Reina del Sol's Sun City Guidebook
City/town information
El Paso offers something for everyone: the culture lover (learn about the beautiful and unique Mexican-American culture of the Sun City), the nature lover (endless hiking options and unmatched sunsets), and the food lover (arguably the BEST Mexican food options at affordable prices).
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El Paso
El Paso offers something for everyone: the culture lover (learn about the beautiful and unique Mexican-American culture of the Sun City), the nature lover (endless hiking options and unmatched sunsets), and the food lover (arguably the BEST Mexican food options at affordable prices).
Cultural Activities
Magical musical that showcases the history of El Paso in a majestic setting - McKelligan Canyon...highly recommended (only available during summer months)!
Viva! El Paso
1500 McKelligon Canyon RdMagical musical that showcases the history of El Paso in a majestic setting - McKelligan Canyon...highly recommended (only available during summer months)!
Travel the historic mission trail including three missions that date back to the 17th & 18th centuries (considered the oldest churches in TX): Ysleta mission, Socorro mission & San Elizario mission.
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El Paso Mission Trail
9065 Alameda AveTravel the historic mission trail including three missions that date back to the 17th & 18th centuries (considered the oldest churches in TX): Ysleta mission, Socorro mission & San Elizario mission.
Food
El Paso has arguably the best and most affordable Mexican food in the country! Here are a few of our favorite spots, including some gems from other cuisines.
Family-owned restaurant loved by locals with delicious options at a good value. 5-7 minute drive from Reina del Sol.
Dominguez Mexican Food Restaurant
Family-owned restaurant loved by locals with delicious options at a good value. 5-7 minute drive from Reina del Sol.
This is a little hole-in-the-wall GEM! Super affordable, SUPER DELISH, and oozing with character. Located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in central El Paso, about a 10 min. drive from Reina del Sol. Open for breakfast & lunch. Highly recommended!
El Jacalito Restaurant
2130 Myrtle AveThis is a little hole-in-the-wall GEM! Super affordable, SUPER DELISH, and oozing with character. Located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in central El Paso, about a 10 min. drive from Reina del Sol. Open for breakfast & lunch. Highly recommended!
Delish Lebanese dishes that tantalize the tastebuds! This is a great option when you're ready to try something other than Mexican food. It is a scenic 15 minute drive from Reina del Sol. On the way back, search 'TransMountain Road' on your GPS and take it instead of I-10 for even more scenic mountain views!
Nour Mediterranean Cafe
Delish Lebanese dishes that tantalize the tastebuds! This is a great option when you're ready to try something other than Mexican food. It is a scenic 15 minute drive from Reina del Sol. On the way back, search 'TransMountain Road' on your GPS and take it instead of I-10 for even more scenic mountain views!
El Cometa
Juarez-based taqueria that's fast, affordable, and unpretentious. Try their flautas!
Great casual breakfast and lunch spot with plenty of local favorites, including menudo, burritos, tacos, and gorditas. They have good value family meal options too! Only a 5 minute drive from Reina del Sol.
La Gorda Mexican Food
Great casual breakfast and lunch spot with plenty of local favorites, including menudo, burritos, tacos, and gorditas. They have good value family meal options too! Only a 5 minute drive from Reina del Sol.
Their original location on Magruder St. is the one to try for dinner! Decor is oozing with character, food and drinks are delish, and your meal is often accompanied by live music, especially on weekends. About a 10-minute drive from Reina del Sol.
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Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's
1310 Magruder StTheir original location on Magruder St. is the one to try for dinner! Decor is oozing with character, food and drinks are delish, and your meal is often accompanied by live music, especially on weekends. About a 10-minute drive from Reina del Sol.
Hidden spot loved by locals and only a 5 minute drive from Reina del Sol. Great for a delicious, yet affordable, breakfast, brunch, or lunch (not open for dinner).
Lunch Box
3623 Buckner StHidden spot loved by locals and only a 5 minute drive from Reina del Sol. Great for a delicious, yet affordable, breakfast, brunch, or lunch (not open for dinner).
Eclectic Juarez-based eatery that specializes in seafood and unique drink concoctions that will surely tantalize your tastebuds. If you like coconut, their iced coconut drink is a must try! 5 minutes from Reina del Sol.
Coco Loko
Eclectic Juarez-based eatery that specializes in seafood and unique drink concoctions that will surely tantalize your tastebuds. If you like coconut, their iced coconut drink is a must try! 5 minutes from Reina del Sol.
You can’t come to El Paso and not have tamales, and Pepe’s is arguably the best in town! Just a 5 minute drive from Reina del Sol, pick up a dozen or two for breakfast (carry out only).
