We had a wonderful experience at La Fête Cafe in El Paso. The service was outstanding, and our server, Alex, was friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. The owner, Patrick, was personable, adding a special touch to the experience. Excellent food, we had the Fish and Grits and Peach Cobbler Bourbon French Toast - exceptional service, we'll definitely be back and highly recommend La Fête Cafe. read more

La Fete Cafe - Peach Cobbler Bourbon French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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We have been to this restaurant several times in the past, and have considered it one of our favorites. Until today. After today, not going back. We are not sure what happened, but the place changed. The old staff (who were relaxed and fun to be around) are all gone, the delicious food we kept returning to have is also gone, replaced by a menu that doesn't know what exactly this restaurant wants to be (tacos, fried chicken, attempt at French menu items, etc). They have 6 different kinds of French toast. We tasted 2 of them, and they have the same taste. Just different toppings. The price for the French toast with eggs, bacon and home fries was $17. Now they charge $18 just for 2 slices of brioche with some sauce that resembles the old Banana Foster sauce, and an additional $6 for the eggs, bacon and home fries. Disappointing, and more expensive than it's worth. Walking into a restaurant to be held hostage by some speech about a small store selling books inside the restaurant?! Yeah, don't do that. If we hadn't already ordered, we would have left. No refill on water, no inquiry about any other drinks. I wasn't even finished with my meal and the server slapped the check on the table and walked away. If that doesn't make you feel "welcome to leave", I don't know what does. Looking around, I find it unacceptable to bring food to the table 5 minutes apart for every person at the table. The staff now wears embroidered shirts with the restaurant logo (except for one, she was just chewing her gum while taking orders- also, ew), and the atmosphere has changed from casual to "we wanna be high end, we made some money so now we want you to pay more". Disappointing. read more

A beautiful brunch on a Sunday afternoon in a ritzy side of town, La Fete Cafe is your choice! This is a well-lit and spacious restaurant with beautiful window views. TVs are located throughout, from various table angles. Our server Alex will receive 5/5 stars for his kindness, attentiveness and attention to not only our table but his very full and frequently sat section. However, when reaching out to other staff members for assistance in his absence, there were some things that fell through the cracks. Missing silverware, condiments not being present, and at times things going forgotten or unnoticed when requested. The appetizer (pictured) Philly Egg-rolls, were the best food option we received for brunch that afternoon. It was shareable between 3 adults and filling before the entrees arrived. I wouldn't order the Monte Cristo Sandwhich again, very large, dry and just didn't pair well with the potatoes and the jam offered (pictured). We did have to switch out drinks due to her taste and upkeep up the beverages. The sweet tea originally ordered did not taste well but received new drinks upon request: Mango and Strawberry lemonade. This is a family friendly place, busy, but I would give it another chance. read more

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We had to come back! The place was clean & organized. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The Food was exceptional as always! You need to try these mimosas from here' they're 10/10 read more

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We're visiting from San Antonio and this place is amazing! I got the shrimp and grits and wow!!! Steak skillet, rum cake French toast and chilaquiles were outstanding! Love this place. read more

La Fete Cafe - Coastal Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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We visited La Fete Cafe on a whim looking to try something new and near home. The restaurant is a bit small, could use some cleaning, and it bit loud. However, their service and food were great! So much flavor. Only two recommendations or cons to the food was that (1) the skillet could have used more steak (2) the orange juice they use is not good. Other than that the food itself is extremely flavorful and we can't wait to visit again and try another dish in the future. read more

La Fete Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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The whole experience there was so good. The food was well presented, but most of all, the taste was amazing. ! I had the fish and grits ,.. delightful! My husband had the French toast, which came with eggs , potatoes, and bacon., filling as well. Oh, and the service, very good too. We can't wait to return and bring some friends. Highly recommended... read more

La Fete Cafe - Catfish and grits " La fete style" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Oooh la la. We enjoyed the experience. I can't believe we were the only people in the restaurant but I'm not mad at it; the servers were attentive, helpful and friendly. The food was a nice change of pace from traditional El Paso foods. Soul food eggrolls: it was like a big spoonful of granny's Sunday meal without overeating. I'd never put greens, Mac n cheese, and chicken together but somehow it worked. Understandably, it wasn't seasoned like granny's to appease the masses, but the sauce on the side elevated the taste. Shrimp and grits: such a New Orleans feel to it, a much try and f you like the taste of grits. Savory and flavorful. The steak skillet was a heaping serving of deliciousness. We definitely got our money's worth and took food home. Eating here was such a pleasant experience, we can't wait to go back and try other menu items. read more

