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Monthly Archives: November 2022

Trattoria Bella Sera–El Paso, TX

Gallery

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Steve
Trattoria Bella Sera on Yarbrough Dr. near Montana Ave.

This gallery contains 7 photos.

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 →

Posted in El Paso, TX | Leave a reply

Chope’s–La Mesa, NM

Gallery

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Steve
Chope's in La Mesa, NM

This gallery contains 22 photos.

Chopes Bar & Cafe 16165 S. Hwy 28 La Mesa, NM (575) 233-3420 Update Oct. 2022: Chope’s is now open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. My most recent visit was on a Sunday, and only the bar was … Continue reading →

Posted in Las Cruces, NM | 2 Replies

Cafe Mayapan–El Paso, TX

Gallery

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Steve
Cafe Mayapan

This gallery contains 22 photos.

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 →

Posted in El Paso, TX | Leave a reply

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