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    Cafe Central

    3.6 (291 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSalad, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CAFE CENTRAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Prawns

    I was walking down the street to have dinner and saw a few people walking out of the Resturant so I thought I would give it try. I sat at the bar, the bartenders was very nice and recommend a few dishes. I preferred Herbert's which was the bacon wrapped prawns with some orzo and vegetables. The shrimp was very over cooked (had an hard time cutting it), the bacon in some spots raw. The orzo was great and so was the vegetables also but I wouldn't recommend due to the shrimp suppose to be the star of the dish and it was a disappointment. Maybe there other dishes are better.

    Signature Cream of Green Chile Soup
    Dojo A.

    Food was phenomenal!! One of the best Chilean sea bass I've had. It was so well cooked and the fish was melt in your mouth with great balance flavor. And the cream of green chili soup is a "must try at all cost". I've never had a green chili cream soup before. It has the consistently of a bisque but the flavor was so good that I literally almost licked the bowl. This is a must place to try when you're in El Paso!

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    Sylvia C.

    The atmosphere is elegant, warm, and inviting. We made a reservation, which is a must, and when we arrived, we were seated quickly. The service is amazing! Our server was Daniel, and he took great care of us. The food was delicious, and the dining experience was like no other. Romantic lighting makes this a perfect place for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, etc. There is absolutely no rushing. Expect your entire meal to last about two hours. I can't say enough! It was a wonderful birthday dinner! We most definitely will be returning soon. Highly recommended. 5/5

    Kathy K.

    The dining experience was truly exceptional, starting with a delicious array of appetizers that set the perfect tone. Each bite was thoughtfully crafted, with flavors that were both unique and harmonious, leaving us eager for more. The adult beverage selection was impressive, offering a range of options from expertly mixed cocktails to a carefully curated wine list that complemented our meal beautifully. When it came to the main course, the culinary excellence continued; each dish was prepared to perfection, showcasing fresh ingredients and sophisticated flavors that stood out. From start to finish, it was an outstanding meal that delighted the palate and created a memorable dining experience. See photos. Ambience is high class with awesome and friendly servers. Hope you get to go and enjoy, Bon appetite!

    Deliciously thick ice wine made with real vanilla beans
    Angela M.

    Treated myself into a lovely dinner and I'm so glad I did, this place met every expectation. I fully expected as a party of one that was a walk in on a Friday night to be seated at the bar however they sat me outside in this lovely area at a table all to myself. It did smell a little like cigar smoke but I quickly got over it because it was so beautiful, the wait staff was super attentive and the sommelier even came out to chat with me about my wine selections. I had the beef carpaccio which with the salad of greens, jicama, black truffle and Parmesan was beyond divine I could have had two of them! I also came in for the honey lavender duck and while the lavender was almost not present the duck was perfectly cooked and it exceeded expectations. There was an extra leg confit and foie gras with cranberry compote that was divine and absolutely made the dish when it was all paired together! For dessert I had one of the best creme bruise I've ever had, usually they are so thin and flavorless this was thick and decadent and perfectly paired with the ice wine. I had had a very strenuous couple of weeks and this dinner is exactly what I needed. From the ambiance to my server Nick who took care of my every need, to the staff to the chef I was absolutely delighted and I cannot wait to go back. Not sure what all the negative reviews are on here, Google tells a different story, believe Google before you believe Yelp apparently, so hopefully my reviews bring up their Stars where they deserve!

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    Rhoda V.

    It was incredible to have experienced this restaurant. Fantastic service and most especially, great tasting food!

    Green Chile Soup
    Joshua C.

    Valentines dinner with reservations. From the moment you step in this hidden restaurant you can feel the great ambiance. Amazing friendly staff. The Cocktails were perfect and well priced. The starters such as the Cesar salad and green chili soup were delicious! The lobster bisque was an elegant and tasty treat. The ribeye steak and mashed potatoes needed to be reworked, very chewy and presentation was avg. overall, A+ for dining experience, A for the starters and drinks, Seafood A+, Ribeye Steak C - . Would definitely recommend trying this high end restaurant. Btw, the bread is so addictive....

    Monica J.

    After nearly 50 years living in El Paso, I treated myself to a birthday lunch. This place was on my bucket list. I was dissapointed at the delay in service from when I waited to be seated. Overall impression of establishment was okay. Very perfumed, lots of glass and flowers. The burger I ordered for lunch was much better than I expected, especially considering that I don't often eat burgers. Even the fries were nicely seasoned and fresh. The service at my table was stellar. I will say that. Overall, I'd like to come back and try some other entrees before deciding if I'll be a regular.

    Turkey panini

    Was recommended this place and my experience was HORRIBLE. Bad service from the hostess and the food was too. I went during lunch and had a sandwhich and fries( just wanted something quick). 30 min to give me my order wrong and hard toast and fries I couldn't even chew. What this place lacks in service and food, they try to make up for in ambience. Really pretty decorations but smells like sewer covered in cheap perfume. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME

    crembrule
    Angeles F.

    I'll do My past experiences have always been wonderful, especially when I tried the lobster pasta, which I adore. This time, I opted for the caviar pasta, and it delivered a pleasant flavor with a salty kick. The service remains exceptional, and the atmosphere is great, especially with the added bonus of live music!

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    Lesley G.

    The ambiance was stunning. Great service and delicious food! Highly recommend for a special treat!

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    2 years ago

    Perfect Brunch! Exceptional meal, fantastic service by waiter Adam...a wonderful afternoon meal! Highly recommen!

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    3 years ago

    Cafe Central never disappoints. Food is amazing drinks are great. Lovely ambiance and great location.

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    The food is overpriced for what they serve and they have horrible entertainment. I do not recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Central

    Does Cafe Central require reservations? I noticed on their website that they have time slots for reservations, but it doesn't say anywhere whether or not they're required. Thank you!

