Downtown El Paso is set to host its inaugural Cafecito Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The three‑hour, self‑guided event invites residents and visitors to explore ten downtown coffee shops, sample their brews and pastries, and enjoy a morning of community connection.
Event details
Tickets cost $20 and include coffee and pastry samples at each stop, a punch‑card to track progress, and a souvenir mug. Participants check in at the Aloft Downtown hotel, 303 Texas Ave., beginning at 8:30 a.m. The crawl is self‑paced, allowing each guest to linger at their favorite spots.
Those who complete all ten stops will be entered to win a grand prize, and organizers expect tickets to sell out quickly.
Participating cafés
- Brand My Cookie
- Breakroom Coffee
- Café Rosé
- Casita Azul Café
- Coffee Box
- District Coffee
- Dulce at Hotel Paso del Norte
- Proof & Press
- The House Coffee Shop
- The Reagan
These businesses represent a mix of long‑standing neighborhood favorites and newer entrants. The downtown coffee scene has expanded rapidly this year, with more than five new cafés opening, giving residents and tourists a broader selection of locally roasted drinks and baked goods.
Why the crawl matters
“Cafecito Crawl is a great way to discover new spots and support local businesses,” said Joe Gudenrath, Executive Director of the Downtown Management District. By encouraging patrons to visit multiple establishments in a single morning, the event aims to boost foot traffic, foster relationships among business owners, and reinforce the downtown core as a vibrant gathering place for families and friends.
The initiative aligns with the district’s broader effort to promote a family‑friendly, faith‑respectful environment where community members can socialize, work, and worship without feeling pressured by large‑scale commercial chains. Supporting locally owned cafés also helps keep dollars circulating within the city, strengthening the local economy and creating jobs for El Paso residents.
Practical information
Tickets are available online and at participating cafés on a first‑come, first‑served basis. The event is open to all ages; children are welcome, and many cafés offer kid‑friendly pastries. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks if they feel more comfortable, though the city’s current health guidelines do not require them.
For additional details, including a printable map of the crawl route, visit the Downtown Management District’s website or contact the event coordinator at [email protected].
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
