Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in El Paso

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine 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!

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - El Paso, TX | West (The Paseo at Cimarron)

4.8

4.8 (44)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Canutillo

About the restaurant

Spending time with Friends and Family is what Gyu-Kaku is all about. Gyu-Kaku offers the fun of "Shared Plates"
We want our food dining experience to inspire laughter, conversation, and amazing times! You can't help it - with a personal grill installed at every table, everyone instantly becomes an expert cook. Our friendly staff aspires to lead guests through the dining experience with helpful suggestions. The sounds around you are of parties and laughter - the PERFECT choice for first dates, families, and catching up with friends.

Top review

Boland

Dined 2 days ago

We went to the restaurant yesterday The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top-notch! We had a fabulous time and will definitely return to the restaurant next time.

Casa Pantera

4.7

4.7 (1171)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

El Paso

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

food , service , environment everything was great!!

El Camino

4.7

4.7 (56)

$30 and under

Seafood

El Paso

About the restaurant

El Camino Crudo Club.

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DavidVIP

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Fresh oysters, delicious ceviche and the aguachile was fire! Best selection of mezcal in town and the drinks were more than on point. Amazing bartenders and top-notch service. I can't get enough of this place!

Café Central

4.8

4.8 (2406)

$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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troy

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Outstanding food! Waiter did a great job handling all details. Timing was perfect for each dish. The green chili soup was great and the tenderloin was perfect!

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Grilled Angus Tenderloin

1700° Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (570)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

1700° Steakhouse – A Distinction in Fine Dining
Hotel Paso Del Norte’s signature 1700° Steakhouse offers an elevated dining experience anchored by expertly aged USDA Prime beef and the freshest seafood. Under award-winning Executive Chef Andrés Padilla, the menu features fine hand-cut steaks, locally inspired dishes, and refined desserts.

With its elegant yet vibrant atmosphere, 1700° Steakhouse pairs world-class wines, recognized by Wine Spectator’s Best Award of Excellence, with handcrafted cocktails and a curated selection of local craft beers.

For groups of five or more or private event inquiries, contact Jillian at (915) 534-3000 ext. 6037 or jhenry@hotelpdn.com.

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Brandon

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Took a date for her 21st birthday. Food was amazing! We enjoyed everything that was brought out and would highly recommend for special occasions or date night. Service was out of this world, server was well educated on the menu, very helpful, friendly, and well versed. Will definitely be returning!

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Popular dish

Prime Filet Mignon 6 oz

Ruth's Chris Steak House - El Paso

4.6

4.6 (1322)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

From memorable meals to milestone celebrations, corporate events to happy hours with friends, Ruth’s Chris Steak House in El Paso offers a refreshingly modern take on the classic steak house experience. All with that signature sizzle. While our world-class USDA Prime steaks, bone-in cuts and their signature sizzle quickly made us the top steak house in the nation, you’ll also find fresh seafood, scratch-made sides and desserts, hand-crafted cocktails and award-winning wines, with the sort of service that makes first time guests feel like regulars – and regular guests feel like family.

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Guillermo

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Our server Micheal was great and super respectful. All of the staff treated us very nicely, and the food was amazing and well worth the price.

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4.7

4.7 (54)

$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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Damon

Dined on May 28, 2025

The four of us enjoyed our meal and time together sharing a few drinks and conversation and catching up on time we missed.

Sushi Itto

4.6

4.6 (290)

$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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Eddie

Dined 1 day ago

Our server, whose name escapes me, I apologize, was an absolute delight. So personable and friendly that my party swears we must have known him from somewhere because of how welcoming he was to us. He was attentive and pleasant throughout. Our chef, Kitty, was also a delight. She locked in and prepared us a delicious dinner. The overall experience was great; so much so that we will be returning to explore the rest of the menu.

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4.5

4.5 (53)

$30 and under

Peruvian

El Paso

About the restaurant

Translation of amar in English:
amar (ah-mahr)
Verb
1. To love
We think the word AMAR is the most beautiful word in the Spanish dictionary, whose root "amma" (AMOR) is born from the first sound syllable that a child expresses to a mother. It is a reminder of the purest feeling of humanity.
AMAR refers back to the creator’s creative energy, the most subtle vibration that has formed everything, AMOR.
Perú &
México
Our Menu Is Completely Based
on pure love for comida
The idea of creating a Peruvian + Mexican kitchen happened because the cultures merged in our family sparked a combination of flavors, techniques and dishes in our gatherings.
After 10 years admiring and learning from Peruvian cuisine we decided to follow this dream and share with our community what we cook in casita.

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LuisVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food and amazing service. A true gem in El Paso!

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Experience

AMARTES! All Day Happy Hour

Park Tavern

4.6

4.6 (604)

$31 to $50

American

El Paso

About the restaurant

We are pleased to offer a sleek environment of open yet warm casual elegance, making our guests feel comfortable and at ease from the moment they walk in. We feature a large, beautifully traditional bar. Our interior combines unique historic design elements, restored in our 100-plus year old building, along with contemporary accents, reminiscent of a French salon.

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Janice

Dined 4 days ago

Food and service are consistently good. Finding parking can be a little bit complicated but is worth the effort.

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