Pepe's Tamales
9530 Viscount BlvdYou can’t come to El Paso and not have tamales, and Pepe’s is arguably the best in town! Just a 5 minute drive from Reina del Sol, pick up a dozen or two for breakfast (carry out only).
Morra Mia
Delicious popular brunch spot, but come early, especially on weekends, as it gets packed!
The chef here was awarded best chef in Texas, so reservations are highly recommended! Nice downtown location with authentic, unique Mexican fare. Open for late lunch or dinner only (opens at 3 pm).
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ELEMI Restaurant
13500 N Kansas StThe chef here was awarded best chef in Texas, so reservations are highly recommended! Nice downtown location with authentic, unique Mexican fare. Open for late lunch or dinner only (opens at 3 pm).
Less than 5 miles from Reina del Sol, this is a good steak house with Mexican flare. Their arrachera tacos during happy hour are a great value in a relaxing atmosphere with good service.
Corralito Steakhouse (Airway)
Less than 5 miles from Reina del Sol, this is a good steak house with Mexican flare. Their arrachera tacos during happy hour are a great value in a relaxing atmosphere with good service.
This is a bit of a drive compared to other restaurants, since it's technically in Fabens, but it is well worth it. Cattleman's isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience! They allow you to tour the Ranch and grounds, including a petting zoo, and their steaks are some of the best you'll ever have.
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Cattleman's Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch
3450 S Fabens Carlsbad RdThis is a bit of a drive compared to other restaurants, since it's technically in Fabens, but it is well worth it. Cattleman's isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience! They allow you to tour the Ranch and grounds, including a petting zoo, and their steaks are some of the best you'll ever have.
Excellent option when you’re ready to try something besides Mexican food. You won’t be disappointed!
Gom Ramen
1821 Hunter DrExcellent option when you’re ready to try something besides Mexican food. You won’t be disappointed!
Sightseeing / Hiking
A must-do if you enjoy nature, history, and hiking. Get there early because it reaches capacity on busy days, and you’ll enjoy cooler weather.
Hueco Tanks is in the heart of the Chihuahua Desert and is made up of a group of massive natural rock basins known as “huecos.” These unusual rock formations gather and trap water in an otherwise arid region and are a must-see at Hueco Tanks State Historic Site.
The huecos have been a dependable water source for local communities and sojourners from time immemorial. The huecos are found on the 860-acre Hueco Tanks State Park, and tours of the tanks and pictographs are free with entry to the park.
There are over 3000 rock drawings on these natural rock basins. Some pictographs date to as early as 6000-3000 BCE and are in the early archaic styles. History enthusiasts will be in for a treat.
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Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1A must-do if you enjoy nature, history, and hiking. Get there early because it reaches capacity on busy days, and you’ll enjoy cooler weather.
Hueco Tanks is in the heart of the Chihuahua Desert and is made up of a group of massive natural rock basins known as “huecos.” These unusual rock formations gather and trap water in an otherwise arid region and are a must-see at Hueco Tanks State Historic Site.
The huecos have been a dependable water source for local communities and sojourners from time immemorial. The huecos are found on the 860-acre Hueco Tanks State Park, and tours of the tanks and pictographs are free with entry to the park.
There are over 3000 rock drawings on these natural rock basins. Some pictographs date to as early as 6000-3000 BCE and are in the early archaic styles. History enthusiasts will be in for a treat.
BEAUTIFUL drive and outlook of the entire city and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Be sure to stop at the summit for some great photos!
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Scenic Drive - Overlook
Scenic DriveBEAUTIFUL drive and outlook of the entire city and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Be sure to stop at the summit for some great photos!
Great hiking options for everyone from novices to expert hikers! Try reaching the cave at the summit!
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McKelligon Canyon Run
2357-2571 McKelligon Canyon RdGreat hiking options for everyone from novices to expert hikers! Try reaching the cave at the summit!
Mammoth Rock
Nestled on the rugged western slope of the Franklin Mountains, the Aztec Caves are both a living piece of history and a spectacular reward at the end of a short hike (about 3/4 mile)!
Aztec Cave Trail
Aztec Cave TrailNestled on the rugged western slope of the Franklin Mountains, the Aztec Caves are both a living piece of history and a spectacular reward at the end of a short hike (about 3/4 mile)!
Soaring above the city of El Paso is Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban park in the United States. This is a haven for those who love scouring the great outdoors.
Jagged trails and glorious sights can be admired at the 27,000-acre Franklin Mountains State Park. While here, enjoy the rugged hike terrain in 37 square miles of desert wilderness, scrub vegetation, and open space. Alternatively, take on the 125 miles of multi-use trails and push your limits on a mountain bike. Franklin Mountains State Park is also popular for its rock climbing.
