Hello lovebird! If you made it here, we’re guessing you’re looking for a special way to treat your sweetheart or yourself for Valentine’s Day. Good for you for getting ahead of the Vday madness and planning a romantic night that fits your taste.
This list includes something for foodies, music and art lovers, thrill seekers, and singles who are ready to mingle. We even added a Galentine’s and Anti-Valentine’s event or two. Keep scrolling to learn more!
Mamacita’s
Office District • 325 N Kansas • (915) 532-5205
Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner- February 14
6 pm, 8:15 pm, and 10:30 pm seating times (1.5-hour per seating)
The evening features: romantic, 5-course dinner with a unique wine tasting (2 oz) per course | live music | appearance by Love Expert, Kimberly Brenner | special on bottle of Moet with fresh strawberries, only $99 | specials on V-day cocktails, wine by the glass (or bottle), and craft beers, available for purchase.
$85/person includes meal, 5 wine tastings, & tax (+ticket fees)
Additional drinks & gratuity will be charged at the restaurant.
For more information and tickets click here.
501 Bar & Bistro
Government District • 501 Texas Ave, Ste 16 • (915) 351-6023
501 Bar & Bistro presents Valentine’s Day Dinner with Chef David Benavidez
February 14, 6 pm
Enjoy a three course meal paired with champagne curated and made by Chef David Benavidez. $70 per couple.
Please make reservations through email at party@501bistro.com by calling 915-351-6023.
Anson11
Las Plazas Arts District •303 N Oregon St, Ste 110 • (915) 504-6400
Valentine Dinner
Monday, February 10- Saturday, February 15
Share a romantic dinner with your valentine and dine upstairs with a four course dinner and wine pairing.
$80 per person. *Bistro menu available daily at 11 am.
Call (915) 504-6400 to make your reservation.
Aloft El Paso Downtown
Office District • 303 Texas Avenue • (915) 351-7990
Valentine’s Day Lock and Key Singles Party
February 14, 7 pm-9 pm, FREE EVENT
Join Aloft El Paso Downtown for drink specials, music from DJ Jett, and one lucky guy will hold the key to one lucky lady’s heart and get a complimentary four course dinner!
Cafe Central
Las Plazas Arts District • 109 N. Oregon St. • (915) 545-2233
LOVE Valentine’s Dinner
February 14, 11 am-2 am
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Cafe Central, voted the Most Romantic Restaurant in town. Make your reservation today and treat your loved one to a special dinner or lunch!
Three course dinner, $75 per person.
Dress code: Business casual. For the full menu click here. Call (915) 545-2233 to reserve.
Dillinger’s
Office District • 303 East Franklin Ave • (915) 209-2329
Dillinger’s presents Lozano Jazz Duo Valentine’s Day Performance
February 14, 10 pm
After that romantic dinner, make your way downstairs and continue your evening in style at Dillinger’s! Lozano Jazz Duo will indulge you with Heartfelt Jazz Standards, while their bartenders will prepare your favorite drinks. Bottle service will also be available.
Mamacita’s
Office District • 325 N Kansas • (915) 532-5205
Galentine’s Day
February 13
Seating times are 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Each seating is 1.5 hours.
Celebrate with your besties at Mamacitas downtown! *Chef-curated, 3-course meal | 1 Raspberry Mimosa
$55/person includes tax. Additional drinks and gratuity will be charged on site.
Pop-up boutique: On Next Sunday (clothes, purses, & jewelry) | live performance by Elia Esparza | Love Card readings | appearance by Love Expert, Kimberly Brenner | Organic, biodynamic wine bar
For more information and tickets click here.
Park Tavern
Office District • 204 Mills • (915) 228-9050
Valentine’s Day Have Your Tastebuds Fall In Love
February 14
Enjoy a special Valentine’s menu including dishes like the Confit Duck Leg, the Prime Rib, the Churro Sundae and more!
Call to reserve at (915) 228-9050.
