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Santa Michoacana–El Paso, TX

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Posted on June 6, 2026 by Steve

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Santa Michoacana 7500 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX (915) 313-4836 The experience of going to Santa Michoacana gave me the feeling that there is something different here that is not present in other ice cream establishments. I am not … Continue reading →

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Mi Piaci–El Paso, TX

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Posted on June 5, 2026 by Steve

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Mi Piaci Restaurant 810  E. Redd Rd. El Paso, TX (915) 875-0034 Mi Piaci got its start in a humble building at 5222 Doniphan Dr., but from the beginning it was obvious that the food was a step up from … Continue reading →

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Joy Luck–Las Cruces, NM

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Posted on May 20, 2026 by Steve

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Joy Luck (Closed) 3530 Foothills Rd. Las Cruces, NM Sometimes I like to spotlight classic restaurants, my term for the ones on Gil’s Thrilling (and Filling) Blog called “Gone but not forgotten.” I certainly have never forgotten Joy Luck, one … Continue reading →

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HTeaO–Las Cruces, NM

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by Steve

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HTeaO 2223 N. Main St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 888-3431 HTeaO is a franchise based in Amarillo that is now doing business in fourteen states. In many ways I like to see Amarillo get the attention it deserves–it not only … Continue reading →

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Spanish Kitchen–Las Cruces, NM

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Posted on May 15, 2026 by Steve

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Spanish Kitchen 2960 N. Main St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 526-4275 In my college days which I think must have been during the New Mexico territorial period I was in attendance at a local school that I think was known … Continue reading →

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Los Mariachis (Bataan)–Las Cruces, NM

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Posted on May 14, 2026 by Steve
Red and green enchiladas

This gallery contains 5 photos.

Los Mariachis (Bataan) 5600 Bataan Memorial E. Las Cruces, NM (575) 373-0553 Los Mariachis on US Hwy. 70 east in Las Cruces is the third location I have tried including the now closed original restaurant in in Mesilla.  Remarkably the … Continue reading →

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Global Coffee Roasters (Montwood)–El Paso, TX

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Posted on May 6, 2026 by Steve

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Global Coffee Roasters 9640 Montwood Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 307-3864 It is an unwritten rule in El Paso that coffee houses also serve as a place to use and recharge your laptop or iPad (for some reason these amenities … Continue reading →

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Angela’s Cafe–Lubbock, TX

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Posted on April 18, 2026 by Steve

REVIEW FROM Steve’s Gastronomic Home Page (2003-2011) Angela’s Cafe (Closed) 2705 26th St. Lubbock, TX Angela’s is a popular lunch spot located near the Texas Tech campus and the large medical complexes. With a basic menu of high quality sandwiches … Continue reading →

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