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    Evaga Desert Kitchen

    3.9 (31 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Sierra B.

    I want this place to succeed so badly! It was very close to a five star experience, but took off a star because the food was just okay and very expensive. The food was simply alright - not bad, but not worth the price. Drinks were also expensive and "luxury" - I ordered two and one was significantly better tasting than the other. The inside is pretty, with very bright lights, and lots of seating. It's weird because you walk in and it's the swim club behind the tables. I wish the lighting wasn't so bright especially because the decor is so beautiful, and would suite some better "mood lighting". Service was great, and the experience was good overall. Worth a stop in for a date night.

    Soggy tortillas that made eating the tacos a mess as they fell apart.
    Eric D.

    Very disappointing. Place was empty and drinks took about 15 minutes. Slow service. Extremely overpriced.. No draft beer or even bottles, all cans! Classy. Isaac was OK. Slow at times. Will not return.

    Pricing for some items on the menu and what payment types they accept. They do not charge for using your credit card. Ask for Tori!

    We had put in a reservation for breakfast on the weekend for my father's birthday. They weren't open at 9 and we had to walk around to get someone's attention to open the door and start serving us. They looked a little surprised to have customers that early and we were the only ones there that whole time. Disclaimer that I've only had their breakfast and dined outside so I cannot review anything outside of that experience. That being said, lets break down the visit. Service: Other than being seated a little late, we were accommodated with seating outside and our waitress Tori was phenomenal. Friendly and fast with what we ordered and she gave great recommendations for the menu. Honestly, she did everything right from a business point of view. She even told us about the cabanas and the events they were having later that day and gave us fliers when we were curious about what they provided. Without prompting, she offered us an umbrella if the sun started to shine too much our way and offered fruit with a candle since they didn't have cake for my fathers birthday. The best show of customer service I've seen in a long time from an individual standpoint as she went out of her way to help us enjoy our breakfast experience and was friendly while also promoting the business excellently. Food: Food was delicious and at a reasonable cost for the area and amount of food in my opinion. I had the chicken and waffles. The chicken needed a bit more flavor but with even a little bit of the chipotle cream sauce that comes with it it was amazing (though it was a little spicy for me). Mixed with the syrup it was to die for. The chicken was also crispy (but tender inside) which provided extra texture to the fluffy waffles. I also had a strawberry flavored lemonade that was the perfect amount of sweetness to sour. Everyone else also enjoyed their food, especially the red pozole, which my father praised endlessly. Ambiance: When we first got there it was very quiet with only the nice sounds of the pool. They eventually put on a little music which wasn't too loud and was very modern, which I enjoyed. They said they had an event later and many people passed by who seemed to work in the pool areas. There was shade and it was easy to find parking. All in all, a scenic view that was relaxing but not boring and reminded us of a vacation away from home, which is a hard thing to accomplish in El Paso. Cons: They weren't prepared for guests despite the reservation, which might annoy some customers if the door is locked passed the time they said they would be open. Also, people were moving stanchion type poles and moving lots of things around by us, even moving my fathers walker themselves to move things out of the way and near our table. Unsure if this was just due to them preparing for the event later or not so I won't let it impact my review too much. Though I suggest that the people working and helping moving things around should have better working attire instead of very low riding jeans and baggy shirts from a business standpoint. Even at a laid back resort I doubt anyone wants to see workers underwear while they are eating. The staff at the restaurant were dressed appropriately for a resort, however, so I did not let that influence my rating of the restaurant itself since it may be a situational type of thing. Also, if you get there early and plan to sit outside be aware that the dumpster truck also goes by at that time so you will get a few minutes of loud noise and beeping. Final thoughts: Delicious food and service that would have anyone going back for more and I am no exception! I will definitely have to go back to try out more of their menu and see some of the band nights the resort is hosting. However, I will go back later in the day so that they are more ready for customers and I can get a better perspective of the restaurant as a whole. The pool looks very clean and the cabanas look private and engaging. They also have areas where you can take trendy photos and next door they say they have a fitness gym. I recommend going for any kind of outing or check out what else they offer around the area before coming in for lunch. This place has it all!

    Delicious mojito
    Evelyn T.

    Had been wanting to check out Evaga and finally did yesterday! The restaurant can be found within the newly built Elmont Swim Club. The space has a big entrance facing El Paso's beautiful sunsets. As soon as we entered we were greeted by our server. She was very attentive, and so was the manager and the chef. All of them welcomed us and gave us recommendations on what to try. I tried a few cocktails because they were 50% off for Happy Hour. The drinks were very crafty and strong just how I like them. In terms of food, we tried the compressed watermelon, cobb salad with chicken, and the potato tacos with sopa de fideo. All of what we tried was delicious but the star of our experience was the watermelon. The chef shared that they are gonna launch a brunch menu soon which Im very excited for. So happy to have this addition in the Montecillo area. Looking forward to returning and having their yummy cocktails/food.

