The food was absolutely delicious, and we really enjoyed everything! The chef is Lebanese, and you can truly taste the authentic flavors. If you love Lebanese food, this place is definitely worth trying. Highly recommended! ❤️
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Elizabeth Goldsteen
Sep 30, 2026
This place was fantastic! I was googling “ethnic food near me” and Ala Kefk was the first place that came up. At the time of posting this, there’s 78 reviews and 4.9 stars. And 4.9 is an elite restaurant average rating so naturally I was very enthusiastic to try it!
Our waitress was so friendly and her little daughter greeted us as well. She was 2 years old and super cute and smiley!
My mom ordered the falafel sandwich and I ordered the beef keftah platter in a tahini sauce. We shared an appetizer of the beef fatayer and a dessert of kunafa. All the food was hot, fresh, and incredibly flavorful. It was just me and my mom who went but we kept mentioning how we certainly want to come back, but this time with my dad so he can try it too!
At the end of the meal we payed the bill at the front and the owners told me that since we are first time customers and they just opened 2.5 months ago they would toss in a free dessert to go. They gave us a sampler of their bulbul nest and baklava which were also fantastic. I’m officially obsessed with the food here!! Even though we live over the border in Las Cruces, New Mexico we will certainly be back! 😁
Very good food! This place had food that many other middle eastern restaurants in El Paso did not have, so it was nice to see food of a wider variety! The food was delicious!
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David Perez
Sep 26, 2026
What a pleasant surprise! This place really exceeded our expectations, both with the food and the warm, friendly service.
The falafel was the standout for me; crispy, not doughy or overly spiced, and still full of flavor. The kibbeh was also nicely crisp, though the falafel was definitely my favorite. The hummus, served with pita, was very good; it had a little more tahini than I prefer, but it was still tasty. The za’atar manakish was fried, which wasn’t what I expected, but we enjoyed it. The green salad was another highlight, with a delicious dressing and minty freshness that nicely contrasted with the rest of the meal. Even the iced tea was memorable, with a distinctive flavor that made it more interesting than the usual iced tea.
The kunafa rolls were a wonderful way to finish. The cream filling wasn’t sweet on its own, which paired perfectly with the honey drizzle, crispy pastry, and crunchy pistachios. Creamy, crispy, sweet, nutty, and just a little salty; an excellent combination.
The lady who served us was genuinely sweet and welcoming, and she took great care of us throughout the meal. We left very happy. Such a great find!
I have absolutely no words to express how wonderful the meal was here!! I love Middle Eastern food, this was just "over the top" delicious!!!
There are only a few places I would recommend in El Paso for Middle Eastern food, this is by far the absolute best!!
Very friendly staff, just a well put together restaurant that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone! If you live on the eastside, this one is worth the drive... if you live on the westside or central, it's an absolute must!!
My only regret was not ordering an extra order of Hummus to take home! The Falafel was by far, the best I've ever had in El Paso, everything was just spot on 10/10...
1000% Recommended!!!