Las Espadas, a rodizio-style Brazilian steakhouse, is slated to open in El Paso in summer 2026, promising tableside meat carving and a salad bar.

Shipley Do‑Nuts will open at 1710 N. Zaragoza Road this spring, bringing early‑morning jobs and its signature hot‑glazed donuts to Far East El Paso.

Portillos staged a soft opening at Montana Commons last Wednesday, serving Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef and its famed chocolate cake.

The Red Lobster at Cielo Vista Mall in east El Paso will close March 23; other El Paso locations remain open as the chain reshapes after bankruptcy.

Toastique will reopen at Cimarron Plaza on March 21 under local owners, promising opening-week promotions and rewards for early guests. The relaunch follows a temporary pause while the prior operator tended to health concerns.

Wing Daddy's De Zavala Road location has closed unexpectedly, with a storefront notice pointing customers to other San Antonio branches while online listings still show the address.

Oak & Antler opened in late 2025 at 317 E. Mills Ave, turning the former Berkeley into a lodge-like tavern with Southern-inspired plates and cocktails. Reservations recommended for busy nights and the Valentine's prix‑fixe.

Kala BajaMed has opened on El Paso's west side with a Baja‑Mediterranean menu and a kitchen team tied to Michelin‑recognized restaurants.

Downtown favorite Amo Café Rose is opening an East Side outpost at McRae Shopping Center, aiming for Valentine’s Day and adding a steak to the menu.

Signs at Abha Plaza in West El Paso advertise Oxxo and Doña Tota as "coming soon." Officials have not yet announced opening dates.

Nueve Uno Cinco opened in downtown El Paso this week, translating the city’s "915" identity into craft cocktails, small plates and a program of art and music.

A new full-service Mexican spot has opened at Festival Crossing, serving tacos, seafood and steaks with a weekend brunch menu. Prices start around $8 for small plates.

Two East El Paso restaurants landed in the lower tier of this week's health inspections with mid‑70s scores, while other kitchens earned perfect marks.