Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in El Paso

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

ELLA.

4.8

4.8 (16)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

El Paso

About the restaurant

At Ella, we’ve reimagined the cocktail bar scene, curating an environment that seamlessly merges sophistication and the resilient strength of femininity. Our brand concept is a tribute to the modern woman, inviting her to embrace her edgy and mischievous side within a backdrop of classic elegance.
We believe in celebrating the duality of being strong and sensual, and our A cocktail bar is a place where powerful women can revel in their individuality. Ella invites you to raise a glass to sophistication, strength, and a touch of naughtiness, where classic meets contemporary, and where every sip is a reminder that life’s pleasures are meant to be savored with elegance and a hint of rebellion.

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CoriVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service! Good was delicious. DJ vibe was on point.

Thyme Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (48)

$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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Raymundo

Dined 6 days ago

The wine selection was fantastic and the service was outstanding. We were not only very well taken care of but were routinely checked on to see how we were doing, tipping off wine and water, without being disturbed. The bottle we requested was unavailable but we were provided a list of suggestions and given a brief description of each in an informative way without being talked down to. The environment was cozy and felt just open enough to not feel cooped up and intimate enough to enjoy a soft conversation without too much noise. Overall a wonderful experience 11/10

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Quintessa Wine Dinner

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Park Tavern

4.7

4.7 (592)

$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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Jackson

Dined 6 days ago

Good service and menu variety. Food presentation was attractive, and prepared satisfactorily. Value for price was not as expected. Menu prices suggested a higher level of outcome and dining experience.

Café Central

4.7

4.7 (2375)

$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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Art

Dined 4 days ago

One of the finest restaurants in El Paso. Service is exceptional. Ambience is lovely. Food is delicate.

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Grilled Angus Tenderloin

Ruth's Chris Steak House - El Paso

4.7

4.7 (1304)

$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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Hector

Dined 5 days ago

El Paso Ruth Chris is a special place where I deeply enjoy the food experience whether I have a date night or bring the family. Food is excellent, service unmatched and I would like to mention the managers who always ensure we have an outstanding experience.

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4.6

4.6 (354)

$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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Will

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

Food was delicious! Our server Celeste was fantastic, always on it with the recommendations. Water was always filled, food was quick, hot and delicious. Only complaint was the noise level of the music. I had to ask a couple of time for our server to repeat what she was saying, and the table next to us had the same complaint. We will be back, no question!

Landry's Seafood House - El Paso

4.6

4.6 (440)

$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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Brian

Dined 2 days ago

The server Rosie was very attentive and very kind and polite. The staff even had decorated the menus to say “happy anniversary for me and my significant other. It was a wonderful delicious meal we had both enjoyed. Would 10/10 recommend this restaurant to anyone and we will be returning customers again in the near future.

El Camino

4.6

4.6 (51)

$30 and under

Seafood

El Paso

About the restaurant

El Camino Crudo Club.

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Valerie

Dined 6 days ago

Food was amazing and perfect spot for a date night or girls night out!

Casa Pantera

4.6

4.6 (1130)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

El Paso

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Kim

Dined today

Excellent meal, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy dinner.

Amar

4.6

4.6 (37)

$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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Nohemi

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

for something new to try, it was a great experience.

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Experience

AMARTES! All Day Happy Hour

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