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10/06/2026

An El Paso Westside staple now for 20 years, Paco Wong's captures a particular East-West dichotomy in its culinary DNA.

Hints of Mexican influence appear in traditional Cantonese recipes, like a lo mein served with cilantro and jalapeño. There’s also owner Paco Wong’s famous Fish a la Pekin, in which deep-fried Alaskan po***ck bathes in a fermented soybean sauce with bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and bacon.

But it’s not just the subtle blending of cuisines and design that keep El Pasoans coming back. For many, Paco Wong's upholds a culinary legacy that extends across borders—back to a time when Ciudad Juárez and El Paso were more closely connected. Wong’s father, Francisco “Paco” Wong Esquivel, pioneered formal Chinese dining in Juárez when he opened his first restaurant, Shangri La, from their family home in 1960.

“We’ve been building this tradition through generations,” Wong says. “Most of my customers are people I served when they were just kids coming to Shangri La.”

Read more about this El Paso staple here: https://bit.ly/4yyyVIo

10/06/2026

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10/06/2026

For 45 years, Pelican’s has been proud to be part of the heart of El Paso. ❤️ Thank you to our loyal guests for making us part of your celebrations, traditions, and everyday moments.

Here’s to 45 years of memories and many more to come! 🥂
www.pelicanssteakseafood.com

10/04/2026

Café Mexicano celebrates the great coffee tradition of coffee grown, harvested and roasted in Mexico.

10/04/2026

09/23/2026

Green Chile Burrito with eggs, cheddar, and potatoes. A little heat, a lot of flavor. Solid choice every time. Enjoy it here, or swing by and take it to go — we open tomorrow at 7am! 🌯

09/18/2026

El Paso’s own Elemi (13500 Eastlake Blvd, El Paso, TX) has officially hit the national stage, earning a well-deserved spot on The New York Times' prestigious Restaurant List. Founded by Emiliano and Kristal Marentes, this strip-mall gem turns border cuisine into a true art form proving humble street food can captivate the entire country. 🌮✨

Source: New York Times

09/17/2026

Hidden away in Santa Teresa between a warehouse, a small Travelodge hotel and a field with a gorgeous view of the mountains is Penny's Diner. The kind of diner that feels like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting, that feels comforting and nostalgic and like the exact place you need to go to get a damn fine cup of coffee.