On September 15th, Downtown El Paso will come alive with a unique celebration of art, culture, and community during the first-ever Tattoo Crawl, running from 9:15 am to 9:15 pm.…
The excitement is electric as the UTEP Miners gear up for their opening home game against Southern Utah on September 7th at the iconic Sun Bowl Stadium. This game marks…
As the fourth Tasting Tour of the season draws to a close, it’s hard to believe that only two more dates remain in 2024! Be sure to mark your calendars…
In just two days, La Nube STEAM Center will open its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am, transforming Main Street into a bustling hub of excitement and learning.…
Food enthusiasts, get ready for an unforgettable culinary adventure! The Downtown Tasting Tour is back for its fourth date of the year on August 21st, featuring a delectable lineup of…
Downtown El Paso transformed into a bustling movie set over the last few weeks, with Warner Brothers trucks everywhere. Curious visitors began wondering what was happening, snapping pictures of the…
Nancy Alcantar, the founder of Liv3Athletics, started the group in the summer of 2020 as a way for friends to stay active amidst the pandemic shutdowns. Encouraged by her coaching…
Get ready for a spectacular cinematic journey as the Plaza Classic Film Festival returns to El Paso for its 17th year, running from July 18 to July 28, 2024. With…
Downtown El Paso is the ultimate destination for Independence Day celebrations, offering an array of exciting events and festivities for everyone to enjoy. Whether someone is a sports enthusiast, a…
Downtown El Paso is about to welcome a fresh and exciting addition to its culinary scene. OXO, a new restaurant, is set to open its doors on July 1st at…
The 12th Annual Margarita Shake-Off, organized by Hospice El Paso, promises an unforgettable day of joy, music, and the best margaritas in town at the iconic San Jacinto Plaza.…
Partners Ivan Morales, Adrian Requences (administrative director), Carlos Acosta, and Oscar Medrano (sales director and creator) proudly launched Eighteen Eighty One, a brand with deep roots dating back to 2017…
Get ready for an electrifying blast at the 3rd Annual Sal y Limon Festival in San Jacinto Plaza! Thrilling performances, tequila, and tacos await you on June 1st! Embrace a…
A fresh breeze of cultural infusion has blown into the heart of El Paso with the opening of Habibi Hookah Lounge, owned by Steven Espinosa. Located at 110 S. Oregon…
Play in the 2023 Downtown Monster Hunt for a chance to WIN Prizes! Find the hidden monsters in Downtown businesses. When you find one take a selfie photo with the…
We had the opportunity to interview artist Bordalo II about the mountion lion installation in Downtown while he was creating it. We also did a Q&A with Candace Printz, the…
Join us as we follow Nahum Avila, owner of Boxstel, the newest modern stay hostel in El Paso. Boxstel is located in Union Plaza, behind the ballpark and near the…
We just wrapped the July Tasting Tour and here is some recap video and photos of the event! The popular restaurant crawl is limited to only 100 tickets with participants…
We’ve got your photo gallery and event video for the Downtown Tasting Tour we just wrapped! The popular event is back, and ticket holders toured five Downtown restaurants for a…
One thing we know, is that America loves coffee, and no Downtown would be complete without a ready supply of coffee for the scores of people getting up to work…
Who would admit they haven’t purchased a Father’s Day gift yet? Now, before time runs out you can discreetly pluck these perfect gift ideas and impress the Father figure in…
The Downtown Fiesta de Las Luces organized by the El Paso Downtown Management District and presented by WellMed and United Healthcare was another big success with nearly 9,000 attendees! We…
The Gardner Hotel opened on May 11, 1922 by Lawyer and Oil man Preston Gardner. The hotel has hosted some notorious historical guests such as 1930’s gangster, John Dillinger, American…
Barrio Eats & Drinks is a new restaurant now open in the Las Plazas Arts District of Downtown El Paso. Located down the block from Southwest University Park, across from…
This Mother’s Day show the Moms in your life how much they mean to you. Downtown El Paso boasts the most elegant restaurants offering Mother’s Day Brunches. 1700 Steakhouse Treat…
We eagerly await the opening of new fine dining restaurants and cocktail lounges in Downtown El Paso. Follow their social accounts to learn more about upcoming openings and keep an…
Hop on Downtown for Easter fun this weekend. Festivities start on Friday and run through Sunday. See the list below to find egg hunts, Easter brunches and more. Easter Brunch…
Downtown is one of the most romantic districts in El Paso with fine dining options, twinkling lights in San Jacinto Plaza, rooftop bars with glorious views and first class hotels.…
Downtown is one of the most romantic districts in El Paso with fine dining options, twinkling lights in San Jacinto Plaza, rooftop bars with glorious views and first class hotels.…
The resolutions have been made and now it’s time to follow through! Downtown makes it easy for you to follow your 2022 fitness goals with a plethora of healthy restaurants…
