Best hotels in El Paso
Hotel Indigo
325 N. Kansas Street, 79901
With an enviable downtown location, close to museums and the baseball ground, the three-star Hotel Indigo is a compact boutique destination that is a real magnet for visitors. The impressive 5th floor boasts the lobby, bar, and pool – all sharing a roof terrace with phenomenal views.
Stanton House
209 N Stanton Street, 79901
A gleaming ultra-modern boutique hotel set in a building that’s over 100 years old, four-star Stanton House is the jewel of the downtown El Centro area. The interior is stunning, thanks to its impressive light sculptures, and works of art in the rooms and suites. Relax in the spa and steam room or book a treatment after a busy day out and about.
Aloft El Paso Downtown
303 Texas Avenue, 79901
The O.T. Bassett Tower is one of El Paso’s most striking buildings, dating back more than 90 years, and now sensitively refurbished to accommodate the three-star Aloft El Paso hotel. Its marble floors, gold leaf detail, and brass fixtures lend a sense of timeless class, while rooms are thoroughly modern.
Best restaurants in El Paso
Cattleman’s Steakhouse
3450 S Fabens Carlsbad Road, 79838
It may be a half hour drive from the city, but many locals make a regular pilgrimage to this superb steakhouse set on a working ranch. Work up an appetite by roaming the grounds to see the many animals. And there’s a maze, zoo, and playground for the kids. Then dive into top-of-the-range Texas BBQ, spicy beans, and ‘The Cowboy’, a challenging two-pound T-bone steak.
L & J Cafe
3622 E Missouri Avenue, 79903
Billing itself as the ‘old place by the graveyard’ L & J connoisseurs know this as one of the best places for authentic Mexican food in El Paso. It’s been serving food here since 1927 so head here for delicious green chile burritos and tacos overflowing with juicy brisket.
Tabla
115 Durango Street, 79901
One of the most creative restaurants around, Tabla’s small plates are big on flavor. In a warm and inviting room, the chef fuses Mexican influences with Spanish tapas to conjure up the likes of pork belly wraps with pear-raisin relish and mussels with fennel broth and chorizo.
Best attractions in El Paso
Franklin Mountains State Park
McKelligon Canyon Road, 79930
Just 15 minutes from El Paso, these high-desert mountains make up the largest urban park in the US in the western-most point in Texas. It’s a great place for those who love the outdoors, with rock climbing, mountain biking, camping and hiking all on offer here. The highest peak reaches 7,192 feet and the 40 square-mile area is host to over 100 miles of trails.
El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival Plaza, 79901
This eye-catching destination boasts a fabulous collection. There’s native and local art in abundance, plus impressive Byzantine works and pieces from van Dyck, Botticelli, and Canaletto.
El Paso Holocaust Museum
715 N Oregon Street, 79902
Founded by a local holocaust survivor, Henry Kellen, in 1994, this free museum and study center provides a powerful insight into a dark period of history. The use of artifacts and virtual exhibits tells a very moving story, and you can book a guided tour to get the most from your visit.