The City’s Health Department and El Paso Restaurants Join Together To Help Combat Childhood Obesity

It's not easy to make sure your kids eat properly.

They turn up their nose at fruits and veggies, but will chow down on soda and candy like Buddy the Elf. Add parents who rely on fast food because of hectic schedules, and you have the recipe for an overweight child. The City of El Paso's Department of Public Health is trying to fix that by teaming with local restaurants as part of their Eat Well! initiative.

More than 20 El Paso area restaurants have tweaked their menus with healthier options designed specifically for kids. There are also adult menus that are geared toward healthier eating. The restaurants below are new to the program, and they are all local, so go enjoy something tasty and healthy, and support local restaurants in the process.

A full list of participating restaurants, as well as info on becoming a part of the Eat Well! program, can be found on the City's website.

R&B Kitchen
9787 McCombs St
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-1515

The Pizza Joint
500 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 260-5556

The Grooovy Smoothie
702 Wyoming Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 532-0362

Okoli Café
800 N Zaragoza Rd
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 859-1163

Ke’Flauta
5100 Doniphan Dr
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 581-4028

Zino’s Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine
6590 Montana Ave, Ste H
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-8166

Ripe Eatery
910 E Redd Rd, Ste. A
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-7473

Caffé Fioretti
3429 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 562-4600

El Jacalito Restaurant
2130 Myrtle Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 532-4643

Good Luck Café
3813 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 532-9039

The Mustard Seed Café
1140 N St Vrain St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 440-7333