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We decided to give this place a try because it does have a lot of good reviews. Overall, this place was "okay." If I could give it a 3.5 star review I would. But in the end, we had no issues and the food was pretty good. Let's break it down. First the restaurant. Not much to look at when you first arrive. The place is small, the floors were a little dirty and some of the tables were pretty beaten up. The booths didn't look much better. Originally we ordered some waffles, which we had to change because their waffle maker stated smoking. Second, the service. Which was great! And this seems to be a consistent review from people. Our server was extremely nice, welcoming, and attentive to the needs of the table. He checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed. Five stars for sure on the service! Third the food. As I mentioned we had to change our order because their waffle maker broke. They offered their French toast which was really good! So, even though we didn't get the waffles we certainly had a great alternative. I ordered the sausage croissant. Flavorful sausage with crispy croissants on the outside. The potatoes were good but there was a lot of garlic on them and they were super greasy, so I could not eat them all. Generous portions, enough to leave full. Prices were decent for the food you get. All in all, this place was okay and for sure is comfort food. I would be open to trying it again just need to prepare for the greasy food. Definitely worth a visit. Cheers. read more

Upon arrival it said to seat ourselves. We waited about 10 min to get attendance. We ordered 2 waters my mom asked for hers with a lime no ice . The guy who was serving gave my mom a whole lime not even fully cut in her water cup and it was brown . I told him to swap it and his response was this is the best one we have soo. What do you want .. lemon.. my mom said yes. And he proceeded with 2 huge lemon wedges in her water .. I got the chilaquiles asked for over hard eggs ( the yolk was runny) My mom got the Monte Cristo. Looked just like a plain grilled ham and cheese with some powdered sugar in top . This was a disappointment over all horrible experience.. Will not be coming back at all . read more

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Went back after about two years and the service was outstanding, the waiter knew what to recommend and it was spot on! The service was quick even though it was busy. The food was amazing, just like it's been before! I would say the food would be a 4.5 however the restaurant was a bit messy/dirty so that's why I put a total of 4 stars. I understand people/kids are messy but there was a lot of crumbs on floor, behind chairs etc. We will def return tho, it's been a favorite for years! read more

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Jerk Mac and cheese was life changing. Absolutely worth the drive. Entire group left with a new perspective on life. read more

La Fete Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I love this place. The french toast is on another level. I had the steak skillet last time and it was top tier. This morning, I had the chilaquiles and it slapped. Next time, I wanna go for lunch or dinner and try that seafood mac. The servers are super nice and accommodating, Jessica was really kind and attentive to us and our son, we hope to see her again soon! the space is really comfortable and appealing... it's an all around perfect experience and a true Far East gem. read more

Great food and service. Dinning very modern and quaint, welcoming decor. Menu unique for El Paso . Pork belly tacos and Philly egg rolls were amazing. Get out support and experience this local restaurant! read more

Hubby and I decided to venture out for a Tuesday breakfast and saw that La Fete was nearby with great reviews. To our surprise they are black-owned which excited us even more! So happy to support! I ordered the shrimp and grits which was amazing. Probably the best shrimp I've ever had. Seriously!Hubby ordered the steak skillet without cheese which he said was good as well. I tasted it and agree! We also ordered a side of French toast and that was yummy too (forgot to take a pic). No complaints. Looks cute on the outside. The name was giving French but I guess it's more southern american? Whatever it is, I can dig it! The ambiance could use a little improvement indoors, but it's quaint. Service and food overall is worth returning - very good! We were the only ones dining, so that was nice. We'll likely be back. God bless this business! Give it a try! You won't be disappointed with the food. read more

