Hidden in the heart of El Paso stands a culinary landmark that’s woven into the city’s cultural fabric.
L & J Cafe has been dishing up authentic Tex-Mex flavors since 1927, becoming a second home for countless locals and a must-visit spot for travelers.
I’ve been eating their enchiladas since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, and let me tell you, some things in life actually do get better with age.
Four Generations Of Flavor – How The Duran Family Kept Tradition Alive
The first time I walked into L & J Cafe, the aroma of simmering chile con carne nearly brought tears to my eyes! My abuela used to make something similar, but this was next-level delicious. Nicknamed “the old place by the cemetery” because of its location near Concordia Cemetery, this El Paso institution has remained in the same family for four generations…