Downtown restaurant with lively, colorful vibes. We went on our first date here!
Awarding-winning restaurant and darling of El Paso food scene. This was date number two! For foodies, we definitely recommend trying this place. It's worth the drive!
Great local and family-owned brewery in South Central El Paso. We went here for our third date!
This rooftop bar is one of El Paso's gems. Located on the 10th floor of Hotel Paso del Norte, it has one of the most unmistakable views of South El Paso and Cd. Juárez. This is also where we are having our welcome event!
Historic, breathtaking bar located on the first floor of Hotel Paso del Norte.
Rooftop bar and restaurant at one of El Paso's most historic hotels, La Plaza. Stunning view of downtown and the southside of the city.
Fun brunch spot with excellent margaritas (El Paso is the birthplace of the margarita!) located in the heart of Central El Paso.
Really tasty seafood! The soups are especially nice. There are several locations in town, but this downtown location is lovely.
Salt + Honey is a new downtown gem. Great place for a healthy meal and they have great coffee and juices.
Sweet, authentic Mexican restaurant in the heart of Central El Paso.
Excellent Peruvian & Mexican fusion food. Amar is also catering our appetizers at the wedding!
Great local spot for Mexican breakfast and lunch. If you are looking for something homey and good, this is it!
Local favorite pizza joint. Excellent thin-crust pizzas and fresh salads.
Local brewery in downtown El Paso walking distance from Hotel Paso del Norte.
This historic plaza is in the heart of downtown El Paso and walking distance from Hotel Paso del Norte. There's coffee shops, hotdogs, and the upscale restaurant, Anson 11, next door to the plaza. We recommend the mussels at Anson 11!
If you brought your passport and are interested in visiting Cd. Juarez, we recommend coming here! It's a very short walk after crossing the international Santa Fe port of entry (50 cent fee to cross) and the food, drinks, and atmosphere are lovely.
If you want to learn more about the history and place of El Paso, this history museum is such a gem.
Really lovely museum with local and regional art.
Come see El Paso's memorial to the Chamizal Land Dispute that Alana writes about in research. An absolute must for history lovers.
This is the historic Catholic mission and church of Paso del Norte (now Cd. Juárez). If you plan to visit Cd. Juarez, you must go see this church in the heart of downtown Cd. Juárez. It's also right next to Mercado Cuauhtémoc, a longtime market in this Mexican city. Bring you passport!
This is another recommendation for history lovers. This museum, located walking distance from the Santa Fe Port of Entry, is all about the Mexican Revolution and its place in Cd. Juárez history. Bring your passport!
An absolutely must go-to vista point nestled in the Franklin Mountains where you can see all of El Paso and Cd. Juárez.
Locally owned bookstore in Central El Paso with an incredible, hand-picked selection of books. A must-go to for book adorers.