La Fete Cafe - Steak Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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In this tiny place? No way! La Fete Cafe is located on a strip mall a few feet away from a car wash. Don't miss your turn! As a matter of fact go to the car wash and go right. LOL Ezra, my waiter knows the menu front, backwards and up side down. La Fete is a quaint open style restaurant with enough tables to be cozy not crowded. There is a cute wall mural where you can take selfies upon entering. Now on to the food. Excuse me. I know this great food didn't come out of this tiny place! Oh My Gosh! First things first! That Lavender Lemonade is the best lemonade I've EVER had. EVER! Wish I could take it on the plane with me. Ohhhhh so sweet, crisp, refreshing and light flavored . Fish, Shrimp, Andouille Sausage and Grits - YUM! Fish - well seasoned, fried extra extra crispy in flour batter, so it didn't get soggy from the grits. Shrimp - large sautéed shrimp were a nice compliment to the grits Andouille Sausage - sautéed with peppers and onions, chopped small but not tiny Grits - very creamy and flavorful with the Andouille Sausage and shrimp mixed in with the crispy fish on top, is so delicious. I had to visit again before I left El Paso. 2nd visit, I got Chicken n Waffles with a side of Mac and Cheese Waffles with peach cobbler butter (unbig my back) Lordy! - fluffy waffles coated with powder suger, not over sweet. Really good. Now the peach butter can be its own dessert. Oh My Lord!!!! It taste like smooth ice cream and has real peaches in it. Let me stop. I think I've said too much. (First 48) Chicken - large chicken breast, fried a little to crispy and had an old grease taste to it. Thank goodness for syrup. Mac n Cheese - Sharp Cheddar is overpowering and in a cage fight match with the garlic. Cholula to the rescue. Prices are reasonable. I'll definitely return. read more

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A local place in a small strip mall along a major thruway with limited parking. You could drive right by it and not even realize what you've missed. The restaurant itself is very small with only 10 tables total, half of them are 2 tops. But, what they are missing in space, they make up for a wonderfully colorful dining area with lots of paintings and color and they play R&B for background music. The food is incredible. Hats off to the chef for creating a very unique menu with a number of signature dishes. Today, my group ordered the Salmon Croissant, the La Fête Croissant and the La Fête French Toast. For Starters we got the Soul Food Eggrolls. The eggrolls were filled with Mac & Cheese, Chicken and collared greens and served with BBQ sauce to dip in. These are truly unique. I've never had anything quite like them and it was a really nice surprise! They were slightly sweet and the change in ingredients creates a very unique eating experience. While they are delicious plain, but, the BBQ sauce is absolutely killer. They don't have brand name sodas or regular water. If you want water you have to buy bottles. The soda they do have is really tasty. They have a citrus hibiscus soda that is also really tasty! The salmon croissant comes with a filler of salmon. I was expecting smoked salmon and was very pleasantly surprised! Excellent choice there Chef! The fillet was moist and flavorful. Not overcooked at all! The LaFête Croissant is an actual steak as well. No shaved meats here like you would find in a Philly steak sandwich. This steak was tender and juicy and perfectly seasoned. Topped with lots of sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms. Both sandwiches were loaded up with a fried egg to your liking. Both sandwiches were served with beautifully cooked holes fries with lots of seasoning t to make the flavor pop. I had the La Fête French Toast. They use a chala bread and it comes out nice and crispy on the outside and fluffy and soft on the inside. The French toast is also served with 2 eggs your choice and the home fries as well. Honestly, the food alone deserves 5 stars. So, why not 5 stars overall? In a word, the service. While the service staff is pleasant, they are VERY green. She never introduced herself so I couldn't even tell you her name. She talked about being a picky eater as an excuse for not trying the food at her business. It's not. As a server you should try EVERY SINGLE ITEM before serving. Why? So you can talk professionally about what you are serving. Would you sell cars and then say you've never driven them? Of course not! So why is this practice acceptable in the restaurant business? Spoiler alert... it's not either! So... no introduction at greeting. Apparently her name is Kiara which was on the receipt. Then, after we had ordered the appetizers for the table she never got us silverware or plates. We had to ask for them, after the food arrived. The food took longer than I would expect, but, with the quality being what it was it's certainly excusable. I'm always willing to wait for exceptional food. Remember this... you aren't an order taker. What you are is a tour guide! You should know your food, be excited about serving it and it's the job of the server to lead their guests through an exceptional meal. Service is just as important as the kitchen. Never forget that. One last piece of advice. The table wasn't set properly before we were sat. There was no salt shaker. There were no napkins. There were no side plates. As a server, setting up your station is essential for smooth service. Imagine this. Each server is a store within a mall. The mall is the restaurant. So, how does a server set their store apart from everyone else's? Cleanliness. Attention to detail. Anticipating the needs of the guests. The one thing she did do correctly was to ask how our food was within just a couple of minutes. The general rule of thumb is to check the table within 3 minutes or the bites! This was the one thing she actually managed to do. Train your staff to suggest specific items. They should have in mind at least one appetizer and two entrees before addressing the table. The server should be saying things like, welcome to La Fête, my name is __________, can I start you guys off with an order of Southwest Eggrolls while you are looking through the menu? Why is this important? Because, like I've mentioned before, the server is a TOUR GUIDE, not just an order taker. And this is why food knowledge is essential. That way when the server says, can I start you with Southwest Eggrolls and it will trigger the guest to say, we aren't in the mood for that, but, what dips do you have? It's a conversation starter. Servers must know the food so they can intelligently discuss it and make smarter suggestions for your guests and increase their check. That simply means more money for EVERYONE. read more

