Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the El Paso area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the El Paso area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#29. Entrecôte & Co

- Rating: 3.4/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5825 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: French, Venues & Event Spaces, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Li's Cafe

- Rating: 3.4/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 632 Sunland Park Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Teppanyaki Grill and Buffet

- Rating: 3.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8300 Gateway Blvd. East Ste 100 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Buffets, Teppanyaki
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Landry's Seafood House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6801 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Tara Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2606 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Ambar

- Rating: 3.6/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 West Mills Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Cafe Central

- Rating: 3.7/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 109 North Oregon St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Hunan Palace

- Rating: 3.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3737 North Mesa St. Ste D2 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Food Delivery Services, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Casa Pantera

- Rating: 3.7/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3015 Pershing Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Thyme Matters

- Rating: 3.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5857 North Mesa St. Ste 24 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (562 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1310 Magruder St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Rib Hut

- Rating: 3.8/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2612 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Julio's Mexican Food

- Rating: 3.8/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8050 Gateway Blvd. East El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Crave Kitchen and Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (834 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Cincinnati Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pelican's Steak & Seafood

- Rating: 3.8/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Shadow Mountain Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Koze Teppan Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6127 North Mesa St. Ste B El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Anson 11

- Rating: 3.9/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 North Oregon St. Ste 110 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (419 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8889 Gateway Blvd. West Ste 1200 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. West Texas Chophouse

- Rating: 3.9/5 (782 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1135 Airway Blvd. Ste 7B El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Garufa

- Rating: 4.0/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5411 North Mesa St. Ste 26A El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Argentine, Steakhouses, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Zino's Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7040 North Mesa St. Ste H El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Rulis' International Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4176 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Gateway East Blvd. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Jason's Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7410 Remcon Cir Ste M El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Park Tavern

- Rating: 4.2/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 East Mills Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Rosa's Cantina

- Rating: 4.2/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3454 Doniphan Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Los Cabos Seafood

- Rating: 4.2/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7200 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. L & J Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3622 East Missouri Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Thirty 5ive Tavern & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10420 Montwood Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.