The roasters writing the coffee scene in El Paso. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.

Roasters worth knowing

2Ten Coffee Roasters ★ 4.1

Cafe$$DowntownMon-Fri 07:00-18:00; Sat 08:00-16:00

2Ten Coffee Roasters on West Mills Avenue roasts small-batch Latin American single-origins on-site; pour-over, espresso, cold brew served in a creative space.

Order: House-roasted pour-over or the espresso tonic

Tip: The roasting schedule changes weekly; ask at the counter what was roasted that morning.

Casa Cafetzin ★ 4.2

Cafe$$DowntownTue-Sun 08:00-17:00

Casa Cafetzin on North Mesa Street sources beans directly from Oaxacan and Chiapan cooperatives, roasting to order and serving traditional Mexican coffee.

Order: Oaxacan drip coffee with piloncillo

Tip: The bean cooperative story is told on a chalkboard at the counter; ask about current origin partnerships.

BLDG 6 Coffee ★ 4.0

Cafe$$East El PasoMon-Fri 07:00-17:00; Sat 08:00-15:00

BLDG 6 Coffee on James Watt Drive in east El Paso serves light-roast Ethiopian natural-process and Colombian washed coffees in a minimal specialty space.

Order: Ethiopian natural process pour-over or the vanilla cold foam latte

Tip: The cold brew nitro tap is available Friday through Sunday; the best afternoon drink on the east side.

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