Visiting East Side, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this El Paso neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue restaurant to a brewery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Side, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
Topping the list is Mexican spot Rivas Taco Shop. Located at 1342 N. Zaragoza, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 234 reviews on Yelp.
Rivas is the home of the California half-pound burrito. All burritos are served with a choice of carne asada, beans and cheese, beef, chicken, fish, shrimp veggies and more. Also, try the breakfast burritos, all made with three eggs, and filled with a selection of steak, cheese, sausage, beans and bacon. (Click here to view the menu.)
Next up is Vietnamese spot Viet Restaurant, situated at 1700 N Zaragoza, Suites 107 and 108. With 4.5 stars out of 184 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, look for pho, rice vermicelli, rice plates and house specials. Try the rice noodle soup with shrimp, squid and scallops; rice vermicelli with a combination of charbroiled beef or pork, grilled shrimp and an egg roll; or the Vietnamese fried rice with chicken breast and eggs.
Desert Oak Barbecue, a spot to score barbecue and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1320 N. Zaragoza, Suite 105, 4.5 stars out of 109 reviews.
Order chicken, sausage, brisket, pulled pork and ribs and turkey breast by the pound or as an entree plate, the latter of which includes two sides. Sandwiches and bowls are also options. Side options include jalapeños, beans, potato salad, mac & cheese, creamed corn and more. (Check out the full menu here.)
The Queen's Table, a vegan spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 58 Yelp reviews. Head over to 12115 Montwood Drive, Suite 201, to see for yourself.
Offering vegan comfort food, The Queen's Table features burgers made of portobello mushrooms and tofu, Philly Cheese Unsteaks and Southern platters such as deep fried unchicken, all with two sides. (Click here to view the full menu.)
And then there's Blazing Tree Brewery, a local favorite with five stars out of 27 reviews. Stop by 11426 Rojas Drive, Suite A-13, to hit up the next time you're in the neighborhood.
The brewery, which was established in 2017, makes six different beers: a peanut butter brown ale; pecan porter; honey hefeweizen; Mandarin IPA; blonde ale; and Medussa Hazy IPA. (Click here to learn more about each brew.)
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