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    Cotton Eyed Joe's

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Red cheese enchiladas
    Lenny V.

    Excellent speedy service! Nice little hidden gem in Clint. When we sat down we were immediately given a basket of chips and a nice spicy salsa. Salad bar is full of fresh well prepared items ranging from macaroni salad, fruit, lettuce with lots of toppings and dressings. Portions were good and all of the food tasted fresh. I had red enchiladas and the sauce was good with a nice bit of heat. Rice and beans were fresh. We got Capirotada on the house and it was delicious. Impressed by a lady who seemed to be the owner also jumping in to help bus tables and check on customers. Overall very nice place for an afternoon lunch.

    Beer!
    Mike R.

    I have two favorite Mexican Plates in the whole world and Cotton Eyed Joe's serves one of them. I have family in El Paso and when I'm here, I pig out on Mexican food. In my opinion, El Paso and New Mexico have the best! Cotton Eyed Joe's is full of local farmers, workers and law enforcement daily. Very few will care about my review, they know good food! Still, there are a few motels with travelers that may not be familiar with Cotton Eyed Joe's. They have something for everyone. You want Mexican food, a steak or a hamburger. They've got it. It's really hard to go wrong here. There is nothing special about the ambiance, just a lot of tables and good food! Even though their chicken fried steak looks heavenly, I seldom am able to pass up the Mexican plate! I get my three favorites; Taco, Enchilada and Chile Relleno. And it comes with a trip to the salad bar! The taco is my favorite. The shell is fried and it is filled with plain ground beef. No taco seasoning! That's the way I like it! The enchilada is also really good. They use a thick and slightly spicy enchilada sauce that's really good! I like onions with mine. The chile relleno is also exceptional. It is stuffed with a lot of cheese and uses Hatch chile. They will cover it in a slightly sweet tomato sauce upon request. That's the way I like it! While there, we noticed a lot of steaks coming out. It turned out that the Rib-eye and a baked potato were the special. Add their pretty complete salad bar and you've got a Texas meal that's hard to beat! While we were dining, one of the severs made her way around offering their patrons a small bowl of pineapple with whipping cream as dessert. I thought that was a nice touch. Yes, this is the place. I can't imagine not finding something to enjoy!

    Tamales n eggs and Chilli rellenos
    big sexy s.

    Nice joint off the 10 near El Paso. Chili rellenos were delicious and the caldo de res that came with it was equally delicious. The tamales were a good compliment to the over easy eggs and frijoles. Biscuit was meh. I'd go for the toast.

    Green Chile  cheese burger
    James T.

    Had never heard of this place but was in the area and thought I'd try it out. It was good. Just a good old fashioned dinner burger. Tiny little Mexican restaurant with a American classic items added. Breakfast served all day. I wouldn't go out of your way to eat here BUT if you happen to be in the Clint, TX area and hungry, it's a good spot. Friendly service and good food and a fair price. Whats not to love?

    Great place for breakfast....
    Louis A.

    Cotton Eyed Joe's is a jewel in the outskirts of El Paso. It's located off I-10 near Clint. The menu is diverse and can accommodate many appetites and is very reasonable in price. So make the trip just east of El Paso and enjoy.....

    Caldillo or Picadillo soup served on Tuesdays.
    Debra F.

    This restaurant is in my weekly lunch rotation. the food is good and the prices are too. they have the daily special board which is $7.50 a person. you get a drink, a trip to the salad bar, a bowl of soup, main dish, and a small dessert. it's tough to finish it all, but you can take your leftovers home. The main plates are always changing, but the soups seem to follow a schedule. Monday - tortilla soup. Tuesday- caldillo (ground beef w/potatoes.) wednesday- chili beans. Thursday - caldo de res. Friday- meatballs with vegetables. Salad bar is small but still has the essentials. They also have many different choices of pasta salads, as well as some fruit and cottage cheese. Main dishes that I've had are pork chops, chile rellenos, fried shrimp, chicken breast with chipotle sauce or cheese sauce, chicken fried steak, Mexican plate, spare ribs, and hamburger steak with onions. Everything is good. desserts rotate, Jell-O, pudding, fruit, cake, while sopaipillas are served on Friday. They also have a menu to order from, including Hamburgers, sandwiches, and mexican specialties. Eating here is completely worth the drive, it is a family owned business and multiple generations of the family are always around and very friendly. It pains me to give them a four because they make the experience so great. My only con is that sometimes the service is subpar. Our meals have been lost and forgotten sometimes and sometimes the waitresses attitude isn't always welcoming. But Vanessa is great is always helpful. If everyone was like Vanessa, I'd gladly rate this place a five.

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    Been here a couple times and food is excellent!! Service is also great. Lived the fajitas. Salad bar is yummy!

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    The food is great AND cheap! Chilaquiles were spicy and tasty. Best menudo in El Paso area! Hidden gem!

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    4 years ago

    Comfort food when I need it!!! Friendly service and sensible prices. We go frequently and have never had an issue.

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    A little old people cafe. Somewhere you can take grandma for coffee. Small town vibes

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    Good Mexican breakfast. Loved my green enchiladas Montadas and pancakes! Recommended if you are this far away from the city.

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    I usually am in there on Tuesday evening Taco Tuesday thru are the best Tacos around! Not always…read morethere but am there when n town. The service there is exceptional friendly people. Drink glass is always full. Music is great and is a jukebox or whatever one calls them nowadays. Never a dull moment!

