Where El Paso drinks local: brewpubs, taprooms and the new wave.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in El Paso worth taking a tram to.
DeadBeach Brewery on Durazno Avenue produces Mexican-influenced lagers, IPAs, and stouts with seasonal releases; El Paso's flagship craft brewer since 2024.
Order: El Paso Lager or the Desert Prickly Pear seasonal
Tip: The prickly pear seasonal is only available August through October. The taproom fills on Friday evenings from 18:00.
Old Sheepdog Brewery on North Oregon Street in Kern Place produces sour ales, wheat beers, and German-inspired styles in a dog-friendly taproom.
Order: Gose or the German-style hefeweizen
Tip: Dog-friendly taproom; the gose is the local favourite. Saturday taproom tours run at 14:00.
Aurellia's Brewery on North Resler Drive is a community taproom with rotating small-batch releases, known for giving local El Paso beers a platform.
Order: Current rotating IPA or the session pale ale
Tip: Rotating taps change weekly; check their social media for the current pour list before visiting.
Mountain Star Brewing on Pellicano Drive on the east side of El Paso is a neighborhood taproom producing West Texas ales and lagers with patio seating.
Order: Franklin Mountain IPA or the Texas Honey Wheat
Tip: The patio is popular on clear evenings; crowded Saturdays from 13:00.
Flix Brewhouse on North Desert Boulevard is a cinema brewery in west El Paso, serving house lagers and IPAs tableside during first-run films.
Order: House lager with a burger while watching a film
Tip: Order beer at the tap station inside the theatre; the house lager is the safest all-styles match for the full movie experience.