The Downtown Management District had a busy 2021 despite the pandemic. We review everything that happened last year at the DMD. Valentine’s Photo Contest Grand Prize winner received an overnight…
Extravagant, glorious, celebratory, Downtown El Paso knows how to bring in the New Year. Join one of the many Downtown restaurants offering a New Year’s eve dinner and stay or…
We are on the final sprint to sang your holiday gifts. Supply-chain issues may set back your online shopping plan but Downtown El Paso is a one-stop-shop for everyone in…
The Downtown Barstool Open is El Paso’s largest mini golf tournament, and a great time for all involved. Teams of four visit a variety of Downtown bars and restaurants to…
This Holiday Season support and shop at your local Downtown businesses with a chance to win a $100 gift card from a Downtown business! The Cards Cheezus 210 N Stanton,…
Jesus “Cimi” Alvarado has definitely added a splash of color to Downtown El Paso with Murals around every corner. He has become an influential member of the community and recently…
There are hidden gems to be found in Downtown El Paso. In the basement of 416 Tower Suites (416 N Stanton El Paso, TX 79901), The Vault Suites hold a…
1. Show Up Early We suggest being Downtown by noon to find better parking. A few parking garages we recommend would be: Mills Parking Garage (104 S El Paso St) Plaza…
Ongoing Winterfest Events Synthetic Ice Skating Rink – See Hours and Save Your Spot Here Programming at San Jacinto Plaza- Free Live Music and Entertainment every Friday through Sunday from…
Downtown has an array of retail shops where you can find that special gift for that special someone in your life this holiday season. First Week of Christmas – Heroes for…
Learn about how some small business owners in Downtown El Paso got their start and what they offer at their places in our Faces of Small Business series! This series…
We already know Downtown has the Best of what El Paso has to offer but voters proved it by voting for these Downtown businesses. A big congratulations to the winners.…
The Tom Lea Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting, presenting, teaching and exhibiting the works of Tom Lea. Through its digital library, curricula, public programs, exhibitions and publications, the Institute…
Play in the 2021 Downtown Monster Hunt for a chance to WIN Prizes! Find the hidden monsters in Downtown’s businesses windows. When you find one take a selfie photo with…
The Desert Spirit Spa is Hotel Paso Del Norte’s newest addition to the hotel. The spa offers a full range of services including a variety of massages, hair treatments, cuts…
Downtown Fiesta de Las Luces presented by the El Paso Downtown Management District was a huge success! We want to thank the visitors that came out and Ruben Gomez from El Paso’s…
Heidy Seo is the co-founder of Made By Seoenz along with her husband Juan Carlos Enríquez. Heidy, is an El Paso Airbnb owner, managing over 30 properties in two countries.…
The first ever Downtown Fiesta de las Luces presented by the El Paso Downtown Management District was a huge success! We want to thank the visitors that came out and our sponsors.…
The weather in El Paso is unpredictable, but during the summer months you can count on the Sun City heat. So, if you’re planning on strolling the streets of Downtown,…
Head to B-17 Bombers on an El Paso Locomotive FC game day and you will find a group of light blue and yellow cheering on El Paso’s Soccer team. The…
Summer is here and the kids are out of school. Get the family out of the house and participating in some fun family activities all within Downtown El Paso. We…
Owners Alex Nava and Kassi Foster-Nava gave us a grand tour of their new establishment, The Reagan. We learned about all the little details of the venue that make it…
Fab Lab is a 501-C3 non-profit in Downtown El Paso that aims to provide accessible educational experiences for students and professionals to support the development of more ingenious and resourceful…
As more businesses open up, we are seeing a blossoming of live music in Downtown venues. See below to find out when and where you can catch your favorite genre…
1. Arts Festival Plaza This narrow stretch of landscape offers several angles to capture the perfect hats off moment. 2. El Paso Museum of Art The iconic red piece provides…
Photos and Announcements Photo Poster 124 N Mesa • (915) 544-7761 Photo Poster Downtown offers photography and invitation packages for graduates. They specialize in printing and offer intricate and unique…
Did you know there is a recording studio in Downtown El Paso? Studio 411 is a full-service recording studio with a vision to go beyond your standard recording studio and…
The days of patio dining and cocktail sipping are upon us, so enjoy the beautiful spring weather under an umbrella! Here are some outdoor spaces we love in Downtown El…
Friday rolls around, it’s lunch time, your stomach is growling and oh yeah it’s lent season! Now a frantic search to find the Cuaresma food Downtown. Look no further we…
Stay tuned each week as we release a new video featuring a Downtown Hotel. Amenities, history and exploration are coming to you.
