The Garrison is a bar in Downtown, El Paso.
The Garrison on West Mills Avenue serves craft cocktails and curated spirits in a low-lit wood-panelled space, the go-to for serious cocktail drinkers.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Mezcal Negroni or the house Old Fashioned with Texas whiskey
Tip: The mezcal and whiskey lists are the strongest; ask the bartender for a build-your-own Old Fashioned selection.
Address: 100 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
INTL on West Mills Avenue in downtown El Paso is a rooftop bar with Franklin Mountain views, serving margaritas, beers, and cocktails from a terrace above.
Order: House margarita on the rooftop with views of the Franklin Mountains
Tip: The sunset view from the rooftop is the best in downtown; arrive by 19:00 in summer before the terrace fills.
The bar inside Hotel Paso del Norte on South El Paso Street serves cocktails under the building's original 1912 stained glass dome, providing the most.
Order: Classic Texas whiskey sour under the Tiffany-style stained glass dome
Tip: The dome is the largest Tiffany-style stained glass dome in the country; sit beneath it for the full effect.
The bar at Ambar Restaurante is the city's premier agave-spirits destination with over 1,100 bottles of tequila, mezcal, and agave spirits by the glass.
Order: Agave spirit flight or the house-muddled margarita with estate tequila
Tip: Open from 10:00 daily and open to non-diners; the bar staff can guide through flights by production method.
The Tiki Room on North Oregon Street serves an extensive rum and tropical cocktail menu in a tiki-themed bar with bamboo walls and vintage decor downtown.
Order: House rum cocktail or the Zombie with aged rum
Tip: The Zombie is limited to two per customer; the house rum list covers over 40 bottles.
INTL on West Mills Avenue in downtown El Paso is a rooftop bar with Franklin Mountain views, serving margaritas, beers, and cocktails from a terrace above.
Order: House margarita on the rooftop with views of the Franklin Mountains
Tip: The sunset view from the rooftop is the best in downtown; arrive by 19:00 in summer before the terrace fills.
The Hoppy Monk on North Mesa Street is El Paso's best craft beer bar, with 30-plus taps focused on Texas and regional craft breweries, plus a bottle list.
Order: Texas craft beer flight or a rare bottle from the wall list
Tip: 21-plus after 19:00. The rare bottle list behind the bar is not on the menu; ask for it.
The bar inside Hotel Paso del Norte on South El Paso Street serves cocktails under the building's original 1912 stained glass dome, providing the most.
Order: Classic Texas whiskey sour under the Tiffany-style stained glass dome
Tip: The dome is the largest Tiffany-style stained glass dome in the country; sit beneath it for the full effect.
The bar at Ambar Restaurante is the city's premier agave-spirits destination with over 1,100 bottles of tequila, mezcal, and agave spirits by the glass.
Order: Agave spirit flight or the house-muddled margarita with estate tequila
Tip: Open from 10:00 daily and open to non-diners; the bar staff can guide through flights by production method.
DeadBeach Brewery taproom on Durazno Avenue pours 20-plus house beers from lagered to barrel-aged, the heart of El Paso's craft beer scene since 2024.
Order: El Paso Lager or the Desert Prickly Pear seasonal
Tip: The prickly pear seasonal is only available August through October; ask if still on tap.
The Tiki Room on North Oregon Street serves an extensive rum and tropical cocktail menu in a tiki-themed bar with bamboo walls and vintage decor downtown.
Order: House rum cocktail or the Zombie with aged rum
Tip: The Zombie is limited to two per customer; the house rum list covers over 40 bottles.
