Highest-rated dessert shops in the El Paso area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the El Paso area by diners
There's no denying that Americans have a sweet tooth—nearly 41% say they enjoy a sweet treat at least once a day, according to a November 2024 YouGov survey.
One of the most popular desserts to dig into is ice cream. An International Dairy Foods Association survey from May 2024 found that just about all Americans (97%) love or like ice cream. The frozen confection has held a special place in the U.S. since the turn of the 19th century with the invention of insulated ice houses. By the mid-1800s, ice cream was manufactured and sold to the masses. Soon, old-fashioned soda fountains started selling sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas, becoming a gathering place for young people. Today, more than 150 years later, those dessert options not only remain perennial top choices but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and community.
Over the years, Americans' dessert tastes have led to some other tasty trends, from the cupcake craze of the early 2000s thanks to bakeries like Magnolia, Sprinkles, and Crumbs, to the self-serve frozen yogurt frenzy that followed in the early 2010s via Pinkberry, 16 Handles, and Red Mango. Most recently, the 2020s have seen cookies sweep the nation, with chains like Insomnia and Crumbl stoking childhood memories, launching TikTok trends, and growing exponentially.
Today's desserts also go far beyond ice cream, cupcakes, and cookies. Many modern dessert shops are redefining the experience by fusing timeless recipes with multicultural flavors, offering creative twists such as matcha-infused cupcakes, horchata ice cream, and Basque cheesecakes that celebrate both tradition and innovation.
To keep up with the ever-evolving dessert trends, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated dessert shops in the El Paso area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of El Paso were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may primarily serve other food items.
Whether indulging in a time-honored pie or exploring a fusion delight, the world of desserts remains as vibrant and diverse as the communities that enjoy them. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list or to find your next sweet treat!
#21. Cunado's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8030 Gateway East Blvd. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Gateway East Blvd. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Love Pho
- Rating: 4.2/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6513 North Mesa St. Ste A El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Great American Cookies
- Rating: 2.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1345 George Dieter Drive Ste D El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Hana Banana
- Rating: 3.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8889 Gateway West Blvd. Ste 2912 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#16. 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
#15. Cerveceria 19
- Rating: 3.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1441 North Zaragoza Road El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Desserts, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Valentine's Bakery
- Rating: 3.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 South Yarbrough Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2500 North Mesa St. Ste B1 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 3.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8889 Gateway Blvd. West Bldg AU4, Ste 200 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Craze
- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 George Dieter Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. 1700 Degrees Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 10 Henry Trost Court El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.9/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8889 Gateway Blvd. West Ste 1200 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Salt + Honey Bakery Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1125 Texas Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Orange Peel Pastries, Cakes & More
- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Barrio Eats & Drinks
- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 502 North Oregon St. Ste A El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Menchie's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 655 Sunland Park Drive Ste L6 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Boba Mi Amor
- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 7226 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Social Ice
- Rating: 4.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 Wedgewood El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Nonotelo Gelateria Artigianale
- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 7300 North Mesa St. Ste 101 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Aurora Rolling Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8320 Dyer St. Ste 102 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- 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 241 metros.
