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Garufa

Restaurant Cafe Bar Bar and grill Wine bar Steak house Fine dining restaurant Argentinian restaurant

Upscale Argentine eatery offering a steak-centric menu that includes empanadas, pasta & a full bar. People often mention service, good, great, steak, experience, atmosphere, delicious, restaurant, Great, staff,


Address

5411 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79912, United States

Website

www.garufausa.com

Contact

+1 915-833-6100

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (568 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 1 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 1 to 8 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 11 am to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (30) good (23) great (21) steak (15) experience (14) atmosphere (14) delicious (12) restaurant (12) Great (12) staff (11)
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  • 5/5 Arcy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was good, food was good, music (sax player) was TOO LOUD!!! We paid almost $300 for 2 adults and 1 child. Prices were a little too high for the quality but it wasn’t a bad experience. We’re are willing to give it another try.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Andrew G. 9 months ago on Google
    The service was extremely slow. For only 4 tables and 2 wait staff, it was as slow as if it was 10 tables and 2 wait staff. The food was bland. The French fries were undercooked. The chimichurri had the most flavor, and even then, it was lacking. The petite sirloin was not petite at all. I asked for a medium cook. Big mistake, for the size of the steak, it needed more cooking for my liking.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy M. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I went for dinner at 6:30 on Friday evening. It is immediately apparent upon entry that someone has worked diligently to create a fine dining atmosphere more akin to what you might expect 20 yeas ago. We were seated and our orders were taken promptly. The food was extraordinary; better than we have had in comparable restaurants in town. The carne empanada was delicious. The steak and beef tenderloin were cooked perfectly, the potatoes were fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce for my wife’s dish was amazing. Dessert was equally good. The flan was done properly, with unique flavors. My wife’s dessert was unlike anything we’ve ever tried and exquisite. Service throughout our visit was prompt and polite. The ambience was extremely pleasant, with music loud enough to hear but not so loud as to compete with conversation. Best of all, live music began at approximately 7pm, and was again at the perfect volume. I highly recommend this establishment, and we will be visiting again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles V. 2 years ago on Google
    I went here during Valentine's Day, and the experience was excellent. For a 5 Course meal at $80 a person, the price of admission was a steal for the experience. The steak was cooked to perfection and the presentation of the dishes was beautiful. There was a live musician playing guitar and the volume was tasteful and I was still able to hold a conversation without yelling, despite sitting a table over from the sound system and yet the sound filled the room and elevated the overall experience. I was blown away by the service and the waiter was attentive, but not overbearing. I'm glad I decided to make reservations, it was worth every penny. 11/10 would recommend eating here!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lourdes A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good food and experience, I enjoyed my birthday dinner. This place is definitely on a whole other level. The steaks were all so good, cooked to perfection and like butter were so easy to eat. Our server was very attentive and helped us choose a very tasty sweet red wine. I will be coming back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 azkrzy 8. 2 years ago on Google
    Proposed to my fiance in this great restaurant. From the owner to the waiters and waitresses, food and drinks everything was perfect. The plan was to play a song while at the end of our dinner then as the song finished I propose on my knee followed by some Roses and chocolates that the waiters would bring and the plan worked perfect everybody played a part to make this a special and memorable story to tell. Thank you Lourdes for making this happen. Very romantic atmosphere and would definitely recommend to be in el pasos top ten.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Minnie S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was pretty good but not what I would expect at the price point. Service was okay. The building is big but seating area is relatively small. It wasn’t very busy yet we kept getting forgotten and had to wait a long time just to order. Would not recommend nor will I go again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 carlos s. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing. Came for the first time and I couldn’t of left any happier. Everything from the service to the atmosphere to staff. Everything was amazing. I ate the chicharron ribeye, that’s a must have.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ben L. 3 years ago on Google
    I went to this restaurant for the first time last night on Valentine's Day. The food was good but not great to be charging $65.00 a person. I went with my wife and when I recieved my bill I saw that they added drinks to my bill and I had an automatic service charge of 20% to my bill. I could not change it and the waitress said that you can talk to my manager if you want. If a restaurant adds automatically the tip to a bill, it becomes a service charge and not a tip. A service charge has to be negotiated before any services are rendered and not after. Final note: I have been to many fancy restaurants in my life and I have always tipped good for a great job but I have never been to a restaurant that charges automatically a service charge for only two guests and let alone 20% for that matter. They do not give you the choice of how much to tip or they advice you before you sit down to eat of their 20% service charge. Yes you can add a tip to the bill but you already have a 20% surcharge included in the bill. I do not recommend this restaurant and "Beware of Restaurants with unfair business practices that may violate State or Federal Laws"
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Julio B. 4 years ago on Google
