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Cafe Korea

4.4 (168 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Asian Fusion
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Alma M.

Food potions were great. My husband and I shared a beef bulgogi which came with a side of rice. We ordered an extra side of rice and split bulgogi plate. We also got banchan which was free & had a great variety! They are affiliated with Korean restaurant from NE side of town which is also excellent: I wish this restaurant much success food was fresh and delicious.

Patrick D.

This is an authentic and great hole in the wall type of restaurant. You can taste iconic dishes like bibimbap, bulgogi, and Korean BBQ. These dishes all offer a great introduction to the bold flavors and unique spices of Korean cuisine and Cafe Korea offer delicious food. The service is rapid and efficient. Nothing too fancy but very pleasant. Will definitely be back this is a real gem for El Paso.

Spicy Pork Hot plate
Emmanuel C.

Very authentic experience, kind staff with a lot of recommendations. Will be back. Great food

25 dllr pork plate. With more onions that meat lol
Kevin V.

This place gave me mixed feelings. I love Korean food, so it had been on my radar since it opened up on the East side of town. We previously tried landing some, but it was packed and had a wait time. That's a good sign right? We went back and finally landed it for lunch. The location was super hot, not to mention when we ordered 2 waters we were given 2 water bottles priced at 2.99, huge red flag. I asked our server for tap and she said they had none. Pretty upsetting considering the sweltering conditions inside. She took our order and proceeded to bring us some complimentary sides like kimchi, tofu, etc in small ketchup like containers, enough for one or two tastes per side. Asked for additional kimchi and it seemed like it was such a burden on them to refill the small containers. They brought out our food quite fast, really good flavor profiles. However our waitress didn't check up on us for the next 30 mins after. Horrible service, horrible climate, alright food. Each of our plates were valued at around 20-25 usd and the portions were so small. Quite disappointing. Safe to say it's a one and done spot

Beef Big Meat with Broth Bulgogi

Delicious and huge portions! Will definitely be back again and again. So glad we have this on the east side

I was genuinely so impressed with all the dishes we ordered. The quality of the ingredients, the flavor, the great service - it all makes me want to go back. They also have a nice vintage Korean vibe in the restaurant, they have tv playing Kpop music and nice decorations. My favorite was the Korean bbq beef with the unlimited amount of all the side vegetables.

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Casper L.

Average quality of Korean food IMO. Tho it's close to the airport, it's still not too busy. Order quick and serves quick too. I'm just visiting here and not sure about how things usually go here.. but only providing bottle water and Charged tea is going a bit too far I feel like?

Beef Bulgogi
Sylvia S.

Our first time eating at Cafe Korea and it did not disappoint! We were attended to almost immediately and the food came out so fast and steaming. The food was delicious!! Will definitely go again!

Ceivy M.

The place to go in El Paso for spicy beef soup. The service is always amazing and the three little doughnut hole treats at the end always make my day. The bulgogi is a must! And so is the seafood pancake. I think I've eaten here once a month for a year now, it's that amazing.

Bulgogi Grilled Beef and Beef Ribs along with Bonchan dishes.
Terese C.

Bulgogi Grilled Beef and Beef Ribs along with Bonchan dishes, eggrolls. Everything was delicious! The meat was flavorful and tender. The waiter and waitresses are very customer focused. Bo Chan dishes have free refills. We did not leave hungry! We'll be back.

Banchan
Emily K.

If you're craving Korean food in El Paso, Cafe Korea is the place to go. First of all, the service here is excellent! Our group was greeted right as we walked in, and our waitress was very friendly and brought our food out quickly. We started with the banchan, which consisted of 7 dishes with an impressive variety of flavors. I don't know the names, but my favorites were the fish cakes, cucumbers, and cold noodles. We also shared the seafood pancake appetizer, which was a bit expensive but very tasty. For the main course we ordered the bulgogi (beef), and while I did enjoy it the meat was slightly dry, and the flavor was good but not as strong as we are used to. We also ordered the subdubu, or "spicy stew containing soft tofu" with beef, which I had never tried before. It was delicious! The tofu in the stew was the softest I've ever had, and the broth itself was filling without being too heavy. I highly recommend this spot for a dinner out with friends!

Tteokbokki
Brian L.

My first Korean food in El Paso. Having grown up in Los Angeles, I had access to some of the best Korean food outside of Korea. Cafe Korea was a reminder of how comforting home cooked Korean food can be. We started with the tteokbokki. It had a great flavor and amount of spice. It was a particularly cold night so I got the soon tofu with beef. It was an incredibly generous serving! The side dishes were great, and when I requested more kimchi, the server brought a heaping amount! Will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu when I get homesick

Brisket, banyan, steamed egg, raw jalapeño & garlic, dipping sauce, romaine, & white rice.

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Best Korean Food in town. I tried few plates and all of them were tasty and well cooked.

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Japchae and Yakimandu were so good! Banchan was awesome. Bulgogi is a little expensive but still really good. Overall, great place to eat

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la comida estava muy rica, el ambiente comodo, el personal muy amable, no es mi comida fuerte, pero me la pase muy bien!

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Yummy food, generous servings!! Quiet, hole in the wall. We found it on Yelp as we were driving thru.

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My first time here and the food was excellent! Amazing service. The best Korean food in El Paso.

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2 years ago

So good !!! Have been looking for a while to find a Korean barbecue place here in El Paso ... found it !

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This place was amazing. A must try.Perfect food. customer service 100%. I will most definitely be going back.

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3 years ago

Good authentic korean food, good customer service, yummy side dishes, food at a good price. Ambiance is homey and clean.

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3 years ago

Orange chicken was so good!! Pancake could have been cooked more in the middle. Prices are a little on the high side.

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The food is authentic and delicious. I have had several dishes and all have been superb.

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Good food and amazing service. The waiters were treating us like grandkids. I liked that gesture. We are college students.

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