Tony's the Pit Bar-B-Q

Cozy, brick-walled American bistro serving upscale comfort food for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

A local landmark dating back to 1927, this family-run eatery serves regional Mexican dishes & beers.

Casual fast food restaurant serving Venezuelan quick bites such as empanadas and tequeños.

Southwestern-accented, eclectic fine dining in refined dining room, gated courtyard or luxe lounge.

Ribs & brisket top the BBQ menu at this small chain branch with old-timey Texas decor & a big patio.

Elegant hotel with a rooftop pool & an opulent cocktail bar, plus a free airport shuttle & Wi-Fi. Housed in a stately 1912 brick building, this downtown hotel is across the street from the El Paso Museum of Art and Williams Convention Center. It's also 8 miles from El Paso International Airport. Elegant rooms with traditional decor offer free Wi-Fi, cable TV and coffeemakers. All suites have sitting areas; some add dining rooms. Room service is available. Amenities include a rooftop pool, a fitness center and a complimentary airport shuttle, plus parking (fee). There's an upscale international restaurant, a casual Mexican restaurant, and a bar that serves cocktails under a vaulted ceiling topped by an original Tiffany stained-glass dome.

Traditional rooms with microwaves & minifridges, plus an outdoor pool, free WiFi & breakfast. This modern lodging is located next to Interstate 10, minutes from downtown El Paso and a 13-minute drive from the Western Playland Amusement Park. The straightforward rooms come with desks and flat-screen TVs, plus pull-out sofas, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. There's also free WiFi and high-pressure showerheads in the bathrooms. Kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. Amenities include a free breakfast bar, an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as business facilities and free parking.

Casual, family-friendly restaurant serving a menu of classic Mexican dishes, plus seafood.

Contemporary campus hotel with an American/Southwest restaurant, a pool, free WiFi & a shuttle. Situated at University of Texas at El Paso, this campus lodging is a 16-minute walk from Sun Bowl Stadium and less than 6 miles from Wyler Aerial Tramway. All rooms offer contemporary decor, custom-designed beds and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and free WiFi. Suites add separate living areas. Some have pull-out sofas. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an on-site American/Southwest restaurant, as well as a lounge, outdoor terrace and 24/7 convenience store. Additional amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool and hot tub, plus meeting rooms and a business center and a free airport/area shuttle.

Chico's Tacos is a beloved, no-frills El Paso eatery where cash is king and quick service meets nostalgic bites like flautas and hot dogs.