In 2008, we keep this tradition alive and after our readers voiced their opinions in our 4th Annual Best of El Paso Survey, we are thrilled to reveal the winners. This year’s winners will receive custom award plaques from Mayor John Cook, the award presenter, at the Best of El Paso Party. Paul Strelzin, winner of this year’s Best Radio Show, will be the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.

The Best of El Paso party will be held on June 26 at Grace Gardens from 6-10 p.m. Event admission is $10 with a portion of the proceeds going to our non-profit partner, ACHE (Animal Cruelty Heartline of El Paso, www.acheonline.org). Once you’re at the Best of El Paso Party, you will enjoy all live music, food and beverage tasting, a fashion show and more. Call for information or to reserve your booth today at 915.351.0605.

Category: Cars
Best Car Wash
H&H Car Wash
915.533.1144

Best Place to Buy a New Car
Rudolph Honda
915.845.4321
www.rudolphhonda.com

Best Place to Buy a Used Car
Dick Poe
915.778.9331
www.dickpoe.com

Best Place to Buy Tires
Discount Tires
915.593.1481
www.tires.com

Best Body Shop
Sergio Lewis
915.593.0191
www.lewisbodyshop.com

Best Place to Pimp Your Ride
Alamo Auto Supply
915.781.1234
www.alamoauto.com

Category: Home & Garden
Best Garden Center
Lowes
915.581.4401
www.lowes.com

Best Florist
Kern Place Florists
800.351.0008
www.kernplaceflorist.com

Best Interior Designer
Ross Landers Interiors
915.542.0016

Best Landscape Company
Nash Gardens
915.587.6000
www.nashgardens.com

Best Custom Home Builder
Winton Flair Homes
915.584.8629
www.wintonhomes.com

Best Contractor
CF Jordan
915.877.3333
www.cfjordan.com

Best Hardwood Floors
Wood Floors by Beto
915.543-WOOD(9663)
www.woodfloorsbybeto.com

Best Roofer
Robert’s Roofing
915.842.9090
www.robertsroofing.us

Best Pool Builder
Winton Flair Homes
915.584.8629
www.wintonhomes.com

Best Real Estate Agent
Sue Woo
915.833.6111
www.sandymesser.com

Category: Radio
Best Talk Show
Paul Strelzin
915.880.4376
www.thestrelz.com

Best Morning Show
Buzz Adams KLAQ
915.544.9550
www.klaq.com

Best Radio Station
KLAQ
915.544.9550
www.klaq.com

Best Latin Radio Station
Exa FM
915.231.5500
www.exafm.com

Best Station to Listen to at Work
Sunny 99.9
915.351.5400
www.sunny999fm.com

Category: Shopping
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Tres Mariposas
915.584.4444
www.tresmariposas.com

Best Men’s Clothing Store
Dillards
915.779.6969
www.dillards.com

Best Children’s Clothing Store
Duck Duck Goose
915.833.6221

Best Jewelry Store
Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches
915.584.0022
www.susaneisen.com

Best Place to Buy Wedding Bands
Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches
915.584.0022
www.susaneisen.com

Best Thrift Shop
Saver’s
915.590.9070
www.savers.com

Best Furniture Store with a Budget
Roomstore
915.778.6481
www.roomstore.com

Best Furniture Store without a Budget
Charlotte’s
915.581.1111
www.charlottesfurniture.com

Best Frame Shop
Frame Workshop
915.598.1066

Best Boot Maker
Tony Lama Factory
915.581.81.92

Best Shoe Store
MJM
915.587.7403
www.mjmdesignershoes.com

Best Gift Shop
Collectible’s
915.534.4243

Category: Television
Best Morning Show
KVIA
915.496.7777
www.kvia.com

Best Afternoon Show
KVIA
915.496.7777
www.kvia.com

Best Evening Newscast
KVIA
915.496.7777
www.kvia.com

Best Female Anchor
Estela Casas

Best Male Anchor
Gary Warner

Best Sportscaster
Fred Albers

Best Meteorologist
Dave Speelman

Hottest Female Anchor or Reporter
Celina Avila

Hottest Male Anchor or Reporter
Ben Swann

Category: Music
Best Music Store
All That Music
915.594.9900
www.allthatmusic.com

Best Place to See/Hear Live Music
Plaza Theatre
915.534.0600
www.theplazatheater.org

Best Band
Radio La Chusma
www.radiolachusma.com

Best Mariachis
Los Galleros Mariachis
915.590.7567
www.losgalleros.net

Category: Beauty
Best Spa
Barragan’s
915.532.2722
www.barragansalonspa.com

Best Massage
Barragan’s
915.532.2722
www.barragansalonspa.com

Best Mani/Pedi
Barragan’s
915.532.2722
www.barragansalonspa.com

Best Hair Salon
WestEnd
915.833.4050
www.westendhaircoanddayspa.com

Best Tanning Salon
Aruba Tan
915.585.3200
www.arubatanep.com

Best Waxing
Barragan’s
915.532.2722
www.barragansalonspa.com

Best Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Sozer
915.351.1116
www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

Best Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Salome
915.584.4472
www.salomeandlyondental.com

Category: Art & Culture
Best Art Gallery
Adair Margo
915.533.0048
www.adairmargo.com

Best Museum
El Paso Museum of Art
915.532.1707
www.elpasoartmuseum.org

Best Place to See Live Theater
Plaza Theatre
915.534.0600
www.theplazatheater.org

