Coffee lovers’ paradise: Downtown El Paso hosts first-ever ‘Cafecito Crawl’

It's every coffee lover's dream — Downtown El Paso hosts it's first-ever "Cafecito Crawl" event as the coffee scene continues to grow in the heart of the Sun City.

As one of the biggest coffee lovers, it was only appropriate that Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila joins a couple of the several coffee businesses on Friday morning that are teaming up to for the coffee tour this weekend.

The Downtown Management District says the coffee community is expanding, with more than five new cafés opening in 2026 alone.

Breakroom Coffee and District Coffee join Good Morning El Paso with a preview of their tastings, and explain what makes this community so special.

Brian Gatewood, owner of Breakroom Coffee and a barista himself, says they bounce ideas off of each other, making it a collective community rather than competition.

District Coffee manager Omar Quiñonez says showing off 10 coffee locations allows people to explore the businesses where they can grab a cup, meet with friends or colleagues and make connections.

Those 10 local businesses are bringing the community a self-guided event full of coffee, pastries and exploring through downtown.

Tickets sold out within two days of the announcement, but if you got yours, it includes eight 4 oz. coffee samples, two pastry samples and a commemorative Cafecito Crawl souvenir mug.

Participants will receive a punch card featuring all 10 stops and a QR code linking to the event map.

There is no set route, which allows participants to visit the businesses in any order at their own pace.

The Downtown El Paso Cafecito Crawl is on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Check-in is at the Aloft by Marriott El Paso Downtown.

Participating locations:

• Brand My Cookie
• Breakroom Coffee
• Cafe Rosé
• Casita Azul Café
• Coffee Box
• District Coffee
• Dulce at Hotel Paso Del Norte
• Proof & Press
• The House Coffee Shop
• The Reagan