Eating, Drinking, and Local Sites

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Eating, Drinking, and Local Sites

Food scene

Fantastic local cafe with Mexican and Mediterranean inspired dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options. Beer, wine, coffee. Funky vibe.
29 locals recommend
Joe Vinny & Bronsons Bohemian Cafe
824 N Piedras St
29 locals recommend
Fantastic local cafe with Mexican and Mediterranean inspired dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options. Beer, wine, coffee. Funky vibe.
Great local bar with beer, wine, and cocktails. Huge outdoor patio has a second bar. Live music.
21 locals recommend
Love Buzz
3011 Pershing Dr
21 locals recommend
Great local bar with beer, wine, and cocktails. Huge outdoor patio has a second bar. Live music.
Historic local bar with beer and full liquor selection with seasonal cocktail menus. Great bar food with lots of Impossible "meat" options. Vintage style.
17 locals recommend
The Pershing Inn
2909 Pershing Dr
17 locals recommend
Historic local bar with beer and full liquor selection with seasonal cocktail menus. Great bar food with lots of Impossible "meat" options. Vintage style.
Burritos the size of a forearm for $4! Try chili colorado or bean and chili verde with a jamaica or horchata agua fresca.
Rafas Burritos
1831 Montana Ave
Burritos the size of a forearm for $4! Try chili colorado or bean and chili verde with a jamaica or horchata agua fresca.
Local brewery featuring outdoor space with murals and rotating food trucks.
9 locals recommend
Old Sheepdog Brewery
3900 Rosa Ave
9 locals recommend
Local brewery featuring outdoor space with murals and rotating food trucks.
Upscale dining with dizzying wine list. The cream of green chili soup is a potential last meal option. Live jazz on weekend evenings.
50 locals recommend
Cafe Central
109 N Oregon St
50 locals recommend
Upscale dining with dizzying wine list. The cream of green chili soup is a potential last meal option. Live jazz on weekend evenings.
Authentic Mexican Food in a historic locally owned location with lots of character.
103 locals recommend
L & J Cafe
3622 E Missouri Ave
103 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican Food in a historic locally owned location with lots of character.
Best bakery ever. Opens 7 am. Two dozen pastries for $10-20. Includes Mexican favorites like empanadas and tamales as well as bread, donuts, and cookies.
20 locals recommend
Gussie's Tamales & Bakery
2200 N Piedras St
20 locals recommend
Best bakery ever. Opens 7 am. Two dozen pastries for $10-20. Includes Mexican favorites like empanadas and tamales as well as bread, donuts, and cookies.

Sightseeing

Great hiking with amazing views of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico! Desert landscapes with rabbits, deer, and the local celebrity goat. Bring a hat and water.
114 locals recommend
Franklin Mountains State Park
Tom Mays Park Access Road
114 locals recommend
Great hiking with amazing views of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico! Desert landscapes with rabbits, deer, and the local celebrity goat. Bring a hat and water.
Check out the plaza for historic signage, tourist info, restaurants and bars, the famous alligator statue, and more.
32 locals recommend
Downtown El Paso
32 locals recommend
Check out the plaza for historic signage, tourist info, restaurants and bars, the famous alligator statue, and more.
Pedestrian Walkway to Juarez. Take a picture straddling the border. Lots of shops on either side. Vendors and views on bridge. Fifty-cent entry fee. Passport required.
6 locals recommend
Santa Fe Bridge
6 locals recommend
Pedestrian Walkway to Juarez. Take a picture straddling the border. Lots of shops on either side. Vendors and views on bridge. Fifty-cent entry fee. Passport required.
Find out about the border treaty between the US and Mexico. Lots of outdoor space for running or strolling.
15 locals recommend
Chamizal National Memorial - Park Grounds
800 S San Marcial St
15 locals recommend
Find out about the border treaty between the US and Mexico. Lots of outdoor space for running or strolling.
It's the zoo! Visit the new section full of local Chihuahuan flora and fauna such as cacti, yucca, wolves, and jaguars.
69 locals recommend
El Paso Zoo
4001 E Paisano Dr
69 locals recommend
It's the zoo! Visit the new section full of local Chihuahuan flora and fauna such as cacti, yucca, wolves, and jaguars.
Impressive hiking near El Paso but with remote feeling. Hidden rock art. Rock climbing.
71 locals recommend
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1
71 locals recommend
Impressive hiking near El Paso but with remote feeling. Hidden rock art. Rock climbing.