We are taking our son to UTEP this weekend for recruiting trip. Any restaurant recommendations are appreciated. TIA

Been a long time since I lived there but Monteleones Italian is an awesome spot. Owned by some old movie producers and authentic Italian. I know, it ain't Mexican food but so good.
Cafe Central downtown El Paso is a great fancier place.
The authentic Mexican food places are everywhere. Don't have any names as I just don't remember.
And of course, Chicos Tacos. Heart attack in a paper tray.

Went with the wife on a business trip last year. She traveled there 2 or 3 times/yr for about 20 years. We only ate Mexican.
L & J's Cafe is the best - can't miss.
Carlos & Mickey's is loved by many
We also went to Lucy's(hole in the wall, close to campus, really good)

Any food in particular? I know mexican but what plates are you leaning toward? I wish I could recommend one place that covers all the bases but being from El Paso I know this isn't the case.

Also, I think chicos is not that good.

Gnome Sayin said:

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Any food in particular? I know mexican but what plates are you leaning toward? I wish I could recommend one place that covers all the bases but being from El Paso I know this isn't the case.

Also, I think chicos is not that good.

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Any Mexican of course but also open to other non-Mexican options. We have two nights so will do one Mexican night and one other. Obviously closer to UTEP is a plus but wouldn't rule out others further away if good enough. Thanks and thanks to others above for recs.

Cattleman's Steakhouse
A bit out of town