Jenny's Guidebook
Food & Bar Scene in Kern Area
Within walking distance, or 5-10 minutes driving.
787 Coffee
Great local coffee spot, within walking distance of the Casita.
Delicious Peruvian-Mexican cuisine. Within walking distance to Casita. Outdoor patio is dog friendly. Locally owned.
Amar Restaurant
3100 North Mesa StreetDelicious Peruvian-Mexican cuisine. Within walking distance to Casita. Outdoor patio is dog friendly. Locally owned.
Neighborhood pizzeria and wine shop. Walking distance from the Casita. Locally owned.
Patio is dog friendly.
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Ardovino's Pizza 1
206 Cincinnati AvenueNeighborhood pizzeria and wine shop. Walking distance from the Casita. Locally owned.
Patio is dog friendly.
Great spot for coffee or specialty cocktails. Within walking distance of Casita.
Locally owned.
Capri Coffee & Cocktails
111 East Robinson AvenueGreat spot for coffee or specialty cocktails. Within walking distance of Casita.
Locally owned.
Great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Within 7-10 minutes walking distance to the Casita. Outdoor patio is dog friendly.
Neighbor and locally owned.
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Crave Kitchen & Bar
300 Cincinnati AveGreat spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Within 7-10 minutes walking distance to the Casita. Outdoor patio is dog friendly.
Neighbor and locally owned.
Delicious mesquite grilled chicken. Dine-in or drive-thru. Within walking distance of Casita. Locally owned.
Don Carbón
3100 North Mesa StreetDelicious mesquite grilled chicken. Dine-in or drive-thru. Within walking distance of Casita. Locally owned.
El Camino
Locally owned. Delicious food, awesome vibe. Reservations strongly encouraged.
Geogeske G2
2701 N Stanton St
The Healthier Sin
3800 North Mesa StreetBreakfast / brunch / lunch spot. Closed Mondays. Locally owned.
Delicious ramen. Within walking distance of the Casita. Closed Sundays.
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Kaedama
204 Boston AvenueDelicious ramen. Within walking distance of the Casita. Closed Sundays.
Kinley's House Coffee & Tea
2231 N Mesa StGreat local coffee/tea shop.
Little Shack
1355 George Dieter DrDelicious tacos.
Amazing food and great neighborhood bar. Pet friendly, within walking distance of Casita.
Locally owned.
The Palomino Tavern
205 Cincinnati AveAmazing food and great neighborhood bar. Pet friendly, within walking distance of Casita.
Locally owned.
Pho Tre Bien Bistro
3737 North Mesa StreetDelicious Vietnamese food.
Amazing wine and charcuterie bar. Within walking distance of Casita.
Locally owned. Closed Mondays.
Pilon
2430 North Mesa StreetAmazing wine and charcuterie bar. Within walking distance of Casita.
Locally owned. Closed Mondays.
The Pizza Joint
Delicious pizza and wings. Locally owned.
Locally owned pizzeria. Pickup or delivery available. Pizza by the slice. Delicious gluten free crust available!
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The Pizza Joint
500 N Stanton StLocally owned pizzeria. Pickup or delivery available. Pizza by the slice. Delicious gluten free crust available!
Rib Hut
2612 N Mesa StDelicious ribs and barbecue.
Açaí bowls, ice cream, smoothies, teas, coffee. Locally owned. Walking distance from the Casita.
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TIPPI TEAS
5034 Doniphan DrAçaí bowls, ice cream, smoothies, teas, coffee. Locally owned. Walking distance from the Casita.
Tousled Beauty Studio
3800 North Mesa StreetHair, beauty, cosmetics, and personal care salon.
Viejo Coffee
2519 W San Antonio AveGreat local coffee shop! Within walking distance of the Casita.
Downtown El Paso
1700 Degrees Steakhouse
One N 2nd St
1922 E Rio Grande Ave
1922 East Rio Grande AvenueSpeakeasy. Check their website for secret password.
Ambar Restaurante
106 W Mills AveLocated inside the Plaza Hotel.
Great restaurant/ bar in the heart of downtown El Paso. Bistro restaurant on street level, fine dining on second floor. Reservations encouraged.
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Anson Eleven
303 N Oregon StGreat restaurant/ bar in the heart of downtown El Paso. Bistro restaurant on street level, fine dining on second floor. Reservations encouraged.
Blush Boutique & Spa
209 North Stanton StreetBest spa in El Paso! Located inside The Stanton House Hotel.
Cafe Central
109 N Oregon StEl Paso’s premier fine dining restaurant.
Circa 1963
325 North Kansas StreetRooftop lounge / bar / restaurant. Located on the 5th floor of Hotel Indigo.
Coffee Box
401 N Mesa StCraft and Social
305 E Franklin AveDeadbeach Brewery
3200 Durango StLocally owned and brewed.
Hand crafted cocktails and charcuterie boards. Entertainment throughout the week. Located inside the Paso Del Norte Hotel.
