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Los Compas 1120 Commerce Dr. Las Cruces, NM (575) 521-6228 On my first visit to Los Compas I found out it was a local hangout and not a well known place for tourists. This was the other Los Compas on … Continue reading
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Tandoor and Curry 7040 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX (915) 222-8860 Tandoor and Curry, which opened in 2025, is a restaurant I want to succeed. Anything that serves ethnic food that is not Mexican fills a hole in the … Continue reading
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Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant 1605 George Dieter Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 629-9898 Las Palmas is located in a strip mall in east El Paso, and it seemed to be an unlikely candidate for being one of the best Mexican restaurants … Continue reading
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Peppers New Mexican Cafe 2355 Calle de Guadalupe Mesilla, NM (575) 523-6700 The Double Eagle is one of the best known and most historic restaurants in the Las Cruces area, but its prices are on the high side for some. … Continue reading
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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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Great American Steakburger 701 S. Mesa Hills Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 585-7873 Great American Land & Cattle Company opened in 1977 on Alabama Street, and serves steaks that may be comparable to the ones at the more well-known Cattleman’s Steakhouse … Continue reading
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Marina’s German Bakery 2033 Trawood Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 591-3737 Throughout the years Fort Bliss has had a partnership with the German Air Force to provide training and facilities for German military personnel, and this has led to better … Continue reading
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Las Trancas Restaurant 1008 S. Solano Dr. Las Cruces, NM (575) 524-1430 Las Trancas opened in 1996–a recent date for a restaurant that I consider to be one of the old standbys for traditional New Mexican food. In fact, I … Continue reading