Guidebook for El Paso
Drinks & Nightlife
Limited seating with a small patio in front. Great menu open for breakfast and lunch. An international hipster scene in the evenings, many young folks from both sides of the border.
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Crave Kitchen & Bar
300 Cincinnati AveLimited seating with a small patio in front. Great menu open for breakfast and lunch. An international hipster scene in the evenings, many young folks from both sides of the border.
Best beer place in El Paso, over 80 drafts on tap and a wide variety of bottled beer. Special single malts, mezcals, cigars, you name it. Eclectic crowd, good food, outdoor patio.
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The Hoppy Monk
4141 N Mesa StBest beer place in El Paso, over 80 drafts on tap and a wide variety of bottled beer. Special single malts, mezcals, cigars, you name it. Eclectic crowd, good food, outdoor patio.
Large selection of draft and other beers. Excellent food, outdoor patio.
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Block - Table & Tap
4172 N Mesa StLarge selection of draft and other beers. Excellent food, outdoor patio.
Hip bar and patio. There is a limited menu available from the Sabertooth food company next door.
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Hope & Anchor
4012 N Mesa StHip bar and patio. There is a limited menu available from the Sabertooth food company next door.
Food Scene
Geogeske G2
2701 N Stanton StConsistently good food. Full bar.
Ardovino's Pizza 1
206 Cincinnati AvenueGreat Pizza. Beer and wine.
Koze Teppan Grill
6127 N Mesa StSushi, Teppan Grill, excellent food and service.
Next to historic Concordia Cemetery. Neighborhood bar of long standing. Excellent El Paso Mexican food, bar. It can get crowded, so plan for plenty of time.
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L & J Cafe
3622 E Missouri AveNext to historic Concordia Cemetery. Neighborhood bar of long standing. Excellent El Paso Mexican food, bar. It can get crowded, so plan for plenty of time.
Neighborhood bar and restaurant. Great El Paso Mexican food. Can be crowded over the lunch hour.
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Kiki's Mexican Restaurant
2719 N Piedras StNeighborhood bar and restaurant. Great El Paso Mexican food. Can be crowded over the lunch hour.
Great restored restaurant and bar run by the Ardovino family since the 1950's. Excellent food, bar and views of west El Paso. Highly recommended.
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Ardovino's Desert Crossing
1 Ardovinos DrGreat restored restaurant and bar run by the Ardovino family since the 1950's. Excellent food, bar and views of west El Paso. Highly recommended.
BLDG 6 COFFEE ROASTERS
216 Cincinnati AveNice little local coffee shop within walking distance.
Parks & Nature
Billy Rogers Arroyo Park
700 E Robinson Ave3 mile long natural arroyo to hike and bike.
Palisades Canyon Loop
Palisades Canyon LoopHiking and biking. Beautiful vistas of El Paso.
Neighborhood park, one block away. Green park, tennis court, basketball court, playground.
Bus stop on the Baltimore street side of the park.
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Madeline Park
900 E Baltimore DrNeighborhood park, one block away. Green park, tennis court, basketball court, playground.
Bus stop on the Baltimore street side of the park.
Petroglyph area, popular with rock climbers. Make reservations to go out.
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Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1Petroglyph area, popular with rock climbers. Make reservations to go out.
White Sand National Monument, about an hour and a half from El Paso, worth the drive.
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White Sands
White Sand National Monument, about an hour and a half from El Paso, worth the drive.
Probably the best tourist destination in the area. About a 2.5 hour drive from El Paso. Take a day, fantastic.
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Carlsbad-Caverns-Nationalpark
Probably the best tourist destination in the area. About a 2.5 hour drive from El Paso. Take a day, fantastic.
Franklin Mountains State Park
Tom Mays Park Access RoadLargest urban park in the country.
Rio Bosque Park Visitor Center
Rio LoopWildlife sanctuary.
Essentials
Albertsons
3100 N Mesa StPharmacy as well.
Walgreens
5900 N Mesa StPharmacy.
Entertainment & Activities
Crazy Cat Cyclery
2800 N Stanton StGreat bike shop with Bicycle Rentals.
Home of the El Paso Chihuahuas. San Diego Padres farm team, Triple A baseball. Gorgeous, well designed ball park with art incorporated. Get your Grrrrrr on!
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Southwest University Park
Home of the El Paso Chihuahuas. San Diego Padres farm team, Triple A baseball. Gorgeous, well designed ball park with art incorporated. Get your Grrrrrr on!
Bring your passport. Take an Uber cab to the Stanton Street bridge and walk across. Bring some quarters with you for the toll. Visit the Kentucky Club, Martinos (for dinner), Club Quince for beer and Chuchupaste. Ask me for more details.
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Ciudad Juárez
Bring your passport. Take an Uber cab to the Stanton Street bridge and walk across. Bring some quarters with you for the toll. Visit the Kentucky Club, Martinos (for dinner), Club Quince for beer and Chuchupaste. Ask me for more details.
If you've never been, just go! Amazing 1/2 hour pre-shows introduce every film, and you can order food and drinks (including "boozy milkshakes" and warm-from-the-oven cookies) throughout your film!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
250 Montecillo BlvdIf you've never been, just go! Amazing 1/2 hour pre-shows introduce every film, and you can order food and drinks (including "boozy milkshakes" and warm-from-the-oven cookies) throughout your film!
Sightseeing
(NOTE: This is currently CLOSED). Spectacular views of the city from atop the mountain. Recent renovation using modern Italian gondolas.
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Wyler Aerial Tramway
1700 McKinley Ave(NOTE: This is currently CLOSED). Spectacular views of the city from atop the mountain. Recent renovation using modern Italian gondolas.
You don't have to ride the Wyler tramway to get a spectacular view of El Paso and Juarez.
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Scenic Drive - Overlook
Scenic DriveYou don't have to ride the Wyler tramway to get a spectacular view of El Paso and Juarez.
El Paso Mission Trail
9065 Alameda AveThree Spanish missions dating to the 17th century.
Recently renovated, El Paso's original central plaza. Read about the alligator history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jacinto_Plaza
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San Jacinto Plaza
114 W Mills AveRecently renovated, El Paso's original central plaza. Read about the alligator history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jacinto_Plaza
Restored turn of the century train station, now being used by Amtrak. The train station is adjacent to the San Francisco Historic district - which houses night clubs, restaurants, and shops.
El Paso station
700 W San Francisco AveRestored turn of the century train station, now being used by Amtrak. The train station is adjacent to the San Francisco Historic district - which houses night clubs, restaurants, and shops.
Arts & Culture
Excellent museum in the heart of downtown, check website for schedules of events and exhibitions. http://www.elpasoartmuseum.org/
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El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival PlazaExcellent museum in the heart of downtown, check website for schedules of events and exhibitions. http://www.elpasoartmuseum.org/
A striking adobe structure, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, and U.S.-Mexico relations. The home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example of Territorial style architecture and features a center courtyard and peaceful landscape. Explore the home's authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of this prominent El Paso family.
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Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin AveA striking adobe structure, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, and U.S.-Mexico relations. The home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example of Territorial style architecture and features a center courtyard and peaceful landscape. Explore the home's authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of this prominent El Paso family.
War Eagles Air Museum
8012 Airport RdA very nicely done, and large, air museum.