665235 Fri Nov 06 11:41:59 -0800 2009 13 5 Texas 0 5161433 It's probably been about ten years since I've gone back to my hometown. Used to know all the best "dives" and hangouts. I'll only be there for two full days. Since then, I've learned how to make eggplant parm. like, if not better than Bella Napoli, so I can finally let that one go (much to my husband's delight). My go-to places used to be: Lucy's!!! for Tony's tacos, machaca H&H Carwash for a chile relleno G&R's for chile con queso and a stiff margarita Casa J's in Kern Place - salpicon (but I heard Henry sold the place to his brother and his brother's place never was as good) Ardivino's for pizza Jaxon's for a stiff drink and people watching I HATED Little City in Canutillo - way too greasy and my boss made us eat it every Friday Don't have time to go get yummies at Brass Cactus or that other place with the pirahanas and parrots outside of town. (been so long, I can't even remember the name of the town or that crazy restaurant). Hear going to waaa-zoo (J-town) is out of the question these days. Fri Nov 06 11:41:59 -0800 2009 12615 amysuehere 1 5161505 I think you mean Little Diner, instead of Little City. Little Diner is some of the best in El Paso. Chope's near Mesilla is also excellent. Fri Nov 06 12:09:42 -0800 2009 5161433 1104716 lovelel 2 5162064 Yes, Little Diner and no - me no likey! It's one of those wierd places like Matt's El Rancho is to Austinites... Fri Nov 06 14:53:41 -0800 2009 5161505 12615 amysuehere 3 5183543 We have a family disagreement re Little Diner- my family feels about it the way that you do. I like it because they have some things that places in El Paso "proper" don't have. Interesting that that is the one place that people are hot or cold about Sun Nov 15 13:12:08 -0800 2009 5162064 12874 carfreeinla 4 5185348 I think it's just because it's soooooo greasy, I just can't enjoy the flavor (which it does have oodles). Do you know if G&R still has that yummy chile con queso? Is Lucy's still as good as I remember? Mon Nov 16 08:38:23 -0800 2009 5183543 12615 amysuehere 5 5187349 I love Lucy's ( sorry, couldn't help myself). But you need a strong stomach for the ambience- and need to be ok with something less than sparkling clean. I wish that I could remember the breakfast dish that I order- it is colorful and wonderful. Mon Nov 16 19:21:35 -0800 2009 5185348 12874 carfreeinla 6 5188063 I lived in EP for 20 years and was a regular at Lucy's, so I know what I'm in for - some OUTSTANDING food. Just wanted to make sure things hadn't changed. I always go for a "custom plate" of one chile relleno, one Tony's taco (the old way), and some machaca. I also ask for the special secret salsa they reserve only for people who ask for it. yummm. Tue Nov 17 06:33:07 -0800 2009 5187349 12615 amysuehere 1 5162104 One of my favorite places is Dominic's on Montana. Every single time I go to El Paso, I try to make it by there at least once. The food is wonderful, the service stellar, and I pick a few of their handmade chocolates to keep in my hotel room. Lunch at La Malinche's on Geronimo (just across the street from Carlos and Mickey's) is also a favorite. Fri Nov 06 15:05:35 -0800 2009 5161433 88544 Ima Wurdibitsch 2 5162121 What is the full name of Carlos & Mickey's? I am also much-removed from the area. I have fond memories of it, and whenever I try to tell people to go there, I have to say, "It's called Something Something Carlos Y Mickey," and I feel like an idiot. Fri Nov 06 15:10:32 -0800 2009 5162104 10846 themis 3 5162225 Los Bandidos de Carlos and Mickey's! Fri Nov 06 15:52:37 -0800 2009 5162121 88544 Ima Wurdibitsch 4 5165892 Thank you! Sun Nov 08 17:46:05 -0800 2009 5162225 10846 themis 2 5166627 Shows you how long it's been. Never heard of them. Can you suggest your favorite dishes at each? Are any of my old haunts worth revisiting? Mon Nov 09 06:22:20 -0800 2009 5162104 12615 amysuehere 3 5166748 My favorite appetizer at Dominic's is the artichokes in lemon basil cream sauce. The mushrooms are a close second. For the entree, I love the Shrimp Diablo. It's hard not to get that every single time; however, I've never had a bad or even mediocre meal there. Last time I was in El Paso, I tried their swordfish and it was fantastic. At La Malinche's, I love the green chile enchiladas. They're excellent. Frequently, though, I'm swayed by some of the daily specials. The salsa at La Malinche's is, imho, the best I've ever had. I wish they'd bottle it so I could bring some home. From what I hear, H&H is still a go-to kind of place. I've not been there but it's on my list for the next time I'm there. Jaxson's is consistently good. The past few times I've been there, they've been out of a few of their house-made brews so that's disappointing but not a deal-breaker. Mon Nov 09 07:21:56 -0800 2009 5166627 88544 Ima Wurdibitsch 1 5187401 A quart of tequila between friends, put on a chile ristra around your neck and go to Chico's Tacos. Mon Nov 16 19:42:55 -0800 2009 5161433 277493 DallasDude