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.
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Joe Vinny & Bronsons Bohemian Cafe
824 N Piedras StFantastic 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.
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Love Buzz
3011 Pershing DrGreat 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.
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The Pershing Inn
2909 Pershing DrHistoric 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 AveBurritos 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.
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Old Sheepdog Brewery
3900 Rosa AveLocal 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.
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Cafe Central
109 N Oregon StUpscale 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.
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L & J Cafe
3622 E Missouri AveAuthentic 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.
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Gussie's Tamales & Bakery
2200 N Piedras StBest 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.
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Franklin Mountains State Park
Tom Mays Park Access RoadGreat 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.
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Downtown El Paso
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.
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Santa Fe Bridge
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.
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Chamizal National Memorial - Park Grounds
800 S San Marcial StFind 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.
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El Paso Zoo
4001 E Paisano DrIt'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.
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Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1Impressive hiking near El Paso but with remote feeling. Hidden rock art. Rock climbing.