Very nice ambience. Food was delicious but pricey. Live music, would recommend for special occasions

(4.5/5) Can't believe I just now experienced Garufa for the first time as an El Pasoan. I had a friend dinner to attend with my partner and upon arrival I was surprised to see that a steakhouse resided within. This two story restaurant has a main dining floor and bar on the first floor and a semi-private balcony/event space on the second floor. The staff here is super attentive and I really enjoyed the dimly lit environment. Hearing live vocals from a vocalist was such a nice touch and really made it feel so romantic. Garufa's menu features different cuts of steak, pastas, empanadas, salads, sides, and a few small bites. Their empanadas are so freaking delicious (a bit pricey) and arrive cut up in halves. Their signature cheese empanada was super scrumptious and the crust was flaky with each bite feeling airy. My partner and I shared the alfredo pasta with their freshly made alfredo sauce and pasta, one of their steaks (16oz but can't recall the cut), and a few of their sides. WOW - everything was so dang good and I honestly could've get enough of the mashed potatoes and sauteed mushrooms. I wish they had a few zero proof cocktails but perhaps that'll change by the next time I go back. All in all everything was super good and I had a great time!

Food is okay. The service is great. The place is pretty clean and the manager and the servers are kind and efficient. The atmosphere is okay. For the price of the plates I was expecting something a little better. Steaks that you can get in other places, nothing special. Overall, the restaurant is okay.

The service was AMAZING . The food was soo delicious and well worth the price I will definitely be coming back . The waiter made sure our drinks were filled and took great care of us . We even got a desert at the end that was so delicious and the restaurant was small but beautiful and they had live musicians. The atmosphere was great

Argentinian food is up there with some of my favorites since it's a wonderful blend of Mediterranean influences brought by Italian and Spanish colonies and then their criollo descendants. The cuisine is heavily meat centric and they're known for their asado, chimichurri, and empanadas. Luckily for us, in El Paso, Garufa brings the high end versions and they do it well. I met up with some friends and we had the best time catching up and enjoying the lunch menu at Garufa, which is a steal of a deal. For $22 you get a starter (soup or salad), a main entree, and dessert. It's perfect portions and we each got different entrees to try it out. My starter lentil soup was so rich and savory, my friend's salad had dried fruits and a light tangy dressing. My sirloin was perfectly medium rare and the mashed potatoes oh-so creamy. My friend's salmon was not dry, but moist and flaky. The sausages that were my other friend's entree were savory and filling. I think I had the best entree though, that steak was just amazing. We honestly didn't know how much food there was and ordered empanadas as our appetizer. They were just ok, I've had better. The crust was greasy and yet dry and the ingredients inside (we ordered 3 different types) were really salty. I would skip this next time. Bread was included in our meal with 3 different dipping sauces and condiments. It was really good and filling. We should have just stuck to this and our lunch entrees. Ice tea was included in the meal as well. Service was beyond excellent as we were like 3 parties there, which is a shame as the food was really delicious and a steal of a deal! Our dessert was flan and it was incredible, creamy, rich and decadent. We ended up with leftovers and my husband really enjoyed it. I should take him sometime. Come check them out if you're looking for a gorgeous ambiance with great food! Garufa (915) 833-6100 5411 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79912 https://maps.app.goo.gl/kfCrDP39RPXEewze7

This was by far the biggest piece of salmon that I have ever eaten. It was cooked perfectly with a crust on top. The sauce was delicious. The veggies I wish had more squash rather than peppers but still good. Everyone at the table was surprised at the size of the fish. I thought the crapes were good for 2 people and not over the top with the dulce de leche. It would have been nice with some chopped strawberries. I have to go back to take the wifey. Reason for not the 5 was the service. Empty dining room and we had to wave down the server for more water.