Sightseeing
White Sands National Monument
It’s a Beautiful Park, Fun for All Ages!
Ruidoso
Mountain Fresh Air Never Felt So Good
You Should Hike Down into a Cave at Least Once in Your Life, this one is pretty deep.
121 locals recommend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
You Should Hike Down into a Cave at Least Once in Your Life, this one is pretty deep.
Less than 2hrs from El Paso. Not too Crowded, Lake is Nice Temperature & Clean. Fun to Rent a Jetski or a Boat to Tour the Lake. It Has a Floating Restaurant on the Lake be Sure to Find it!
30 locals recommend
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
101 NM-195Less than 2hrs from El Paso. Not too Crowded, Lake is Nice Temperature & Clean. Fun to Rent a Jetski or a Boat to Tour the Lake. It Has a Floating Restaurant on the Lake be Sure to Find it!
This is a Must See, First & Second Week of October Annually
136 locals recommend
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
4401 Alameda Blvd NEThis is a Must See, First & Second Week of October Annually
Food & Drink Scene
Fun Places that we Enjoy here in El Paso, just to name a few! There are so many options in this town it’s unbelievable. We have lived in El Paso for over 10yrs and there are still many restaurants we have yet to try.
Known for their Excellent Margaritas & Mexican Food
35 locals recommend
Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's
1310 Magruder StKnown for their Excellent Margaritas & Mexican Food
Best Happy Hour in Town
Happy Hour Times
monday - friday: 3-6p & 9p-close
saturday: 9p-close
sunday: all day
Kona Grill - El Paso
8889 Gateway Blvd WBest Happy Hour in Town
Happy Hour Times
monday - friday: 3-6p & 9p-close
saturday: 9p-close
sunday: all day
So Close You Could Almost Walk There From Our House, Great Service Be Sure to Ask for Laneisa (she’s the best) & Wings are Awesome, but so are the Steamed Shrimp!
Hooters
1170 Sunmount DrSo Close You Could Almost Walk There From Our House, Great Service Be Sure to Ask for Laneisa (she’s the best) & Wings are Awesome, but so are the Steamed Shrimp!
Fun for All Ages! Good Food & Happy Hour
Happy Hour Times
mon-fri 4-7pm & sun-thurs 9-11pm
7 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
6101 Gateway Blvd WFun for All Ages! Good Food & Happy Hour
Happy Hour Times
mon-fri 4-7pm & sun-thurs 9-11pm
Delicious Happy Hour- Seafood Stuffed Shrimp are a Must! Crawfish Bread on Happy Hour Menu with a Mai Tai so good!
Happy Hours:
Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Landry's Seafood House
6801 Gateway Blvd WDelicious Happy Hour- Seafood Stuffed Shrimp are a Must! Crawfish Bread on Happy Hour Menu with a Mai Tai so good!
Happy Hours:
Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Come Here for Some Real Texas BBQ - Moist Brisket is to Die For!
7 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
3550 Joe Battle BlvdCome Here for Some Real Texas BBQ - Moist Brisket is to Die For!
If You Want a Really Cold Beer this is the Place, they serve them with mini Icebergs. Good Food, and Service!
Twin Peaks Restaurant
8889 Gateway Blvd WIf You Want a Really Cold Beer this is the Place, they serve them with mini Icebergs. Good Food, and Service!
Almost 100 Years Old! Voted Best Mexican Food in El Paso. Open 7 days a week 9am-9pm
103 locals recommend
L & J Cafe
3622 E Missouri AveAlmost 100 Years Old! Voted Best Mexican Food in El Paso. Open 7 days a week 9am-9pm
Beautiful Scenic Views & Wildlife
Great Steaks! Ask for the Coyote Room to watch Wild Coyotes Eat with You! Quite a Few Movies Were Filmed on the Property. Be sure to get here before the sun goes down to enjoy the wildlife and views.
55 locals recommend
Cattleman's Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch
3450 S Fabens Carlsbad RdBeautiful Scenic Views & Wildlife
Great Steaks! Ask for the Coyote Room to watch Wild Coyotes Eat with You! Quite a Few Movies Were Filmed on the Property. Be sure to get here before the sun goes down to enjoy the wildlife and views.
This is one of El Paso’s oldest restaurants and one of a kind tacos and sauce. Cash is all they take, so just FYI. We get 2 double (3 rolls of 6 tacos) each, side of cheese and fries. So good!
17 locals recommend
Chico's Tacos
11381 Montwood DrThis is one of El Paso’s oldest restaurants and one of a kind tacos and sauce. Cash is all they take, so just FYI. We get 2 double (3 rolls of 6 tacos) each, side of cheese and fries. So good!
Most original crispy moist chicken! They offer spicy tenders and they are the best! Mac n cheese is so cheesy & mashed potatoes are good! Love how the biscuits have honey already baked into them.
Church's Texas Chicken
Most original crispy moist chicken! They offer spicy tenders and they are the best! Mac n cheese is so cheesy & mashed potatoes are good! Love how the biscuits have honey already baked into them.
Cafe Central
109 N Oregon StFancy Dinners- Delicious Food
Activities
Fun Things to Do in El Paso
Red Sands
16066 Montana AvenueYou Can Rent Quads and Cruise the Red Sand Dunes
Beautiful Views & Pet Friendly! Be sure to hike to the cave for an especially epic view!
114 locals recommend
Franklin Mountains State Park
Tom Mays Park Access RoadBeautiful Views & Pet Friendly! Be sure to hike to the cave for an especially epic view!
McKelligon Canyon Run
2357-2571 McKelligon Canyon RdTake a Hike in this Beautiful Desert Scenery, Pet Friendly!
Great for a Day Trip to Get Out of the City to Explore. Rocking Climbing Paradise just 35min drive from our house.
71 locals recommend
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1Great for a Day Trip to Get Out of the City to Explore. Rocking Climbing Paradise just 35min drive from our house.
El Paso Zoo
4001 E Paisano DrKept Clean, Fun for All Ages and they have a Train to Ride
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadRuidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run RdNeighborhoods
This a Family Orientated Well Developed Neighborhood. With Schools & Parks Walking Distance from Our Home. Directions to the Walking Path are Simple; Go Out the Front Door of Our Home Turn Right (away from the busy street) and Head Down the Sidewalk through the Neighborhood. Go Straight through the First Stop Sign, at the Second Stop Sign the Walking Path will be Right in Front of You. You will See Burges High School, there is a nice Playground, Basketball Courts, Baseball Fields all Behind the High School, only a Short Walk More. I Love Taking My Son to this Park.
Cielo Vista
This a Family Orientated Well Developed Neighborhood. With Schools & Parks Walking Distance from Our Home. Directions to the Walking Path are Simple; Go Out the Front Door of Our Home Turn Right (away from the busy street) and Head Down the Sidewalk through the Neighborhood. Go Straight through the First Stop Sign, at the Second Stop Sign the Walking Path will be Right in Front of You. You will See Burges High School, there is a nice Playground, Basketball Courts, Baseball Fields all Behind the High School, only a Short Walk More. I Love Taking My Son to this Park.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Sun Metro-Local Public Transportation
Daily Pass $3.50 or Weekly Pass $12 Weekly Pass Student/Military Rate $7 Weekly Pass Senior/Disabled Rate $2.50. Passes can be Purchased at 1165 Sunmount Dr. 5 min drive from our house. Customer Service 915.212.3333
Our friendly, bilingual representatives are available to help plan your trip by phone during Sun Metro business hours. Monday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sundays and holidays: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.