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Asian Cajun Cafe (Vietnamese, Cajun/Creole)
3233 N Mesa St
“I ordered the aloe water, spring rolls, and a rice plate with pork… The spring rolls with a touch of cilantro were delicious… Really loved this restaurant and give it the highest recommendation for fellow Yelpers.” – Patricia D.

AJ’s Diner (Diners)
7102 N Mesa St
“You walk into the 1950’s or 60’s with great music and the classic diner experience. The shakes are to-die-for, the tortilla soup was heavenly, and the hamburgers are, well, no words to describe. The meat patty is all made by hand.” – Elle L.

The Green Ingredient (American (New), Vegan, Vegetarian)
201 E Main St
“Everything is fresh and flavorful there! The nut cheese trio appetizer is amazing and vegan. They soak a variety of nuts and ferment them. It’s like a soft spreadable cheese, flavored with pesto, olives, and oven-roasted tomatoes.” – Lisa M.

After you’ve spent an hour outside Prada Marfa taking selfies in all the high fashion poses you can think of, don’t head for home just yet. Marfa, TX has more surprises in store like fully furnished teepees and a museum that serves grilled cheese. Make it a weekend trip — you won’t regret it!

The Marfa Lights (Local Flavor, Leisure Centers)
Marfa Lights Viewing Ctr, Marfa, TX
“These are natural phenomena — they don’t show up just because you drove a long way!… Spotted a tiny red light in the distance that we assumed was a radar tower, until the light began to move in all four directions. Was an eerie and unforgettable sight.” – Jules R.

Museum of Electronic Wonders & Late Night Grilled Cheese Parlour (American)
300 W San Antonio St, Marfa, TX
“Awesome concept in Marfa! This is one of those rare and unique spots where both the food and entertainment make the attraction. The grilled cheeses were all you’d hope for: cheesy, gooey, toasted, with thin slices of meat and other toppings.” – Jenna M.

El Cosmico (Campgrounds)
802 S Highland Ave, Marfa, TX
“Such a neat place! We stayed in a teepee this past weekend and I adored it. Wonderful staff and the place was such a great experience.” – Kathryn C.

Frama at Tumbleweed Laundry (Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
120 N Austin St, Marfa, TX
“This coffee shop is attached to a laundromat. It serves as a laundromat, coffee shop, and ice cream shop! The coffee there is amazing! I loved every drop of my vanilla latte. I also bought a bag of espresso to make drip coffee at home.” –Amy T.

Planet Marfa (Bars, Music Venues)
200 S Abbott St, Marfa, TX
“Easily the coolest place in Marfa… Plenty of seating available. Yes they’ve converted a minibus into more seating, and yes, they have a great teepee that leads below ground to more seating and away from the heat.” – Linkus M.

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Hillside Coffee and Donut (Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Lunch)
4935 N Mesa St
“I ordered a raspberry cream and pistachio crusted doughnut and a turtle doughnut for later… So good… Turtle one was just as good, dark chocolate with peanuts and caramel drizzle, just enough sweetness.” – Melany C.

Whether you spell in Zaragoza or Zaragosa, there’s no doubt that you’ve noticed there’s an abundance of delicious restaurants on this long strip. This week we’re giving you the lowdown on a few of the hot spots and hidden gems on Zaragoza. With everything from a cupcake boutique to Lebanese burgers, this is definitely a foodie’s paradise

Culturas Cafe (Puerto Rican, Sandwiches)
1651 N Zaragoza, El Paso, TX
“Pollo al Ajillo with arroz con grandules: flavorful chicken breast with a garlic butter sauce and sautéed onions was tender and delicious. Rice with beans cooked in (granudos), was the star of the dish; this was full of flavor.” – Chris C.​

Red Lantern (Chinese, Pubs)
1841 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX
“First time I came here I was with my bosses. They recommended to me the pan-fried noodles and now I am a huge fan of it. It comes with a big mountain of fresh steamed veggies and delicious garlic sauce on top.” – Sakino T.

Cincinnati Bar & Grill (Cocktail Bars, American)
1700 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX
“Stopped for lunch and started off with $5 nachos with steak appetizers. They were delicious. Then the $5 dollar Mexi burger with fries. Food was great.” – Karina V.

The Master’s Place (Cupcakes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries)
1700 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX
“Absolutely love this place!… And the cupcakes are so good. I like the mini cupcakes, especially the maple bacon and the tres leches. They have a good variety and I’ve been pleased every time I’ve gone.” – Michelle S.

Tutu’s Burgers (Burgers, American (New), Lebanese)
1641 Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX
“Pancho Villa was really good and had a nice spice. Pastrami was the standout in that it had an interesting Cali vibe… The spicy chips were flavorful, the zucchini was superb.” – Ray V.

What is Yelp? Yelp is a website and mobile app that connects people to great local businesses! Find more local favorites now!

Salma Farah’s Mediterranean
4126 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX
“I ordered the falafel wrap with a side of lentil soup. The wrap was huge and had a very tasty yogurt dressing inside with lettuce, tomato, and pickle… The wrap was enough for two people, I took half home. The soup was delicious too.” – Laura C.

Pho (pronounced “fah”) is a Vietnamese noodle soup that soothes the soul and warms the bod. It’s a flavor party in your mouth consisting of a complex and savory broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs and veggies, and a variety of meats.

It’s so pho-reaking pho-nomenal it’s not even pho-nny, pho real.  Ok ok, we’ll stop. In this week’s issue, please enjoy our top picks for pho in the Sun City!

Pho Tre Bien Bistro
3737 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX
“The chicken breast pho is my favorite and I like to give it some fire so I add the fresh chile garnish, red chili sauce, and some Sriracha. By the way, pho is the best hangover cure.” – Eddie P.

Pho So 1
11360 Montwood Dr, El Paso, TX
“My mother, brother, and I ordered the #8 and #7A, the rare beef Pho and spring rolls! All of it was really very good! The first thing I noticed was the smell. It was so yummy smelling and I wanted to scarf it all down… Everything was cooked perfectly!” – Ally M.

Photastix
1355 George Dieter Dr, El Paso, TX
“I ordered the brisket and meatball pho with a side of Vietnamese spring rolls. The broth was flavorful and fragrant… I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh taste.” – Ivan T.

Saigon Taste
6940 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX
“Great place for pho… I had the eye-round beef pho and spring rolls and my wife had the brisket and top round pho. The meat was good, the sprouts, cilantro, basil, and jalapeños were fresh, and the soup was flavorful.” – Mark V.

Pho Bistro
1201 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX
“The pho was amazing and their portions are huge… I liked it so much I dragged my husband there the following week. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.” – Liane F.

What is Yelp? Yelp is a website and mobile app that connects people to great local businesses! Find more local favorites now!

December 5th we celebrate the day Prohibition was repealed. So while you won’t find yourself swigging from a bathtub full of vodka these days, the charm of 1920s prohibition-style speakeasies has never gone out of fashion. This week, we’re spilling the secrets of El Paso’s vintage bars and bistros that pay tribute to a bygone era of cocktails.