FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! We came in from L.A and was pleased to find an experience that was better…read morethan any theater experience I've had before! FOOD: Party of 8. Ordered pizzas, wings, milk shakes *vanilla and cookies shake, kids pizza meals (came with a drink). EVERYTHING WAS FABULOUS! SERVICE: our server was great, zero complaints. Food came out quickly! AMBIANCE: 9:45 movie and the huge theater was quiet. In all- twas a great experience. Would definitely come back if we return.

Just came from seeing the new Mad Max: Furiousa movie at Alamo Drafthouse and it was an interesting…read moreexperience. This was my husband and I's first time at Alamo so we didn't know what to expect. Back home in SoCal I had been to a few in-service movie theaters and in all honesty those ones were much better. To start off with the good, the theater is very big and looks to be brand new. It is the only establishment in the lot except for a McDonald's and a gas station so I'm assuming it was recently opened. The theater was nice and open, they also kept the temperature at a good spot unlike other theaters who will literally freeze you while you watch a movie. Our server was good, at least the first one that came to introduce himself and ask if it was our first time. I think they have a crew that just delivers food or comes around to check on you cause I kept seeing different people every time something was dropped off. Now for the food... honestly it was disappointing. The only positive I can say is that the loaded fries were good. Both my husband and I enjoyed those. But that's where the good ended. I ordered the watermelon margarita for myself and unfortunately had to send it back due to it being extremely salty! I asked for water instead, which I stuck with for the duration of the movie. My husband ordered the bbq chicken pizza, which he says wasn't too bad. I did have a few bites and really don't think it was worth the hefty $16 price. It didn't really taste like bbq chicken to me, I can't put my finger on it but something tasted off. I got the ribeye tacos and they were very salty. Not only that but the meat was really dry as well with almost no other toppings. The chips and salsa that came with my meal didn't really help either. The chips were super salty and the salsa just didn't taste good at all. I see a running theme at this theater for having salty food. So take that with a grain of salt (pun intended). One thing I do have to say is that despite only taking a sip or two of my watermelon margarita and sending it back for a glass of water, it appears we were still charged for the drink. Unfortunately my husband didn't check the bill and also didn't mention anything until we got home but I think we were overcharged on our bill. I totaled everything and it should have been around $51 but my husband said he paid over $80 including tip. I don't think he would have tipped $30 so I believe we were charged incorrectly. Another reason why their rating is so low. Overall I don't know if I would ever come back here. The theater is nice, big and new - but the lack of flavor in their food and drinks as well as overcharging by what I consider a big amount on our bill. I just can't recommend Alamo Drafthouse. I think going to Cinemark and just getting a popcorn and candy would have been a better bet.

You know, it's crazy... I've taken classes inside the Cinema and I've even attended events, but…read moreI've never watched a movie here (which they do show movies here weekly for the cheaps). One day. It's no Alamo Drafthouse, but the seats are comfy and they all have those slidy desks that are way to tiny for note taking, but ideal for holding popcorn and drinks. Based off of the projector that they use during the classes, it's pretty big so if you went for movie reasons I think any seat would be fine (but towards the front would be ideal). The Cinema doesn't offer food per se, but you're super close to a lot of food options (Pizza Hut, the cafeteria, Chick-fil-A, etc. etc.) and as far as I know you can take food and drinks in there. If you're wondering about parking, pay the couple of bucks and park at the parking garage. Every time I've gone for an event that's specifically in the Cinema, they usually offer free parking in the garage anyway (I don't think they do that for the movies though).

The dinner theater is absolutely something everyone should experience at least once, especially if…read moreyou're an El Paso native. It's such an unique experience to have a meal and watch live theater in one night. It really brings a nostalgia kinda feel and you can really experience what life was like before film. I'll admit the food is not the very best you can get but it's also not the worse. You usually get a 3 course meal, complete with dessert and coffee. I've been to the dinner theater for a couple of shows and the food has been good, usually a classic chicken and potatoes kinda meal. The dessert those past time was an exquisite chocolate cake. All food is served on UTEP embossed china, which is a nice little. detail touch. Then there is the seating in which you can really meet some interesting people! All tables seat 4 so if you're a group of 2, you'll be sitting with 2 others you may not know. This may make some hesitant but it's actually a nice little treat to the night. I've never gone and not have great conversations with fellow dinner guests. The theater cast is always great and well deserving of a house, standing ovation! Lés Miserablés was the latest show I saw and the entire production was superb. I actually sat in one of the front tables (a first) and it totally changed the experience with me really feeling like I was actually in the show!! haha I can't wait till I have time between semesters to return!

