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Magic Bistro 5034 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 833-2121 Magic Bistro is a prominent part of El Paso’s upscale food scene, a trend that seems to have exploded in recent years. Its predecessor, The Magic Pan, operated at this location … Continue reading →

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Geogeske G2 2701 N. Stanton St. El Paso, TX (915) 544-4242 The publicity for Geogeske says it is a cheery hangout featuring creative, globally inspired pub grub. While I admire the high aspirations of the owner to give us quality … Continue reading →

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Desert Oak Barbecue 3589 Rich Beem Blvd. El Paso, TX (915) 309-4322 In the Internet world there seem to be an increasing number of food authorities who publish an almost endless list of the best restaurants for different types of … Continue reading →

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Trattoria Bella Sera 3512 N. Yarbrough Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 598-7948 The original Trattoria Bella Sera opened its doors in 2007, occupying the space of the former Savino’s Restaurant at 9449 Montana Avenue. Its subsequent move to Yarbrough Drive, … Continue reading →

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Café Mayapán 2000 Texas Ave. El Paso, TX (915) 217-1126 Café Mayapán is more than just a restaurant, it is part of a nonprofit organization that provides job training and neighborhood revitalization as well as being part of a complex … Continue reading →

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Singapore Cafe 3233 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX (915) 533-2889 Some of my favorite types of food are Thai and Vietnamese, and I am very glad that these are almost ubiquitous throughout the United States (although the quality does … Continue reading →

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JJ’s Mexican Food 5320 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 581-7267 JJ’s first came to my attention as a small neighborhood Mexican restaurant with cheap prices and very hot salsa. The casual atmosphere meant that customers could spend as little … Continue reading →

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Kinley’s Tea House 2208 N. Oregon St. El Paso, TX (915) 838-8889 Kinley’s is a popular student hangout just off of the UTEP campus, and actually consists of two restaurants (Kinley’s Tea House which is reviewed here and Kinley’s House … Continue reading →