The city of El Paso is right on the southwestern tip of Texas that borders both the state of New Mexico and the country of Mexico. It is small compared to some of the other huge cities in Texas, but it is growing more and more each year.
Liquor sales in El Paso have shown that bar and restaurant owners have found plenty of success in this city. It is a popular stop for those traveling over the border and is a great place to set up a nice Mexican-themed bar for those in the area.
In this article, there will be a table below showing the most successful bars and restaurants in El Paso as well as some of the busier areas this city has to offer and annual events that many locals and tourists go to celebrate this cultured city.
The table shown below displays the top 25 bars and restaurants in El Paso based on their individual alcohol sales. The data in this table is for total beer, wine, and liquor sales, and will be updated every month.
| Establishment Name | Total Receipts | Liquor | Wine | Beer |
| HOTEL PASO DEL NORTE | $235,441 | $168,963 | $41,430 | $25,048 |
| GRINGO THEORY | $214,034 | $150,009 | $4,714 | $59,311 |
| THE PLAZA HOTEL PIONEER PARK | $189,584 | $134,579 | $35,524 | $19,481 |
| HEADQUARTERS | $179,247 | $121,856 | $8,266 | $49,125 |
| OJOS LOCOS SPORTS CANTINA | $178,592 | $69,646 | $140 | $108,806 |
| BUCKS CABARET | $175,093 | $160,418 | $9,403 | $5,272 |
| CAFE CENTRAL | $167,899 | $75,097 | $88,603 | $4,199 |
| THE UNION DRAFT HOUSE | $166,865 | $72,717 | $1,119 | $93,029 |
| TOPGOLF | $165,511 | $77,514 | $7,172 | $80,825 |
| UNION DRAFT HOUSE | $161,170 | $55,046 | $1,159 | $104,965 |
| CABO JOE’S | $156,474 | $67,092 | $0 | $89,382 |
| POCKETS BILLIARDS & FUN | $153,042 | $62,969 | $0 | $90,073 |
| HOST SERVICES INC | $144,522 | $61,251 | $13,993 | $69,278 |
| COCONUTS | $139,851 | $104,112 | $0 | $35,739 |
| UNION DRAFTHOUSE | $134,210 | $52,227 | $915 | $81,068 |
| RUBIK’S ARCADE BAR/ THE MAD HATTER | $129,200 | $87,658 | $1,876 | $39,666 |
| CANTINA MALOLAM | $127,375 | $100,581 | $2,745 | $24,049 |
| LATER LATER | $126,725 | $103,656 | $1,216 | $21,853 |
| LOST & FOUND | $126,675 | $104,133 | $1,541 | $21,001 |
| TWIN PEAKS | $121,071 | $37,401 | $980 | $82,690 |
| GILLY’S TACO CANTINA | $114,509 | $60,608 | $266 | $53,635 |
| THE SHACK NE LLC | $111,884 | $43,122 | $400 | $68,362 |
| TWIN PEAKS | $109,208 | $32,433 | $770 | $76,005 |
| BIG LOU’S ICEHOUSE | $108,398 | $68,429 | $20 | $39,949 |
| HOOTERS | $108,329 | $26,930 | $134 | $81,265 |
El Paso in a Nutshell“The Day of the Dead” is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November. Since El Paso is so close to Mexico, this is a huge event for the many bilingual people that live in the city limits.
Fortune tellers, ghost tours, and other spooky attractions come around this holiday that is not only for those of Mexican heritage.
One of El Paso’s best national attractions is a college football game played every year towards the end of December. Some of the best teams come to play and college students and football fans from all around come to enjoy the festivities surrounding this historic event.
El Paso may be one of the smaller cities in Texas, but in terms of normal cities, it is just as big as many others. It is still growing and there is plenty of room for bars and restaurants to find their way in and become successful.
If you are a Spanish speaker and are into Mexican heritage, this is a great place to attract a diverse crowd of young people looking to enjoy a brand new nightlife that this city has come to offer for locals and travelers.