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I went to have lunch with some friends and ordered a mango chile mimosa, chicken and waffles, and fried pork belly tacos. The mimosa was okay but too small. The chicken and waffles were bland and the chicken was barely cooked except for the edges. The waffle was nothing special and the strawberry butter did not help much. The fried pork belly tacos were bad and the pork smelled and tasted awful. I would not recommend this dish at all. The service was very slow for such a small place. I also tasted my friends' 5 cheese Mac n cheese and Parmesan truffle chips. The chips were tasty and flavorful. The Mac n cheese was too salty, oily, and flavorless. read more

La Fete Cafe - Mango Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Amazing working crew and excellent made to order food! Even the music was awesome. Great great place all around! read more

La Fete Cafe - Braised Pork Belly BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Finally made it to La Fete Cafe and it did not disappoint. My husband and I came here on a Friday morning. The inside is small and does not offer a lot of seating. I can imagine it being difficult to find seating during their busy hours. I am not sure if they take reservations. Jamar was our waiter and he was lovely. Good sense of humor and kind. I ordered the shrimp and grits and my husband got the chicken and waffles with peach cobbler butter. The food was delicious. The wait time was not long and the food was fresh. Their prices are fair and the overall experience was great. They offer breakfast/lunch/dinner. We will definitely be supporting this business again. read more

La Fete Cafe - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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My husband and I went here for dinner last night. We had the soul food egg rolls, Hennessy wings, and the burger. When I say everything was good!! This is a big back restaurant. Serving sizes were more than enough for us. The customer service was the icing on the cake. We will be back to try more of the recipes. Oh I forgot to mention the lavender lemonade. Chefs kiss!!! read more

Randomly stumbled across this place, pretty sure I've driven past it a few times without noticing. Glad we finally stopped in today. Best mac 'n' cheese I've had in a long time, a steak skillet loaded with flavor, and a lavender lemonade that hit the spot. Also had great service! read more

La Fete Cafe - Steak Skillet, 5 cheese truffle macaroni - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I've been hunting for amazing fluffy and flavorful French toast in El Paso for over 5 years. I've been at every breakfast/brunch place. My quest seemed never ending. And then today, out of the blue, we wanted to stop by for breakfast somewhere and ended up here. I present to you THE BEST FRENCH TOAST IN EL PASO. Don't get me wrong- the rest of the food was great, service was super welcoming and made us feel great. But oh my god, the French toast has finally ended my quest. This is it. If you want best French toast- I've done the research for you, I'm a French toast connoisseur. This is the way. read more

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Food was great and staff was friendly! A small place, not big enough for a big group. read more

La Fete Cafe - Bayou burger! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Upon walking in the place looked absolutely disgusting. Everything looked dirty the menu was not wiped down had food all over them. The staff was nice though. Responding to owners message: When my husband and I arrived there was no rush and maybe 2 customers inside so I don't think that is the case here. There is a different between "rush" dirty and just flat out not cleaning well. read more

Food is delicious, so far everything I've tried is great. Service is great, very personable and polite. I love introducing friends to this place whenever I get the chance. read more

Well surprised we had never noticed this place. It's right in the same strip as Auto Zone off Saul Klienfeld and Zaragoza before New World. First of all food was delicious will definitely come back to try other items on menu. Our server was very attentive and recommended different items. My daughter had French toast and I ordered BYOB. Both were delicious. But I have to rave about their grits they were so good. I added cheese and gravy and I savored every bite. Wish there sign was more noticeable on street because the only reason we noticed restaurant was the pictures on window, was surprised they've been here since February 2023. Prices are great, portions are generous and service was good. Would definitely recommend and will come back. read more

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Shrimp grits are to die for. So much flavorr! The place is small but the service is great.

