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Monthly Archives: February 2023

El Rincon de Cortez (Sun Bowl)–El Paso, TX

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Posted on February 27, 2023 by Steve
El Rincon de Cortez on Sun Bowl

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El Rincon de Cortez 3415 Sun Bowl Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 544-2808 El Rincon de Cortez is a favorite lunch hangout in the UTEP area, located near the Sun Bowl on a street that is quite busy on game … Continue reading →

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Magic Bistro–El Paso, TX

Gallery

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Steve
Magic Bistro entrance

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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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Desert Oak Barbecue (Rich Beem)–El Paso, TX

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Posted on February 7, 2023 by Steve
The Rich Beem location of Desert Oak is the newer and I think the less crowded location

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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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  • El Paso Lent Specials–2023 Report March 30, 2023
  • Mesa Street Grill–El Paso, TX March 22, 2023
  • El Rincon de Cortez (Sun Bowl)–El Paso, TX February 27, 2023
  • Magic Bistro–El Paso, TX February 16, 2023
  • Desert Oak Barbecue (Rich Beem)–El Paso, TX February 7, 2023
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