Sabor Boricua

4.2 (78 reviews)

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Carlos R.

This is a positive criticism. The place has much potential, but it's coming short a bit. Food was OK, just shy of being really good by some details. Tostones in my Plato cubano were not drained of the excess oil making it soak the pernil (pork). If you have rice and tostones, there is no need for potato salad..a lighter element like salad would be better. My wife had the "la sanze".....a bit too much plantain in the dish, you have a hip of mofongo, really good mofongo, therefore no need to add plantain to a really good chicken. One waiter for the place, who also is the cashier....making service a suffer. Flavors overall were good and portions are quite large. Lighting is not good at all. It was a lunch sitting and had to pull my cel to liGht up the menu.

Theresa S.

The food was excellent! Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor! Just be warned that the service is quite slow, so if you have afternoon plans make this your dinner spot and save the evening for a delicious dining experience. We waited nearly an hour for our entrees and one came out significantly earlier than the others. She had to start eating without us or her food would've been cold. It's still certainly worth trying! I haven't had Puerto Rican food in a few years and was happy to find this restaurant!

Eric M.

I went for the conch salad, but mi suerte said they were out til next week. So instead, I got lots of appetizers and sides. Pastelillos are their version of empanadas. We got cheese (good, but little in there), guava and cheese (buen postre), shrimp and crab (both of which had great flavour). The pocket was thin and crunchy and didn't feel greasy. I also ordered the casava aka yucca root fries which came with mayocatsup. Platanos and tostones. I prefer the maduros since they are sweeter. The young (tostone) came with a garlic butter which guaranteed no vamps come near. They serve Malta in the bottle as well. This Boricuan drink is a non alcoholic malt beverage that treated nothing like OE or Mickey's. It was sweet and almost cajeta tasting. It's definitely worth a try. As mentioned elsewhere, you may need your traductór contigo as very little English was spoken. It was good practice for me, though I feel I butchered it.

Joey C.

Legitimately some of the best food I've ever had. The Carne Fritas was on point. The yellow rice cooked perfectly. The service was great, and the cook even came out to wish us a good meal. With the exception of our buddy, we were all Puerto Rican cuisine first times but it won't be the last time, we all left very satisfied.

Judy B.

Wow! What an amazing experience this place is!!! First of all, i was feening for some plantains, specifically mofongo which is a heaping pile of mashed plantains. I also really wanting it with shrimp as i have seen a friend eat previously from another restaraunt, thus was in search for that. Sadly, the meals they had didnt exactly have those two in combo. So i settled for their chicken stuffed with plantain wrapped in bacon with a guava sauce and mofongo and salad on the side. Called La Sanse. I really wanted to try their potato balls too but they informed me they were out. Bummer. Thus, went with a shrimp and carne turn over. It was a bit if a wait, but once i tasted the quality of food, i knew off the bat that everything was made to order. Delicious food! Loved the turnovers but the shrimp one was a bit too salty for my liking. The pasty part is sooooo good and flaky! As for La Sanse, i really loved the guava sauce they added to the chicken! Sooo good! And it complimented the saltiness of the mofongo really well. And it was a very generous amount of food, so i had plenty leftover. My only gripe was they didnt have water on tap since i received bottled water for $1 when i ordered water. Eh well, at least i know where it came from but i didnt realize that was the only option for water. And perhaps i can try their shrimp plate and sub out the white rice and beans for mofongo. I really really would love shrimp with mofongo instead. And hopefully next time they have potato balls. The picture of them looked really tasty. I will definitely be back to try more! Especially their flamming bacon wrapped shrimp with mashed potatoes!

Carolina C.

My husband is Puerto Rican so since moving to El Paso I have been eyeing this place to take him l too since this type of food is not popular here. At first sight the front does not look very appealing. Parking is a little sketchy and very limited. The inside of the restaurant was very nicely decorated & it looked very clean. They had music playing at a moderate volume which was nice. The restaurant itself was a little to dim for my liking. We got traditional Puerto Rican drinks from a can & a bottle (A Malta & Goya passion fruit juice) but they were barely cold & no cup or ice was offered. While the menu was limited, the food was delicious & beautifully plated. The amount was great for the price. Overall it was a good experience. Restaurant has a ton of potential to be great. Their food is on point so if they make some minor tweaks I'm sure they will risee to success. Will return to see the progress

Eddie V.

Need 10 Star Option--- Food Explosion This place is a must dine and goes beyond delivering your typical PR food. Whether you are from PR or you will enjoy the food. I tried the Pork Chops with red beans and rice and OFMG is what I can say. I found this GEM in Yelp and I can tell you they didn't disappoint one bit. It will become a frequent stop every time I travel to ELP, TX from Florida. I have to tell you I have had PR food in the island, NY (Bronx and Brooklyn) and this is better tasty. I will try to go back before I head home and try other items but the pork chops are FIRE!!!!

