Best Lunch Restaurants in El Paso

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1. Taft Diaz

4.6

Exceptional(457)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • El Paso

Booked 4 times today

TAFT DÍAZ serves as a testament that great things can flourish when you welcome others at your table.

2. Café Central

4.8

Exceptional(2399)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • El Paso

Booked 17 times today

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!

3. Sabor

4.1

Excellent(189)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • El Paso

Booked 3 times today

Sabor – Elevated Dining in the Heart of DowntownLocated inside Hotel Paso Del Norte, Sabor offers a dynamic dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, blending bold flavors with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Led by award-winning Executive Chef Andrés Padilla and Chef de Cuisine Adam Bustillos, the menu highlights expertly crafted dishes that celebrate tradition with modern creativity. With its prime downtown location, Sabor provides effortless access to the ballpark, historic theaters, and El Paso’s cultural scene, making it the perfect spot for a pre-show meal or pre-game dining. Join us for our brunch buffet every Saturday and Sunday, featuring a curated selection of breakfast favorites, seasonal specialties, and chef-driven offerings. For reservations or inquiries, call (915) 516-6382

4. Park Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(600)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • El Paso

Booked 6 times today

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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5. Evaga Desert Kitchen - The Elmont Resort

4.5

Awesome(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • El Paso

Booked 1 time today

NOW OPEN! We are a desert kitchen that offers a variety of eclectic food and craft cocktails. You can enjoy the sunset and mountain views while dining with us. We are open to the public and offer a swim club and an event center as well.

6. Thyme Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(53)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • El Paso

Booked 4 times today

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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7. P.F. Chang's - El Paso

4.3

Awesome(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • El Paso

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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8. Red Lobster - El Paso - Sunland Park Drive

4.2

Awesome(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • El Paso

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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9. West Texas Chophouse - Airway

4.5

Awesome(482)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • El Paso

Booked 9 times today

Serving the finest premium wet and in house dry aged beef butchered in our own on-site butchery, West Texas Chophouse is setting the new standard in Steak. The chef inspired menu is served in a casual yet modern and sophisticated setting. The bar features many deliciously handcrafted cocktails, an excellent wine list, and a great selection of craft beers.

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10. Kona Grill - El Paso

4.2

Awesome(678)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • El Paso

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Kona Grill El Paso at The Fountains at Farah. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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SidVIP
South Carolina •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fernando is the master waiter (come to Charleston SC Fernando!) and guided us expertly to a perfect brunch. Best in El Paso and I highly recommend
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Café CentralPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• El Paso
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4.8
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Chris
El Paso •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was good.our server Vero was good at customer service.
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Taft DiazPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• El Paso
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4.6
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JohnF
San Antonio •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
food was really good , wife had the salmon absolutely delicious, plenty of bang for the buck . Place was really good
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Park TavernPrice: Expensive• American• El Paso
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4.7
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Michelle MiMi
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
Server was amazing and food was outstanding!! I took my niece for her graduation lunch and my family loved it! Definitely recommend!
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Evaga Desert Kitchen - The Elmont ResortPrice: Moderate• International• El Paso
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4.5
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Lesli
El Paso •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
We stay at the hotel every time we vacation and always dinnertime at the Sabor restaurant. I've had no complaints, but this time the service was slow; it took almost a few minutes for them to take our order.
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SaborPrice: Moderate• Mexican / Southwestern• El Paso
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4.1

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