Need some inspiration for a special date night with your love? We’ve broken down all of our favorite, local date night ideas into helpful categories. Love a fancy dinner over candlelight? We’ve got you covered. Or is a tennis match and a beer at a local brewery more your style? Read on and find whatever option fits you and your partner best.
FOR THE FOODIES
There’s a reason that the dinner date is a classic. Great food brings you together and allows you to have an engaging conversation with your significant other. Here are some of our team’s favorite restaurants around town that are sure to make your mouth water.
- 150 Sunset | 150 E. Sunset, El Paso | fresh creative fare with a healthy twist
- Anson11 | 303 N Oregon Street, El Paso | choose the more casual bistro or an exceptional fine dining experience
- Àmbar Restaurante | 106 W. Mills Avenue, El Paso | wood-fired Mexican cuisine
- Ardovino’s Desert Crossing | 1 Ardovino Drive, Sunland Park | innovative cuisine and only the finest quality ingredients
- Cafe Central | 109 N. Oregon, El Paso | fine dining downtown
- Crave | 6 locations in El Paso | a gem of an EP restaurant with unique twists on favorite food staples
- Double Eagle | 2355 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla | fine dining in an 1849 elegant, historic home
- Mamacitas | 325 N. Kansas, El Paso | eclectic vibe, organically-sourced ingredients made with love
- Shogun Steakhouse | 1201 Airway Blvd, El Paso | authentic Japanese cuisine plus certified sushi chef
- Silverlake Ramen | 6450 N. Desert Blvd, El Paso | excellent ramen + good vibes
- The Boardwalk at Ricky’s | 1773 Pali Dr, El Paso | food truck park for a fun casual option
TALK NERDY TO ME
There’s nothing sexier than someone with brains and a quick wit, right? Check out these date night ideas to appeal to you and your partner’s intellectual side.
- Test your knowledge at a trivia night. They are a regular thing at Rubik’s Arcade Bar.
- Go book browsing at a local bookstore like Brave Books. Here are a few more ideas.
- Check out Game Vault where you can play different board games and also enter gaming tournaments!
- Take in the beautiful artwork at the El Paso Museum of Art.
- Do you love solving riddles and clues? Try out an escape room such as Red Door Escape Room or Operation Outbreak.
KIDDING AROUND
As parents, we take our kids to do a lot of fun things around town. However, it’s not always fun for us, especially if you have a cranky, sleepy kid in tow. Ditch the kids and get playful with your spouse with these suggestions.
- You’ll feel young again at Bob-O’s Family Fun Center. Try the batting cages, laser tag, mini golf, or go-karts.
- Experience the sensation of flying at iFly Indoor Skydiving.
- Jump for joy at one of the area’s trampoline parks. We love Rockin’ Jump, Urban Air Adventure Park, and Jumping World.
- If you want to combine skeeball with some dinner, check out Dave & Busters.
FOR THE OUTDOORSY TYPE
One of our favorite things about living in El Paso is that we are surrounded by beautiful landscapes and sunny weather. Enjoy the natural beauty with your partner and plan a date outdoors to truly make the most of our place.
- Head to the Franklin Mountains and hike the Lost Dog Trail Loop.
- Find a trail and some wildlife on a walk in the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park, a 372-acre City of El Paso park.
- Take in the best views of the city along Scenic Drive.
- Go rock climbing at Hueco Tanks.
- Rent a UTV for an Off-Road Adventure!
- Hike to the Aztec Caves or take the Tin Mines Trail.
- Go horseback riding with The Rusty Pony or El Paso Trail Rides.
- Why not head to White Sands sans kids?
LOVELY LIBATIONS
Whether you are headed out for a quick drink or extending your date night, enjoying a libation is a great, low-stress way to spend some quality time together. El Paso has tons of fantastic, local places to imbibe.
- El Paso’s brewery scene will not disappoint. Visit a couple of them and order flights to try a lot of different beers and then rank them. A few of our team’s favorites include . . .
- Block Table & Tap | 4172 N. Mesa Street, El Paso
- Bosque Brewing Co | 2102 Telshor Court, Las Cruces
- Deadbeach Brewery | 406 Durango St, El Paso
- El Paso Brewing Company | 810 Texas Ave Suite B, El Paso
- Old Sheepdog Brewery | 3900 Rosa Ave, El Paso
- The Hoppy Monk | 4141 N Mesa St, El Paso
- Three Missions Brewery | 10179 Socorro Rd, Socorro
- Tin Man Fill Station | 2301 N Zaragoza Rd #108, El Paso
- Union Draft House | 12040 Tierra Este Rd Ste A, El Paso
- West Texas Tap House | 1960 George Dieter Dr Bldg. 6 Ste A, El Paso
- Did you know there’s a rich history of winemaking in the Mesilla Valley? Drive Highway 28 and make a few stops along the way at some of the region’s best wineries.
- Local distilleries are a growing industry in the El Paso area. We hear great things about Sun City Distillery.
- And when all else fails, how about a good old-fashioned bar to enjoy with your special someone? Our team recommends CIRCA 1963, Toltec Tiki Room, Joe Vinny & Bronson’s Bohemian Cafe, and Holy Grail.
PERFECTLY PAMPERED
Sometimes you just want to relax with your special someone. Treat yourself and your relationship to some R & R with some pampering.
- Recharge with a spa treatment or a couple’s massage at Woodhouse Spa or Blush.
- If you’re able to get a whole night away, how about a staycation at a local hotel like Hotel Indigo or Hotel Paso Del Norte?
- Another great option is staying at a local bed and breakfast.
SHOWSTOPPERS
Time to be entertained! Watching a great movie, play, or concert together can spark conversation for days and weeks to come and create some great memories.
- Check out the options at concert venues like the Speaking Rock, the McKelligan Canyon Amphiteatre, the Abraham Chavez Theater
- El Paso has some great live theatre as well. Catch a show at the historic Plaza Theatre.
- It may be cliche, but movie dates can be fun. If you are wanting a spin on the classic movie date, try Alamo Drafthouse or Premiere Cinema El Paso + IMAX.
SPORTY SPICE
A little competition is healthy for a couple. Bring some spice into your relationship by playing sports or watching sports. Can’t go wrong!
- Practice makes perfect. Get your golf game on at Top Golf.
- How about axe throwing at Relaxe? What could go wrong?
- Have you tried Kick Social yet? It’s a combination of soccer and billiards. This would be great for a group date.
- You can’t go wrong with a good old-fashioned game of bowling. Check out Bowl El Paso.
- Watch a game together! Cheer on one of our home teams: Chihuahuas Minor League Baseball, El Paso Locomotive FC, El Paso Rhinos Ice Hockey, UTEP Miners, and NMSU Aggies.