Heal and “Tune your Body” at The Portal Downtown! Downtown resident and business owner, Mandy Shantyne Lopez expresses why Downtown is a great place to live and work while treating…
Downtown El Paso was hit hard with the 2020 pandemic and it undoubtedly left small businesses with several questions. Ethos Financial helped us answer some of the questions we thought…
With a river of romance on the horizon, Ambar restaurant at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in Downtown El Paso (DTEP) is feeding their clientele with purpose. That purpose, as we learned is to…
We started off the year with health in mind and spoke with Josh Stokes and Storm Craig, owners of Grown Together, a vegan meal prep company in Downtown El Paso. They shared…
This week we feature Downtown businesses that specialize in an area of expertise. First stop is El Paso’s Finest at 314 N. Mesa St., they sell everything and anything created…
Managing partner of several Downtown businesses, Johnny Escalante, sat down with us to talk about his future projects in the heart of the city, how they’re adapting, and what he…
Downtown El Paso welcomes Spectrum Reach! The multi-screen advertisers made the move to DTEP to be a part of the revitalization and to be “at the heart of the business…
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park debuts their 17th-floor rooftop bar and restaurant today. La Perla is exclusively available to guests of the hotel at the moment. The chic and glamourous…
A building that was once a locally famous club and a mining and mills machinery store has once again been transformed. It is now DowntownSpaces, a newly renovated and modern shared-office…
Deadbeach Brewery (406 S. Durango St. in Downtown El Paso), has expanded their pick-up food menu to include slow smoked meats in dishes such as, the Smokey the Cow sandwich,…
Over at our Instagram account we’ve shared a great many photos by talented local photographers. These photographers have, in one way or another captured Downtown El Paso through their own…
This holiday shopping season head to all the local shops in Downtown El Paso! You can find something for everyone on your gift list while supporting small business. During your…
When Berenice Saucedo and her partner opened up Frontera Churros they envisioned it as a place to sit down with friends and family to have a cup of coffee along…
Just like during the prohibition era, it isn’t easy getting into this bar! Once you figure out how to get in (we kindly ask to keep it a secret) the…
We spoke to the co-founder of Rockstar Burger Bar about how they started as a food truck, moving to Downtown El Paso, and what to order if it’s your first…
Downtown El Paso makes it so easy to have your feed looking right! Around every corner is a location or scenery begging for a phone to be taken out for…
Known as the boot capital of the world, you are sure to find the perfect pair of boots in El Paso and the heart of the city has the right…
If you want your wedding style to be urban and elegant, Downtown El Paso is the place to say “I do” and celebrate. Would like an indoor or outdoor ceremony…
As investment and development moves onward in Downtown El Paso (DTEP), architectural treasures such as the O.T. Bassett Tower will hopefully continue to be re-purposed for use in this new…
Learn about how some small business owners in Downtown El Paso got their start and what they offer at their places in our Faces of Small Business series! This series…
