Texas

Terrain // Parking Lot | Cost // Free | Our Rating // 9

Overview

San Elizario is a little city outside of El Paso, Texas. It is actually the location of the original El Paso before they moved more north. This was our first Harvest Hosts stay. This was originally going to be a 1-night stay, but after speaking with the locals, we found out they were having a Christmas parade the next night, so they talked us into staying one extra night.

This was our favorite place to stay so far on the trip. We felt so welcomed by everyone we met. We spoke Spanish with the locals, ate tacos and drank margaritas, sang karaoke, shopped, learned a little history, and got a little tipsy. Michael even helped Pistoleros set up lights for the Christmas party they were hosting. We truly had the most amazing time. Every person we met was kind and interested in what brought us into town. We became fast friends with a few of the locals and will be sure to stop here again on our way back home.

Must See Spots

Pistoleros del Adobe Cantina & Grill – We found them on Harvest Host. The food was great and the margaritas even better! The owner, Jason, was a gracious host.

Shooters Smokin BBQ – Hands down, the best nachos we’ve ever had!

Rober Dozal, Artist – A very polite and talented artist. We purchased a print of his painting, “Maria in Green”

La Bodega Art Cafe – Erica Murrill is another talented artist in this area. She has a coffee shop filled with her gorgeous paintings. The coffee was great too!

Tesoros Del Pasado – Joe Tarango was a wonderful man to talk to. He gave us the low-down of all the other artists and patrons in the same building as his Collectibles Store.

San Elizario Genealogy & Historical Society – After checking out the inside of the museum, an employee took us on a tour of the old town jail. Fun fact, it was the only jail that Billy the Kid broke into!

Al Borrego, Artist & Historian – Arguably our most enthusiastic welcomer. He told us all about the town's history, the research he’s done about the Native Americans and Spaniards, and the European trips and cruises he coordinates for friends and family. We’re so grateful for his welcoming attitude and passion for history!

Tip:

Don’t be afraid to talk to people. Speaking with the locals was the absolute highlight of this stay. Had we not opened up about our travel adventures, we would have missed out on some now cherished memories. We exchanged phone numbers and promised to visit again.

Don’t be afraid to take pictures! Putting this blog post together, I wish I had captured more pictures of the sites we saw and the people we met.