El Pasoans who remember Elmer’s fried chicken might want to head to Elmer’s Dinner, which recently opened in Central El Paso.
Management at Elmer’s Dinner, at 1730 Montana Ave., said the restaurant is owned by different owners but has the same menu concept. The former Elmer’s Family Restaurant at 6305 Montana Ave. closed in 2019 after 74 years in business.
The new restaurant is spacious with friendly servers who are willing to recommend signature dishes such as the fried chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches and burgers. The menu also features breakfast, seafood and Mexican food dishes.
I tried the grilled chicken sandwich, which came open-faced with tator tots or French fries. The chicken breast was juicy and made for a satisfying lunch.
Here are other businesses opening in May.
Brand My Cookie to open May 9
Who doesn’t love a cookie? Brand My Cookie is opening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Cortez Building, 310 N. Mesa Ste G150.
The bakery staff will be selling and sampling a variety of products, including cookies, French macarons, and sandwiches.
Highland & Hide lounge opening May 9
A new lounge with a Western touch is planned to open on the Eastside. Highland & Hide Lounge announced on social media it will have its grand opening on Saturday, May 9 at 9627 Sims Drive.
The lounge will kick off with family time from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with vendors and fun activities.
The place promises to be a high-end lounge with good music and ambiance.
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @eptmaria.bsky.social on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok. Have a new restaurant or bakery opening soon, let us know.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: From diners to lounges, new businesses open in May around El Paso
Reporting by Maria Cortes Gonzalez, El Paso Times / El Paso Times
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