Click on the Visit El Paso calendar and enter April 16-19. We recommend checking out:
Encuentro Son Jarocho at the Mexican American Cultural Center
Local photography exhibits at the Museum of History, including Pasos Urbanos, Mountain of Gold, and Escaramuza capturing Southeast Asian history in El Paso, downtown culture, and women's horseback traditions, respectively
There is also a ghost walking tour at San Jacinto Plaza
Whataburger--Texas' famous burger joint
Cazares--local burritos
Kaedama--small, excellent ramen
Tara Thai
Rib Hut--barbecue
Little Shack--Mexican seafood and tacos
Crave--American
Ardovino's Pizza--thin crust, green chile ricotta is always a fun choice
Sinbad's Mediterranean
Amar--Peruvian Mexican fusion
Mesa Street Grill--American
Ke Flauta--Mexican flautas, variety of styles
Nour Mediterranean
Pho Tre Bien
Sazon by Chef Rulis--Mexican, American
India Hut--Indian
Piedmont--Mexican, American, vegan
Savage Goods--sandwiches, salads, vegan
Taconeta--famous for James Beard margaritas, but everything is good
Downtown for lunch: Mac's Lamezze, La Bang Bang
Viejo Coffee
787
Unbound Cafe
Cafe con Leche: Tiny Cafe
Casa Cafetzin
Savage Goods
Kinley's House
Coffee Box
District Coffee
2Ten
Salt + Honey
For more, specialized recommendations talk with Lucia Dura or local hosts.
Mission Trail (far east El Paso, 40 minute drive)
Historic Mesilla (New Mexico, 40 minute drive)
White Sands (New Mexico, 1.5 hour drive; there is a border patrol station 70 miles out of El Paso, so bring proper ID)