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Franklin Mountains State Park
Tom Mays Park Access RoadSoaring above the city of El Paso is Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban park in the United States. This is a haven for those who love scouring the great outdoors.
Jagged trails and glorious sights can be admired at the 27,000-acre Franklin Mountains State Park. While here, enjoy the rugged hike terrain in 37 square miles of desert wilderness, scrub vegetation, and open space. Alternatively, take on the 125 miles of multi-use trails and push your limits on a mountain bike. Franklin Mountains State Park is also popular for its rock climbing.
Standing atop the Sierra de Cristo Rey (formerly known as the Cerro de los Muleros, or Mule Drivers Mountain), in Sunland Park, New Mexico, the 29 ft. tall limestone statue of Christ serves as a shrine to thousands of faithful in the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area. The well-maintained hiking trail is about 4.4 miles round trip and provides stunning, unparalleled views of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico.
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Mount Cristo Rey
Standing atop the Sierra de Cristo Rey (formerly known as the Cerro de los Muleros, or Mule Drivers Mountain), in Sunland Park, New Mexico, the 29 ft. tall limestone statue of Christ serves as a shrine to thousands of faithful in the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area. The well-maintained hiking trail is about 4.4 miles round trip and provides stunning, unparalleled views of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico.
Tucked away in a residential neighborhood, this is a creative and unique house that was painstakingly decorated over a 25-year period as an expression of love, with ornate hand-carved cement sculptures.
Rufino Loya promised his wonderful wife he would build something beautiful, and Rufino delivered!
Started in 1973, Rufino completed it in 25 years of effort! Rufino also respected the Catholic churches of his native Mexico, as there are religious inscriptions on the house. Pineapples, which are symbols of hospitality in Mexico, also adorn the house.
Casa De Azucar (Sugar House)
4301 Leavell AveTucked away in a residential neighborhood, this is a creative and unique house that was painstakingly decorated over a 25-year period as an expression of love, with ornate hand-carved cement sculptures.
Rufino Loya promised his wonderful wife he would build something beautiful, and Rufino delivered!
Started in 1973, Rufino completed it in 25 years of effort! Rufino also respected the Catholic churches of his native Mexico, as there are religious inscriptions on the house. Pineapples, which are symbols of hospitality in Mexico, also adorn the house.
This is a beautiful historic landmark, originally built in the 1930s and restored to its original atmospheric theater splendor in 2006. The beautiful theatre is worth a tour or even better, check out scheduled performances (search 'El Paso Live'). The theatre was built with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and features intricately painted ceilings, mosaic-tiled floors, decorative metal railings and antique furniture. As one of the remaining atmospheric theaters in the United States, The Plaza conveys the illusion that viewers are seated outdoors in a Spanish courtyard. The stars on the ceiling reflect the Southwestern sky in June. In addition to its rich decor, the Mighty Wurlitzer Blaban III Organ is one of only six ever made. The organ has 1,071 pipes and can simulate 15 different instruments. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you appreciate the arts.
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The Plaza Theatre
125 W Mills AveThis is a beautiful historic landmark, originally built in the 1930s and restored to its original atmospheric theater splendor in 2006. The beautiful theatre is worth a tour or even better, check out scheduled performances (search 'El Paso Live'). The theatre was built with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and features intricately painted ceilings, mosaic-tiled floors, decorative metal railings and antique furniture. As one of the remaining atmospheric theaters in the United States, The Plaza conveys the illusion that viewers are seated outdoors in a Spanish courtyard. The stars on the ceiling reflect the Southwestern sky in June. In addition to its rich decor, the Mighty Wurlitzer Blaban III Organ is one of only six ever made. The organ has 1,071 pipes and can simulate 15 different instruments. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you appreciate the arts.
Museums
Musée d'Art d'El Paso
1 Arts Festival PlazaMusée d'histoire d'El Paso
510 N Santa Fe StThe Magoffin Home State Historic Site is one of the best-kept secrets in Texas. This El Paso landmark was built in 1875 for Joseph Magoffin, a politician and businessman.
Self-guided and guided tours are available in this home. Original art and heirloom furnishings are on display and help haul visitors back in time.
You can also admire the home’s restful landscape, where you can sit or enjoy a picnic under the shelter of trees.
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Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin AveThe Magoffin Home State Historic Site is one of the best-kept secrets in Texas. This El Paso landmark was built in 1875 for Joseph Magoffin, a politician and businessman.
Self-guided and guided tours are available in this home. Original art and heirloom furnishings are on display and help haul visitors back in time.
You can also admire the home’s restful landscape, where you can sit or enjoy a picnic under the shelter of trees.
