YUM!! I was in El Paso late this week and thanks to Yelp, I decided to try this place. Oh my. It is GOOD. I was there for lunch and ordered the soup/sandwich combo. The vegetable panini was delicious - (not too much) cheese, marinated portobello mushroom, sweet grilled onions, roasted red peppers with a layer of pesto. The soup of the day, green chile and potato, was pureed and spicy but not too spicy. I ordered a glass of the tropical iced tea as well and the total was $11. The location is a bit far away from downtown but well worth the drive. Similar to what I find in many southwestern cities, this place is in a strip mall. There's a big sign out front advertising the location..... the sign seems more fitting for a mattress sale..... then you step inside to delightful decor, great ambiance, and superb food. Oh, and really nice waitstaff. Not that I plan on it, but if ever I end up in El Paso again, Ripe is my top choice of places to eat. One more thing - they keep strange hours. At least on weekdays, they are open from 11a - 3p, then open again at 5p for dinner. Had they been open at 4p as I drove to the airport, I would have picked up a take away dinner from them. Instead, I had to choke down an airport venue cheese quesadilla with no veggies. They even ran out of salsa. Damn you for taking a siesta, Ripe! I needed your food! read more

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I always love eating at the ripe! We were greeted promptly but however I won't say it was a five star experience due to our server ignoring us for about 10 minutes before another lovely server Alice decided to take over and make the experience a good one especially since it was my birthday . Thank you Alice. P.S. the bathrooms are really really clean. read more

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Good food great ambience . Good food choices, cover all food needs, vegetarian, fish , beef. Yummy large salad choices

Love this place! Have visited 2x and had great service and food! Healthy options with nice atmosphere. Will be coming often!

Website is incorrect and the staff doesn't care to rectify it. I went in for lunch and checked the website for how long the brunch menu on the weekends was available it states until 2pm. I knew I was going to order a to go order on my way out so at 1:33 I stopped to ask about a to go order from the Brunch menu and was informed that they stopped making brunch at 1:30. I informed them the website clearly has the menu until 2pm advertised, got basically a shrug and a decline to make the item. Must be nice to be unconcerned about what is advertised and what you actually offer. read more

This place was PACKED for Easter brunch! We had about a 20 minute wait, which they informed us right when we put our name on the wait list. We were seated at a two top, and a server arrived promptly with a warm greeting and to take our drink order. I was disappointed to find out they were out of the wine vodka they use to make their Bloody Mary cocktail, so I opted for the Bloody Maria (which is made with beer) it was ok, but I really wanted to try the Bloody Mary! I ordered the Huevous Rancheros, and my husband ordered the Brisket sandwich. Both were delicious! The brisket sandwich is on a ciabatta roll, my husband opted to eat it open face because it was a lot of bread! The roasted potatoes that came with both entrees were excellent. They were cooked perfectly, not tasting like they were cooked a while ago and sat under a heat lamp like so many restaurants do these days! Service was friendly and efficient given how busy they were I was impressed that none of the staff appeared harried or overwhelmed. We will definitely go back for an evening meal and to try some other delectable selections on their menu. We did see they offer a Prime Rib special on Monday (we are serious carnivores!), and 1/2 off bottles of wine on Wednesday! read more

This place is my absolute favorite! My husband and I love coming here for our date nights because the service and food are always amazing! We have tried most of the menu and each item is always consistently delicious. Brendan and Alyssa always go above and beyond to provide the best dine in experience. I highly recommend the ribeye and if you have a sweet tooth, then Shirley's sheet cake will definitely hit the spot. read more

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The customer service is usually great here. The craft beers are usually great. You can always ask for a sample before you buy. The calamari has nice twist to it that makes it a little different but simply amazing. The ravioli is absolutely delicious. With all that said their MVP is the Triple B. My favorite burger is the Au Cheval in chicago but the triple B has to be my second favorite burger. Must Try!!! read more

1st time here, with family & friends, all 4 of us had something different & all meals were excellent. And to top it off, the Texas sheet cake & Maple pecan cheesecake were superb. I highly recommend & will come back the next time I'm in town!!! read more