Part up-scale restaurant, part museum, part theater - this is a great spot…read more The museum (upstairs) focuses on the history of Ciudad Juarez through the lens of bull fighting and has some really great old photos and posters dating back about 300 years. The theater (which I saw, but without a show) is cozy and beautiful, and they told us lineup include local artists, tango shows, jazz concerts, etc. You can find out about the shows on their website or Facebook page. The food - creative and delicious. To start we had the blue corn empanadas - great flavor. The menu includes several very different kinds of moles - I got the white cream sauce (mole) which came with a side of mashed sweet potatoes and grilled asparagus - all of which was delicious and very filling. The back room has a cute little wine cove with a great selection of Mexican and Spanish wine. If you're up for splitting a bottle - ask about the wine. They also have (and are supposedly the only place in Juarez) full legs of cured meats (Spanish style), cigars, and cheeses for sale. And the house is beautiful! The singers were great. Overall its a really cute spot for a date or nice dinner. Probably best for smaller groups for dinner.

Depending on the weather and who's playing (or your personal preference, I suppose) Music Under the…read moreStars is a nice way to spend a relaxing Sunday at the park. It is a popular concert series, but I was surprised to find out it's been going on for 31 years, it's a true El Paso tradition! The shows start Sundays at 7pm at the Chamizal Memorial Park and they bring performers from different genres, so there's a bit of something for everyone. I stopped by for a mariachi concert that a friend invited me to, and I had a fun time, I've always liked mariachi and the band, Son de Mexico, was quite good and they were singing all the classics. It's really less about the performer than it is about enjoying a day at the park with your friends or family, the music just complements the chatting, eating, and hanging out. I recommend getting there at least half an hour before the concert to find good parking and a good spot to sit, though the park is big enough to where it doesn't feel uncomfortably crowded. Also, don't forget to bring a lawn chair, like I did. If you don't bring your own picnic there are food and drink trucks set up, and there's quite a few of them, there's even a beer cart. Good times.

Such a cool concept, comedy at a venue near you!…read more Laughterhours Comedy puts on El Paso's largest comedy competition too and overall this years was a huge hit (so much so that I don't think they were actually prepared for how much interest there would be). Next year I expect that they'll use larger venues for the shows because two of the venues were at capacity (possibly over capacity...but you didn't hear that here). But when they're not putting on El Paso's Funniest Comedy Competition, they have weekly shows and hook-up with a few other comedy groups in the area to put on open-mics, writing shops, and more shows. There are more aspiring comedians in EP and the surrounding area than one would suspect. Check out their Facebook to stay up to date on shows and definitely catch one. Sure you're gonna see some newbies up on the stage that are trying to figure out what works and what doesn't, but there will also be seasoned vets that will have you laughing your ass off. My two fave comedians in this group are actually the faces of Laughterhours, Gibbs (the owner) and Adam. Prior to working with Laughterhours, Adam actually won EPFCC so that's saying something. And Gibbs also known as the Comagician does a show that's a cross between a magic show and a comedy show. Somehow it works when he does it...although I will say, he's a better comedian than a magician. I've caught Laughterhour shows at places like The Network, Leo's, Shamrocks, and even the Comic Strip. And tickets are usually cheap (or free if it's an open mic)! Look 'em up, it's bond to be a great night!

Wow...We had a private comedy show for a work event. This was by far the least funny comedy show…read moreI've ever seen. Trivia? Thought we paid you for comedy? We can do trivia without an unfunny comedian. All this guy did was put homemade memes up and do historical trivia. He started off with cracking jokes on the military...at a military event. We've got no problem laughing at ourselves but cracking jokes that military can't spell and are stupid when the majority of the room has at least masters degrees? Making jokes that our "butts clenched up" when he mentioned that we were prepping for deployments? Half the audience walked out. Apparently this guy forgot the first rule of public speaking is knowing your audience. He was a broken record marketing his comedy club. I wouldn't go if he paid me to. Watching paint dry might be more entertaining.

An iconic staple in downtown El Paso that has been a signature institution for the city since 1930…read more I've had the pleasure of visiting this space for a few different shows. From Broadway to the Symphony. you can find an opportunity to discover this theater firsthand. I really enjoy seeing the marquee lit up and welcoming you inside. There is a main bar in the lobby area and I really like the setup of the bathrooms on the basement floor with lounge seating. Acoustics and sounds is great and I really like how they're securing more and more opportunities for El Pasoans to enjoy. An absolute must if you ever have the chance.

Beautiful but WARNING don't go during the summer. Air conditioning does not seem to work, it's…read moresooooo hot and having people all around you while watching a show only makes it hotter. So awful. Never again.

A nice size rose garden for a desert city. They have a large selection of award-winning roses here…read more At the time of my visit in early May, there were a lot of fading blooms and not many new ones to see. There is shade and covered seating so not a bad place to ce and just relax for a bit. There is a section that is wheelchair accessible. Worth a look. I would really like to wander through at the height of blooms.

If you love plants especially roses, then you'll love this garden. I hadn't visited too many free…read moregardens, but was glad this one was. Came in May 2023 when everything was a full bloom. It was truly beautiful, but of course it was a scorcher with the heat. All the roses had a pleasant scent. There were alliums as well. The paths were paved and easy to maneuver. Great for wheelchair bound individuals to enjoy their time out as well. A seen a few couples spending time. The parking was open not paid. There are benches located throughout the garden. Not too many bees or flies buzzing around which was a huge plus.