Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in El Paso by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's 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 at the 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 chef's 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 to choose from, 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 El Paso 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. The State Line
- Rating: 3.3/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1222 Sunland Park Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Delivery Services, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Crave Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 3.3/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8889 Gateway Blvd. West Ste 2840 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Corralito Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.3/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2725 North Mesa Ste A El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#25. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Rating: 3.3/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11905 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Pizza, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Mesa Street Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3800 North Mesa St. Ste D1 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Li's Cafe
- Rating: 3.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 632 Sunland Park Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Saltgrass Steak House
- Rating: 3.4/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5030 North Desert Blvd. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Julio's Café Corona
- Rating: 3.8/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8050 Gateway Blvd. East El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Landry's Seafood House
- Rating: 3.4/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6801 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Entrecôte & Co
- Rating: 3.4/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5825 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: French, Venues & Event Spaces, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. G2 Geogeske
- Rating: 3.6/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 North Stanton St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tara Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 3.6/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2606 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Ambar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 West Mills Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Casa Pantera
- Rating: 3.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3015 Pershing Drive El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Thyme Matters
- Rating: 3.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5857 North Mesa St. Ste 24 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Rib Hut
- Rating: 3.8/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2612 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mi Piaci Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5411 North Mesa St. Ste 1 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Koze Teppan Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6127 North Mesa St. Ste B El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.9/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8889 Gateway Blvd. West Ste 1200 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Anson Eleven
- Rating: 3.9/5 (535 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 North Oregon St. Ste 110 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Garufa
- Rating: 3.9/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5411 North Mesa St. Ste 26A El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Argentine, Steakhouses, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Rulis' International Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4176 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Zino's Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7040 North Mesa St. Ste H El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Park Tavern
- Rating: 4.2/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 East Mills Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: New American
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#4. Humo Woodfire Oven Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2204 Joe Battle Blvd. Ste B-101 El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Los Cabos Seafood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7200 North Mesa St. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. L & J Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3622 East Missouri Ave. El Paso, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Thirty 5ive Tavern & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (158 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 Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