    The worst Argentinian food ever.! The empanadas are horrible. And the Argentinian chorizos doesn't exist! They serve something similar the Chorri..something..far away from the original Argentinian food. The place however is very nice, but don't be fooled by this place if you want traditional Argentinian original food. Ridiculous..!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin R. 4 years ago on Google
    As always one of the best steakhouses at El Paso, great food, wonderful staff and fair pricing. Nice place to chat for business or pleasure. You shall visit this location in your next trip to El Paso, Texas. Enjoy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chrystal V. 4 years ago on Google
    Lunch special - Soup of the day (cream of squash), Entree (salmon), dessert (apple strudel). Comes with bread, three sauces, & a soft drink for $15.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Damon C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good wine. Nice music. Excellent steak. What else is there at my age?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Martha M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Okay, sorry but I expected more to be an Argentine restaurant, something different. I am not saying that it is wrong. It's delicious, but just like almost any restaurant of the same type. (Original) Esta bien, perdón pero esperaba mas al ser restaurant Argentino, algo diferente. No estoy diciendo que esta mal. Esta rico, pero igual que casi cualquier restaurantes del mismo tipo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rogelio T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance with excellent food and super service from the minute you walk in until you leave. Will definitely be coming back for more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelica N. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! Steaks cook to perfection and the atmosphere was spectacular!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark C. 2 years ago on Google
    Spent Valentines Dinner at Garufa with my wife. The Steak was DELICIOUS!!! Everything was terrific except the dessert. Definitely going to come back and try the regular menu. The atmosphere was very romantic and the service was excellent. It was a very remarkable evening. Thank you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bill L. 1 year ago on Google
    Garufa is a lovely place, in which you'll find probably the best services in town. (Juan served our table, he didn't just make the right recommendations on the dish selections, he also took care of us like a big brother, makes us feel like home) Except their famous Argentine style steak, strongly recommend their house salad, the sweet and sour taste gives you a great freshness to go with steak.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Line P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant! Food is delicious ,price is really good and staff is very friendly! I really recommend Garufa’s Restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timothy J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Steaks! Good atmosphere and great service! Will always come back to enjoy this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David R. 3 years ago on Google
    It is called Garufo's. Great Argentine food. Excellent wine. Steak was perfectly cooked with a very good sauce, very tasty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asia C. 3 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere was romantic and the food was great. My steak was cooked perfectly and the red wine sauce was a nice touch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gilbert T. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and service! Came here with my wife for our anniversary and the experience was great. Ordered rib eyes and yes, they know how to cook a steak! Just how we ordered it!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nuomin H. 3 years ago on Google
    Incredible food and service! We had the most professional sommelier service and the wine selection was a perfect mix. The empanadas were so tasty, our favorite one was the beef. The chimichurri sauce accompanying the bread and the appetizers was so delicious and I want the recipe for it so bad! For our main course we got pasta since we weren’t in the mood for steaks but I’m so glad I did because it was a gourmet comfort food. The best fine dining experience I’ve had in El Paso yet and I can’t wait to come back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S V. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing Food, if you really are a meat eater you will understand, if you don't like spending money don't even go there. Amazing service, amazing ambience, amazing treatment and polite. 100% recommend. Food it’s amazing!!!!🤩
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jorge A. 3 years ago on Google
    First time there and I'll be back again. Great food, live music and awesome service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 임선영 4 years ago on Google
    Very romantic & upscale place to take your special someone, great jazz music selection, and nice place setting. One of best stakes in town, but pretty pricy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua G. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok. I like a good steak. I make a good steak. So I'm pretty picky about what I'd be willing to pay good money for. Garufa impressed me so much! The environment is classy without being intimidating. The service is excellent. But the ribeye. The ribeye is legit. People call them the best and I don't think I can disagree. (Also, the price Fels downright reasonable)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kathia S. 4 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere is very nice. It was very empty. The food is very tasty. But....it took 2 hours to eat a meal. The service is attentive ...but s...l...o...w. We had eaten a whole loaf of bread, and started on the second one before they ever took...our...order! No idea why they keep you there SO long.....but very tasty meat. Cooked correctly. Will try again some day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cory N. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was good and ambience was nice but the service is what made it special. Angel was incredible and cared so much about our experience! We would definitely be back if not just for the wonderful staff!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emmanuel 5 years ago on Google
    Great food with an even more incredible lunch special. $13.95 for a delicious 3 course meal and an included soft drink.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brett T. 8 months ago on Google
    Wow!! What an elegant place! My tenderloin was the Best Ever! My wife and daughter very much enjoyed it. Luis is a waiter from days gone by - very knowledgeable and attentive. We'll see y'all again!

