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Rulis' International Kitchen Is Now Sazon by Chef Rulis

Renamed reported

As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Sazon by Chef Rulis; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
klaq.com

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What the source shows: Google Places, KLAQ and the restaurant's own site show Rulis' International Kitchen now operating under the same chef as Sazon by Chef Rulis at the same North Mesa Street address.

  • Season / episode Season 30, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 4172 N Mesa St, Ste C, El Paso, TX 79902
  • Current name Sazon by Chef Rulis

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Rulis' International Kitchen in the 2019-08-16 episode "From Australian to Asian" (S30E10), highlighting a fusion menu that mixed Latin, Asian, Middle Eastern and European technique into dishes like Korean-style tacos, wood-fired pizzas and Spanish tapas. The West El Paso restaurant, open since 2008 according to rulisik.com, built its reputation on chef Rulis's genre-blending approach to comfort food. Since the episode, the business has continued operating from the same North Mesa Street strip mall under a new name: KLAQ reported that owner Chef Rulis rebranded the restaurant as Sazon by Chef Rulis, pairing the concept with a companion Starlight Gastropub. A Yelp listing for Sazon By Chef Rulis, updated 2026-06, shows 155 reviews for the business operating at 4176 N Mesa St, and rulisik.com's current menu still features Korean tacos, Nola and Al Pastor pizzas, and Spanish small plates under Chef Rulis.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 30, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
From Australian to Asian
What was featured
Fusion Latin, Asian and Spanish-inspired dishes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Rulis' International Kitchen

Frequently asked questions

Is Rulis' International Kitchen still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Sazon by Chef Rulis; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Rulis' International Kitchen after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Rulis' International Kitchen in the 2019-08-16 episode "From Australian to Asian" (S30E10), highlighting a fusion menu that mixed Latin, Asian, Middle Eastern and European technique into dishes like Korean-style tacos, wood-fired pizzas and Spanish tapas. As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Sazon by Chef Rulis; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Rulis' International Kitchen called now?

Now: Sazon by Chef Rulis (formerly Rulis' International Kitchen). As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Sazon by Chef Rulis; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Rulis' International Kitchen located?

4172 N Mesa St, Ste C, El Paso, TX 79902. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Rulis' International Kitchen?

Season 30, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired August 16, 2019. The episode is titled “From Australian to Asian”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

A Yelp listing for Sazon By Chef Rulis, updated 2026-06, shows 155 reviews for the business operating at 4176 N Mesa St, and rulisik.com's current menu still features Korean tacos, Nola and Al Pastor pizzas, and Spanish small plates under Chef Rulis. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Rulis' International Kitchen still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Rulis' International Kitchen in the 2019-08-16 episode "From Australian to Asian" (S30E10), highlighting a fusion menu that mixed Latin, Asian, Middle Eastern and European technique into dishes like Korean-style tacos, wood-fired pizzas and Spanish tapas. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
4172 N Mesa St, Ste C, El Paso, TX 79902
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
rulisik.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/sazon-by-chef-rulis-el-paso-2
  • klaq.com — https://klaq.com/rulis-international-kitchen-el-paso-sazon-chef-rulis/
  • rulisik.com — https://rulisik.com/el-paso-sazon-by-chef-rulis-about

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