Reya F.

My fiance and I took a chance on going here knowing they will be closing in 30 mins. Luckily when we got there, they were very accomodating and seated us right away. We didnt feel rushed to order since they would be closing soon but instead gave us time to choose from the menu. My fiance had the churassco and i had the chicken chicharon. I must say that was the best chicken chicharon I ever had along with the beans that came. Also, While we were almost done eating, the lady asked us if we wanted any dessert. Of course knowing my fiance he loves sweets so we ordered a flan. Which turned out good. Overall I would come Back here again if ever I come back To El paso.

Steven C.

The garlic chicken plate was good, i liked that the breast was pounded out. comes with a bit of salad and a good portion of white rice and beans. The beans were in a tomato sauce, which was nice to eat with the rice. I tried the mofongo (mashed plantain), i don't exactly understand what makes it attractive. overall not my fave cuisine but well executed and worth trying at least once. they're on restaurant.com

Jendy P.

Waited hour and half to get my food and when I got my food, I didn't get what I ordered. Be prepared to wait. Do not go there hungry. The manager did not even charge me for the food because he knew they messed up my order and had us there waiting for so long. I don't think I will go back there again.

Jose D.

Great newfound in El Paso. They opened in April 2017 and are serving up great Puertorrican dishes. The "pastelillos" are excellent with the right flavors. "Cafe Yaucono con leche" is an extremely rare find in El Paso. Rosa is an excellent hostess. Family friendly and reasonable prices. Thank Rosa for her husband Francisco's military service. True "Sabor Boricua". Thank you!

Ira A.

AMAZING! Out of all the Puerto Rican restaurants I've tried in the area this is THE most authentic cuisine. Trust me, I'm Puerto Rican! "El totem"( mofongo with carne frita) was made just right and "La Sanse" (mofongo stuffed chicken, wrapped in bacon, in a guava sauce)combines flavors with absolute finesse. The owners were very attentive and the place is always packed with Puerto Ricans which is a sure sign of its flavorful authenticity. The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully, in a way that recreates a walk through Old San Juan. The ambience was live but comfortable; I almost felt for a second I was back home. Give this place a chance, you'll not be disappointed. P. S. Flan de queso for dessert was just the cherry on top of an exquisite experience.

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Karla M.

7 years ago

You want puertorican food this is the place. The food doesn't lack flavor and is done right. When you order the food takes a while to come out but I know it's cause is being prepared and is fresh. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Stetson .T. P.

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A taste of the Caribbean all the way in the dry ass desert . Let's just say their food choices are all around delicious n refreshing

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Mikael J.

8 years ago

I've been here three times and it is fantastic and authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. If my rating was based solely on food quality then it would be a 5 without a doubt. The reason I have not rated it a 5 is because the service is extremely slow and beverages are only available in bottle or can. The staff is kind but the wait is long. Provecho! read more

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Eduardo L.

8 years ago

The food is good customer service is great but I feel like it's just missing something and I can't quite put my finger on it

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John R.

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8 years ago

Great pace that reminds of some Puerto Rican family cooking on my wife's side of the family! I had a delicious churrasco and she enjoyed some great shrimps. The rice and beans were very good, but the salad was very boring and could've used a simple vinaigrette or other dressing. It was a little pricy for a lunch, but we would still happily go back. Service was very friendly and attentive. read more

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Gendy N.

7 years ago

I came to visit from New York. I yelped this restaurant. It was amazing!!! The food was fresh and so flavorful.

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Steevens S.

8 years ago

For some Reason I usually go on sundays. This is the closest thing I can get to Haitian food in El paso. The sancocho is my favorite thing there. Parking is a little tight but it's worth it read more

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Ian H.

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8 years ago

Authentic puerto rican food. I ordered the mofongo con churrasco, forget the specialty name. My wife ordered a chicken and everything was great tasting and great flavored. Recommend the owner order better quality churrasco as the el paso churrasco steak is too thin. read more

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David S.

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8 years ago

I was excited finding this unexpected gem in El Paso. I show up and its closed at 5pm. Enough said

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Naomi R.

7 years ago

This is the best Purto Rican restaurant in El Paso. The mofongo is amazing, and I love that they are always upgrading the restaurant's interior. Very friendly for non-Spanish speakers, and they are helpful if you've never tried Puerto Rican food before. It is a bit expensive, but totally worth it!! read more

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Maria D.

