OK...I really should love Ripe. Right in the 'hood, one of the best beer selections in an El Paso restaurant (...and when your from the coast, that really matters). But here's the thing, the food at Ripe is...well...bland. Calamari in soy-chili sauce...bland. The crab-cake special? Even though it was excellently prepared...bland. And the salmon mac-n-cheese--which really should *not* have been bland--BLA-AND! There was no taste that was unpleasant, the staff are nice and attentive, but the food just needs a bit more punch. read more

Four of us drove south to El Paso today for Saturday Brunch at Ripe. One of us had the french toast, the quiche of the day, a caprese Benedict, and I had the mellow mushroom omelet. There were only good comments about our meals. Service was very good. When we are in El Paso at breakfast time, we know that we can't go wrong with breakfast at Ripe. read more

I don't know why I got the impression that they serve brunch daily. :( Anyways, I think we came here on a good day because we were seated right away for lunch. There was a good lunch crowd there already. I can't say much that others haven't said. Food was good, service was great. And I'd definitely return to try some other items. But I have a gripe- I was very excited to try the seared Ahi sandwich. I love Ahi tuna! I've been spoiled living in Hawaii and being able to try fresh ahi whenever I wanted. The sandwhich fell a little short for me. With that being said, everything else was good! My husband was able to get a small sample of beers to try before ordering a glass. Which he greatly appreciated. read more

I've been coming to ripe since it opened and it has just gotten better and better. Whether it's for lunch, brunch, dinner, or dessert you can't go wrong here. For lunch I generally get the salads... I like the pitched pear with grilled chicken or the spinach. Their burgers are excellent and you've got to try the meatloaf for dinner. For dessert I recommend the Texas sheet cake or the cherry galette. Oh and brunch! I normally get the eggs Benedict... It's my favorite in town. Anyways, I've had pretty much everything on the menu here for every meal... So I can tell you this place is AWESOME. read more

Back to wonderful. After having some spotty service that last few times I went here, Ripe has really shined. On our two most recent visits our party was waited on very attentively, with timely service. Even when we had to wait to be seated, the hostess made sure to give us regular updates on the seating situation to all parties in the bar/patio areas. Their brunch remains arguably the best in town, and their other offerings never disappoint. Easily one of the best eateries on the far Westside if not the entire city. read more

This place was ok.... staff was friendly and service was good but I wasn't impressed with the menu or anything we ordered. It's like they're trying to hard to be a casual pretentious restaurant but lack the quality food and ambiance.... I'd rather go to crave the menu way better and the food is of better quality. read more

management is rude. idk if it is a cultural thing for...some... to be rude but i would never let my company be run by people who think they can yell at their patrons (in front of people), act smug, and totally ignore the patrons word. it is beyond my comprehensive that this is permissible by management to hire such staff w selective attitudes towards good people. that is NOT good customer service, and it is quite shameful to turn a blind eye to such POOR management. read more

This is a go-to brunch spot. They do not have a crazy menu, but what they have they do really well. The patio is dog friendly.

The food was really good! Be sure to call ahead for seating. I had the Brisket poached eggs. It was really good. The service was good as well! Good prices too:-) read more

A gem in the upper west side... Used to live super close and this was my "Mom replacement" for quite some time lol. Awesome menu, incredible salads and sandwiches. Shirt but sweet, try this place for take home or a quick lunch. You'll love it. read more

Back again for the 4th time... 2nd time in a week. Had the Fennel and Poached Pear Risotto with Shrimp and the white Chocolate Cake with Pineapple and toasted coconut.... Delicious! Wait staff was exceptional and the food was amazing as it always has been. read more

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This is one of my favorite brunch spots! The scrambles are delicious and their sausage is the best side! Don't forget to ask for the complimentary biscuits as a starter, the homemade jam is to die for! Be sure to get here early in the morning because they are practicing social distancing and not all tables are being used! Also if you go for dinner order one of their burgers!! read more

I went to Ripe a second time after not going in quite a few years. I had intentions of going back, but just didn't have the time for awhile because it is fairly far from me. The first time I went, I didn't really enjoy the food I got, but I think it was more of a personal taste thing. That's why I knew I had to give them another chance. I went again last night with my best friend. Our server was the lovely Alyssa, and she was awesome and so sweet. My friend and I both got pasta. I tried their cream vegan pasta with cashews, and it was so good. I loved it! I got full before I finished it, and I had to make myself stop eating it because it was so good. My friend said his pasta was really good as well. I'm not sure which one he got, but it had peas and Parmesan cheese. I'm really glad I finally gave them another chance, and I will definitely be going back. read more

I've loved Ripe since the first time I ate there. I went there for brunch and had the Florentine omelette, which has remained one of my favorites. I also love the biscuits that are served with the brunch menu and the small, cookies that are offered after a meal (usually - sometimes, the restaurant runs out of them). I've also had some of Ripe's sandwiches. I recommend the turkey pesto. Portion sizes are large for both brunch and lunch items, so either split the meal or plan on a to-go box. In terms of service, I've never had any problems. The waitstaff are friendly and attentive. I've seen the same waitstaff at Ripe over a period of several months, suggesting a good work environment. The last time I visited, the service wasn't up to its usual par, but the restaurant was busy and getting ready to close for the day. During my most recent visits, I have been impressed with the new decor. It took an already good restaurant to an even better one. I love the funky lighting, the murals on the walls, the new curtains (green instead of gold), and the chalkboard calendar of live music events. All those elements, plus good service and nice background music, create a very attractive atmosphere. read more