    Gold rush cocktail
    Tyler H.

    Very nice experience visiting this location for the first time with my wife. Friendly staff, and good atmosphere. Pricing seemed fair. Both appetizers were great, seemed well thought out and beautifully displayed. Both cocktails I tried were unique and tasty. The pizza was just OK, generously portioned but definitely didn't stand up to the rest of the food. I'd not order it again. Some of the other menu items seemed worth coming back to try however. And will definitely visit to check out the brunch.

    Avocado toast
    Kirsten K.

    A little too overrated! 2 halves of a avocado toast was $12. My boyfriend got the breakfast burrito, and it was apparently too greasy for his taste... the burrito is also like $12... the amount of food we got was too small and too expensive that we decided to get Mc'Ds afterward. Service was okay... had to tag down the server for our check. Ambiance is beautiful with high ceilings and new interior design.

    Alejandra O.

    This was our first time visiting this place & we really enjoyed everything! The decor, cleanliness, food and service! Highly recommend! Shout out to Brittany & Janice for making it extra special with their customer service

    Arrachera steak
    Miranda M.

    Good for group parties they will coordinate with you and create your own menu. We had a great time and the service was good!!

    The Half Margarita Half Pepperoni Pizza was delicious
    Roger A.

    Excellent service, cleanliness and ambiance. We enjoyed meeting our friends for late lunch and enjoyed some great drinks.

    Nice Date Night Spot

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    Is ok, just another elpasoan restaurant. Tacos and what they call here pizza. Service just the usual.

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    Nice place however bartenders are not attentive at all, I have been a couple of times and service has been terrible

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    Was there Saturday night with a group of 6. Food and cocktails were amazing and service was great.

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    I might not be someone who visits Cincinnati Street often (long live my early 20s), but I am…read morepleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed my time at El Camino. On this particular day we visited when the kitchen was closed so we had to focus on a liquid appetizer to say. This establishment has you feeling like you've been transported to another city and it really feels like a mini vacation spot. The drink menu is something to admire as they were really thought out and well curated. It was in all the details from presentation to garnishes. My partner had a frozen beverage that was a personal fave of his and really enjoyed the fresh ingredients he could taste. I can't wait to come back and explore the menu.

    Tried this new spot on the Westside in the Cincinnati district across from UTEP. The decor and…read moreambiance is really trendy. I ordered "La Sirena" and it came in the cutest mug w a mermaid tail. Then a margarita martini (SOO good). I started with the Tiradito and Aguachile appetizers. Both FRESH and very flavorful. I enjoyed the spice my one the most. From there moved on to the fish tacos and the potatoe fingerlings side. Can I just say WOW ! The fish was fresh and not frozen. I was actually impressed with the quality . Only two come per order but pretty filling. I don't even like potatoes or fries but however the chef seasoned them and prepared the green sauce on the bottom was perfection! The service was amazing especially from Eddie the bar manager - he was engaging and knowledgeable of mixology. Truly put love into all of our drinks. Highly recommend. It's an upscale spot that's a must try!!

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    Super duper hipster spot. Drinks served in tea cups. Bartenders with colored hair, big glasses, and…read moretatted arms. Old school furniture with lots of floral around. Very cool experience with delicious drinks and a chill atmosphere. They have a private lot and street parking. If you haven't been, then you need to go.

    So, my experience was apparently not as amazing as everyone else's. Firstly, they didn't have a…read morecocktail menu. I was told they haven't had once since covid. But, it's a COCKTAIL LOUNGE! That's the whole point of the establishment's existence. (No one else seemed to care about anything but hard seltzers and shots). The bartender said they could still make things from the previous menu, but they didn't have that available, either. She recommended two Jameson-based options, but could think of nothing else. So, I got a beer. I asked for any stouts or porters aside from Guinness, but there weren't any. I asked about one beer she said was "dark", but it was a Pilsner. I like pilsners, so I ordered it...but for the record, they are nothing close to a dark beer. I saw they had Crown Apple after I had started my beer and asked a different bartender if they had Coke Zero. I was told that when he wants a soda he goes to the bar next door. After an alarming number of exchanges, I learned that they DO have Coke, just not any diet varieties. Instead, I later chose a margarita. Yes, it's cute they serve it in a tea cup, but consider that tea cups are very small and there is ice, so it was almost a non-alcoholic beverage. DJ was cool, but, "all night disco" was really some mashup of a few disco/funk songs with some 90s hip hop and a good deal of 80s pop mixed in. Now, it was crazy FUN, but not what I was expecting. Definitely won't be back. I know there is the charm of drinking at grandma's, but it's really just a lousy hipster dive bar with thrift store art on the walls. The second star is just for having a fun dj (brought in a fun crowd).

    Evaga Desert Kitchen - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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