El Paso/Juarez Shopping Guide

Accommodations

Camino Real Hotel
101 S. El Paso St.,
El Paso, Texas 79901
(915) 534-3000
This time-honored hotel stands and observes the ancient rhythm of the Rio Grande as well as the ebb and flow of international business people from two nations. The Camino Real Hotel is a historic landmark in a 400-year-old city where tradition values only the most outstanding of achievements. This luxury hotel in which people gather and celebrate, a grand hotel in the grandest tradition, was built in a golden age of progress on the border. That age has returned and the Camino Real Hotel has again become what it was always meant to be — the centerpiece of a great international city.

Happy Trails Bed & Breakfast
1857 Paisano, Mesilla,
New Mexico 88005
(505) 527-8471
If you are fixin' to travel to Las Cruces or Mesilla in Southern New Mexico and need a place to brush off the trail dust, then Happy Trails is the place for you. This B & B has a spectacular view of the Organ Mountains overlooking the city of Las Cruces and is minutes from NMSU, golfing, shopping, fine dining, the Farm & Ranch Museum and of course the plaza of historic Old Mesilla. So mosey on over, have a cup of Sylvia's famous Cowboy Coffee and find out why we are the best, east and west of the Rio Grande.

Airport Shopping

La Placita Shops
El Paso International Airport
(915) 780-4749
La Placita Shopping Area located in the El Paso International Airport is a unique part of our community, with a design linking El Paso’s rich history with our present and future. La Placita features regional goods from La Zia, Dreyer's Ice Cream Shop, Stahmann's Pecan Shop, Forti's Mexican Elder Restaurant, Galeria Del Sol, The Motorcycle Shop, Marty's Cantina and Spira. Come experience La Placita, your one-stop connection to Southwestern shopping. For additional information, please visit www.elpasointernationalairport.com.

Antique Furniture

The Last of the Past
6409 N. Mesa,
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 832-9095
We are a unique furniture boutique. Our specialty is one-of-a-kind pieces that display elegance and grace only acquired through time. They are forged from quality lumber harvested from 18th and 19th century sites ranging from old railroad stations and churches to estates and haciendas in southern Mexico. At The Last of the Past, rustic does not mean second-grade. See the the beautiful, high-quality rustic Mexican furniture from antique materials, home décor and more.

Apparel & Gifts

Duck Duck Goose
5860 N. Mesa, Ste. 116,
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 833-6221
Duck Duck Goose is a fabulous and fun baby/children’s store located on the west side in The Shops on Mesa. We carry the finest in clothing, shoes and gifts and are proud to offer Robeez shoes, Madame Alexander dolls, Paul Frank for Kids, Gund, Mustela and Bugaboo strollers among many other lines. We are your one-stop for what’s new in children’s gifts and clothes. For your convenience, we offer store-front parking, nationwide shipping and free gift wrapping. You won’t find a better selection of children’s items in the El Paso Region!

Grandaddy Blues
• 210 E. San Antonio (two blocks east of Camino Real Hotel)
El Paso, Texas 79901
(915) 533-2587
Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• 5860 N. Mesa #113 (The Shops on Mesa)
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 845-2587
Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Both locals and visitors can be found shopping at El Paso’s largest and most popular denim and sportswear store. It offers all of the famous designer labels including Diesel Jeans, 7 For All Mankind, Lucky Brand, Citizens of Humanity, 4-You, Adidas, Converse Gallery, 575 Denim, Retro Sport, Junkfood, Howe Clothing, Z-Brand, Paige Denim, Chip & Pepper, Rock & Republic, True Religion, Joe’s Jeans and Puma shoes & apparel. A well recognized and reliable source for what’s cool in fashion, visit Grandaddy Blues. Two convenient locations to serve you.

The Baby Shoppe
1611 N. Mesa,
El Paso, Texas 79902
(915) 351-4422
Find the perfect gift for your precious little one at The Baby Shoppe. The Baby Shoppe brings to you the best in clothing, footwear, accessories and furniture for newborns, infants and children. Pamper your baby in lush and luxurious Little Giraffe blankets and towels or buy the perfect and most adorable pair of first shoes. Shop for fine smocking, christening apparel, beautiful special occasion dresses by Le Pink and whimsical casual wear by Little Mass. An array of gift ideas is offered, from fun dish sets to exquisite pearl and Swarovski crystal jewelry. Whether you are shopping for that special gift to be remembered by or unique furniture for your nursery, The Baby Shoppe is sure to become that special place to find what you are looking for.