Haven't been here in a while but thought I would post a quick review - there is one dish that makes me really want to go back to Ripe. The soy ginger calamari. If you like calamari, this is the holy grail. It's an appetizer but last time I got TWO orders of soy ginger calamari and that was my meal. If I were on death row, I would request Ripe's soy ginger calamari as my last meal. Everything else is good, too, and the service is fantastic, but that soy ginger calamari does it all for me! Quick Update: Had to go to Ripe last night for the soy ginger calamari. Got TWO orders, as usual. It did not disappoint. As usual! Quite delicious and as an added bonus, I also got the Mideast chips and dip - their babaganoush is fantastic! And I don't even normally love babaganoush (as much as hummus.) This babaganoush is better than what I had in Iraq. Once again, well done, Ripe! NEVER take the soy ginger calamari off the menu. It remains my number one death row meal. read more

Oh Ripe, were do I begin? The fabulous waiters who remember you by name (hi Nick!), the amazing food, the beer & wine selection... Brunch. This place is fabulous for it. You really can't go wrong whether you pick from the French Toast, quiche of the day or the Two Step (personal favorite). Come early, especially on Sundays, or expect to wait! Lunch & dinner are equally good. The salads are hearty, especially if you add a protein, and their burgers are huge! The food is always hot and fresh. If you become a regular, be prepared to notice small changes over time. I've seen the breakfast taters change at least three times during the past few years. And the loss of the post meal cookies :( That was a sad day. It is on the pricier side, but most plates are big enough to share or will give you left overs for next day's lunch. And there are specials throughout the week. read more

Great burgers, salads, macaroni and cheese and pastas! This is a nice, relaxing place to have a drink and have a nice lunch or dinner with family or friends. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful! read more

Horrible food tonight went through the drive thru. Bun a little too Ripe for me and meat was raw. Manager way inexperienced said they were too busy and it would take another 30 minutes to make a new burger. Burnt bun and raw meat, WOW, way to go Issac. He said, I'll give you credit but no new burger get in the back of the line. read more

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My first time coming here and I was not disappointed. I had the 1/2 bbq salmon sandwich, roasted red bell pepper soup and a side Greek salad. That sandwich was the bomb! The bbq chutney was delicious and the goat cheese addition complimented this sandwich so good. The soup was quite good too. My only gripe is that I wasn't told the Greek salad was an upgrade and was charged $3 more. It's customary to let patrons know it will be an additional charge. Other than that, I might go back. read more

Really liked the place. I've ordered a Greek salad and simple grilled salmon. Everything was very tasty. My husband ordered a burger and liked it as well. Our total was around $36. Nice place with tasty food. Thank you. read more

Ripe Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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One of the first mid-range great food joints in El Paso when re-development began. When it comes to the concept they also have a breakfast/bakery spot adjacent. Was here for a function in the back dining room. The drinks were good, the appetizers solid. I had the encrusted salmon, I just have never had the opportunity to come back. read more

Have you ever wondered if there is a food heaven? Have you ever wondered if life holds any meaning? Well, there is good news, my friend. Ripe holds the answers! It will make you believe that a savior exists and he happens to like to cook. The atmosphere is cool for chilling out, but also is good for families. Each food choice is amazing and I am often in the enviable position of having too many choices and not enough stomachs in which to put the delicious morsels. read more

Always a go to place, the food is always fresh and the service friendly and on point, we've always enlist it as a family, as a couple and with friends...the beer and wine list, have all you need for a great and complete meal experience, and it's our neighborhood place! read more

This is that review that I keep meaning to post but, I keep going back to and adding something to because I can't say enough good things about and I want to make sure I get everything in there. Finally, here's why you and everybody should eat at ripe... The warmth and love immediately felt in this place is consuming. The whole staff is a close-knit family that exudes a sense of community and welcoming. I have loved this place since day one. Each menu is packed with variety and flavor. There is something for every one here. Also, it's nearly impossible to leave hungry, as all the dishes are Texas sized. The chefs create each dish with heart and have a strong fire in them for what they do. Simply, I can not endorse this place, the food, the staff or the owner any higher. My words are no match for the experience they'll give. Go, try something. Then go again and again and again. You will regret nothing. read more

