News events have turned some people’s attention to Ukrainian restaurants in the United States, either as a way to show our support to the country or as a way to enjoy the cuisine. In my research for the Restaurant … Continue reading
Trattoria Bella Sera–El Paso, TX
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Trattoria Bella Sera 3512 N. Yarbrough Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 598-7948 For many types of food I compare El Paso to Okahoma City and find El Paso to be lacking. Surely this is not the case for Mexican food, … Continue reading
Steve’s Best Food Experiences of 2023
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I think it is worthwhile to publish a year-end summary of a few of my favorite restaurants as well as making some personal comments (as if reading my opinions in the restaurant reviews is not enough). Through the vicissitudes of … Continue reading
El Beso–El Paso, TX
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El Beso Taqueria 5500 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 307-7374 The country seems to be in somewhat of a taco upswing, and at least in El Paso, taquerias are popping up almost everywhere. A second characteristic of this trend … Continue reading
Hallelujah! BBQ–El Paso, TX
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Hallelujah! Bar-B-Q 130A N. Cotton St. El Paso, TX (915) 307-7500 Hallelujah! BBQ is a restaurant with several missions. One is to give El Paso a true taste of Austin style brisket. A second and more important one is to … Continue reading
Lucy’s–El Paso, TX
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Lucy’s Restaurant 4119 N. Mesa St.. El Paso, TX (915) 577-9049 I know a lot of us long for the “good old days,” but when it comes to the traditional style of El Paso Mexican food that is sometimes hard … Continue reading
Grill Noodles Bar (Zaragoza)–El Paso, TX
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Grill Noodles Bar 2301 N. Zaragoza Rd. El Paso, TX (915) 300-0039 Grill Noodles Bar on Zaragoza is one of two locations in the city (the other is at 11335 Montwood). The concept of the restaurant is much like I … Continue reading
Matteo’s (University Ave.)–Las Cruces, NM
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Matteo’s Mexican Food (Closed) 1001 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM 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 it … Continue reading