Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in El Paso

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in El Paso? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Café Central

4.8

4.8 (2320)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

El Paso

About the restaurant

Cafe Central offers an outstanding experience; delectable cuisine and our dedication to thoughtful service are evident in every staff member, making it a preferred destination for locals and visitors alike. Offering an expansive, award winning wine selection and exquisite gourmet dishes with a Southwestern twist in mind to create exceptional cuisine from appetizers to entrees. Located in the heart of downtown, just one block from the Museum of Art, Plaza Theater, San Jacinto Plaza, Convention Center, and other hotels.
El Paso’s only winner of the Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence for the past 11 years and honored with the Distinguished Restaurants of America (DiRoNa) Award for Excellence. After a long day of travel, indulge in the Cafe Central experience. Join us for dinner and enjoy the impeccable service and cuisine. Your table’s ready, and the bar is fully stocked.

Experience timeless tradition at Cafe Central and be part of the legacy. Bon appétit!

Top review

Claudia

Dined 3 days ago

Cafe Central is my favorite restaurant in EP! Amazing food and service!

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Chilean Sea Bass (Tacos)

Garufa Argentinean Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (179)

$30 and under

Argentinean

El Paso

About the restaurant

Garufa is an Argentinean style restaurant. We specialize in delicious steaks and pasta, but we have lots more to choose from for any appetite!

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Dined on Sep 25, 2024

From the onset, by being cordially greeted by Oscar and the impeccable service of Scott gave us such a wonderful experience. The ambiance was soothing, again the service was outstanding, the food delicious. Definitely worth my time and money.

Landry's Seafood House - El Paso

4.8

4.8 (423)

$30 and under

Seafood

El Paso

About the restaurant

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Out server was great. The clam chowder was cold, the salad with blue cheese had watery dressing and no crumbles. Steak was warm and mashed potatoes were cold. The Mahi Mahi dish was also cold. The other four dishes were fine.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - El Paso

4.8

4.8 (1256)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

From memorable meals to milestone celebrations, corporate events to happy hours with friends, Ruth’s Chris Steak House in El Paso offers a refreshingly modern take on the classic steak house experience. All with that signature sizzle. While our world-class USDA Prime steaks, bone-in cuts and their signature sizzle quickly made us the top steak house in the nation, you’ll also find fresh seafood, scratch-made sides and desserts, hand-crafted cocktails and award-winning wines, with the sort of service that makes first time guests feel like regulars – and regular guests feel like family.

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Paola

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience. Service is outstanding.

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4.6

4.6 (439)

$31 to $50

French

El Paso

About the restaurant

Born in a family with a passion for Gastronomy and Oenology, we opened our first French Wine Bistro, Cepage[s], in Notting Hill, London in 2014. Driven by the success of Cepage[s], my father Felix Cohen, who lives in Grenoble (French Alpes), came with the idea to open an authentic french cuisine restaurant in El Paso. Our concept is to create a cozy atmosphere, featuring delicious bistro style sharable appetizers and classic popular dishes from diverse regions in France paired with a great selection of wines and cocktails. Our name, Entrecôte, is a very popular Ribeye Steak dish served in bistros and specialty restaurant in France. We are very exited to start this new adventure and offer a unique experience to El Pasoans and visitors from out of town.

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KevinVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Dinner was terrific and timely, the service was friendly and efficient.

Saltgrass Steak House - El Paso

4.6

4.6 (14)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Angus Beef steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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Valente

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Excellent costumer service, and good was delicious. Although I made a reservation it was well taken care of

Anson11

4.5

4.5 (1416)

$31 to $50

Global, International

El Paso

About the restaurant

Anson 11 offers two distinct dining experiences located within the revived elegance of El Paso's historic Mills Building.

Bistro
The ground-level Bistro provides a laid-back ambiance, serving casual dishes perfect for bright lunches, vibrant happy hours, serene brunches, and captivating dinners. All complemented by an elegant bar and scenic patio overlooking the iconic San Jacinto Plaza.

Upstairs
Let our elevator transport you to Anson 11 Upstairs, a homage to classic dining. This timelessly appointed space melds classic service with expertly crafted prime steaks and fresh seafood. Also featuring engaging table-side food and cocktail preparations.

We aim to curate exquisite experiences, from our vast wine and spirit selections to our exceptional dining options. Your table is set at Anson 11.

Top review

Manuel

Dined 1 day ago

The service was outstanding. We were constantly checked on, and the team ensured we had everything we needed. All the guests from our party thought that the food was amazing. Overall, we were satisfied with our experience at Anson 11.

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Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio

1700° Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (505)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

Hotel Paso del Norte is opening the doors to its signature restaurant, 1700° Steak House where the menu anchored by aged USDA prime beef. These fine hand-cut steaks are complemented by the freshest seafood and an extensive selection of appetizers, side dishes, and desserts that offer a “Culinary Tip of the Hat” to local cuisine. 1700°’s elegant and energetic atmosphere is the perfect setting for a selection of world-class wines by the bottle and glass, along with local and national craft beer selections, and barrel-aged and handcrafted cocktails.
For groups 5 and larger or information on buy-outs, please contact:
Jillian at (915) 534-3000 ext. 6037 or email: jhenry@hotelpdn.com

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Amaury

Dined 5 days ago

The ambience was amazing. Great place to go eat for a special occasion. My wife loved it. Food was great but over priced in my opinion. Would go back anyway for another special event.

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Popular dish

Prime Filet Mignon 6 oz

West Texas Chophouse - Airway

4.4

4.4 (461)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

Serving the finest premium wet and in house dry aged beef butchered in our own on-site butchery, West Texas Chophouse is setting the new standard in Steak. The chef inspired menu is served in a casual yet modern and sophisticated setting. The bar features many deliciously handcrafted cocktails, an excellent wine list, and a great selection of craft beers.

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Samantha

Dined 1 day ago

Didn’t honor 7:15 reservation. Ended up being seated at 8 pm. Hostess had an attitude and made a sarcastic remark. Didn’t bother making a comment to the manager, we were all a little frustrated. Our waitress Cassandra was great!! Definitely made up for the frustration.

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Popular dish

New York

Weso Steakhouse

4.3

4.3 (458)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

El Paso

About the restaurant

WESO strives to provide an authentic experience, high quality ingredients, unique techniques of our International cuisine, with flavor to the bone.

Our Dining atmosphere makes WESO much more than just a Steakhouse. Providing a distinctive and rewarding culinary adventure is our ultimate goal.

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Justin

Dined 4 days ago

The food had great flavor and presentation. The menu was condensed nicely. It was a busy night so service was a little off and the prices were a little steep considering portion sizes.

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