  • 5/5 Never Give u. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and good staff. Live music was beautiful. Had an amazing evening.

  • 5/5 Tedi T. 4 years ago on Google
    Our server Edgar made wonderful recommendations, was very attentive, and was overall a delight! The atmosphere was perfect with live music. Will definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Adrian F. 4 years ago on Google
    Try the empanadas! They are to die for. The steaks are juicy and tender. Service is first class as well.

  • 3/5 Meghan C. 4 years ago on Google
    Giving three stars for the cozy atmosphere. And yummy salmon. And our waiter was somewhat accomdating. I liked the little artifacts on the wall. Looked like part of a museum. We asked the waiter if they were worth anything. He said he doubted it. Had a good laugh at that..Anyways, this place was just too expensive for what you get. I didnt like the empanada either which was disappointing :/ it wasnt in the traditional shape. It was just a ball which made eating it awkward and the filling was boring and didnt leave much to be desired. Ive had better for less...Im also surprised that a fine dining place they would have such cheap glassware! So strange..Put me off. In between my meal, i went to go use the ladies room where i saw this fat cockaroach lying on its back. Talk about ruining my appetite. Meh, at least it was dead? Wont be back. Chimichurri was meh. ive had fresh delicious, bright green chimichurri before. This was not..

  • 5/5 Tami N. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect, tasty, enjoyable, great ambiance and exceptional conversation with the server. Cocktails were great. Food was spectacular. It may be quite pricey for some but worth it. Great spot for birthdays you get a fiery treat! I appreciate the no happy birthday song... but that's just me!

  • 5/5 Heath B. 4 months ago on Google
    Scott, our waiter was fantastic. He had great recommendations for food and wine. His knowledge of wine pairing was on point. The Maître d’ even checked on us to see how our meal was. It was also a Saturday so at 7 pm they had incredible live music to further set the mood. It was a wonderful dining experience from service to food to entertainment. I highly recommend dining here.

  • 5/5 I X. 3 months ago on Google New
    Admittedly, we came to Garufa’s late on a Saturday evening, so I imagine the crowds had already died down. The atmosphere is very pleasant and we enjoyed the ambience. We were worried about a dress code but there wasn’t one and the meal was lovely, the staff was extra lovely, and overall a great experience. Next time, I will get a steak when it’s not quite so late in the evening. This would be a nice date night location.

  • 5/5 Danelys P. 1 year ago on Google
    Came to Garufa to celebrate my birthday with my husband. Let me say that the restaurant scenery was very peaceful and elegant, the service was outstanding and the food was incredibly tasty. I had the lamb chops and they were delicious! Would definitely be coming back. Thank you for making the birthday dinner incredible.

