50 Best Cocktail Bars in El Paso

“Great service and good. Diana G was an excellent server and she made sure we had a wonderful experience.“

“Very nice spot!! great service and I will for sure visit again!!“

“Great little bar. First time there and it was great.“

“Nice place. Good drinks, so so food. Had a nice time with the wife“

“We would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped make our daughter’s quinceañera so special! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing coordinator—your support and organization made everything run smoothly. The entire staff that night was wonderful, and we truly appreciate all your hard work. Special thanks to Nancy and Daniel—we’re so grateful for everything you did! The Martinez Family 💗“

“Although they sometimes have snacks, this bar doesn't serve food, but does allow outside food, just not outside drinks. The price per person depends on what each individual is drinking. They do have sodas for the designated driver.
There is Karaoke every Friday and Saturday.“

“The Reagan brings a vibrant, high-energy dose of sophisticated gastropub comfort straight to downtown El Paso. The bustling neighborhood favorite pairs a sleek, moody lounge space with an exceptional nightlife energy. The kitchen delivers heavy-hitting flavor, pairing artisan flatbreads like the Tenderoni with gourmet smash burgers and innovative craft cocktails.“

“Muy delicioso! Y el ambiente estaba muy bien. Servicio espectacular!“

“Ended up downtown after a strenuous hike and was looking for a different vibe. Walking in this establishment was absolutely beautiful. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming and it didn't take long to get waited on. Alex, my server, offered many recommendations on light choices and popular drinks. This restaurant swaps out their menu based on the time of day, but some remain, if the customer ask. The whole experience was worth it and I will be going back to try another dish.“

“Stoics is such a great classy lounge vibe on the westside! Food and service is amazing all the time! The owner treats everyone as a personal friend. Music is always on point as well!!!“

“So if you don't know.. this place and all the places around this area are lgbtq. I'm not from here so I didn't know.
. Had one drink before I realized and had to bounce. Just want to make sure everyone else knows what kind of bar they are going to. Nothing wrong with the service though although the drink are on the weaker side. Good luck out there.“

“Visiting from out of town and staying downtown, and really glad I came across this place. I’m from the Bay Area and the vibe here definitely reminded me of some of the spots back home. Great oysters, cocktails, and atmosphere. Service was great too, everyone was really friendly and welcoming. I’m in El Paso pretty regularly for business, so I’ll definitely be back and bringing some colleagues next time. 10/10 recommend.“

“It’s a whole vibe! Great place and Great People! 🥂🎉“

“Excelente food, presentation and service.“

“honestly it has one of the best seafood here in El Paso well served Good taste“

“Amazing place! Just passing through but would def come back!“

“The Overpour was EASILY one of the best venues I’ve gone to in El Paso. The service was fast, professional and friendly. The ambiance was second to none.“

“new proof and press at franklin pride square. incredible. staff is awesome. very beautiful inside very inviting. I highly recommend bringing friends. This is the place to Go.“

“Cait was so sweet and had great customer service, I am definitely coming back!“

“for me is the atmosphere/karaoke, the food, and the friendly people starting with Claudia“

“What an amazing place. I had the pleasure to dine here and the food, staff, and environment was great. I highly recommend this place while visiting El Paso.“

“We love Little Shack! We come at least 3 times a month and always ask for Jasmine at the Montwood location. She has been the best waitress we’ve ever had. She’s sweet, attentive, and always provides amazing service. Definitely recommend eating at Little Shack and make sure to ask for Jasmine!“

“Amazing Cold Brew and delicious Paninis! 🔥 wish I had taken the time to take a picture lol“

“Ambience nice, outdoor fireplace“

“Beautiful and great atmosphere“

“Hands down, definitely the BEST steak in town!! I’ve lived in El Paso my entire life and can’t believe I had never tried this place until now. I stumbled across it on Google, and it completely exceeded expectations. The steak literally melts in your mouth and is worth every single penny. On top of the incredible food, the service was wonderfully warm, attentive, and friendly. If you haven't been here yet, you are missing out!“

“Husband and I love to eat at this place when we are visiting from San Antonio. Food is delicious, atmosphere is upbeat, owners are very friendly and accommodating, and music makes you want to dance!!!! Unfortunately we are only there during the week, otherwise we would be dancing to that great music on weekends!!“

“Reason I went
Because of most positive reviews. And really I was impressed by bartenders
Bouncer, and audience. Really made me feel welcome
Quick story
Someone was having a birthday party. They had nachos in the back. Went to grab some. Didn't realize was from them .I apologized. Everyone was like. This is normal if you see food here. Is yours. We are family..wow.“

“Willie’s Bar & Q never misses. Chef Gabe is on another level — everything he touches comes out legit delicious, full of flavor, and cooked perfectly. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. The bar staff keeps the vibe right too. Chill, friendly, and they make you feel like you’re a regular even if it’s your first time in. Drinks stay coming, energy stays good, and the whole place has that laid-back, welcoming feel.“

“Outstanding food and service, went for anniversary last night. Our waiter welcome us with complimentary champagne. Definitely will go back again ! .“

“The food and atmospere, but truly the reservation policies really Suck. Management does not care about the customers. Its a tiny place and searing is uncomfortable.“

“Super Recomendable! delicioso sazón y super buena atención ✨️✨️✨️✨️“

“From the moment you walk in, Thyme exudes class and sophistication. We started our dining experience with the caviar and a glass of wine from their expansive wine cellar collection and it was amazing! Our server, was very attentive and knowledgeable, making our evening truly memorable. Highly recommend!“