Versailles
6415 N. Mesa,
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 581-1810
High fashion women’s apparel at wholesale prices. European designer suits and evening gowns along with related separate coordinates. Brand names and designer labels. Versailles offers superb quality and service with many years experience in the fashion business. Up-to-the-minute looks straight from the runways of New York, Paris and Italy. Glamour at its finest, only at Versailles.

Art Galleries

The Art & Framing Gallery
6519-A N. Mesa,
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 833-5250
A dynamic quality characterizes the artwork at this delightful gallery on North Mesa, where tradition meets innovation in a blaze of color. Known and respected by collectors and artists all over the world, The Art & Framing Gallery succeeds in combining the charm of the Borderland and sophisticated international art. Artists include: Alberto Escamilla, Francisco Romero, Daniel Padilla, Willibald de Cabrera, Noel Espinoza, Candy Mayer, Krystyna Robbins, Corinne Abeyta-Spinnler, Maria Socorro Munoz, Kiko Rodriquez, Alejandra Gamez, Hector Bernal, Ruben Rodarte, Bill Rakocy, Martha Moheno, Mario Parra, Miguel Varela and Carolyn Lankford.

Custom Boots

CABOOTS
2100 Wyoming,
El Paso, Texas 79903
(915) 544-1855
CABOOTS are true American classics. A local family-owned business distinguished among boot makers for four generations. They use authentic western designs from the 1800s, retro classic period of the ’40s ’50s and boho ’70s and original designs incorporating current trends in color and pop culture. All handmade, these boots have everything a cowboy boot should have: grandeur, style — attitude. CABOOTS are sure to become vintage classics of the new millennium. Visit them at their new showroom at 2100 Wyoming and choose from a variety of styles in stock or you can have a custom pair made just for you.

Electronics

HB Electronics
6000 Gateway East (Across from Bassett Place)
El Paso, Texas 79905
(915) 775-2552
HB Electronics is a family owned professional sound, lighting and video systems business. Superior customer service and more than 20 years’ experience is what makes HB different from big chain stores. The knowledgeable staff is available and quick to consult for any job, big or small. The high-tech showroom carries all of the best brands including: JBL Pro, Crown, DBX, QSC Audio, Shure, Korg, EAW, Bose, Yamaha, Roland, AKG, Canon, Yamaha Commercial, American DJ, Martin, Elation and many others. Experience HB’s expertise and technological innovation for yourself.

Entertainment

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
1200 Futurity Dr.,
Sunland Park, New Mexico 88063
(505) 874-5200
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is the Southwest’s premier entertainment venue. The casino features state-of-the-art slot machines and is open daily 9:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. with extended hours until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Live Horseracing season runs from fall to spring, with simulcast wagering available everyday. Ventanas, our Las Vegas-style buffet, features a daily Lunch Buffet from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dinner Buffet from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. If you are looking for something light, try one of our two snack bar areas. Franklin’s lounge open’s daily at 10 a.m. with daily happy hour specials and live entertainment Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. nights. Mariachis perform Sunday afternoon. Take I-10 to exit 13, then head one mile south. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — Where the Winners Play!

Bowl El Paso
11144 Pellicano,
El Paso, Texas 79935
(915) 593-7777 fax: (915) 593-7784
Great Family Fun! El Paso’s most exciting entertainment spot is Bowl El Paso. Glow bowling Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The kids love the automatic bumpers (available on all 40 lanes), the large video game room and billiard room with 10 regulation size tables. We have three separate rooms available for your wedding, banquet, meeting or seminar. Let us do all the work for you! The Brooklyn Lounge & Bar is a sports bar located inside Bowl El Paso. Come watch your favorite team on one of our two big screens or six other televisions. We offer entertainment several nights a week and the best pricing on the east side of town. Don’t forget the free popcorn, or if you’re really hungry you can order something from our café.

Gifts and Home Accessories

The Budweiser Gift Store
1011 Hawkins Blvd.,
El Paso, Texas 79915
(915) 778-0533
Three blocks south of I-10 on Hawkins is the Budweiser Gift Store. All items carry Budweiser and Bud Light brand logos. Hats, T-shirts, steins, pool cues, dart sets, glassware, watches, trays, mugs, umbrellas, towels, lamps, mirrors, golf items, playing cards, hunting and racing items, jackets, neons, bathing suits, metal signs, coolers and the list goes on and on. Stop by and see us.

