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La Cocina de Martha

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

One of the Hidden Gem - Mexican restaurants in El Paso


Address

3003 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903

Contact

(915) 566-0477

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (133 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 8 AM to 3 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Martha (14) restaurant (9) Mexican (7) delicious (7) salsa (6) service (6)
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  • 5/5 Cullen 5 years ago on Google
    Some of the best Mexican food I've had in El Paso! It was just happenstance that led me to lunch here today, but I'm super thankful that it did. Excellent chips and salsa, so good that I bought two jars worth. I had the enchiladas which were excellent. Rice and beans were good too! My buddy had the tacos de busted and he thoroughly enjoyed them. I'll definitely be back to see Martha!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth A. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything is SO delicious, the dessert is ridiculously good the salsa 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Everything is just delicious ill definitely be back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesse M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good food. The salsa is one of the best our party of 3 had. Family owned and cook is the owner. Prices are good for what you get.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sophie S. C. 6 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious and authentic Mexican food, took me back to my childhood memories, not to mention the location is perfect like I’m back in 1998, unconditional love central EPTX! Yummy!!!! Thank you Martha’s for this beautiful experience!! Can’t wait to try the menudo, posole, tortilla soup!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronica R. 6 months ago on Google
    Restaurant is welcome, Martha the owner is sweet and welcoming. Nonetheless, the food authentic and the the taste is amazing! Definitely made with love! 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly S. 6 months ago on Google
    Martha is absolutely amazing. She's single handledly serving her guests and also making the orders herself. The atmosphere is clean and peaceful. She deserves way more props and recognition than she gets. Come check her out and support local El Paso🖤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul V. 4 months ago on Google
    This is my new favorite! Cozy and personable, with excellent service and great food - you'll love the price as well. If you don't feel like you are at Abuelita's house you haven't lived!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracey C. 1 year ago on Google
    I am so glad I ran into this little hidden gem!!! I was on my way to work at 8am and wanted a burrito to go but after going inside I decided to get a carne asada torta. I enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant so much I decided to dine in. Martha was so welcoming and nice. She even told me the secret to her amazing salsas when I asked. I'm mad that I didn't get a picture of my food before I devoured it. Some of the best food, customer service and conversation I've ever had!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cruz Barajas L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is delicious and has that special homemade taste. The portions are more than reasonable for the price and owner is very welcoming and hospitable. Definitely recommend for a lunch spot
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike W. 1 year ago on Google
    Martha is lovely and so friendly! Best habanero salsa and tres leches anywhere <3 Food was fresh, hot, and delicious. Nice little gift shop with beautiful pottery pieces. When she closes the kitchen she goes to work next door at her pet grooming business. Next time through El Paso we'll be stopping again. Thanks Martha
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex M. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was fresh made. Martha was super nice and there was a lot of room. Here's an updated menu 🧡
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin P. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a wonderful place! Martha is amazing cook and gives great service! Quaint cocina. Feels like home.

  • 5/5 Christy T. 2 years ago on Google
    We happen to come across this local Mexican restaurant. And needless to say the food was delicious. Must try the salsa and chips you will not be disappointed. Please support this local establishment!

  • 5/5 Teresa B. 1 year ago on Google
    Walked in and Martha sat us down, served and cooked everything herself! It was just her and us and she was so talkative and sweet, bringing us out free chips and dessert like we were family sitting at her table! One of my favorite Mexican places I have ever been. She also has a store in the back super cheap with item’s brought back from Juarez!

  • 5/5 CISCOKID 2 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing. Martha was so nice and the service was great. She even brought us some tres leches that was so goooood.

  • 5/5 Betsylynn B. 4 months ago on Google
    Great place to eat! The food was excellent and the hostess was so sweet and personable.

  • 1/5 Jesus B. 7 months ago on Google
    This place totally sucks!!! Worst service ever. The lady serving you is also the cook herself. Their next door neighbor owns three dogs. They will bark at you, not just as you're walking to the restaurant, but you can hear them inside the restaurant as well. And they do smell. You have to walk up stairs about fifteen steps before you get to the front door. There's only four tables and the place is filthy. Too bad because this place used to be so nice back in the year.

  • 5/5 cameron o. 2 years ago on Google
    A must go!!! Let me tell you just go. Support Martha this wonderful local restaurant. Amazing food. The best salsa I've had. I've lived here 30 yrs and this place is awesome. Home cooked food

  • 5/5 Rene G. 11 months ago on Google
    Just wow, phenomenal customer service quick and with a smile. The food even better, It’s a great restaurant must give it a try. Oh and the Salsa, it beats anything your mother or grandmother has made!!!

  • 4/5 Blake G. 2 years ago on Google
    Martha deserves a little love, or at least more business. Construction obstructed access to her restaurant for months and it hurt. I went for lunch on a warm Friday afternoon and there was only one other diner in the restaurant. That's too bad because this is one of best Mexican restaurants I've eaten at in El Paso. I may be an Anglo, but I know Mexican food. Martha treats you like you're a guest in her home. She greets you when you enter, takes your order, stops back to check on you and just to talk, and cooks the food. The food is excellent. I had cheese enchiladas. The red sauce was full of flavor and the plate was not awash in cheese, as at many places. It never saw a broiler, the ruination of many a Mexican meal. The beans (she offers refried, whole, and charro) were tasty and melt in your mouth. I will definitely go back. I want to try her mole and chile rellenos.

  • 5/5 Imelda M. 2 years ago on Google
    Martha's food is delicious! The restaurant is really cute and you can tell the food is freshly made with a lot of love. I highly recommend stopping by to grab a bite to eat!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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