The Dome Bar
10 Henry Trost CourtHand crafted cocktails and charcuterie boards. Entertainment throughout the week. Located inside the Paso Del Norte Hotel.
Located on the 10th floor of the Hotel Paso del Norte. 360 views of El Paso. Open to hotel guests and locals Wed-Sun.
El Mirador Bar
10 Henry Trost CourtLocated on the 10th floor of the Hotel Paso del Norte. 360 views of El Paso. Open to hotel guests and locals Wed-Sun.
Frontera Churros, Coffee, & Beer
501 S Campbell St
The Garrison
420 East San Antonio AvenueSpecialty cocktails. Closed Sun/Mon.
Healthy Bite
205 East Mills AvenueServes fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch M-F. Locally owned.
House of Pizza Downtown
208 N Stanton StLocally owned pizzeria.
Downtown El Paso’s newest cocktail bar. Located behind Southwest University Park. Locally owned.
Closed Mondays.
Hush Hush
533 West Franklin AvenueDowntown El Paso’s newest cocktail bar. Located behind Southwest University Park. Locally owned.
Closed Mondays.
International
114 E Mills AveRooftop has amazing view of San Jacinto Plaza.
Beautiful, delicious artisanal chocolates. Makes a great gift or souvenir.
Locally owned.
Open Tues-Sat 11a-6pm.
Ixcacao
914 North Mesa StreetBeautiful, delicious artisanal chocolates. Makes a great gift or souvenir.
Locally owned.
Open Tues-Sat 11a-6pm.
Locally owned. Delicious fresh juices, smoothie bowls, and food - all plant based!
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Juicery Plus
201 E Main StLocally owned. Delicious fresh juices, smoothie bowls, and food - all plant based!
Lamezze Restaurant
Locally owned. Delicious food!
Lapa Lapa Seafood & Drinks (Downtown)
304 Texas AvenueCevicheria and seafood restaurant.
Located on the 17th floor of the Plaza Hotel. “Occupies what once was the Penthouse Suite where Elizabeth Taylor lived during her marriage to Nicky Hilton”. 360 views of El Paso.
La Perla Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
106 West Mills AvenueLocated on the 17th floor of the Plaza Hotel. “Occupies what once was the Penthouse Suite where Elizabeth Taylor lived during her marriage to Nicky Hilton”. 360 views of El Paso.
Great bar located behind Southwest University Park. Locally owned.
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Later Later
109 N Coldwell StGreat bar located behind Southwest University Park. Locally owned.
Lowbrow Palace
Great local spot for small concerts. Check their schedule for weekly shows.
Mac's
315 E Mills AveDelicious Cajun food.
Mamacitas
325 N Kansas StMONA Bar of Modern Art
One Grub Community
901 Arizona Ave
Park Tavern
204 E Mills AveNew American cuisine. Locally owned.
The Pizza Joint
500 N Stanton StLocally owned. Delicious pizza by the slice.
Gastropub with craft cocktails. Great dinner or weekend brunch spot. Daily specials and live music. Closed Mondays. Locally owned.
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The Reagan
313 East Mills AvenueGastropub with craft cocktails. Great dinner or weekend brunch spot. Daily specials and live music. Closed Mondays. Locally owned.
Rockstar Burger Bar
217 North Stanton StreetGreat burger bar in downtown El Paso. Locally owned. Closed Mondays.
Locally owned coffee shop, restaurant and bakery. Delicious food with great ambiance! Vegan options.
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Savage Goods
1201 N Oregon StLocally owned coffee shop, restaurant and bakery. Delicious food with great ambiance! Vegan options.
Bar located in the lobby of The Stanton House Hotel. Lots of great art located throughout the lobby. Hotel is locally owned.
Stanton House
209 North Stanton StreetBar located in the lobby of The Stanton House Hotel. Lots of great art located throughout the lobby. Hotel is locally owned.
Sushi Itto
601 North Mesa StreetElevated Japanese cuisine. Located inside WestStar Tower. Open daily.
Amazing casual taco and cocktail bar. Patio is pet friendly.
Locally owned.
Closed Sun/Mon.
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Taconeta
311 Montana AvenueAmazing casual taco and cocktail bar. Patio is pet friendly.
Locally owned.
Closed Sun/Mon.
Taft Diaz
209 N Stanton StAmazing restaurant located inside The Stanton House Hotel.
Best hole-in-the-wall bar in El Paso! Full bar, delicious Mexican food. Known for their nachos. They are legendary in El Paso.
