El Paso is a diverse city for top attractions, scrumptious cuisine, and some of the best locally roasted beans to savor on your next drive. When you visit El Paso, TX, and the surrounding area, you'll find fantastic coffee shops and cafes with delicious espressos, lattes, and iced brew drinks. We’ve gathered a list of some of our favorite spots – get more insider info below! 1. Global Coffee Roasters This local favorite boasts excellent hand-crafted coffees, espressos, and blended drinks for dine-in or takeout. Global Coffee Roasters offers great specialized hot and iced drinks, including Mazapan lattes, jasmine tea, Hawaiian lattes, iced beverages, and delicious, homemade baked goods. This cafe is open seven days a week and features a relaxing dining space with a friendly atmosphere and excellent service. more 2. Coffee Box Coffee Box is a creative spot that provides an interior space with murals, friendly service, and comfortable seating. This trendy place offers amazing lattes, coffees, teas, boba lattes, and smoothies with a fantastic selection of baked goods. You'll enjoy the Coffee Box's variety of muffins, bagels, pastries, and signature drinks, including nitro dragon fruit tea, taro lattes, horchata oat milk, and other tasty beverages. This locally owned and operated coffee house has several locations in the city and features a wide selection of herbal teas and coffees for dine-in and takeout. 3. Kinley's House Coffee & Tea Kinley's House Coffee & Tea offers an excellent menu of tasty sandwiches, salads, and light snacks to enjoy with your coffee or tea. You'll find that this cafe offers some of the best coffee in town, including signature frappes, iced lattes, cold brew, cafe mochas, boba tea, and more. This spot is conveniently located in the center of town and offers a drive-up window for takeout, dine-in, and delivery options. 4. Viejo Coffee Viejo Coffee is a great little shop that offers cozy indoor seating and an outside patio to indulge in your favorite coffee and pastry. This spot is where you'll find delicious pour-over coffee, iced drinks, lattes, and hot chocolate. It's the ideal place to order delicious espresso-based drinks, whether you place an order to go or to enjoy your favorite brew on the spacious outdoor deck. 5. Coffee Emporium This locally owned business offers excellent brews to the local community, including delicious coffees, teas, snacks, gourmet chocolates, and light fare. Coffee Emporium opened over 30 years ago, and today it's one of the best coffee houses in the area. It's a terrific place to visit with family or friends, or to find unique snacks for special occasions. There’s an impressive collection of gift ideas, including fine coffee and loose-leaf teas. There are plenty of exceptional coffee houses and cafes where you can indulge in your favorite latte, cappuccino, or pour-over coffee on your next visit to the El Paso region. Check out any of these delightful choices the next time you need a fix for your caffeine craving! Image via pixabay.com | Licensed under Pixabay License
As the largest city on the US-Mexican border, El Paso – otherwise known as the Sun City – deserves its nickname as it enjoys over 300 days of sun per year, mild winters, and low rainfall. So: with all this sunshine, you'll want to get outside! Check out these four popular outdoor activities in the local area! 1. Hike the Franklin Mountains State Park Located just a 15-minute drive from the center of town, the high-desert mountains of Franklin Mountains State Park offer 27,000 acres and over 100 miles of trails to explore. The highest peak, North Franklin Peak, sits high at 7,192 feet and offers incredible views of the surrounding area. Grab some water and get walking or join a guided hike led by park rangers. more Other activities offered at the park include mountain biking, rock climbing, geocaching, bird watching, camping, and a mix of ranger programs like group hikes and arts. 2. Shop Local Produce at the Farmers Market Every Saturday for the last 20 years, Ardovino's Farmers Market has supplied fresh, organic produce, baked goods, jams, honey, handmade crafts, art, and other goodies. Consumers can chat and gain knowledge from the real people who produce the goods they take home and serve on their own table. Other activities at the farmers' market include cooking demos, kids' activities, and gardening tips. Grab a coffee or freshly squeezed juice from the market's very own CoffeeStream and explore everything the local producers have to offer! Other city farmers' markets include the Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market every Sunday and the Country Club Farmers Market every Saturday. 3. Go Rock Climbing and See Ancient Art 30 miles east of El Paso lies Hueco Tanks State Park. Composed mostly of heavily cracked and eroded syenite granite, this state park is a dream for those who love climbing, bouldering, and scrambling over the many crevices and eroded rock formations. The North Mountain is open for anyone to scramble up its 250 feet of elevation, with hundreds of recognized routes, and those that summit can enjoy views of the Hueco Mountains to the north and empty desert to the south. The historic site is home to thousands of pictographs, petroglyphs, and other historic artwork, all etched onto the ancient granite. However, in order to protect the delicate nature of this historic art, most of it can be viewed only by joining a guided tour. 4. Meet the Animals The El Paso Zoo offers 35 acres of fun and adventure. The zoo is home to exotic animals from all across the globe such as lions, giraffes, meerkats, wolves, alligators, elephants, and orangutans. Attractions include the African Star Train and the Foster Tree-house Playground. The El Paso Zoo is accredited by the AZA and is committed to providing excellent care for animals and creating opportunities for people to connect with nature. Now you've got some adventuring to do! Start making your plans to visit one – or all! – of these entertaining spots for a bit of fresh air and a change to your normal routine!
Welcome to El Paso, the international border city, where you can find great Mexican food! When you have that craving for local cuisine, you'll find a multitude of eateries to choose from. The options may seem endless and you may feel overwhelmed when deciding on Mexican restaurants. So, which one do you choose? We've decided to help you out with a few of our favorites: enjoy the following options as you explore the area! 1. L & J Cafe Dating back to 1927, L & J is a local landmark and one of the oldest family-owned restaurants in town. They serve a variety of regional dishes, including everything from tacos to tortas and burritos to chimichangas. The specialty menu also offers an array of favorites. more If you're just waking up for the day, enjoy their huevos rancheros or the machaca with chile con queso for breakfast. If you're more in the mood for an American-style meal, they also serve burgers and sandwiches. 2. El Taquito This unassuming eatery serves up homestyle dishes with a kick. If you like spice, try their barbacoa burrito, pastor tacos, Santa Fe tacos, or the verde plate. Add the red or green salsa for an extra flavor explosion to your entrée - or add both! The tortilla soup hits the spot, especially on those chilly winter days. 3. La Chimenea Mexican & Sea food Restaurant If you're looking for a combination of Mexican and seafood, you'll find it here. The husband and wife team who owns this small and cozy cafe also serves traditional entrees, such as burritos and enchiladas, as well as steak dishes in a Mexican style. 4. Leo's This small chain creates all of their dishes from scratch, so you know you're getting quality food. On the weekends, enjoy their buffet. They also offer weekday specials and free sopapillas, as well as a full bar and happy hour discounts. Try a cold beer or a freshly made frozen margarita. Alcohol is for adults of legal drinking age only. Drink responsibly and in moderation; do not drink and drive. 5. Las Palmas For mouth-watering cuisine cooked with the freshest ingredients, check out Las Palmas. Relax in a colorful and fun setting on your lunch break for some great specials between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. or enjoy delicious dinner entrees. We recommend the fajitas, tacos, or grilled cod. 6. Casita Linda This locals' favorite creates traditional dishes, served with homemade tortillas. You can pick your favorites or create your own combo. The tamales are out of this world, and did we mention the rolled tacos and tortilla soup? They also have a senior citizens' menu. Dine-in, takeout, or order online for convenient and fast delivery. Life is good with Mexican food! Visit one – or all! – of these delicious establishments to expand your culinary exposure. Who knows – you may find a new favorite!