Collectibles
• East: 1530 Lomaland,
El Paso, Texas 79935
(915) 594-0162
• West: 4700 N. Mesa,
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 534-4243
Need the perfect gift to take home? On a hunt for a hard-to-find Department 56 piece for your collection? Collectibles is an amazing store — especially when you need a brilliant gift idea. Collectors who love Department 56 Villages, Madame Alexander dolls, Snowbabies, Yankee Candle Company and other specialty lines will be in heaven here. Both fascinating stores are filled with amazing designs and clever ideas. You’ll find jewelry, crystal, unique decorator accessories, Fine stationery, papers, cards, baby items and wedding gifts — even bath and body potions from Crabtree & Evelyn. There’s so much to see in our cozy and creative stores that you’ll want to come back.

El Paso Connection
14301 Gateway,
West El Paso, Texas 79927
(915) 852-0898
For the best prices and selection, come to El Paso Connection. Twelve showrooms packed with rustic wood furniture, pottery, blankets, indoor fountains, cast iron and aluminum patio furniture, wind chimes, wagon wheels, wagon wheel benches, dining tables, antique reproductions and more. They buy by the truckload and pass the savings on to you. Exit 37 (Horizon Blvd. off I-10). Plenty of parking for 18-wheelers and motor homes.

The Gazing Ball
4798 Doniphan (at Sunset),
El Paso, Texas 79922
(915) 584-6711
Located along historical Doniphan Drive in a quaint adobe house, The Gazing Ball is a delightful experience for all who enter. Plan to spend a relaxing couple of hours browsing each room featuring items for the kitchen, garden, tweens, bed & bath, as well as jewelry, home décor — you name it! You’ll love the warm and friendly atmosphere and the surprisingly affordable prices. The Gazing Ball is open Mon-Sat.10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday afternoons 1-5 p.m. year-round.

KC Bean & Co.
5024 Doniphan, Ste. 4,
El Paso, Texas 79932
(915) 587-5512
Located in the beautiful Placita Santa Fe, KC Bean & Co. offers an enormous selection of beads, jewelry and gifts. A full line of beads, findings, tools and stringing materials are available. You'll find exotic sarongs, sterling silver and much more. KC Bean & Co. is the premier bead resource in the region. Customize your jewelry with beads in every color and style imaginable. Pearl knotting is offered and a warm, friendly staff is eager to help in any way.

Xicali Imports
7824 N. Loop,
El Paso, Texas 79915
(915) 598-4427
If you've ever visited a mercado in Old Mexico, you already know the festive yet practical experience of shopping at Xicali Imports. Whether looking for an important piece of furniure or searching for the perfect gift, Xicali Imports has it all. The family-owned store has a variety of bedroom, dining froom and living room furniture. The huge store offers seasonal gifts and decotations for weddings, burthdays and company parties; necessities such as silk flowers and inviations; native finishing touches like colorful piñatas, oil paintings and clocks. Xicali should be your one and only stop. Just four blocks west of Yarbrough on North Loop.

Health and Beauty

Frida K Salon & Spa
• Cielo Vista Mall (in front of Foley’s)
8401 Gateway West,
El Paso, Texas 79925
(915) 771-8600
• C.C. Rio Grande Mall
Local 50 — frente a Futurama,
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
(01152656) 613-7308
Experience the art of beauty and relaxation with the ultimate in professional spa and beauty care. Services include hair extensions, facials, massages, steam room, waxing, spray tanning, hairstyles, hair color, manicure, pedicure and more. A full-service salon and spa.

Powerhouse Gym
5700 N. Mesa near Mesa Hills,
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 585-PUMP (7867)
Powerhouse Gym is one of the largest gym chains in the world. We are renowned for our commitment to serious fitness. Whether you are visiting or relocating to El Paso, Powerhouse welcomes you! The atmosphere is spacious, clean and inviting. The staff is friendly, helpful and professional. All of our trainers are certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Don’t miss the beautiful multi-screen movie theaters full of the latest cardio equipment. Ongoing Fitness in Concert classes and a VIP Training Studio. Innovative power workouts and nutrition consultation. Resort-style steam rooms. Visitors welcome.

Therapeutic Medical Massage Clinic
1590 Lomaland, Ste. C,
El Paso, Texas 79936
(915) 731-4263, (915) 873-7601
Therapeutic massage is a form of healing and relaxation that has been around for centuries. Everyone can benefit from a professional massage. Therapeutic Medical Massage can relax tight muscles and reduce tension, rid the body of metabolic waste, relieve soft tissue distress and certain repetitive motion injuries. It can also increase blood flow and oxygen delivery to all parts of the body, lower heart rate and blood pressure and help alleviate stress and anxiety by stimulating the relaxation response within the nervous system. We help relieve muscular pain, headaches, sports injuries, insomnia, fibromyalgia and more. We offer the highest quality therapy in pleasant, comfortable surroundings. Our clinic offers specific therapies that work together with your present medical care for symptom relief and total well-being.