“Friendly service and cold beer 🍻“

“I always get the fish tacos and they always deliver on flavor! Very tasty and delicious meal. Reasonably priced atmosphere can be loud sometimes. I had to turn around and tell the guy listening to videos on his phone at full volume to turn it down. Other than that, it’s really great place to eat, and the staff is very friendly.“

“On Wednesday night I participated in my first porn shoot. Food porn that is. 😂. Evaga Desert Kitchen (agave backwards) which is located behind The Elmont and adjacent to the water park in The Montecillo hosted a food tasting which turned out to be the biggest orgy of flavors in my 48yrs of life. To start off I had the Compressed Watermelon topped with goat cheese and almonds. They take a large chunk of watermelon and compress it so as the remove the air and allow for a flesh that is both savory, and tremendously juicy. The goat cheese added a nice zesty and sour contrast to the sweetness of the watermelon. I didn’t know goats made cheese but they’ve replaced the memonitas as my favorite cheese makers. Next up was the crab cakes. A mixture of potato and crab sautéed with arugula and topped with a delicious chipotle aioli. The cake was crunchy on the outside and tender, meaty and delicious on the inside. Definitely the kinda crabs you would be grateful to receive ❤️❤️❤️ And then came the entreès. First up the Arrachera served with broccolini, potato’s and carrots. If not prepared correctly skirt steak can be tough and chewy due to all the connective tissue. Well this particular steak was nothing of the sort. The Arrachera was soft and tender, taking only about two or three chews with eat chew bursting with flavor. Basically it’s a party in your mouth and nobody’s calling the cops this time. The veggies were good. But they’re sidekicks, they’re Robin to the Arracheras Batman. Enough said. Next up was my absolute favorite. The Margarita Pizza. Yes the pizza was my favorite, and no I’m not a 12yr old child. I honestly do not eat a lot of pizza. If you look on my page you might only see one pizza review, EVER! . Pizza is just not my thing. But the Margarita was my favorite because of the incredibly fresh ingredients and how refreshing each bite was. The pizza consists of fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil and a drizzled with a nice balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh ingredients are heavenly, and that’s truly what this pizza was. The fresh mozz was a perfect combination of saltiness, chewiness and flavor. The pizza was basically a caprese on a delicious thin crust. And I love caprese to by the way. The simplicity, freshness, and out of this world flavor are what made this pizza my absolute favorite dish of the night. The Creation of Adam, The Mona Lisa, and Starry Night are all considered masterpieces by the artistic world. Well on Wednesday night Chef Freedom painted several masterpieces worthy of The Louvre. His energy and talent breathe a fresh air of excitement to El Paso’s foodie scene. Be sure to take advantage of his talents while he’s still here. It’s just a matter of time til the big cities come beckoning. And as always remember to always support local over national #supportlocal“

“Black Orchid is fabulous! The food, atmosphere, and staff are 5 out of 5 stars. Cindy, Jasmine, and Ethel (front house) are friendly and went above and beyond. Recommendation is go more than once so you can try the menu… Sunshine Snapper, Shrimp Ceviche, Dukunu Shrimp are great choices“

“Excelente food, presentation and service.“

“El domingo mi familia y yo fuimos al brunch, eramos como 15 personas y nunca aviamos conosido el lugar. Pues estava muy delisioso y nos atendieron super bien, el lugar estava muy bonito quedamos muy satisfechas.“

“Went here for my 21st birthday and I couldn’t ask for a better experience even if I was paid. Top notch service. Not only did they keep the drinks flowin’ but I couldn’t walk away for 5 seconds without a brand new fresh cup of water. The game of bingo kept everyone engaged and entertained the vibes were immaculate. Thank you to all staff and management for a perfect 21st.“

“The music, drinks, food and the staff. The owners have a great relationship with the customers.“

“the best ambiance and drinks. love the service and the feel of the place. super friendly the music is great.“

“The burgers and fries are amazing and you can tell it's what they put there heart in to. We loved the meat and the spices they used and the buns. I could not put the burger down. We ordered some Mac and cheese that was not worth the price for the flavor. It was bland and lacked flavor. But that burger made up for the disappointment of the Mac and cheese.

Kid-friendliness: There is booths and tables to accommodate families with kids but not to many.“

“My husband and I come by almost every Saturday afternoon as part of our date day. The food is fantastic but we seem to have issues with the servers at almost every visit if not every visit. It's a bit frustrating but we keep coming again because the food is great and ambience is top tier. Please train your servers well.
Thank you“

“Fuimos un grupo de 7 personas y nos gustó mucho la comida y atención. Muy recomendable.“

“Best burger EVER! I had the Blue Fox Burger, and it was fantastic. So many beers on tap that it'll take several visits to try them all. The service was super good. Sydney was our server, and she made us all feel right at home. We'll absolutely be back!“

“Great service and food!! Amazing cocktails!!“

“Very friendly and inviting. Bartender was fabulous!! Very personable & attentive. Great Cabernet Sauvignon and perfect espresso martini 🤤 great place to chill and enjoy the vibe“

“Had a great time at Zocalo Cantina! The service was fast, and the staff was super attentive, always making sure we had everything we needed. The music was fantastic, really adding to the lively atmosphere. As a realtor here in El Paso, I love finding places with great service and a fun vibe, and Zocalo Cantina hit the mark. Follow me at @novosrealty on Instagram“

“I had an absolutely wonderful time at this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and tastefully decorated, perfect for a relaxing evening out. The food was exceptional each dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with fresh ingredients. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a great meal, you won't be disappointed. What truly made the experience stand out, though, was our waitress, Adriana. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Her recommendations were spot on, and she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. You can tell she really cares about her guests.“