlife scene. Don’t worry, there’s now a neon martini glass sign outside at the corner of Mesa and Cincinnati Streets to light your way. Things get going at happy hour and keep going late into the night. The specialty of the house is anything martini —chocolate, pomegranate, mango, and goji juice. Inside or out on the patio, O2 is happenin’.

Rol Sports Grill
2711 N. Stanton
El Paso, Texas 79902
(915) 313-9765
A sports junkie’s paradise, Rol is El Paso’s premier sports bar with 18 flat-screen TVs and all the sports packages. Sit at the bar or on a couch, for a living room view of the game. You’ll score with great food and drink, including mouth-watering burgers, big sandwiches, and appetizers. There’s a full-service bar with wide arrays of martinis and draft beers. Open daily from the time the games start until 2 a.m. Located in Kern Place — the home of the best nightlife in El Paso.