Came here with some friends! They had a live band but they also have a section where is more quiet. I had the sweet corn and shrimp risotto. So delicious! I will definitely be back to try something new. read more

Ripe Eatery - sweet corn and shrimp risotto - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Good food nice atmosphere only thing is manager only checked on people he knew. It would have been nice if he had stopped at our table and introduced himself since we are newer to area, but we will still go back. read more

This place is amazing. One of my go to spots on the west side of El Paso. Excellent food and service. Something for everyone on the menu! read more

Came by for lunch to my favorite place! Everything was great and my salad was delicious! Adriana our server was on point with everything she was very attentive and brought us things quickly when we requested them... I left happy and so did my tummy! By the way they have 1/2 off all their wine bottles on Wednesdays all day... Hey it's 5 o'clock somewhere! Lol read more

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Horrible customer service. Their employees have no training and no care. They close on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 and open at 4 despite these days being the busiest. They always run out of quiche despite high demand. Very disorganized place and not well ran. Gabriel old manage at least had the caring to make up to customers by comp food or apologizing when service was not good, but the new manager, Isaaq is beyond rude and unprofessional to say the least. A 9 year old child and a mother arrived today at the restaurant at 2:01 and sat on the patio. They arrived on Uber and Uber left; yet, at 2:03 the waiter said he will not take the order because they close at 2:00. The restaurant was full of people. Many had not even received the order and the kitchen was open and working for the customers that were waiting on the food. Despite asking to make an exception the waiter and manager still declined to take the order for a child because of a 3 minute difference. The order had to have gone in the kitchen at 1:59, 4 minutes before or to bad so sad. So, we had to order Uber again, wait 10 minutes, observe the rest of the customers getting their food while the 9 year old child and mom were told to go "their merry way". They have no customer service , no caring, not even for a child. The only reason they are in business is because West EL Paso does not have as many restaurants to serve our community in this area so they get away with unprofessionalism and poor customer service. The owner needs to reevaluate the new team and new manager Issaq as he is on the way of pissing off many customers. On my young age, I worked in many restaurants and I am a business owner in El Paso and this is not a way to treat customers. I would never ask a client to leave because the office closes at 5:00 and they showed up at 5:02. I would never have a manager talk back to a customer and not let customer talk. When I served in restaurants, I would ask the kitchen to prepare the food and make sure the "customer is taken care of". That is what a business does! Apparently, not Ripe and apparently not the new manager Issaq. Very disappointing! read more

It was Saturday past one pm, and they were serving breakfast/brunch. I had an omelette that had cream cheese, ham and green chili! The plate also had black beans and potatoes. We also tried the biscuits with homemade mango and strawberry jam. I devoured mine! :) oh, we also had mimosas ! I've tasted better, and they were pricey but were pretty big glasses. As far as service, we had a great server. read more

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The best word I can think of to summarize our experience here is "incredible!" It was the best dining experience I've had in years, and hands-down the best food I've had thus far in El Paso. We came here for Valentine's Day dinner, which seems to be the one day of the year we probably should of thought to make a reservation, but they were able to accomodate us quickly, and transfer the stellar 22oz beers we ordered at the bar to our table. Our server was very kind and our glasses were never empty. We had the babaganoush & hummus with pita for our appetizer, and that was amazing! (The babaganoush had a unique, smoky flavor that was out of this world.) For dinner, my boyfriend ordered the tenderloin, which he really enjoyed, and both of us will come back just to make a meal out of the smoked gouda mashed potatoes he got with it!!! I ordered the chicken rattatouille. Well, I guess when they made it the first time it was overcooked, so instead of serving the sub-par meal, as some places would, they informed me they were going to make it again so it would be up to their high standards (by the way, it was PERFECT-I've never had a better chicken dish in my life), and due to how long it would take, since I think they make it from scratch, they didn't charge us for the entree and threw in a free dessert!! (Root beer float. Fabulous, of course) That level of customer service is simply unmatched in this day & age, and I can't express how happy I am to have had such an experience. I encourage every Yelpaso-ian to check this place out. read more

This place is the right blend of everything! If you judged it by the front, you're missing out! So fresh & tasty!

