How many dishes should we order at ELEMI?

Most tables share 3 to 4 botanas before moving to mains or tacos, mixing and matching several small plates rather than ordering one entree each.

Horizon City · Chef Emiliano Marentes

ELEMI Restaurant Menu & Prices

Q: Is ELEMI in El Paso or Horizon City?

The current location at 13500 Eastlake Blvd is technically in Horizon City, a suburb just east of El Paso. It originally opened in downtown El Paso in 2019 before relocating.

Q: How much does dinner cost at ELEMI?

Botanas run $9 to $20, mains $20 to $57, tacos $6 to $14, and desserts around $9. Several signature and seasonal dishes are not listed with a fixed price.

Q: What are ELEMI's hours?

Tuesday through Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday 5 to 11 p.m., and Saturday 3 to 11 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Two-time James Beard finalist Emiliano Marentes grinds his own corn daily and makes every tortilla the moment you order it. This is that menu.

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#2 Best Taco in Texas — Texas Monthly Housemade Blue Corn Tortillas Agave Cocktail Bar

Heirloom corn

Native maíz sourced from sustainable farming communities in Mexico, not a commodity supplier.

Ground fresh, daily

The kitchen grinds its own masa in-house every day — nothing pre-made or shipped in.

Made when you order

Tortillas, huaraches and more are pressed to order — that’s the whole concept, per chef Marentes himself.

Interactive · build your flight

Mix and match — that’s how it’s meant to be eaten

Reviewers consistently order several botanas and tacos to share rather than one big plate. Tap the ones that sound good and build your own tasting flight.

Your flight

Running total covers priced items only — Papitas Fundidas and Conejito Pibil aren’t on the printed price list, so they add to your count but not the total. Most tables order 3–4 botanas to share before mains. Conejito Pibil (marinated rabbit) ranked #2 on Texas Monthly’s “50 Best Tacos in Texas.”

Botanas · Platos Fuertes · Tacos

ELEMI Menu & Prices

Modern Mexican built on housemade tortillas and heirloom corn. Tap a category to filter.

Prices verified: July 2026, from ELEMI’s GMB listing

All Botanas Platos Fuertes Tacos Postres & Bebidas

Botanas

Aguachile Callo De Hacha
Scallops, lime, chilies
$20.00
Quesabirria
$14.00
Esquites
Tender Mexican corn, traditional herbs, lime aioli
$14.00
Huarache
$13.00
Torta La Güera
$13.00
Sopa Tarasca
Black bean broth, tortilla strips, avocado
$11.00
Brusselas
Brussels sprouts
$9.00
Chicharrones
$9.00
Papitas Fundidas
Ask server
Oaxamole
Chile pasilla mixe, pepitas, chapulines & tostadas, served in a molcajete
Ask server

Platos Fuertes

Carne Asada Ribeye
$57.00
Carne Asada En Molcajete
Served sizzling, big enough to share
$52.00
Seasonal Flautas
$21.00
Enmolada
$24.00
Entomatadas
$20.00
Coliflor Almendrado
A house take on cauliflower
Ask server
Tlayuda del Momento
A seasonal, pizza-style Oaxacan flatbread
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Tacos

Conejito Pibil
Marinated rabbit — #2 on Texas Monthly’s “50 Best Tacos in Texas”
Ask server
Campechano
With caramelized quesillo
Ask server
Brisket Tacos
$14.00
Fish Tacos
$14.00
Tacos x2 (Choice of Filling)
$6.00

Postres

Arroz Con Leche Mexica
Not traditional rice pudding — a coconut-milk chia seed pudding
$9.00
Tamal De Chocolate
A frequent reviewer favorite
Ask server

Bebidas

Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Mezcal-based signature cocktail
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Hemingüey
The house tequila signature
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Mexica Martini
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Fresh Juice
Ask server

Prices verified against ELEMI’s GMB listing, July 2026, and may change. Several standout dishes — including the Conejito Pibil — rotate seasonally and aren’t listed with a fixed price; ask your server. See Chico’s Tacos, L & J Cafe, and Carlos & Mickey’s for more El Paso menus with full verified pricing.

Worth knowing before you go

Beyond the printed menu

#2 in Texas

The Conejito Pibil

Texas Monthly ranked this marinated-rabbit taco #2 on its list of the state’s 50 best. It’s the dish that put ELEMI on a statewide map, not just a local one.

Not downtown anymore

The Eastlake move

ELEMI opened downtown in 2019 and moved to Horizon City in 2024. The new spot shares an entrance with a car wash next door — a detail regulars still find charming.

Good to know

ELEMI — FAQ

Who is the chef behind ELEMI?

Emiliano Marentes, an El Paso native and two-time James Beard Foundation Award finalist for Outstanding Chef (2022 and 2023). He and his wife Kristal opened ELEMI in 2019 and moved it to Horizon City in 2024.

What is ELEMI known for?

Housemade tortillas pressed from heirloom corn ground fresh daily, and the Conejito Pibil taco, which Texas Monthly ranked #2 on its list of the 50 best tacos in Texas.

Is ELEMI in El Paso or Horizon City?

The current location, 13500 Eastlake Blvd, is technically in Horizon City, a suburb just east of El Paso. The restaurant originally opened in downtown El Paso in 2019 before relocating.

How much does dinner cost at ELEMI?

Botanas run $9–$20, mains (platos fuertes) $20–$57, tacos $6–$14, and desserts around $9. Several signature and seasonal dishes, including the Conejito Pibil, aren’t listed with a fixed price — ask your server.

What are ELEMI’s hours?

Tuesday through Thursday 5–10 p.m., Friday 5–11 p.m., and Saturday 3–11 p.m. It’s closed Sunday and Monday.

How many dishes should we order?

Most tables share 3–4 botanas before moving to mains or tacos — reviewers consistently describe mixing and matching several small plates rather than ordering one entrée each.

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