Laurie’s Guidebook
Food scene
Morra Mia
11250 Montwood DriveWonderful Mexican food!
NO visit to El Paso is complete without a visit to Chico's. It's an El Paso icon! They only take cash.
17 locals recommend
Chico's Tacos
11381 Montwood DrNO visit to El Paso is complete without a visit to Chico's. It's an El Paso icon! They only take cash.
L & J Cafe
3622 E Missouri AveHands down, the best enchiladas this side of the border!
Get ready for GIANT margaritas and an experience, not just a meal.
35 locals recommend
Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's
1310 Magruder StGet ready for GIANT margaritas and an experience, not just a meal.
Go for the food, but stay to explore the miniature zoo.
55 locals recommend
Cattleman's Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch
3450 S Fabens Carlsbad RdGo for the food, but stay to explore the miniature zoo.
Cafe Central
109 N Oregon StThis is for when you're feeling fancy.
The mountainous desert scenery is hard to beat, and most of the veggies and herbs are grown on-site.
27 locals recommend
Ardovino's Desert Crossing
1 Ardovinos DrThe mountainous desert scenery is hard to beat, and most of the veggies and herbs are grown on-site.
A casual gastropub serving modern American and Tex-Mex alongside a wide selection of cocktails, beer, and wine.
34 locals recommend
The Hoppy Monk
4141 N Mesa StA casual gastropub serving modern American and Tex-Mex alongside a wide selection of cocktails, beer, and wine.
A beloved café and a social initiative (the concept contributes to female empowerment and local community development) that has served traditional, nutritional Mexican fare since 2001.
6 locals recommend
Cafe Mayapan
2000 Texas AveA beloved café and a social initiative (the concept contributes to female empowerment and local community development) that has served traditional, nutritional Mexican fare since 2001.
Deadbeach Brewery
3200 Durango StThis is a relatively new brewery, but it is LOTS of fun!
Sightseeing
White Sands National Monument
It is breathtaking, and totally worth the drive.
People come from all over the world to go bouldering and rock-climbing here. Most of us just like to walk around and enjoy it.
71 locals recommend
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1People come from all over the world to go bouldering and rock-climbing here. Most of us just like to walk around and enjoy it.
El Paso Mission Trail
9065 Alameda AveHistory and beauty, all in the heart of El paso!
The best way to get to experience the beauty of the El Paso mountains.
114 locals recommend
Franklin Mountains State Park
Tom Mays Park Access RoadThe best way to get to experience the beauty of the El Paso mountains.
The installations are always changing, but they are always wonderful.
66 locals recommend
El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival PlazaThe installations are always changing, but they are always wonderful.
This place is just a trip down memory lane. It is worth just walking around inside, taking a tour, or attending a show.
21 locals recommend
Plaza Theater
125 Henry Trost CourtThis place is just a trip down memory lane. It is worth just walking around inside, taking a tour, or attending a show.
The history of not only El Paso, but much of the Southwest begins here.
15 locals recommend
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin AveThe history of not only El Paso, but much of the Southwest begins here.