Best Author
Leon Metz
915.584.9755
www.elpasogold.com

Best Dance Academy
Shundo Dance Studio
915.532.2043

Category: Nightlife
Hottest Bartender
Madison Poe

Best DJ
DJ Esteban Carrasco

Best Margarita
Los Bandidos de Carlos & Mickey’s
915.778.3323

Best Martini
G2
915.544.4242
www.geogeske.com

Best Place to get a Pint
Hemmingway’s
915.532.7333

Best Dive Bar
King’s X
915.544.4795

Best Hotel Bar
The Dome Bar
915.534.3000
www.caminoreal.com

Best Sports Bar
Brew
915.842.0717

Best Bar
Aceituna’s
915.581.3260

Best Singles Bar
Aceituna’s
915.581.3260

Best Karaoke
Erin’s
915.833.2436

Best Dance Club
Club 101
915.544.2101
www.club101.com

Best Alternative Lifestyle Bar
The OP
915.533.6055

Category: Eating
Best Brunch
Ripe
915.584.RIPE
www.eatripe.com

Most Romantic Restaurant
Café Central
915.545.2233
www.cafecentral.com

Best Restaurant
Café Central
915.545.2233
www.cafecentral.com

Best Business Lunch Spot
G2
915.544.4242

Best Pizza
Ardovino’s Pizza
915.532.9483
www.ardovinospizza.com

Best Italian
Cappetto’s
915.566.9357
www.cappettos.com

Best 3 a.m. Meal
Chico’s Tacos
915.772.7777

Best Meal Under $10
Chico’s Tacos
915.772.7777

Best Chinese
PF Changs China Bistro
915.845.0166
www.pfchangs.com

Best Sushi
Susaki
915.633.9552

Best Mexican Food
Avila’s
915.584.3621

Best Coffee
Starbucks
915.833.9031
www.starbucks.com

Best Bakery
Bowie Bakery
915.544.6025

Best Seafood
Pelican’s
915.581.1392

Best Steak
Cattleman’s
915.544.3200
www.cattlemanssteakhouse.com

Best Wings
Wing Stop
915.546.9004
www.wingstop.com

Best Hamburgers
Rosco’s Burger Inn
915.564.9028

Best BBQ
Stateline
915.581.3371
www.airribs.com

Best Vegetarian
Ripe
915.584.RIPE
www.eatripe.com

Best Tacos
Chico’s Tacos
915.772.7777

Best Burritos
Rafa’s Burritos
915.779.6221

Best Salsa
Avila’s
915.584.3621

Category: Sports & Recreation
Best Cycle Shop
Crazy Cat
915.577.9666
www.crazycatcyclery.com

Best Chopper Shop
Barnett Harley Davidson
915.592.5804
www.barnettharley.com

Best Golf Course
Butterfield Trail
915.772.1031
www.butterfieldtrailgolf.com

Best Tennis Club
El Paso Tennis Club
915.532.4373

Best Country Club
Coronado Country Club
915.584.1171
www.coronadocountryclub.com

Best Fitness Center
EP Fitness
915.833.4653
www.epfitness.com

Best Bowling Alley
Fiesta Lanes
915.842.9696
www.fiestalanes.com

Best Hiking Trail
Franklin Mountains
915.566.6441

Best Bike Trail
Transmountain Road

Best Park
Madeline Park

Category: Kids
Best Arcade
Adventure Zone
915.585.9663

Best Field Trip
El Paso Zoo
915.521.1850
www.elpasozoo.org

Best Outdoor Playground
Love Park

Best Miniature Golf
Adventure Zone
915.585.9663

Best Place to Throw a Birthday Party
Adventure Zone
915.585.9663

Best Summer Camp
Lynx Exhibits
915.533.4330
www.lynxexhibits.com

Best High School Marching Band
Coronado High School
915.834.2460
www.episd.org

Best Cheerleading Squad
Coronado High School
915.834.2460
www.episd.org

Best Dance Team
Eastwood High School
915.434.4000

Category: Pets
Best Place to Adopt a Pet
Humane Society
915.532.6971
www.humanesocietyelpaso.org

Best Place to Buy Pet Accessories
Petsmart
915.594.1696
www.petsmart.com

Best Place to Board Your Pet
Southwest Animal Care
505.589.2233

Best Groomers
Paul’s Pet & Grooming
915.581.3118

Best Obedience School
Reidsan
915.877.3647
www.reidsan.com

Best Animal Adoption Agency
Animal Rescue League
915.877.3785
www.arlep.org

Best Veterinarian
Crossroads Animal Clinic
915.584.3459

Best Horse Vet
Southwest Animal Care
505.589.2233

Best Place to Board Your Horse
Johnny Bean Horse Farm
915.877.3788

Best Tack Store
Rider’s Tacks & Togs
915.877.4333

Category: Local Flavor
Best Annual Festival
La Vina Wine Festival
505.882.7632
www.lavinawinery.com

Best Non Profit
Junior League
915.584.3511
www.jlep.org

Best Philanthropist
Paul Foster
915.534.1400
www.wnr.com

Best Locally Owned Business
Susan Eisen Fine Watches & Jewelry
915.584.0022
www.susaneisen.com

Best El Pasoan
Paul Foster
915.534.1400
www.wnr.com

Best Hotel
Camino Real
915.534.3000
www.caminoreal.com

Best Weekend Getaway
Ruidoso/Inn of the Mountain Gods
1.800.545.9011
www.innofthemountaingods.com

Best Place to Get Married
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing
575.589.0653
www.ardovinos.com

Best Winery
La Viña
505.882.7632
www.lavinawinery.com

Best Website
Newspaper Tree
www.newspapertree.com

Best Hospital
Sierra Providence East
915.577.6000
www.sphn.com

Best Labor/Delivery Hospital
Providence
915.577.6011
www.sphn.com

Best Dentist
Dr. Scott Stein
915.584.0400

Best Doctor
Dr. Branch Craige
915.533.2904

Best Pediatrician
Dr. Stuart Kahn
915.593.2033

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