    Reservations are not required, but are strongly encouraged. Weekends are usually a bit busier. Hope this helps.

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    Lamezze - Merguez Fundido

    Lamezze

    4.5(143 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Great tasty food, fast service and we really liked the place. Nice views of downtown.read more

    I've really enjoyed this spot before. Everything has been spot on with excellent service on…read moreprevious visits. I came in alone today because I wanted the Lamb shawarms and had a little time to kill. It's also a fun art deco sort of environment, so that's fun. Thing started going downhill when the shawarma arrived with raw halved cherry tomatoes. One of the great things about that sandwich is the grilled tomatoes. It cuts the sharpness of the tomatoes and gives a beautiful sweetness to them. The server delivered the plate and ran... I am only exaggerating slightly. I didn't see him for 10 minutes while I nibbled at the (undercooked) fries. I intentionally drink down my tea so that an empty glass might catch his attention and he finally arrived. I absolutely hate sending food back and thought about removing them, but it's just not the same. In any case, he apologized, took the plate away and promised to come back with more tea and water. Eventually the plate came back and the tea and water were refilled shortly after that. Two of the tomatoes seem to have almost reached the bare minimum definition of grilled. The other 6 were fresh, plump, and still firm. I scraped them all off at that point. To add to the issues, the plate doesn't seem to have been under the heat lamp. The undercooked fries returned, only now they were cold. It's moderately busy and they seem to only have one server working. He's friendly and polite if a bit rushed by the understaffing. The sandwich even without the tomatoes? Delicious. The fries were a huge disappointment today and they are usually delicious. I'm gonna chalk this up to a collision of bad luck. I genuinely love the food here, but I definitely should have gone elsewhere tonight.

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    Cauliflower Kebab

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    Verde Salad Co.

    Verde Salad Co.

    3.0(21 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I recently placed a DoorDash order from here because the menu sounded healthy and the salads looked…read morereally enticing. I ordered the Banh Mi bowl with roasted chicken, but unfortunately the chicken was missing from the order. The salad itself actually had really good flavor even without the chicken and dressing, which surprised me, but I was still disappointed that the order wasn't prepared correctly. I also ordered the tortilla soup, which unfortunately wasn't my favorite. It was a bit too salty for my taste. That said, the ingredients in the bowl seemed fresh and the flavors were promising, so I'd be willing to give it another try. Next time I'll probably walk in and order in person when I'm in the mood for a salad.

    Ambience is nice. Pretty simple and clean. Service is kind of slow. Food was pretty good though. I…read morehighly recommend the Beef Stew! It was so so good. It's not your traditional beef stew, it's Caldo de Res. I also had the Tunacado Toast. That was the second star of the show for me. I'm definitely getting that again but I want to see if they can more avocado. I think it has balsamic vinaigrette tossed with the tuna. It was so tasty. Only issue was I couldn't taste the avocado and you couldn't tell any was on it. I also got the Chicken avocado wrap with feta instead of cheddar. That was pretty good, if I get that again I would ask for half the dressing. It was a lil too much for me. That's just me though because I don't use much dressing on my salad. The serving size was good. I was surprised to see how big it was. I definitely recommend trying this place out. Oh I also tried their cucumber lemonade, that was delicious! Get a large!

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    Verde Salad Co. - Regular Create Your Own Salad & Specialty Drinks (Cucumber Lemonade with Splenda). Everything tasted great! Will come again.

    Regular Create Your Own Salad & Specialty Drinks (Cucumber Lemonade with Splenda). Everything tasted great! Will come again.

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    Taconeta - Seafood tacos

    Taconeta

    4.4(418 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Okay, I do not say this lightly. But I may just have had the best tacos I've ever had in my life! I…read morewas looking around for a taco place in El Paso and this one popped up. Had multiple thousand Google reviews and they were all close to five stars. So I knew I had to check it out. It was super close to my hotel, so I popped in the car and found it without trouble. Trouble. Again, there is pretty limited parking so it's kind of hit and miss whether you'll find a spot or not. Fortunately, I did. When you walk up to the place, the building itself is pretty nondescript. They have a nice selection of outside seating, and your window to order is outside. Very nice lady at the counter gave me helpful suggestions and so I ordered three tacos and an amazing lime and cucumber fresca. Went in and sat down inside and was pleasantly surprised by the interior. It definitely had more of an upscale bar vibe to it than a Taco shop. The waiter that brought out my tacos told me that it turns into more of a nightclub after hours. I may have to go check that out. The tacos themselves were absolutely off the chain! The tortillas were blue corn and everything on it tasted so fresh and so wonderful. The carnitas was fantastic, the brisket Taco was to die for and the blackened shrimp Taco was one of the best I've ever had. Had. The flavors were so balanced and on point, it was one of the most satisfying taco experiences I have had!! I will probably hit this place up a couple more times before I leave El Paso. If you are in El Paso, you probably already know about this place. But I'm telling you what you cannot go wrong for tacos and that lime/ cucumber fresca! Bottom line? It's about 10 hours drive from Las Vegas to El Paso. And this Taco shop will give me a great reason to do a road trip anytime. Do yourself a favor and go check this place out!

    Not cheap as expected, but some of the most flavorful delicious tacos I've ever tasted…read more We started with the elote (corn on the cob) then had a grilled shrimp, grilled fish, and pollo(chicken) taco at the bar with a blue corn larger. The blue corn tortillas were amazing - I noticed they were 1/2 blue, 1/2 white but still delicious. Eating at the bar worked out well - the bartender helped us order and the tacos came out fast.

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    Baja Fish Taco

    Taconeta - Located down a side street. You really can't miss it

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    Located down a side street. You really can't miss it

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