Basico Bistro
Office District • 301 Texas Ave • (915) 331-9800
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Basico
February 14
Enjoy a dedicated three course menu including two appetizer options, two entree options, and one dessert.
$45 per person. $55 with unlimited champagne. Call (915)331-9800 for reservations.
1922
Las Plazas Arts District • 502 N Oregon St • (915)260-8038
Valentine’s Day at 1922
February 14
Try a nostalgic and romantic date for Vday at 1922! Enjoy specialty Valentine cocktails and live music by Joshua Lucero from 6 pm-8 pm! Reservations are highly recommended at 1922ep.com.
DeadBeach Brewery
Union Plaza • 406 S Durango St • (855) 915-2337
Puppy Love, Doggy Speed Dating
February 14, 4 pm-10 pm
DeadBeach Brewery and the Humane Society of El Paso will be hosting an afternoon of speed dating with amazing dogs needing to find their forever home. Interact with adorable animals and see if you find a match.
They will be raffling off a cooking class, valued at $120 and a $60 Gift Certificate towards a tattoo at Ink Society Tattoo Studio!
Taft Diaz
Office District • 209 N. Stanton St. • (915) 271-3600
Love Is In The Air
February 14
Taft Diaz is hosting a five-course romantic dinner at 7:30 pm or 9:30 pm on Valentine’s Day for only $100 a person.
Enjoy dishes like Filet Mignon with Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Bone Marrow, and Bullsblood and the Surf & Turf Taco with Octopus, Coppa, and Salsa Martajada.
If you dine with them, you can receive a 10% discount on a BLUSH spa service or room at Stanton House. Call now to make your tasty reservation and let the love flow! (915) 271-3600.
Make a reservation at opentable.com.
Fire Restaurant & Bar at Doubletree by Hilton El Paso
Las Plazas Arts District • 600 N El Paso St • (915) 532-8733
Valentine’s Day 2020 at Fire
February 14th-16th
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a three course meal for two and a complimentary bottle of house sparkling wine at Fire Restaurant & Bar! Choose from a wide variety menu with dishes like Mango-Herb Seared Flounder, Chicken Osso Buco, and more!
Book your reservation at opentable.com.
Tabla
Union Plaza • 115 Durango St, Suite D • (915) 533-8935
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Tabla
February 14, 11 am-11 pm
Head to Union Plaza to dine at a romantic eatery known as Tabla! On top of their regular menu they will feature a special Valentine’s Day menu!
Book your reservation at opentable.com.
Aloft El Paso Downtown
Office District • 303 Texas Avenue • (915) 351-7990
Desert Jules Floral + Events presents Crowns & Cocktails Galentine’s Day Workshop
February 13, 6 pm
Join Aloft on Galentine’s Day to celebrate YOU by making something beautiful! Desert Jules Floral + Events will guide you through the steps to making a gorgeous flower crown or wearable piece of floral jewelry.
Tickets are $35 and will include one drink at the stylish XYZ Bar and some nibbles!
To purchase tickets click here.
Infinite Love Party V-Day Party
Circa 1963 • 325 North Kansas Street • (915) 532-5200
Infinite Love Party
February 14, 7 am-2 am
Everyone should be celebrating the season of LOVE!
Presented by Hotel Indigo & iHeartRADIO
The party (ages 21+ only) features a live DJ, a chocolate fountain & dessert bar, special V-day cocktails, and bottle service available on site.
Tickets include entry into the event + access to the chocolate fountain and dessert bar. $25/person in advance, $30/person at the door.
Church Bar
Office District • 212 E Mills Suite B • (915) 226-6911
Anti Valentines Day Bar Tending Contest
February 16, 6 pm-9 pm
If you didn’t have a sweet Valentine’s Day after all, make your way to Church Bar’s Anti Valentine’s Day Bar Tending Contest to chase the blues away. Bartenders participating are challenged to make cocktails that scream heartache with a dash of bitters. Grand prize is $250 cash-on-the-spot.
