I finally checked out Ámbar inside the Plaza Hotel downtown and honestly... that burger alone…read morealready earned them a return visit. I had just come down from a Tom Lea gallery event upstairs and the restaurant was packed. I figured it was a long shot, but they still found a way to seat me. Service stayed friendly even with the rush, which I always notice. The burger was easily one of the best I've had in El Paso. Clearly handcrafted, cooked right, super juicy, really flavorful. What impressed me most was the bun actually held everything together instead of falling apart halfway through like most gourmet burgers do. At about $20, it felt justified. One thing worth noting, especially if you're into spirits: they have one of the largest tequila and mezcal collections around. Definitely a destination spot if that's your thing. I tried their carajillo but found out they add Baileys, which made it sweeter than I usually prefer. Not bad at all, just more dessert-leaning than my taste. Live music from Jordan Taylor was happening that night too, which made the whole atmosphere feel elevated without being stuffy. Because that first visit stuck with me, I went back recently to try their lunch special with a friend. For $26 you get an appetizer, entrée, sides, guacamole, tostadas, and dessert. It's honestly a great way to try a range of dishes without committing to just one plate. Funny enough, it doesn't look like a huge amount of food at first... but we were completely stuffed by the end, so kudos to them for balancing portions well while still giving variety. Standouts: * The octopus cocktail appetizer was excellent. Bright, fresh, good texture. * Carne asada was cooked exactly right. Tender but still had bite like a proper steak. * Mushroom components in several dishes were surprisingly flavorful. * Desserts were a highlight. The arroz con leche arancini especially. Crispy outside, creamy inside, not overly sweet. Very well done. Some things were more middle-of-the-road: * Salmon dish leaned bland, lots of texture but not much flavor. * Guacamole tasted a bit acidic. * Goat cheese in the enchiladas was subtle to the point of disappearing. * Corn and mashed potatoes were fine but nothing memorable. Timing was reasonable. Food came out in about 20 minutes, but with a full meal you'll want to plan roughly an hour to an hour and a half total if you're not rushing. One practical perk: they validate parking at the Plaza garage next door, which downtown absolutely needs more of. Overall, beautiful space, solid service, some really strong dishes, and a few that could use more punch. Still very much worth checking out, especially if you're downtown already or want a nicer but still relaxed lunch or dinner spot. Definitely recommend giving it a try. 106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

Nice ambiance. Business appropriate , date appropriate…read more Service was pretty good. We ate here 3 times and the food is ok to good but forgettable. Live music on certain nights. All I remember after 3 meals is that the guac wasn't very good. Too acidic and not enough flavor.

Awesome place, atmosphere, drinks and food. Excellent customer service, live music, karaoke ,…read morecomedy shows, and they have a patio.

Mehhhh. Was very disappointed the kitchen closed,…read morecould of had better service as well :/ used to love this place tho. No bad vibes

This is definitely a 5 star rooftop bar- the view and vibe are amazing, incredible and romantic…read more Ahhhh is breathtaking specially at . Chef's special appetizers, light but elegant and delicious. The drinks are amazing as well. I hope that when I go back I am VIP- for making them popular.

The experience here alone is worth stepping in at least once. The views, the lights the ambience is…read moreabsolutely great. I really did enjoy my cocktail, but more importantly I enjoyed the chips and guacamole. The service was great. I thought our server was quick efficient and very kind. I highly recommend stopping by here at least once when in El Paso.

They have plenty of specials going on all week. Didnt have any food, but they had basic bar drinks…read moreand karaoke! Pretty neat experience to go visit Marty Robbins inspiration for his song!

Great spot. Good food, cold drinks, awesome margaritas( jalapeño was fire). Felicia and her team…read morewere courteous and responsive. Food was served in a timely fashion. Place was clean, and even a couple clowns to keep us entertained(besides me and Felicia spilling everything). Food was really good. That Caldo de Res broth was so good that I transcended to Guadalajara 1979... just awesome. Gracias senoritas. Pasen buen dia. Dios me las cuiede.

Our visit to Benny Frank's was great and we look forward to visiting again. Our drinks were…read moredelicious and the baos were so so good! The burger was okay but the fries were really good. Next time we hope to try the ramen and fish and chips

First time trying Benny Franks and we really enjoyed it! The space has this great indoor/outdoor…read morefeel. it's open, so you get tons of fresh air. The person helping us apologized for the wind, but honestly, it felt cool and refreshing, especially for El Paso weather. We tried the al pastor tacos and the hot dog, and both were really great. The al pastor was super tender, and the pickled veggies on the hot dog were such a perfect touch. We also ordered two drinks, a mule and an old fashioned, and both were made really well. Also impressed by the price. it's not as expensive as a lot of other places we go to, and the quality was top-notch. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to go back!

The food,the service,and the ambience are all very inviting, delicious home prep authentic food…read morethat speaks to your soul! My favorite so far is the roasted pork shank, OMG! and all of their homemade salsa and chips wow!

Overall we had a great experience here. From the moment we walked in, the service was awesome. Our…read morewaiter, Daniel, honestly should be a salesperson he convinced us to get a bottle of wine because they do 50% off bottles on certain days and it was definitely worth it. The vibes inside were really nice and it's a great spot to sit and enjoy dinner. Food-wise, most of what we had was really good. The tacos were flavorful, and the soup that came with them was AMAZING, definitely one of the highlights!! The salsas were great, and my favorite part was that they had cebollitas (grilled green onions) which you don't see everywhere and they were so good. The elote and baked potato were a little mid but everything else made up for it. Overall good food, great service and a fun atmosphere. We'd definitely come back.

My friend and I were looking for a casual spot to hang out on a Friday night. We got these yummy…read moreloaded French fries from one of the food trucks, grabbed a couple of drinks and just chatted. It was a very relaxing environment with moderate prices. Would definitely come back!

Fun place to have watch parties! Shame all the food vendors weren't available. The BBQ joint is…read moreamazing!

This is the rooftop bar at Hotel Paso Del Norte. It was chilly and windy so we opted to sit inside…read more There were some comfy seating areas, a long bar, and loud music. It wasn't very crowded at all. It's a nice looking place. The drinks were very good! It would have been nice to have table service though. Then we went down to the lobby bar and it was pretty packed so we actually sat in some chairs in the lobby area as a staff member recommended. Of course there was no table service there either. But we had fun!

El Mirardor is the rooftop bar and lounge at El Paso famous Paso Del Norte hotel…read more The rooftop part overlooks the city (downtown), Juarez Mexico and the rooftop pool. It has plenty of lounge chairs, tables, and heat lamps for the cooler winter months. Very spacious. Inside, there's a full bar and restrooms. Tons of room, big dance floor and DJ area. The bar and staff are great. We had a VIP table here for NYE. But it's not just for parties. You can visit here whenever. Often, we will have a celebration dinner of some sort at 1700 Steakhouse downstairs. One time, for Judez birthday, they not only provided us with a bottle of champagne, but then afterwards they escorted us upstairs (10th floor - El Mirardor), and gave us a free drink or two on the rooftop. It's a cool place and worth checking out from time to time!