Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in El Paso

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - El Paso

4.8

4.8 (1274)

$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.

Top review

Beatriz

Dined 3 days ago

Great service,food. This is the time we went to dinner for my husband birthday

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4.8

4.8 (568)

$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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GuillermoVIP

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

As usual, great food and even better service! This is our go to restaurant in downtown El Paso!

Landry's Seafood House - El Paso

4.7

4.7 (432)

$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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Susan

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

We had a fantastic Christmas dinner at Landry's! Becka's outstanding service clearly contributed to our wonderful experience. Landry's is known for its quality food, so it's no surprise that we enjoyed our meal. We had a memorable dining experience.

Casa Pantera

4.6

4.6 (1069)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

El Paso

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Javier

Dined 6 days ago

Great food! great service! drinks were kind of mid but everything else, every dish we ordered was delicious.

Lola Rose

4.6

4.6 (339)

$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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Harri

Dined today

This was the best, most quaint, delicious delightful dinner we have ever had in El Paso! Carlos makes sure the guests have everything they need. It was incredible!

1700° Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (525)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

Hotel Paso del Norte is opening the doors to its signature restaurant, 1700° Steak House where the menu anchored by aged USDA prime beef. These fine hand-cut steaks are complemented by the freshest seafood and an extensive selection of appetizers, side dishes, and desserts that offer a “Culinary Tip of the Hat” to local cuisine. 1700°’s elegant and energetic atmosphere is the perfect setting for a selection of world-class wines by the bottle and glass, along with local and national craft beer selections, and barrel-aged and handcrafted cocktails.
For groups 5 and larger or information on buy-outs, please contact:
Jillian at (915) 534-3000 ext. 6037 or email: jhenry@hotelpdn.com

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Max

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Taylor was an excellent server. Knowledgeable and professional on our wedding anniversary dinner.

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Popular dish

Prime Filet Mignon 6 oz

Sushi Itto

4.5

4.5 (255)

$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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Yareni

Dined 5 days ago

Great environment, wonderful service and amazing food!

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4.4

4.4 (423)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

El Paso

About the restaurant

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

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WalterVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and food quality. Our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. Price was on the high side but we felt we received value for our dinner experience.

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Popular dish

Lobster Spaghettini

Kona Grill - El Paso

4.3

4.3 (664)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

El Paso

About the restaurant

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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Alyssa

Dined 7 days ago

Not only was the food truly impeccable but the service and gratitude was such an amazing experience. Me and my husband celebrated our wedding anniversary here and it was our first time and I can’t wait for many more events at this establishment. Thank you Kona Grill

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Experience

Taste of Kona: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu

Experience

Sushi Sundays at Kona Grill

Weso Steakhouse

4.2

4.2 (476)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

WESO strives to provide an authentic experience, high quality ingredients, unique techniques of our International cuisine, with flavor to the bone.

Our Dining atmosphere makes WESO much more than just a Steakhouse. Providing a distinctive and rewarding culinary adventure is our ultimate goal.

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Shavonte

Dined today

Overall it was a great first experience. I celebrated my anniversary there and they made it a little special with a sweet treat and champagne to toast. I would recommend the lobster mac and cheese and the bone marrow duo. If you like sweet fruity drinks, try the prickly pear martini or the jungle poison.

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Experience

Tardeada Española

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