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Tap Bar & Restaurant
408 E San Antonio AveBest hole-in-the-wall bar in El Paso! Full bar, delicious Mexican food. Known for their nachos. They are legendary in El Paso.
Toltec Tiki Room
115 Durango StreetEl Paso’s only Tiki bar! Great food and specialty cocktails.
Weso Steakhouse
601 North Mesa StreetPremier steakhouse.
5 Points Area
10-15 minute drive from Kern
1/8 Pizza Pub
830 N Piedras St2Ten Coffee Roasters
2829 Montana AveEl Paso’s newest restaurant. Locally owned. Amazing ambiance, delicious food. Closed Sun/Mon.
Casa Pantera
3015 Pershing DriveEl Paso’s newest restaurant. Locally owned. Amazing ambiance, delicious food. Closed Sun/Mon.
El Velvet Elvis at the Pershing Inn
2909 Pershing DriveCocktail bar located inside the historic Pershing Inn.
Joe Vinny & Bronsons Bohemian Cafe
824 N Piedras StHistorical Mexican restaurant. Locally owned. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open M-F from 10-8pm, and Sat-Sun from 9a-8pm.
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L & J Cafe
3622 E Missouri AveHistorical Mexican restaurant. Locally owned. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open M-F from 10-8pm, and Sat-Sun from 9a-8pm.
Love Buzz
3011 Pershing DrCocktail bar with great outdoor patio. Daily drink specials and weekly jazz nights. Closed Mon/Tues.
Papa Doble
3029 Pershing DriveCocktail bar with great outdoor patio. Daily drink specials and weekly jazz nights. Closed Mon/Tues.
Salt + Honey Bakery Cafe
1125 N Piedras StGreat breakfast/brunch/lunch spot.
Manhattan Heights Tavern & Grill
Deserto Pizzeria
Locally owned. Delicious wood fire pizza!
West El Paso
Locally owned. Delicious food and outdoor patio. Weekly farmers market with fresh local vendors. Check their site or Insta page for events and occasional outdoor music.
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Ardovino's Desert Crossing
1 Ardovinos DrLocally owned. Delicious food and outdoor patio. Weekly farmers market with fresh local vendors. Check their site or Insta page for events and occasional outdoor music.
Aurellia's Bottle Shop & Brewhouse
1620 Resler DriveUltramodern brewhouse.
Cafe Italia
6705 N Mesa StDelicious brick oven pizza. Bring your own wine. Locally owned.
Delicious Mexican food. Open daily for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
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Carnitas Queretaro Mexican Restaurant
1451 N Zaragoza RdDelicious Mexican food. Open daily for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Chilaquiles Buen Dia
Amazing variety of chilaquiles. Locally owned.
Clasico Kitchen Bar
9615 Montana Ave
Ella Blu
5410 North Mesa StreetGreat shopping in this local boutique.
Eloise
126 Shadow Mountain DrCraft cocktails, bar food with vegan options.
Entrecôte & Co.
5825 N Mesa StOpen daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Large outdoor patio is dog friendly. Reservations recommended.
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Grove Brunch Cafe
7470 Cimarron Market AvenueOpen daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Large outdoor patio is dog friendly. Reservations recommended.
Great bar for wine and cocktails. You can order food from any of the surrounding restaurants and they’ll bring it over to you. Locally owned.
Happy's Barley & Vine
145 E Sunset RdGreat bar for wine and cocktails. You can order food from any of the surrounding restaurants and they’ll bring it over to you. Locally owned.
Great bar with large outdoor patio. Dog friendly. Order food from Sabertooth next door.
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Hope & Anchor
4012 N Mesa StGreat bar with large outdoor patio. Dog friendly. Order food from Sabertooth next door.
Great local bar with specialty cocktails, TONS of craft beer options and incredible food; great weekend brunch spot. Outdoor patio is dog friendly.
Locally owned.
Closed Mon/Tues.
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The Hoppy Monk
4141 N Mesa StGreat local bar with specialty cocktails, TONS of craft beer options and incredible food; great weekend brunch spot. Outdoor patio is dog friendly.
Locally owned.
Closed Mon/Tues.
The Kitchen at 150 Sunset
150 E Sunset Rd
Koze Teppan Grill
6127 N Mesa StSushi and teppan grill. Locally owned.
La Empanaderia
Lola Rose
Locally owned. Delicious food with great ambiance. Great brunch option!
Locally owned. Delicious Mexican food. Try the tacos Antonina or the chicken machaca!