Amazing mac and cheese. Tried both the regular mac and cheese and the buffalo mac and cheese and both are delicious. Also ordered the chicken and waffles but did not get to try those. All items were ordered to go and while the wait was much longer than expected, it was worth it. The location is small and it was full, so plan accordingly if you decide to visit. Make sure you're not in a hurry when visiting. read more

Just went for the second time in two months, and today's experience was even better than the first (which was amazing in its own right). The ambiance at La Fête is great and reminds me of little cafes in LA and New York. The decor and playlist let you know you're about to be in for a real treat. Service is attentive and personalized, but not super speedy--which is nice. But sure you don't come here if you're in a hurry. There is relaxed pace to the service, but they take care of your every need. Food comes out hot and fresh, and you can see the kitchen working hard to meet the in-person and takeout orders quickly. The quality and taste of the food is beyond outstanding!! It's about time we have something unique and creative here in El Paso--and La Fête takes that mission seriously. The first time we went, my husband got the La Fête croissant, which came with savory home fries. I got the shrimp & grits with cheese. The shrimp was generously sized, seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The grits were creamy and sprinkled with cheese, but needed just a tad more salt--easily remedied. We also sampled a croissant with strawberry butter and it was deliciously flaky. We left full & happy, promising to come back again. I immediately shared with friends and coworkers about this place, and two of them tried AND LOVED it within the following two weeks. For today's visit, I was pumped for my son to try it. He got the soul food egg rolls, which nearly made his eyes roll back in his head they were so good! We tried the strawberry crumble French toast, which tasted exactly like the strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. I wanted to try something else, but I couldn't NOT have the shrimp & grits again. How is it possible that they were even better this time?!? I cleaned my plate, and my son boxed the rest of his to take home. We also ordered the chicken and waffles and chicken Alfredo pasta to-go for our family members at home. They loved their food too, as well as the leftovers we brought back. The chef came out to check on how the guests were doing and even shared with us the exciting new items that were coming soon to the menu. I can't wait to try them out next time! Honestly, I sure hope this place stays around because we need it probably as much as they need us. I'll definitely be doing my part to make sure they survive. P. S. Make sure to follow them on Instagram to see their latest incentive specials and join their new rewards program. You might as well with as many times as you'll want to go back again! read more

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Never disappoints... amazing food and service. Best grits in El Paso You must try the strawberry butter. read more

La Fete Cafe - Fish & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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The food here was amazing! Potatoes seasoned and cooked perfectly, breakfast sandwich was awesome, and the chicken and waffles were the best I've ever had! Everyone was so nice too (: I think this place might be our new favorite for El Paso! read more

Had a good server named Ezra who helped us and checked on us often. Me and my dad got the La fete croissant and both thought it was great. The steak inside of was was bomb with the right amt of cheese and bell peppers. My mom got the chilaquiles and said they were great too. Environment was clean but i think they should move to a bigger place with how many ppl were coming in. read more

La Fete Cafe - La Fete Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Small location that stays busy. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Location plays good music that whole time but not too loud to ruin brunch. The mimosas were great. We had the soul food egg rolls and they were okay; definitely taste the greens and the chicken very juicy but the Mac n cheese tasted like regular bland noodles, wish they were creamy/cheesy. Had the piña colada fresh toast and it was delicious, not sweet and well balanced. The steak skillet was great, well seasoned and cooked as ordered. read more

!!Amazing food and incredible service!! La Fête Cafe has the best chicken and waffles in town--hands down. The flavors are out of this world, and the presentation is top-notch. What truly makes this place stand out, though, is the service. Pat is absolutely the best when it comes to making you feel welcome and taken care of. Highly recommend! read more

Second time visiting and it was just as good as the first! I had breakfast on both occasions. The first time I had the BYOB (build your own breakfast) as well as the SW avocado toast. This time around, I had the steak skillet and the bruschetta avocado toast. All have been very flavorful. It's nice to see they have spruced up the place a bit. I hope they move to a bigger place in the future. Let's keep this place going strong! Next time, I'm ordering the shrimp and grits. The dish looks amazing. read more

food was very good. not many places in el paso that you can find good soul food with a creative twist. They were very attentive, and the cook personally came to greet spoke Spanish to ensure every customers needs were met. I personally hope they continue to grow as the atmosphere is humble, and personal. read more

La Fete Cafe - Cajun shrimp and grits, and strawberry mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Finally a good Southern style restaurant in El Paso! Everything was great, especially the shrimp & grits. Service was friendly too, not a long wait, and very welcoming. read more

La Fete Cafe - Chicken & waffles, blackened chicken pasta, and shrimp & grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Great brunch , great atmosphere and service.. been there a few times and always enjoy it. read more

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My wife and I where looking for something different and we found it here. This restaurant is a little soul and Cajun. We went for brunch and the food was great the service was great. We will return I want to try their. Dinner menu next! read more