01/12/2026
ELEMI Restaurant is one of El Paso’s most acclaimed and talked-about dining destinations, celebrated for elevating Mexican and borderlands cuisine into a thoughtful, creative culinary experience that reflects the region’s cultural roots while pushing boundaries. The restaurant was founded by El Paso native chef Emiliano Marentes, who has earned James Beard Award recognition (semifinalist) for his work and commitment to quality. The menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal, locally influenced ingredients and homemade elements such as hand-pressed tortillas.Dishes blend traditional Mexican flavors with innovative touches — think duck al pastor tacos, scallop aguachile, cauliflower tacos, and creative appetizers.
If you’re exploring El Paso’s evolving food scene, Elemi represents a standout mix of heritage, technique, and creativity — a place where tacos and Mexican cuisine are celebrated as art as much as food.
Elemi Restaurant
13500 Eastlake Blvd
El Paso, Tx 79928
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