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Lucy's Cafe West
6600 N Mesa StLocally owned. Delicious Mexican food. Try the tacos Antonina or the chicken machaca!
Malolam
4935 N Mesa StGreat bar, great food. Open Thurs-Sun. Great weekend brunch spot.
Mesa Street Grill
3800 N Mesa St
NoMi
6127 North Mesa StreetRestaurant with a Japanese - Texas fusion twist. Ramen, izakaya, bbq. Locally owned.
Nour Mediterranean Cafe
3800 North Mesa StreetDelicious Lebanese food. Locally owned. Closed Sundays.
Perol Restaurant
Amazing Mexican food. Locally owned!
Piedmont Cafe
4172 North Mesa StreetGreat vegan options. Locally owned. Open for lunch and dinner.
Proof & Press
3737 North Mesa StreetCoffee and cocktail bar. Closed Sundays.
Ripe Eatery
910 E Redd RdSabertooth Food Co.
4006 N Mesa StLocated next to Hope and Anchor bar. Locally owned.
Sunny's Sushi
12302 Montana AveGift shop with El Paso inspired products. Locally owned.
Shipping and delivery available.
Check out their online store.
Open Mon-Sat 10a-4pm.
So El Paso
125 Thunderbird DriveGift shop with El Paso inspired products. Locally owned.
Shipping and delivery available.
Check out their online store.
Open Mon-Sat 10a-4pm.
The Silo Bar
145 East Sunset RoadBar with great food. Nightly specials and weekly live music. Closed Sun/Mon.
Tacotote
7083 S Desert BlvdDelicious tacos. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
La Taqueria Tradicional
TI:ME at Montecillo - a lifestyle district with shopping, restaurants, and bars. Featuring local art and murals. Check Insta pages for up-to-date information and events.
@2tencofferroasters - Coffee shop
@chico_cigars - Cigar shop
&chucorelic - Souvenir & gift shop
@dripdrive_ hydration- mobile & in-store IV’s
@ElectricCactusEP - Bar & pizzeria
@MalolamCantina - Mexican food/cantina
@modernhookah_ep - Hookah lounge
@montecillo_records - Record store
@nuhdaboutique
@polish_nailboutique
@tinmanep - Local brewery
@trendy_decor - Gifts and souvenirs
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Tin Man Montecillo
4935 N Mesa StTI:ME at Montecillo - a lifestyle district with shopping, restaurants, and bars. Featuring local art and murals. Check Insta pages for up-to-date information and events.
@2tencofferroasters - Coffee shop
@chico_cigars - Cigar shop
&chucorelic - Souvenir & gift shop
@dripdrive_ hydration- mobile & in-store IV’s
@ElectricCactusEP - Bar & pizzeria
@MalolamCantina - Mexican food/cantina
@modernhookah_ep - Hookah lounge
@montecillo_records - Record store
@nuhdaboutique
@polish_nailboutique
@tinmanep - Local brewery
@trendy_decor - Gifts and souvenirs
Thyme Matters
5857 N Mesa StToro Burger Bar
6590 Montana AveVoted #4 best burger by Texas Monthly 50 Best Burgers.
UMAMI REVOLVING SUSHI
Great sushi in an amazing atmosphere.
Sports bar. 100 beers on tap. Huge outdoor patio is dog friendly. Great place to catch a game or watch a fight.
Union Draft House Sunland
730 Sunland Park DriveSports bar. 100 beers on tap. Huge outdoor patio is dog friendly. Great place to catch a game or watch a fight.
Verde Salad Co.
Great spot for a quick fresh salad.
Zino's Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine
7040 N Mesa StDelicious Greek and Mediterranean food.
West Texas Chophouse Cimarron
Locally owned. Amazing steak!
Kern
Alethea Park
Great dog park where your pups can roam free in a gated area.
Madeline Park
900 E Baltimore DrGreat park!
Sightseeing
I-Museum ye-Art ye-El Paso
1 Arts Festival PlazaClosed Monday.
La Nube
El Paso’s newest state of the art Children’s museum and discovery center!
Check out the beautifully restored historical Plaza Theatre. Check the El Paso Live website for show schedule or to arrange a tour.
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Plaza Theater
125 Henry Trost CourtCheck out the beautifully restored historical Plaza Theatre. Check the El Paso Live website for show schedule or to arrange a tour.
San Jacinto Plaza
114 W Mills AveOutdoor plaza in the center of downtown.
Home of the triple A baseball team, The Chihuahuas, and the El Paso Locomotive FC soccer team.
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Southwest University Park
Home of the triple A baseball team, The Chihuahuas, and the El Paso Locomotive FC soccer team.
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Ungaphuthelwa
The El Paso Streetcar is a must!
Ride the El Paso streetcar from The Cincinnati stop (only a 10 min walk from the Casita) to Downtown El Paso and explore San Jacinto Plaza before you enjoy dinner or a drink at one of the many establishments. The Streetcar is free and runs Thurs/Fri/Sat from 4-11pm. Be sure to check the Sun Metro website for any updates.