What an adventure! We went in expecting good Mexican food based on a recommendation from a local. Not only was the food excellent, the entire experience from end to end was a BLAST. You walk in and immediately feel the atmosphere from the bar area, playing loud music, full of laughter, with servers hustling around. Then, you're greeted with smiling confident hosts that make you feel welcome.
When we were seated, our server was a CHAMP – a young man who seemed to love his job, knew how to riff and joke around, but more than anything he was passionate about the menu. We were asking tons of questions and he only got more and more excited to tell us the answers. We ended up ordering 2 entrees each because he made everything seem so good.
The food came out shockingly fast, and was of the highest quality. Massive portions, fresh tasting ingredients, not at all greasy or heavy, and the red salsa was HOT. Our server joked that our table would have been perfect in a magazine photo shoot because of the variety of dishes. For the price – despite ordering 2 entrees each, the bill was still less than I would expect for a single meal at any other restaurant of this quality (but, I'm from out of town, so not sure what usual prices are in El Paso)
As the restaurant approached closing, I noticed how much fun the staff were having with each other. If they bumped into each other, they'd pretend to be mad, then start howling laughter. Any time staff were in the background of my photos, they'd strike a pose. They encouraged us to explore the many different rooms, and were certainly proud of their history.
What a gem of a place. I'd come back to El Paso just to eat at L & J again