9 years ago

Overall, the food was amazing! Pork Chops reminded me of home - made me wonder if my mother was working in the kitchen! They didn't have yellow rice and chick peas when I went in, but the white rice and kidney beans was a perfect alternative. The plantains were nice and soft, opposed to crispy and drenched in oil like you'd find in most Puerto Rican restaurants. The Salsa music was on point - nothing like that old school Hector Lavoe. Definitely worth the five stars! read more

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Elizabeth T.

8 years ago

The restaurant is a bit hidden, I was glad I called to find location. When I arrived and opened door inside... it was like an oasis! Very clean! Service was excellent! The pastelillos were absolutely delish! Alcapurrias were also very good! El Tótem plate is amazing! The Mofongo is very good not dry at all! I definitely recommend this place! A real gem! read more

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Anna C.

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The food is good. Although the menu Is limited, what they do provide is divine. And it's actually authentic Puerto Rican.

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Nancy L.

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8 years ago

The place is kind of hard to find... the construction in front doesn't help; But it's worth the looking around for it. I would definitely recommend the trifongo and the desert ( it's like pudding) I can't remember the name of it.. . Great atmosphere and ambiance! read more

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Hector A.

8 years ago

Great food, service was very prompt, short wait to get our food. The chef talked to us about the food to make sure everything was good. Decoration and music all good. Will be coming back soon. read more

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Victor R.

8 years ago

For all those puertoricans looking for an authentic home meal. Loved the food here and the decor was authentic Puertorican. People here are really nice. I had fried pork chops with white rice and beans and it was just like what I'm used to and grew up with. Will definitely return on my next trip to El Paso. read more

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Ana P.

9 years ago

This was a last minute pick after work. It was delicious. I ordered the porkchops with rice and beans and a side of tostones. It was delicious. The service was friendly and the food was served quickly. They had salsa music playing in the background and the decor was really cute. I will definitely be returning on my next trip to El Paso. read more

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Angel O.

9 years ago

It's just as good as back home at mom's in PR or back NYC! I'm traveling warrior living Dallas but my heart will always belong to Puerto Rico and then NY! It's great when you can travel to different parts of the county and find boricua cuisine. read more

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Alex N.

8 years ago

Food is decent, but don't count on this place actually providing you to-go service. I ordered and was told to wait 20-25 minutes. I actually didn't come to the restaurant until 35 minutes later, and the food still wasn't close to ready when I prompted the host/waitress. I waited an hour before the server came and asked me what I had ordered again. It took a total of 1 hr 15 minutes by the time I finally received my meal. Mind you, this was only a meal for two people. I will advise to strongly hesitate coming to this establishment unless you are absolutely starving and have no where else to go. Update: Soon after I posted this, I received a personal apology from someone I suppose is the owner, or may be one the cooks. Either way, the people behind the scenes appear to be honest folks, so I'll give them that. read more

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Sarah P.

8 years ago

Our food was delicious! Service was great, decor was lovely. I'm not knowledgeable in Puerto Rican food, but I loved the mofongo with homemade sauce and fried pork (el totem on the menu). My husband had the daily special of roasted pork with yellow rice and pigeon peas--it was perfect! Flavors were big and bright, lots of great textures to the dishes. Plates were pretty and cared-for without being fussy... I would bring foodie friends and down-to-earth eaters to this restaurant. It isn't cheap, but we felt that it was a good value, given the quality of our meals. I can't tell you if this is authentic PR cooking, but I want to go back tomorrow. read more

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Maria A.

6 years ago

Cute restaurant, food is okay, nothing special. The beans are always so salty. I've had them several times thinking it'll be different.

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The best puertorican food in town. Mofongo, con carne frita arañitas y una malta india. I'm ready to go back.

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Arly B.

9 years ago

I'm cuban from Miami and I visit El Paso for work !! I was looking for Latin restaurants and in El Paso is all Mexican , don't get me wrong I like Mexican food but I need variety . I was looking for Cuban food , Argentinian or Peruvian but nothing no luck until I found this place Sabor Boricua ! I drove there and is a little whole in wall and I'm so glad I decided to go in !! I loved loved loved the food ! They are authentic boricuas the cook , the servers everyone is boricua , felt like home . Deffinetly coming back on my next trip read more

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Roald T.

9 years ago

The best Puerto Rican food in town, courteous and polite service always. Every time is a great experience.

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Xiomara R.

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6 years ago

Being Puerto Rican it's hard to find a authentic restaurant to eat at and this place hit the spot. The food here is possibly the BEST PR food I've ever had...better than the island actually. You will not be disappointed with the Carne Frita! read more

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Vic V.