This event’s intention is to bring together the community for networking and discovery.
The Pizza Joint Downtown
Office District • 500 N Stanton • (915) 260-5556
Valentine’s Day Music Showcase
February 14, 7 pm
Join The Pizza Joint, Downtown for the Valentine’s Day Music Showcase on Friday, February 14th. They have an incredible lineup of performers and the kitchen will be serving up heart shaped pizzas all night!
So bring that special someone and enjoy a great night of music and delicious pizza.
Performances by-
Liz Tina
Sebastian Estrada
Javier Martinez
Chrissy Gurrola
EPIC Railyard Event Center
2201 E Mills Ave
Valentine’s Senses Dinner & Dance
February 13, 6 pm-10 pm
General Ticket Early Bird $100
What’s included:
- 5 course dinner with 3 wine pairings and dance
VIP Ticket Early Bird $125
What’s included:
- 5 course dinner with 3 wine pairings and dance
- A glass of Champagne
- Strawberries with Chocolate
- Fresh Red Rose
- Table set-up at a wooden table with fresh flowers
Dance Only Ticket $15
If you cannot make it to the dinner, join us for the dance only from 8-10 pm. Cash bar available.
For the complete event program and tickets click here.
El Paso Brewing Co.
810-B Texas Ave (915) 262-0687
Valentine’s Paints and Pints
February 9, 3 pm-5 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s with your favorite beer or cocktail while painting Harley and Joker at El Paso Brewing Co. Bloo from BE Art will guide you through this piece step by step. Price is $25 before Feb 9th, or $30 the day of, so make sure you register soon by texting (915) 873-9269.
Lost El Paso Paranormal
311 E Franklin Ave
Haunted Hearts Downtown Ghost Walk
February 14
Looking for a date night that is anything, but cliche? Join us for a unique evening of dark romance, & paranormal fright…
Hear true tales of passion, heartbreak, scandal, and romance, and meet the restless spirits that linger in Downtown El Paso.
Hosted by Weird Texas author Heather Shade. Brought to you by the amazing team at Lost El Paso Paranormal.
Friday, February 14th, 8-10 pm, $20 per person. Please meet us at the Gardner Hotel (311 E Franklin Ave,) at 7:30 pm for check-in. Tour starts PROMPTLY at 8 pm. Call 915-503-8960 for more info.
Galentine’s Day Cocoa Crawl
1120 Magoffin Ave
Gather your friends, dust off your walking shoes, grab a jacket, and join Magoffin Home for a cocoa-filled walk through the past. Using the downtown walking tour, they will guide you through points of interest in the Downtown area of El Paso. Some extra interesting stories will be thrown in for good measure. Hot cocoa will be provided to help sweeten the deal.
Call (915) 533-5147 to reserve.
Art Getaways: AMOR
Las Plazas Arts District 1 • Arts Festival Plz
Art Getaways: AMOR
February 14-15
Celebrate Amor with an Art Getaway to the El Paso Museum of Art. The two-day event features tours, art workshops, interactive installations, exclusive access to the EPMA vault, an aerial acrobatic show, silent disco and LED glow performance. Plan your adventure in Downtown El Paso for an unforgettable weekend of Amor for art and culture.
Downtown Hidden Hearts Scavenger Hunt 2020
The Downtown Management District (DMD) once again is offering the public a creative and fun way to get in the Valentine’s spirit with the Hidden Hearts Scavenger Hunt! Participants can play for a chance to win Valentine’s inspired prizes from Downtown businesses and a Grand Prize from the Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown!
All five (5) papel picado hearts will be hidden on storefront business windows throughout downtown starting Saturday afternoon, February 1st, 2020. Every participant needs to find all five (5) hearts to be entered for a chance to win prizes from downtown businesses using the clues below scavenger hunt style! Scroll further down for a list of the prizes!