Mamacitas

The pink awning on this two-year-old favorite in the heart of downtown El Paso says it all: “Con Mucho Amor.” On the first floor of the Hotel Indigo, this bright and airy space houses a combination coffee bar, organic wine bar, and innovative restaurant. Don’t miss the vegan pozole, with hominy and a rich red-chile broth, or the esquites: freshly grilled corn rich with cotija cheese. Entrées include shrimp tacos on house-made tortillas, a roasted poblano stuffed with vegan sausage, and a bone-in pork chop with a date-jalapeño reduction. No visit is complete without a basket of churros.