Who doesn’t love cheesecake? With its smooth and creamy vanilla filling and that sweet, crumbly graham cracker crust, it’s both soul-soothing and sociable. Whether it’s topped with glazed strawberries or hot fudge, there’s always room for cheesecake! Here are the top five places to indulge yourself with a slice of this irresistible concoction right here in El Paso, Texas.
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The Cake Boutique
As the name implies, The Cake Boutique on 5860 N. Mesa St. specializes in delightful desserts like cheesecake. From the original New York style to the decadent Nutella cheesecake, each flavorful bite will tickle your taste buds. This hometown bakery offers a variety of lovely custom cakes for any occasion, and it’s well known for its vast selection of gorgeous cupcakes baked daily.
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Bella Cora Bakery
You like cheesecake, right? Then you’ve got to try the ones from Bella Cora Bakery at 7500 N. Mesa St. Get your cheesecake, French-style pastries, and croissants right here. Each unique bite melts in your mouth. This award-winning scratch-made bakery led by Pastry Chef Jonathan Bowden even offers classes! Find them on the Westside of town at 7500 N. Mesa St. and on the Eastside at 1830 Joe Battle.
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
This casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria at 8889 Gateway Blvd. W. serves up some of the best brick-oven pies in El Paso — plus five yummy flavors of cheesecake. From red velvet to eggnog varieties, no place does dessert quite like the folks at Grimaldi’s.
Try the traditional cheesecake with crumbled Oreo cookies on an Oreo cookie crust or the creamy vanilla cheesecake with chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
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The State Line Bar-B-Q
When you think cheesecake, think barbecue too. State Line at 1222 Sunland Park Drive offers a huge, Texas-size cheesecake with a strawberry topping that’s too good to pass up.
Before you dive into dessert, order one of the family-style meals like the Cadillac that features your choice of five different types of meat, including chicken and beef brisket, plus generous helpings of potato salad, coleslaw, and beans. Why not get a handcrafted cocktail, a bottle of beer, or glass of wine from State Line’s extensive list of choices?
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Julio’s Cafe Corona Bar & Restaurant
How does Amaretto cheesecake for dessert sound? This one-of-a-kind treat is on the menu at Julio’s Cafe at 3630 Joe Battle Blvd. It’s a must-try for every cheesecake lover in El Paso. This family-friendly restaurant is a popular stop for all your favorite classic Mexican dishes from tacos and chimichangas to enchiladas and fajitas. They even offer a well-stocked buffet, so stop in for lunch and fill up.
Next time you’re craving a sweet treat that only a rich, light and airy cheesecake will satisfy, try one of these top local venues. These divinely good cakes come in a wide variety of flavors to suit anyone’s taste! No matter where you get your dessert in El Paso, it’s going to be delicious!
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