Good service and food was great ! My little girl liked the food . I ordered vegetarian option & it was good

Food is amazing!! Service is great and friendly. My husband and I love the brunch and beermosas! Love eating here. Clean, affordable and relaxing environment. Cheers! read more

Soooo good. It just gets super busy so make sure you put in reservations first or get there early!

Ripe has a fantastic selection of food and wine. Just no liquor or anything for mixed drinks. I would recommend this place for dinner but not for brunch. They offer no brunch happy hour prices on wine or beer. read more

Ripe Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I like Ripe. Most recently we went for a family dinner to celebrate my nephew's birthday. I called several hours in advance for a reservation, and they had our table waiting when we arrived (party of 7). Everyone at our table had something different... meatloaf, burger, salad, steak, chicken, you get the idea, and everyone enjoyed their meal. Also, the service very good. That said... I was a little disappointed that we were seated right behind the hostess stand at the entrance and right next to the kitchen door. So we caught all of the traffic coming and going from both customers and staff. It wasn't a big deal, but we called several hours in advance (before they were even open for dinner), they had plenty of time and room to setup a table out of the way. In all fairness, I didn't request that when I made the reservation. Also, I was served a "draft" beer, that had a bottle cap in the bottom of the glass. I noticed after having a few drinks, then brought it to the waiters attention. He quickly corrected the issue by bringing me a new beer, but I would have thought he'd comp. it (especially given the amount we spent that evening), but he didn't. read more

Food is terrible. No competition in El Paso so they stay in business.

Food is always yummy. A bit pricey, but I always have enough to take home for a 2nd meal. Their breakfast is very good too. read more

I've eaten there twice on this visit to El Paso. May be my favorite place in town. Great burgers and huge selection of craft beers. Waiters recommended both meals and I was not disappointed. Will probably go one more time before I leave. Great service, easy to find, good parking. read more

Ripe Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Best burgers in town. And great wine list. Place is super casual and clean every aspect. Friendly staff

Went there for a girls night out and was anticipating what would have been an awesome night away from the kiddos. A friend of mine has a severe dairy allergy and she ordered a ripe salad with grilled chicken. First time they had mistakenly put feta on top and we excused it as a misunderstanding. Second time around they brought the salad and it clearly just had the feta been picked as there was specks deep within the onion crevices. I personally walked up and asked for a new dish to be made. Third time around simply took the onion off and washed them and put them on the side. Sent it back because there was soft feta on the leafy greens. Clearly not a new salad Fourth time , yet again on the cranberries and leafy greens there was feta. Manager was asked to come to our table and he blatantly lied about it being a new salad and didn't even offer an apology. Apparently food allergies are no-big deal for the food industry.... We are now waiting for 15 for a salad and grilled chicken. One hour later she's finally eating her salad .. Worst mommy's night off. read more

Great menu- cant wait to go back, everything was interesting and looked delicious! They were very packed on Sunday, but there were seats available outside. I can definitely see why it is so popular. The service was great, I could tell they have quality management. Our waiter was new but well trained, and an experienced waiter checked on our table also. I ordered the Vaquero Breakfast Stack-- what an interesting dish! A pile of eggs and shredded pork on cornbread. I loved the balance of the sweet cornbread with the savory meat and the velvety eggs over easy. It would have benefited from a bit more of the chile verde- I was craving a kick of spice. The stand out dish was the caprese eggs benedict. Another interesting dish I have never seen before. The basil really added a great flavor:) Plus I loved the cooked tomatoes with the eggs, and then they had mozzarella which is always delicious, cheese should become a staple on eggs bene. They had a variety of mimosa flavors: grapfruit, mango, cranberry, classic, and mojito. I loved the grapfruit, cant wait to try the rest. Another added bonus was the biscuits that you get while you wait for your food- they were thick and soft with a sweet glaze on top. Also they came with apple butter- YUM! Definitely a yummy brunch placed- their obvious focus is great flavors, a unique menu, and high quality food. read more

Amazing food!! The bakery dude is great for a quick weekend takeout and the dining is perfect for date night.

I bumped into this place here on Yelp . I loved it ! I got the pear salad with salmon . It was de-li-cious! My husband got a burger with sweet potatoe fries and culantro ranch that he loved . I am definitely coming back here , I recommend the ambiance . read more

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