Great service, great food! Always look forward to returning! The weekend brunch was the highlight of my weekend visit in October. I ordered an omelet with mushroom sauce and had a peach mimosa. Now, I'm having a poached pear salad with grilled chicken and it's delicious! The atmosphere is modern and pleasant. I would consider this a must for anyone in El Paso! read more

Ripe just does not ever disappoint. My favorite brunch item is the bruschetta benedict paired with a mimosa. It is just devine! My husband had the smoked salmon benedict, and the little guy chose banana pecan baby cakes. 5 star service for 5 star food! read more

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

Good food but the service was not. We could tell our waiter was upset that we requested to move tables. The service felt rushed and not genuine read more

I just so happened to be in town for work and had read about this place somewhere recently - so I had to pop over and try it out! Not a disappointing item on the menu! I had the eggplant and ricotta flatbread appetizer ($3 off during happy hour 3-5pm Mon-Fri), shrimp banh mi for lunner (it came with a side, salad in my case - best side salad I've had in a while!) and then I shared three desserts with others...Texas sheet cake a la mode, sweet potato swirl cheesecake, and the cherry gallete. I also tried the fresh squeezed lemonade - this is a must! Not too tart, not too sweet - just right! Check in on Yelp and get one free when you visit. I had a very satiating meal and will definitely recommend to others heading to this area. The two other people who came with me are locals and also thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Glad I could recommend something new to them that was appealing to all! Oh and I mustn't forget to mention the music they played was everything I would've chosen myself. Good taste, boys. read more

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YUM! I had an egg scramble with vegetarian sausage.. It was delicious!! Kids and husband are also fans.. Always have friendly service too! This is by far my favorite breakfast/brunch spot! MUST TRY! read more

Love this place! Triple B burger is amazing! I would have given them a 5, but the acoustics aren't great and when it gets busy, it's hard to hear... read more

Ripe is a rarity for El Paso. It would be more at home in Austin. It has changed its format to be more of a bistro. I have never had a bad or even just okay meal here. I would describe the food as nouveau comfort food with a healthy twist. Any of the pressed sandwiches/panini are worthwhile. The risotto cakes from the case are always a good choice. I recently had the Curry Potato Corn Chowder and throughly enjoyed it. The dinner specials are wonderful homemade dishes. Saturday or Sunday Brunch is a must!! The omelets are wonderful (I recommend the Florentine). The atmosphere is child friendly and comfy. read more

Good atmosphere, good combinations and portion sizes. Reasonably priced. Added gratuity on groups. read more

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

Delicious but Sunday brunch service was pretty slow! Has 2 eggs Benedict and turkey&cranberry sandwich read more

Wow! I'm from Austin and I come out here once a month. A noted foodie who loves the 'Whole Foods' mentality; inclusive of the store I might add. Stopped in here as I am always on the hunt for good, natural food. The BEST white bean and kale chili I have ever had! It was phenomenal. Not to mention the service was excellent! Stop in and try this place out! read more

This is one of the best choices to eat or early supper on westside especially if you live on the mountain nearby. The food is casual but with a gourmet attention to detail most restaurants lack. From burgers to fish to brunch, rest assured whatever you have will satisfy. read more

Great food options, tried the artichoke dip, a little spicy but has great flavor! Had the Caprese burger (since it was $8 on tuesday) came with a simple salad. Salad was great! Lightly tossed in their own vinaigrette, arrugula/lettuce was good and not wilted. Burger was GREASY! which made the bun soggy, I was honestly a little disappointed in the burger, didnt have much flavor. I think I would have been more satisfied with something other than a burger. Outside dining is available, although i feel like they forget about you when your out there... Waitress wasnt very helpful, we told her it was our first time there, she said Great! But didnt tell us about the specials or suggest anything to try- although she did seem excited when she brought up brunch... read more

I went to Ripe for lunch and really enjoyed it. I had the Garden Veggie Panini and the Cider Spices Red Sangria. The Sangria was good, but had a little too much anise for liking. I liked the added touch of apples and mint in the ice cube. The Garden Veggie Panini was delicious. It had just the right amount of pesto and carmelized onions to add rich flavor without overwhelming the other vegetables. Service was decent. Even though it was busy we we're seated quickly and our drink orders were taken. The server seemed fairly knowledgeable and our order came out as expected. It was a tad too noisy in the restaurant for my liking since it was lunch and I was trying to have a conversation. I loved the menu and want to come back and try more including the beers. I definitely recommend Ripe. read more

Really enjoyed brunch here! The mimosa seemed expensive at first, but it ended up being pretty large and delicious! I got the caprese eggs Benedict and it was so good, my fiancé got the traditional eggs Benedict and that was also great. The biscuits they give you are so good, we will be returning! read more