7 years ago

The Churasco was not churasco meat, it was cheap meat but Charged Like the real deal. The rice and tostonee were good They did not have chimichurri. Poor service only brought my plate a waited about 5 minutes for my wife's plate. Asked for water but did to get refills. Small glasses (Toddler glass) We got the main plates but we had to wait until the end for the mofongo and totosnes We were almost done eating but we wanted to eat it all together read more

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Bonnie V.

6 years ago

First time having Puerto Rican food, but let me tell you it's not going to be the last! The food is so flavourful and delicious. The ambient is really nice with all the decorations they have. Not to forget the great staff that they have. Any questions that I had regarding food recommendations they would answer. Recommend read more

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Maritza M.

7 years ago

Outstanding-Absolutely delicious puertorriqueño food with the atmosphere of the Old San Juan!!!

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Francis Eduardo L.

7 years ago

Worst puertorican restaurant I have ever been. Promoted beers not in stock, if you have a group of 6 or more you will be charge an extra 16% of your bill. Empanadillas had no meat in it, and alcapurrias tasted riped. The door holder for the main door is actually a paint gallon can. The restaurant smelled like sewer pipe. read more

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Herbert S.

8 years ago

Great place to dine with your family and friends, just make sure an allow extra time because the majority of the food is cooked fresh and it takes time to fry a big fat pork chop. You will also find that sometimes they get busy. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for some of that sabor Boriqua. read more

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Bianca V.

7 years ago

If you want to have the best puertorican food like grandma makes it, you need to come here! They also have the best Vegan options and the vegan "alcapurias" are on another level. Besides that they have a variety of original dishes my favorite is the "Morro". They have sancochoooo too!! read more

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Pamela H.

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8 years ago

I came here to eat lunch and there were no more tables left. I ordered three pastelitos and one Malta to go at 1200. At 1247 I still didn't have my to go order of pastelitos. 47 minutes later....no to go order of pastelitos ‍. There was one waitress who served as waitress and cashier for a full establishment. When I requested a refund, said waitress/cashier didn't know how to do it so I had to wait for the owner. Smh. Plus, it was hot as Hades in there. Never again. I would only recommend if you have unlimited time in your day to wait for service and delivery of goods. I am sure that the food is great...if you can get it. One hour of lunch wasted. Thumbs down. read more

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Angela P.

8 years ago

Absolutely delicious. Everyone's food looked and tasted absolutely amazing. Staff was very friendly and service on spot. And the atmosphere inside was really fun. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

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Mitsue Y.

8 years ago

Its a nice place to go and eat! The food is great and they have great service! The knky downside is the parking

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Araceli B.

9 years ago

Excellent service and great homemade food! It's definitely a must try! It is small but very well established, hope you decided to give them a try. read more

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Danny S.

9 years ago

I went on opening day they had a few hiccups but the food was really good! I am Puerto Rican and I can honestly say this is it, the real deal! Congratulations to the owners and chefs!!!!! read more

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4430 Montana Ave
Ste E
El Paso, TX 79903
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(915) 300-0034
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Hours

What time does Sabor Boricua open?

Sabor Boricua opens at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Sabor Boricua opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Sabor Boricua close?

Sabor Boricua is closed on Monday.Sabor Boricua closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Sabor Boricua closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Sabor Boricua closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sabor Boricua take credit cards?

Yes, Sabor Boricua takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sabor Boricua have catering options?

Yes, Sabor Boricua does have catering options.

Does Sabor Boricua serve alcohol?

No, Sabor Boricua does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sabor Boricua allow dogs?

No, Sabor Boricua does not allow dogs.

Does Sabor Boricua have TVs?

Yes, Sabor Boricua has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sabor Boricua have bike parking?

No, Sabor Boricua does not have bike parking.

Does Sabor Boricua have parking?

Yes, Sabor Boricua has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sabor Boricua wheelchair accessible?

No, Sabor Boricua is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Sabor Boricua have free WiFi?

No, Sabor Boricua does not have free WiFi.

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Mofongo de churrasco was amazing. A must try. I was glad to me some PR Food while in El Paso…read more Service was fast and helpful. Inside we had a great decor reminding me of a restaurant on the island.

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Best food I've ever had! So unique and authentic. Didn't need dinner after this sandwich meal.

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5.0(1 review)

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4.4(62 reviews)

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Lunch and Pastries are delicious. Beautiful place with good…read moreservice. LOVE the Coffeeeeee!!