    When we entered, it was apparent that this was one of those small town Cafes where the locals…read morecongregate. There were Farmers, Law enforcement and Travelers from the surrounding hotels. The restaurant is not well identified but people apparently know its there. The restaurant is larger inside than it appears on the outside. Upon entering, there is a large bar on the left. The place was clean and our waitress was welcoming. The only thing that I didn't particularly care for was the Bassy music coming from the bar. I thought it was a little loud and disruptive in the restaurant. Otherwise, not a bad place. When I'm in town, I love the local Mexican food and most of these local cafes serve Mexican fare. So that's it then! We were promptly seated, served drinks and chips. I must say that I loved the green Chile salsa. Yum. For my main course, I ordered the Mexican plate. Yes, that's the one! It had a Taco, Enchiladas and a Chile Relleno. Every bite of it was delicious! There was nothing left but a Chile Relleno stub! Though this was my first visit to Mamacita's, I would not hesitate to eat here again. Good meal, thanks!

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    4.5(2 reviews)
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    I had such a lovely experience here!…read more The staff here were so friendly and helpful, and I ended up leaving with a Matcha Frappe with Almond Milk and it was fantastic! That's all I can speak for, though they do have a very large menu with food and drink options. I'll definitely be back, maybe with my computer one day, too.

    This place is a hidden little gem out in the rural area of San Eli. It's tiny and dears only about…read more10-15 people, is easy to pass if you are not looking for it. It once you do find it, I think you'll be satisfied with the list of fresh options you have to choose from. Given the name, most of their sandwiches (breakfast and lunch) are served on croissants or you can opt for a pita wrap. They also serve a variety waffle items and fresh salads. So if you are looking to eat healthy, or satisfy your sweet tooth, you have options. They also serve up a variety of teas, flavored lemonades, and iced, hot or frappe coffees. This was my first visit and d cider on having the turkey with panela cheese croissant. You can choose a side salad, veggies straws or sea salt chips as a side item of you order the combo that also includes a drink. The sandwich was delicious, fresh and light and the salad was also fresh and plentiful. I ordered three separate drinks to try: cucumber lemonade, strawberry lemonade, and the matcha frappe. They were all made fresh with fresh ingredients and not overly sweet like you would find a most other places. I wanted to try their waffle with banana and Nutella but unfortunately they were out, but that's okay because now I have another Eason to come back and try something else. The person working (I assume it's the owner) was very kind and respectful and the only other patron in the restaurant had nothing but nice things to say about all the food on the menu and that they are always eating at this place. So if you're looking for lighter fare options and happen to be in the area, or are just looking for an afternoon getaway, I recommend you stop and give this place a try and support local!

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    4.7(19 reviews)
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    Stopped here on the way back from a road trip to add one last food "lifer" before getting home and…read morethe food was delicious. I really wanted the mole sampler but they currently only have their breakfast/ lunch menu and no mole. Ended up with the Lions Mane Mushrooms Taco which was very flavorufl and had the most delicious salsa with it (pour it all over for sure!) and also their very delicious, rich and flavorful three sisters green pozole. They make the dishes they serve the food in and there was a heart in the bottom of the bowl. I enjoyed looking at the art they have hanging on the walls. The service was simple, order at counter. Very vegan/ vegetarian friendly spot. They have an espresso machine and various creative drinks which I didn't try. I'd be curious to try their mole one day if they make it in the future and I happen upon there again.

    We loved visiting Cafe Piro! We had heard excellent things about it and it had been on my list of…read moreplaces to go to in Socorro, TX. We were welcomed by one of the owners and the menu and drinks selection were explained to us. All the syrups used in the lattes are homemade. I tried a delicious honey lavender latte and ordered a mollete. My husband had the pozole. We shared an ube chocolate cake that was deliciously moist and flavorful! The restaurant was beautifully styled and every wall had art that made you think you were in a mini art gallery! I would definitely recommend coming here for coffee and brunch! A unique thing about this restaurant is that it's plates and cups are all handmade and offer a unique vibe to the food!

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    Looks like what I've been looking for! Traditional American Style Diner!…read more Service was pretty good. No complaints there. Ambiance was perfect. It has that trucker, small town American diner ambiance. The food was delicious! I want to visit here again next Saturday and try a different breakfast plate. First off, I've been wanting good hash browns that don't seem like frozen or bought pre-prepped and these hit the spot! They're unique also. Never had this style. The potato slivers were really thick so really tasty. It was toasty and soft, so perfect texture. I just wish it was seasoned. I understand why it may not be but it would've made it perfect. I came originally to order the ham steak but I saw home made hot Italian sausage and I had to try it. I'm so glad I did. It was delicious! So tasty! It's going to be hard not ordering that on my next visit. I didn't care for the Apple Cobbler. It was just a mini apple pie. I mean if that's what you want go for it. It tasted good. It's just not my ideal version of a cobbler. I still highly recommend this place and I'm definitely eating here again on my next opportunity to eat breakfast!

    Don't make customers wait 23 minutes for a table that was open when they walk in. During which time…read moreno diner left, by the way and you were not very busy. Serve food hot or at least warm. Cold chili isn't what I came in for. Distribute silverware BEFORE DELIVERING food. And if you forget, don't take 5 minutes to bring it. Run, do not walk to make it right. Lastly don't overcook eggs, especially eggs Benedict. Cold overcooked eggs Benedict is really disgusting.

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