Chamizal National Memorial sits proudly on 54.9 acres of land. It is a memorial built to remember the 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. The Chamizal includes a museum, theater, art galleries and hosts many festivals and events throughout the year.
Celebrate the cultures of the borderlands and gain a new understanding of the different communities. The monument includes a museum, theater, and art galleries. Admission is free!
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Mémorial national de Chamizal - Terrains du parc
800 S San Marcial StChamizal National Memorial sits proudly on 54.9 acres of land. It is a memorial built to remember the 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. The Chamizal includes a museum, theater, art galleries and hosts many festivals and events throughout the year.
Celebrate the cultures of the borderlands and gain a new understanding of the different communities. The monument includes a museum, theater, and art galleries. Admission is free!
Musée d'archéologie d'El Paso
4301 Woodrow Bean Transmountain DrEl Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center
715 N Oregon StInternational Museum of Art
1211 Montana AveChihuahuan Desert Gardens
500 W University AveSports
El Paso Chihuahuas
1 Ballpark PlazaMinor league baseball in major fun setting!!
Check out the UTEP Miners sports schedule for options...the Sun Bowl is a beautiful football stadium surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Sun City. Be sure to take a tour of the campus too!
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UTEP
2522 Sun Bowl DrCheck out the UTEP Miners sports schedule for options...the Sun Bowl is a beautiful football stadium surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Sun City. Be sure to take a tour of the campus too!
Only 5 mins from Reina del Sol, Lone Star offers everyone the ability to experience the Country Club atmosphere at Public Course prices. Between the friendly staff, the well groomed greens, and the excellent food in their restaurant, you will enjoy one of the best golfing experiences El Paso has to offer.
Lone Star Golf Club
1510 Hawkins BlvdOnly 5 mins from Reina del Sol, Lone Star offers everyone the ability to experience the Country Club atmosphere at Public Course prices. Between the friendly staff, the well groomed greens, and the excellent food in their restaurant, you will enjoy one of the best golfing experiences El Paso has to offer.
Family Entertainment
Zoo d'El Paso
4001 E Paisano DrAlthough technically in Sunland Park, NM, this is a fun amusement park with beautiful views. My kids LOVE it!
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Western Playland
1249 Futurity DrAlthough technically in Sunland Park, NM, this is a fun amusement park with beautiful views. My kids LOVE it!
Less than 2 miles from Reina del Sol, Chapoteo Waterpark includes everything from leisure pools to adventure slides. The Lago Azul lap pool is perfect for swimming a few laps, while the small kiddos will enjoy the Sirenita Reef play structure and Lagarto Lagoon kiddie pool.
Chapoteo Water Park
1225 Giles RdLess than 2 miles from Reina del Sol, Chapoteo Waterpark includes everything from leisure pools to adventure slides. The Lago Azul lap pool is perfect for swimming a few laps, while the small kiddos will enjoy the Sirenita Reef play structure and Lagarto Lagoon kiddie pool.
Another great family water park only 5 miles from Reina del Sol. Relax in the Forgotten Cenote leisure pool or be fearless on the Temple Drop double slide tower. Swim some laps through the Mayan Lanes and then play with the kids in the Macaw Lagoon kiddie pool...lots to discover!
Lost Kingdom Water Park
6001 Hughey DriveAnother great family water park only 5 miles from Reina del Sol. Relax in the Forgotten Cenote leisure pool or be fearless on the Temple Drop double slide tower. Swim some laps through the Mayan Lanes and then play with the kids in the Macaw Lagoon kiddie pool...lots to discover!
An El Paso family classic where there's something for everyone in the family - great pizza, salads, wings, beer, and lots of playtime/games for the kiddos!
Peter Piper Pizza
13800 Horizon BlvdAn El Paso family classic where there's something for everyone in the family - great pizza, salads, wings, beer, and lots of playtime/games for the kiddos!
Enjoy their FREE spray park and low-cost recreational center pool and amenities. Take a picnic for a fun-filled and inexpensive family outing. Located about 5 miles from Reina del Sol.
Marty Robbins Park
Enjoy their FREE spray park and low-cost recreational center pool and amenities. Take a picnic for a fun-filled and inexpensive family outing. Located about 5 miles from Reina del Sol.
Adjacent to the free spray park and playground, you'll find a rec center (nominal fee of ~$3 adults, $2 kids) that includes an indoor swimming pool, basketball court, pickleball court, game room, dance studio, and more!
Marty Robbins Recreation Center
Adjacent to the free spray park and playground, you'll find a rec center (nominal fee of ~$3 adults, $2 kids) that includes an indoor swimming pool, basketball court, pickleball court, game room, dance studio, and more!