Small little Mexi-PR fusion cafe on the far east...buzzing…read more I enjoyed a MexiMocha latte. It was a nice little out of the way place that a lot of folks know about. So, it got crowded in the dining room pretty quick. If it weren't so busy or if they cycled through the customers, it would be better. I also got the ham, cheese, and egg sandwich...it was pretty good. No extra ingr dients, just those in the name. Plenty of sandwich...we split two between four peeps. They had a bunch of table games to keep you entertained in case you wanted to hang out I would like to try their guava and other pastries, their Caribbean sandwiches (tripleta, and bistec). Pastries and desserts were looking pretty good. I'd come me back to try, but probably would take it to go. I will try this place out again.

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Lavender macchiato was delicious!

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1.0(2 reviews)

2.4 mi

My girlfriend and I noticed this club had a grand opening about 3 months ago. We decided to go…read morecheck it out. When we first pulled up, there were only two cars in the parking lot, so we assumed it was pretty empty inside. It was. There were about 4 people in there. No one checked our ID, or greeted us. The interior was nice and modern looking. The bartender (possibly manager?) approached us and asked if we wanted anything to drink. We didn't, not right away. We just wanted to check it out. As my girl and I sat on the couch for about 5-10 minutes, the bartender came back and told us "You guys can't just sit there. If you're not going to get anything to drink, I'm going to have to ask you guys to leave." So, we left. Not to mention, my girlfriend was working on setting up the app they had, so she could play music requests. But, the bartender just approached us in a rude manner and was pretty straightforward that if you don't pay to buy something to drink, you're gonna get kicked out. So, just keep that in mind guys. We then went to La Mina Bar & Night Club - and they were so much more friendly; didn't force you to buy a drink, either!

I went out tonight with my boyfriend and we went to this club/bar called Latin Quarters New York…read moreand there was literally only 2 cars parked outside and 3 people inside. But it just opened 3 months ago so we wanted to give it a try. We were chillin and then I'm guessing the guy that owns the club/bar or the manager was like "since you guys aren't buying drinks, I'm going to have to kick you out. You guys can't just sit here." I was baffled. We had just got there like literally for 5 minutes. I've never been kicked out of a bar before for not buying drinks. I just said "okay" and we walked out. I didn't know how to respond or react. We went to another club/bar called La Mina Bar and Night Club. Before we sat down I asked the bartender if he'd kick us out if we didn't order drinks and he said no. I've been to other clubs and even when i didn't buy drinks they never kicked me out. By the way highly recommend La Mina Bar and Night club. The music was amazing and everyone was nice. So keep in mind that in order for you to say at Latin Quarters New York, you have to purchase a beverage or they'll kick you out. Do not recommend Latin Quarters New York.

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4.1(13 reviews)

3.4 mi

As the welcome sign says "Welcome to Jamrock!"…read more This restaurant came highly recommended for their well-seasoned and nice portioned dishes! As a visitor of El Paso for a few days, I'm taking all the recommendations! I got the medium Jerk Chicken paired with rice & peas and steamed vegetables! Fully seasoned, hot and more than enough for one sitting. The jerk chicken was spicy but not overwhelming - all 3 dishes together made for the perfect lunch! Ambience was fair, nice music, empty afternoon but great decor and culture! Sadly, they were out of more than 1/2 of the sides and what I requested but the sides I did get were amazing! Next time, I hope to try the Rasta pasta salad and sweet potatoes. I'd definitely go back to try the Rum Punch and some good night vibes! Check this place out if you're in town!

Despite being a one-person operation on New Year's Day, the service was impressively fast and the…read morefood exceeded expectations. The rice and peas stood out for their rich flavor and perfect texture--moist, not dry. The cabbage was cooked just right, offering a tender bite without being underdone. The highlight was the jerk chicken: juicy, with a satisfying kick of spice that made each bite memorable. Overall, this meal delivered great taste and efficiency, making it a standout experience. Definitely worth coming back.

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Bar and DJ add the perfect vibe!!

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Little Shack

3.6(101 reviews)

5.1 mi

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We are in town for a body building competition and were excited to see if this place is still as…read moregood as when we lived here 3 years ago. It is!!! Ordered the fish taco, the little shack taco and the pulpo taco and they were all delicious. So good that we came back today for more. Glad to see they are still here and still consistent with the food. I'll miss The Little Shack.

Food and staff are good. I do recommend eating or have a red beer and shrimp cocktail.read more

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Grilled fish tacos

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Steven G.

7 years ago

When we pulled up I was apprehensive because it is off the beaten path. Friendly greetings when we walked in and attentive service and the food is OUTSTANDING. I had the flank stank with Fomongo. Hard to get good flavor with flank, but did they ever pull it off and the Fomongo was the best I have ever had outside of actually being in Puerto Rico. 10 out of.10 read more