If you're looking for a fun place with great food, adult beverages and a dog friendly environment ... not to mention live entertainment ... you should visit The Yard in far east El Paso.
A long-time player in the chain restaurant scene throughout the late 80s and 90s is about to make its return following a catastrophic foodborne illness outbreak and bankruptcy nearly 20 years ago.
I've used this method many, many times in the past when preparing chicken breasts and it makes all the difference in the world, albeit on a much smaller scale.
Texas Monthly just named a new cuisine they call "New Tejano" and listed the 50 best New Tejanano tacos in Texas ... and you're damn right they came through El Paso.