Everything Else
Walgreens
5401 Montana AveChain drug store.
God forbid you have a medical emergency while you are here but you couldn't stay much closer to a hospital.
Del Sol Medical Center
10301 Gateway Blvd WGod forbid you have a medical emergency while you are here but you couldn't stay much closer to a hospital.
This is my personal vet and where I take the dogs that are boarding if any issues arise.
Vista Hills Animal Hospital: Garcia Priscilla DVM
1426 Lomaland DrThis is my personal vet and where I take the dogs that are boarding if any issues arise.
Corner Bakery Cafe
1144 N Yarbrough DrOne of the closer chain restaurants
Food Scene
Julio's Mexican Food
8050 Gateway Blvd ESecond closest Mexican restaurant. A longer walk away.
If you want a fast food burger within walking distance this chain is to Texas what In-n-Out is to California, only better.
11 locals recommend
Whataburger
2201 N Mesa StIf you want a fast food burger within walking distance this chain is to Texas what In-n-Out is to California, only better.
Peking Garden
1810 Trawood DrWalking distance and/or they deliver. Ask me for a menu.
Open only for breakfast or lunch, they are small, locally owned and offer a healthy menu. Close and conveniently just off the freeway, especially if you are heading west in the morning.
T-Coasters
9530 Viscount BlvdOpen only for breakfast or lunch, they are small, locally owned and offer a healthy menu. Close and conveniently just off the freeway, especially if you are heading west in the morning.
This a famous steakhouse in an interesting setting. I don't think they have the best food in the area but if you want a slightly kitchy "old West" experience, red meat and a 20 mile drive out in the desert, this is the place for you. Add some time to tour around the animal exhibits if you can do before dark.
55 locals recommend
Cattleman's Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch
3450 S Fabens Carlsbad RdThis a famous steakhouse in an interesting setting. I don't think they have the best food in the area but if you want a slightly kitchy "old West" experience, red meat and a 20 mile drive out in the desert, this is the place for you. Add some time to tour around the animal exhibits if you can do before dark.
Drinks & Nightlife
Closest place (other than Dusty's Patio Bar) to go drink in a bar atmosphere. Rock and roll biker type place.
Mulligan's Shot Bar
1815 Trawood DrClosest place (other than Dusty's Patio Bar) to go drink in a bar atmosphere. Rock and roll biker type place.
Shopping
This is in El Paso's newest shopping complex. I could care less about the store, it's just the only one in the googlesphere right now.
Nordstrom Rack The Fountains at Farah
8889 Gateway Blvd WThis is in El Paso's newest shopping complex. I could care less about the store, it's just the only one in the googlesphere right now.
Hope you don't have car trouble but if you do, this national chain is in walking distance.
Pep Boys Auto Parts & Service
10501 Gateway Blvd WHope you don't have car trouble but if you do, this national chain is in walking distance.
Essentials
Sprouts
9801 Gateway Blvd WSimilar to Trader Joe's but without the hype.
Mexican food
This is one of the oldest and best known Mexican restaurants in town. In the same location and owned by the same family for almost 100 years, they've been profiled in magazines and articles. They aren't just "the place to go," their food is actually good too.
103 locals recommend
L & J Cafe
3622 E Missouri AveThis is one of the oldest and best known Mexican restaurants in town. In the same location and owned by the same family for almost 100 years, they've been profiled in magazines and articles. They aren't just "the place to go," their food is actually good too.
This is a locally owned family restaurant that is a favorite of many locals. It's closer than L & J and close to the freeway so if you are tired of driving and don't want the hassle of looking for street parking or a possible wait for a table, this is a good choice.
9 locals recommend
Julio's Mexican Food
8050 Gateway Blvd EThis is a locally owned family restaurant that is a favorite of many locals. It's closer than L & J and close to the freeway so if you are tired of driving and don't want the hassle of looking for street parking or a possible wait for a table, this is a good choice.