  • 5/5 Spencer S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Had a great experience dining here, with top-notch service plus a really great selection of steak and wine. Enjoyed learning and trying new cuts of meat, as it was my first time experiencing an Argentinian steakhouse. Would make a great date spot!

  • 4/5 Sergio Z. 4 years ago on Google
    1st time here I like lunch special

  • 5/5 Gonzalo R. 4 years ago on Google
    Raised in California I had to privilege of having the diversity of all foods the world had to offer. When I moved to El Paso a couple of years ago, that privilege is harder to come by, but one of my favorite dishes has always been the Argentinian dish and ? cuts. Garufa was recommended by a Co-worker and it didn’t disappoint. Garufa is the perfect place to bring my wife on our anniversary or her bday and we live it. Food is amazing, the restaurant is fancy and the atmosphere is mellow. Perfect to bring your significant other. Been here more times than I can count and will keep coming back.

  • 2/5 Cesar A. 4 years ago on Google
    Valentine Day Experience. Pre set menu. Appetizer (crab cake) was good. Felt rushed though. Steak was brought out before being done with the salad. Ordered 14 OZ Rib Eye, but at least 4-5 OZ was pure fat. It was disgusting. The steak itself did have delicious flavor and was cooked to perfection. Risotto was delicious. Dessert was alright. Server was mediocre and maybe due to the fact that the gratuity is included in the bill. Also, was seated right next to the live performance stage. No one wants to be seated this close to the music. Had to shout in order to have conversation with my wife. 2/5 stars because more is expected out of a fine dining restaurant. Restaurant was not busy either. Maybe I would have had a different experience on a normal night.

  • 4/5 Joel G. 5 years ago on Google
    The place is beautiful. The food is well priced but my steak was a little too rough. I suppose it might have been the cut off meat I had but I feel like it could have been better. My wife said that her salmon was one of the best she ever had so that's a plus. I would also like if they had more craft beer here instead of the regular ones you could get anywhere. Overall good experience

  • 5/5 Demian M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, freat service

  • 5/5 Eric B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and Great food... If you are looking for a fine dining experience... Definitely put this on your places to go.. I've been to many good restaurants this would definitely rank in my top 10..

  • 5/5 Brian C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great steaks, tasty appetizers and sides, attentive staff.

  • 5/5 Blanca F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service, good food.

  • 4/5 Juan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, nice bar, good selection of bourbon (my favorite drink) , was my first time here. Excellent service, next time I'm going to try a different cut of beef, I had the rib eye this time, it was ok. But we'll come back.

  • 5/5 tito l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and service in a very special setting (Original) Excelente comida y servicio en un ambuente muy especial

  • 5/5 Karen Marie V. 3 years ago on Google
    One of our favorite date night places! So delicious, and a great atmosphere!

  • 1/5 We can build a new w. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is definitely over priced. The sides are limited. Nothing really jumped out at you. You are better going to a Carolitos or a different steak house. However, the staff was extremely nice. I dont see this place staying open for too much longer.

  • 5/5 Lourdes R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The meal is delicious (Original) La comido está deliciosa

  • 5/5 Sunil K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance, live saxophone ?, friendly staff :) perfect date night!

  • 5/5 Carlos F. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic!

  • 5/5 Rudy N. 4 years ago on Google
    Cant beat their lunch menu and price! great place to meet clients

  • 5/5 Cecilia G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious!! From appetizers to dessert. (Original) Delicioso!! Desde los aperitivos hasta el postre.

  • 5/5 ray g. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service. Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 alexander c. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was good and service was great

  • 5/5 Pinyi Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice environment, and the Lomo Al vino tino was amazing!

  • 5/5 Belen B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Amaris B. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good place to eat. Steaks, chicken, lentil soup are very delicious. Perfect for a date night or if you want some tasty food.

  • 5/5 Karmen G. 4 years ago on Google
    Best steaks in town! With Cattleman’s at a close second, but this place is superb. Always great service as well.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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