Looking to uncover all that Northeast El Paso has to offer? Get to know this El Paso neighborhood by browsing its most popular local restaurants, from Japanese to Mexican and more.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Northeast El Paso, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Catfish Basket
Topping the list is Catfish Basket, a spot to score seafood, chicken wings and sandwiches. Located at 4950 Hondo Pass Drive, Unit C, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 71 reviews on Yelp.
In addition to catfish (either bone-in or as nuggets), try menu items like butterfly shrimp, gyros and pork chop sandwiches. Add in coleslaw, potato salad, fries or Texas toast to make it a meal.
2. New Clock Restaurant
Next up is diner New Clock Restaurant, situated at 8409 Dyer St. With four stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
New Clock serves breakfast all day, plus a regular lunch and dinner menu as well. For breakfast, try the enchiladas Montadas, which pairs rolled red or green enchiladas with eggs, refried beans and hashbrowns. Dinner favorites include meatloaf, liver and onions and chicken fried steak.
3. Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant
Japanese spot Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4886 Hercules Ave., Suite B, four stars out of 106 reviews.
The menu features traditional Japanese rice and noodle dishes and soups, such as ramen and miso soup, in addition to a variety of chicken and fish entrees.
4. Lucy's Cafe North
Lucy's Cafe North, a Mexican spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 34 Yelp reviews. Head over to 10025 Dyer St. to see for yourself.
Open since 1978 and with three additional locations in El Paso, Lucy's features signature Mexican dishes, such as the Caldo Tlalpeno, which is chicken soup with chipotle, cheese, avocado and vegetables; the Tacos Antonia, which comes with shredded beef, cabbage salad, sour cream, avocado and special spices; and Lucy's Famous Machaca, which is shredded beef or chicken seasoned with tomatoes, onions, egg and chile con queso.
5. Casita Linda Mexican Restaurant
Finally, there's Casita Linda Mexican Restaurant, a local favorite with four stars out of 76 reviews. Stop by 5315 Hondo Pass Drive to hit up the Mexican spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
Casita Linda offers appetizers, tacos and burritos, traditional Mexican plates and specialties like shrimp fajitas, carnitas and honey barbecue ribs. A senior menu, a kids' menu and "light delights" low-calorie options are also available. For dessert, go for the flan.
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