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Riviera–El Paso, TX

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Posted on July 29, 2023 by Steve
Riviera

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Riviera Restaurant 5218 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 584-1542 Riviera has been in operation since 1948, and when I came to El Paso it was one of the several restaurants (mostly located in the Upper Valley) specializing in New Mexican … Continue reading →

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La Nueva Casita–Las Cruces, NM

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Posted on July 1, 2023 by Steve
A generous serving of chips and salsa

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La Nueva Casita Cafe 195 N. Mesquite St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 523-5434 Just when I thought I knew all the best New Mexican restaurants in the Las Cruces area (with strong contenders such as Chope’s, Nellie’s, and Nopalito) I … Continue reading →

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Matteo’s (University Ave.)–Las Cruces, NM

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Posted on June 25, 2023 by Steve
Red and green enchiladas

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Matteo’s Mexican Food 1001 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 888-4310 At first glance Matteo’s seemed to be a south of the border style restaurant rather than one serving New Mexican cuisine. After eating here, though, I am classifying … Continue reading →

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Pho Zero Degree–Las Cruces, NM

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Posted on June 22, 2023 by Steve
Vermicelli bowl with lemongrass tofu

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Pho Zero Degree 1305 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 222-0718 Over the years I have come to expect that some of the most disappointing food in Las Cruces would be found on University Avenue across the street from … Continue reading →

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La Familia–El Paso, TX

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Posted on June 16, 2023 by Steve
Chile rojo

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La Familia Restaurant 5543 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX (915) 771-9010 In my opinion La Familia is one of those neighborhood restaurants in El Paso that is a real gem. The food gives you a true taste of Chihuahua style … Continue reading →

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Han Il Gwan–El Paso, TX

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Posted on May 16, 2023 by Steve
Spicy cold noodles come with the BBQ ribs

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Han Il Gwan Restaurant 9787 McCombs St. El Paso, TX (915) 759-7911 El Paso is known for its almost ubiquitous Mexican food, and sometimes it seems that this is the only good choice for eating out. Being a military town, … Continue reading →

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Luby’s (Mesa St.)–El Paso, TX

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Posted on April 4, 2023 by Steve
Luby's on Mesa St.

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Luby’s (Closed) 3601 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX Update Apr. 2023: This location closed on Easter Sunday 2023 but the business at 1188 Hawkins Blvd. in east El Paso is still open. For those who are wondering–no, it did … Continue reading →

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Mesa Street Grill–El Paso, TX

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Posted on March 22, 2023 by Steve
The original restaurant at Mesa and Robinson

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Mesa Street Grill 3800 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX (915) 532-1881 Mesa Street Grill is unusual because it falls into the categories of both the city’s hip and popular restaurants and El Paso’s classic restaurants at the same time. … Continue reading →

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