Im visiting from AZ and wanted something local. My sister in law told us about Ripe. With a party of 10 the staff was very accommodating. The waiter was really nice too. I got the pancakes and my son got the French toast. I got to try them both and I think they were both delicious! Next time I come out here I will try this place for dinner. Everything that the waiters were serving to the other tables looked good, it really made it hard to decide. Thumbs up to the biscuits and jelly! read more

First I have to say that our family lives in the Northeast and I cannot begin to explain to you how difficult it is to find a place that accommodates for my wife's gluten intolerance and dairy-free diet. But today, we found it! We started off with a simple appetizer, sweet potato fries! Then the waitress proceeded to assist my wife with customizing the Ratatouille Stuffed Chicken dish. She made difficult situation so easy! Needless to say, the dish was amazing! Meanwhile, my son and I kept it simple with a kids turkey sandwich I had the Greek salad. All great foods! Timeliness and the temperature were spot on and it was the perfect atmosphere! Very family friendly establishment with so much greatness to offer! Will definitely be back soon!!!! read more

Ripe Eatery - Outstanding! Great food, great service and a perfect atmosphere for friends or family! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Paso, Texas

My friend and I came on a Sunday morning and I ordered the traditional eggs benedict and she had the salmon Benedict. She said hers was good but I was disappointed with mine. It was very Bland and only had a very small piece of ham on it. The English muffin was very thick and almost spongy. It was almost the consistency of cake. The raspberry limeade was delicious though. Four stars because it is a popular place and I will try another meal there sometime. read more

This is a great place for breakfast or salad or a burger. I love that you can order on-line and pick up at their drive-through. They also have outside dining options. I have a soy/soybean allergy and they have been very helpful in this regard. I also like that their website has an email where you can email the staff/owner with any concerns or questions. Sometimes, you actually get a response and that is much appreciated! read more

I recently went to Ripe for Brunch and had forgotten how delicious this place is. Being from California, it's hard to find a healthy place to eat in El Paso every time I go home to visit. We went early and were seated right away. We were greeted with fresh biscuits and home made jam. I had the daily quiche with was absolutely delicious. I loved that they used the roasted green chili's that gave it that homemade El Paso taste to it. They have a great menu to choose from and the restaurant is very clean and the staff is super friendly and patient. I will be back next time I go home to visit. read more

Good food. Nice selection of beers. I am a fan of places that do the "healthy, but not so healthy it sucks" menu. Plus, the world needs more scratch cooking. read more

From the rave reviews i heard, I was expecting a little more out of Ripe. The problem could have been what I ordered, though it was the dish our waiter pushed the most- the pecan crusted salmon. Already a little over done, it was also a bit more bland than the recipe called for. The risotto it comes with was quite good, however. Though part of its charm is that it's a little place that has come a long way (as one reviewer put it), they need to work on the over all ambiance a bit more. already situated in a strip mall, it wouldn't hurt to make the decor a bit warmer. This all being said- I'll be back to try the brunch menu, which still seems promising. Part of that may just be that I've been desperate for good brunch locations here, though- so rare! read more

Had the garden sandwich with the sweet potato fries as always! My other fav sandwich is the turkey pesto. I always leave happy after coming to RIPE read more

Great atmosphere - I loved the music that was playing, and the food was delicious and unique! I loved having beans and well cooked (not fried) potatoes on the side of my omelet. read more

Excellent customer service & food was delicious! Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone looking for the not-so ordinary treats.

The food was very good, probably great. I really don't like being picky at restaurants and just want to enjoy the company and experience. However, the medium well burger came out pink. I cut it first but thought maybe it was the lighting. I then took a bite or twould and asked my wife, debating sending it back. She said it was definitely a little raw. They took it back, but rather than bringing me another burger that was cooked fully and correctly, they brought the same burger back on the same bun. Aside from health and safety practices, which I would imagine say you're not supposed to take partially eaten food off of people's plates and bring them back into the kitchen, it was unappetizing to find raw meat on the bottom of the bun when it was served again. The manager came over when he saw I was not eating and said they would take it off the bill and took the plate. That was good. Honestly though, we had been there for an hour + and I didn't get a full meal. So props for taking it off our bill, but perfect service would be to then bring something out to ensure the cutsomer walks away not hungry. Good food tho! The bites I did take were amazing and the fries were very good shoestring fries and the portion of my burger that my wife ate was good. read more

This is the second time for big disappointment. A couple of months ago I came for dinner. Ordered the salmon pasta and it didnt taste good and looked more like leftovers you eat at home. Today I was tired after a long day at worked and wanted to treat myself and my kid to dinner. They somehow thought I was not there. I saw waiters passing by and nobody came to offer menus or water. I had to go back inside and inquire if there was something wrong bc nobody had come by. The guy at the reception apologized and got our drinks. I ordered a glass of wine bc of happy hour and they didnt honor the price when I got the check. I tried to make eye contact to the waiter but nothing. I was tired so I paid and left. Definitely it has changed since they were bought. Sad since this used to be one of my favorite places :/ read more