Downtown Baristas



By 2:30 p.m. on a workday, it is very easy to start dreaming of cappuccinos and lattes. If you’re Downtown, where can you grab an espresso treat to help you make it through the afternoon? Below is a list of places that serve espresso drinks Downtown, places dedicated to supplying that much needed caffeine fix to the heart of our city!

Café Central 109 N. Oregon St. 915.545.2233 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Latte $3.25, Cappuccino $3.25 Perk: Outdoor patio	Lobby Coffee in Texas Tower 109 N. Oregon St. 915.873.7132 Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cost: Lattes & Cappuccinos, small $2, large $3 Perk: Fresh cinnamon buns and cookies baked every morning	Pike Street Market 207 E. Mills Ave. 915.545.1010 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cost: Lattes & Cappuccinos, short $1.59, tall $1.84 Perk: All drinks are 50 percent off during happy hour from 1 to 2 p.m.
Chama Lounge & Gallery 500 N. Oregon St. 915.542.4262 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. until midnight Cost: Latte $2, Cappuccino $2. Perk: Warm, yummy paninis for sale	Lumenbrite 217 N. Stanton St. 915.838.1015 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: Lattes & Cappuccinos, short $2.60, tall $3.15 Perk: Free delivery for orders over $5

Vanilla Bar

There is no doubt that Vanilla entices all senses— Vanilla Bar, that is. Located at The Place at Union Plaza in the heart of downtown El Paso, this new, lounge-style bar is like walking into a monochromatic heaven.

A light, soothing vanilla scent fills the air around the white décor. White, sheer veils extend across the high ceilings imitating the silky texture of a vanilla dessert. These veils swing over the dim candlelit tables creating a sensual ambiance for the chic and glamorous crowd. Multi-colored lights dance across the walls and veils to the energizing beats of the music.

Beautiful crystal chandeliers elegantly embellish and softly light up the VIP area, where guests are treated like Hollywood stars by beautiful and friendly waitresses. Want the fun moment to last forever? Disposable cameras are a gift with the purchase of a bottle of your choice.

On Thursday nights, Vanilla offers $3 drink specials and live music by Coctel (English and Spanish top hits). Friday and Saturday nights are jump-started by the DJ’s best eclectic mixes, which include house, hip hop and a touch of Latin rhythms that will get the crowd dancing. “We want Vanilla to be multi-faceted, not only a bar. We will be having beautiful art exhibitions from local talent and will also bring the top DJs of the country to this place,” say owners Rafael Arellano and Octavio Gomez.

Vanilla Bar • 115 S Durango Ste. B • El Paso, TX. 79901 • 915.351.2000 • Photo by Vanilla Bar • www.myspace.com/vanillabar