Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the El Paso area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the El Paso area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near El Paso for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the El Paso area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of El Paso were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#22. la Madeleine
- Rating: 3.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6801 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Grandy's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10599 Vista Del Sol Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Blake's Lotaburger
- Rating: 3.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7122 Gateway Blvd. East Ste B El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Butter Smith
- Rating: 3.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4757 Hondo Pass Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Corner Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 3.2/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 655 Sunland Park Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Santa Cecilia Restaurant
- Rating: 3.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5500 El Paso Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Sabor
- Rating: 3.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 10 Henry Trost Court El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Southern, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Good Coffee
- Rating: 3.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1730 Montana Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Martita's Lunch Box
- Rating: 3.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3623 Buckner St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies
- Rating: 3.6/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1331 North Zaragoza Road El Paso, Texas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. la Madeleine
- Rating: 3.6/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8889 Gateway Blvd. West Ste 1400 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Corner Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1144 North Yarbrough Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Crave Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (827 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Cincinnati Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Salt + Honey Bakery Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (556 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1125 Texas Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Jaime's Hut
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3700 Alameda Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mi Pueblito Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3120 Trawood Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tejas Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9757 Dyer St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Mamacitas Cafe and Cantina
- Rating: 4.1/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 North Kansas St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. 2Ten Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4935 North Mesa St. Ste 4 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Savage Goods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 North Oregon St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Paseo Del Sol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4201 Alabama St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Jacalito Restaurante
- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2130 Myrtle Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
