I might not be someone who visits Cincinnati Street often (long live my early 20s), but I am pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed my time at El Camino. On this particular day we visited when the kitchen was closed so we had to focus on a liquid appetizer to say. This establishment has you feeling like you've been transported to another city and it really feels like a mini vacation spot. The drink menu is something to admire as they were really thought out and well curated. It was in all the details from presentation to garnishes. My partner had a frozen beverage that was a personal fave of his and really enjoyed the fresh ingredients he could taste. I can't wait to come back and explore the menu. read more

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Tried this new spot on the Westside in the Cincinnati district across from UTEP. The decor and ambiance is really trendy. I ordered "La Sirena" and it came in the cutest mug w a mermaid tail. Then a margarita martini (SOO good). I started with the Tiradito and Aguachile appetizers. Both FRESH and very flavorful. I enjoyed the spice my one the most. From there moved on to the fish tacos and the potatoe fingerlings side. Can I just say WOW ! The fish was fresh and not frozen. I was actually impressed with the quality . Only two come per order but pretty filling. I don't even like potatoes or fries but however the chef seasoned them and prepared the green sauce on the bottom was perfection! The service was amazing especially from Eddie the bar manager - he was engaging and knowledgeable of mixology. Truly put love into all of our drinks. Highly recommend. It's an upscale spot that's a must try!! read more

El Camino - Our VIP martinis - Cocktail Bars Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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We checked out El Camino Crudo Club tonight. Both of our husbands don't like seafood, so we made it a girls' night out and were excited to try this new spot in the Cincinnati District. Parking can be a challenge, but if you look at the garage across the way, they only charge a dollar, and you can take the trolley, which drops you right off, or just walk across the street. We found close parking, which was great because it started raining later on. Walking up, it looked like a medieval prison with spikes--I'd hate to be the drunk person who falls into the structure--but inside, it covered a nice little patio with beautiful lighting all around. The bar itself is small. When we booked on OpenTable, only certain types of seating were available, and we found out why: they only have two booths of standard seating. The rest is bar or patio seating, but they made do with the space they had. It reminded me of a Miami Vice lounge in Florida, with mirrors and lights that changed colors throughout the night. The vibe was laid-back, and the music was amazing. Kudos to whoever selected it! We started with drinks. We both wanted mezcal, so I got the La Sirena, which usually has tequila but was swapped for mezcal--it was sweet. My friend got the Hilo de la Guayaba based on the waitress's recommendation, and it was also really good, though not as sweet. Service was attentive, and they don't skimp on the drinks. For food, we tried a variety of dishes. Portions are small but shareable, a bit larger than tapas. We ended up stuffed. We saw huge towers, including the "Oh S*** Tower," which was massive with sparklers when delivered to the table next to us. We started with oysters covered in a mignonette sauce (mostly vinegar and shallots), and they were fantastic, just like at Casa Pantera, another favorite spot of mine. We ordered several dishes, and everything was amazing: - **Hawaiian Walu Aguachile**: Ridiculously good with a combination of sweet, umami, salty, and spicy flavors. The salsa negro on top was perfect. The only downside was a small piece of scale or bone that poked my cheek, but that's the nature of fish. - **Santa Barbara Uni & Hawaiian Escolar Tostada**: Similar to the aguachile but with the added sweetness and butteriness of uni, and the crunchiness of the tostada added a good texture difference. - **Baja Style Cod Fish Taco**: A revelation. Perfectly battered cod with outstanding chipotle sauce on a soft yet toasted blue corn tostada. - **New England Style Lobster Roll**: What I came for, and it did not disappoint. Imported split-top brioche buns from Maine, creamy lobster, smoked roe, and brown butter mayo combined into a dazzling sensation. Highly recommended. The fries were super crispy and buttery, thanks to extra cornstarch. We couldn't eat any more--it was just perfect. This is seafood done right, even in the desert. It is a bit pricey, so it's definitely a celebration place or a great spot for drinks. They take walk-ins and reservations on OpenTable. Check it out--it's an exceptional addition to El Paso's dining scene. -TODOELPASO read more

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We visited El Camino on a Wednesday evening around 5:30pm. We made a reservation, but they weren't super busy so you could probably walk in as well. It did fill up a bit while we were there, so doesn't hurt to make one just to be sure. For drinks, I have the Paloma and the EC Margarita. Both were very classic and well done, and beautifully yet simplistically served. We ordered the aguachile as an appetizer and it was delicious. Just spicy enough with the habanero oil, but also refreshing and crisp with the onions and cucumbers on top. I had the lobster roll and fries for dinner. Again, very delicious! It was flavorful without being drenched in butter like a classic lobster roll may be (which is also delicious, don't get me wrong). Service was very friendly and attentive from start to finish. Would definitely recommend, especially for date night. read more

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all I have to say is that the service was phenomenal. Food was delicious. I ordered the Wagyu burger. It was so tender and so juicy for flavors along with the sauce poured along in it! The piña colada I ordered was just on point, and had more than one. Also had the ceviche because it's my favorite seafood dish from now on in the whole city. read more

El Camino - Cocktail Bars Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The food was great the drinks were even better! The service was also great. It was my bday so they brought a nice yummy dessert. The location is good, except for parking so it depends around what time/day you go because finding parking will be kinda hard. read more

Best tacos ever. I'll be dreaming about those. I had the steak and friend had the shrimp. The order only comes with 2 tacos, though. Drinks were only okay for the price, but they were very pretty! read more

Good place to have appetizers, ambiance is cool. Missing some elements with the food such as sides on main dish. The main dish is very small compared to other places around the downtown area. Loved what downtown area has become! read more

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Honestly, this place is soooo delicious. Impressive and trendy restaurant for El Paso. Would definitely come back! It's kinda small and cramped, but the food makes up for it. Our main waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the food content. read more

The food was delicious and the service was very friendly and quick, however, I don't appreciate being charged an extra $10 for using a debit card read more

The food and service were amazing. Small spot so I would recommend making a reservation.

Superb!!!! The food was amazing, the drinks delightful. Carefully crafted, and even was served a drink specifically crafted for me :) The service was on point, bar manager was knowledgeable and engaging. Will definitely be back to celebrate my bday there! read more

We made an early reservation for drinks at a high top table. We were seated quickly and our waiter made several recommendations from the cocktail menu. We had the Disco Italiano and the frozen piña colada. For appetizers we had the smoked trout dip, the walu tiradito, and the swordfish ceviche. All were excellent and super flavorful. We also ordered the fish tacos which had the most amazing creamy sauce, and a lobster roll which came with awesome fries. The portions were generous but not over-the-top. I expected nothing less from the team that brought us Casa Pantera, and I can't wait to come back! read more

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