Higher Education

The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave.,
El Paso, Texas 79968
(915) 747-5000
The University of Texas at El Paso is changing the face of higher education. Ranked third in the nation in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics, UTEP is the only research university with a mostly Mexican-American student body. Students choose from more than 160 degree programs, including 14 doctoral degrees. UTEP ranks second among UT System academic institutions in research spending — nearly $35 million a year. Undergraduates perform cutting-edge work alongside faculty and Ph.D. candidates in the unversity’s many labs and research facilities.

Jewelry

Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches
• Eastside: Mission Plaza,
1111 Hawkins, #2A,
El Paso, Texas 79925
(915) 772-0020
• Westside: Century Plaza,
5857 N. Mesa, #19,
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 584-0022
Exquisite jewelry displayed in an atmosphere of graceful elegance is what you’ll find at Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches. Specially featured are sterling and 18K gold jewelry by designers such as Steven Lagos, Scott Kay, Cornelis Hollander and many others. See one of the best selections of Rolex and Maurice Lacroix watches in the United States, including many hard-to-find styles. Also featured are famous-name watches by Patek Philippe, Piaget and Zodiac and a full line of estate and period jewelry and watches. Their Forever Fire diamond rings were recently featured in Town & Country magazine. Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry continually purchases fine jewelry in single pieces or entire estates. Eastside: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Westside: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mesilla, New Mexico

Blue J Beads
1701 Calle de Mercado # 3,
Mesilla, New Mexico 88046
(505) 523-8894
Blue J Beads is an all-inclusive bead shop that offers a wide variety of glass, semiprecious and sterling beads. We have a unique selection of beads that are beautiful, and out of the ordinary. We carry all supplies needed for beading and jewelry making including findings, stringing materials, tools and pendants. Blue J Beads also offers custom beaded jewelry design, and repair. Join us for one of our weekly beading classes. Classes are offered one evening a week, and range from beginner classes, to more advanced.

Nash Gallery
1701 Calle de Mercado,
Mesilla, New Mexico 88046
(505) 523-2311
Voted "Best Gallery" twice by the community, the Nash Gallery represents more than 35 regional, national and international artists. Many have won acclaim throughout the country and the world, including acquisitions by a former president of the United States. We feature a wide spectrum of media and subjects, from the traditional to the contemporary. Browse our paintings, sculpture, art glass, photography, raku, wood turnings, gourd masks and the finest examples of crosses, retablos and altar pieces in the Southwest. The Nash Gallery can also ship that special piece you just can’t live without. Take Exit 140 off I-10. Open Tues.-Sun.

Town of Mesilla & J. Paul Taylor Visitors’ Center
P.O. Box 10
2231 Avenida de Mesilla,
Mesilla, New Mexico 88046
(505) 524-3262
History comes alive in the relaxed Mexican, Old West atmosphere of the Mesilla Plaza surrounded by well-kept adobe shops offering some of the best fine art, fashion and southwestern cuisine in Southern New Mexico’s Rio Grande Valley. One hundred and fifty years ago the town’s population was 3,000, making it the largest town and trade center between San Antonio and San Diego. Fine hotels and restaurants were built around the Plaza to accommodate the influx of travelers and new residents. Famed western outlaw Billy the Kid stood trial for murder in the town’s courthouse located on the Plaza. Today, Mesilla offers visitors a quiet getaway and an exciting variety of shopping, dining and cultural events to enjoy year-round.

Old West Town & Development

Walacetown
82071 U.S. Hwy. 62/180 Cornudas, Texas
The Old West lives again! Just 40 miles east of El Paso. From the El Paso airport take Hwy 62/180 (Montana) east towards Carlsbad, NM. The ground and festivities can be seen from the road. Experience the Old West … bring your family, create memories that will last a lifetime. All the charm of the Old West! All the conveniences of a modern resort. A saloon with live performances, a Western museum, shops and games, just to name a few of the activities. A working dude ranch is planned along with a condominium resort.

Services

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso
4800 Alberta Ave.,
El Paso, Texas 79905
(915) 545-6500
Texas Tech El Paso School of Medicine has played a vital role in El Paso’s healthcare history for almost 33 years as a two-year program. With a four-year medical school on the horizon, El Paso’s healthcare future looks bright. As the first four-year medical school on an international border in the U.S., Texas Tech El Paso School of Medicine will focus on border, Hispanic and international health. Success will be measured in retaining graduate physicians who will reside and practice medicine in El Paso, improving health care for our region and creating a vast impact on our economy. Increases in the number of students, faculty and staff, as well as in annual operating budget, grants and research funding, have been projected to improve El Paso’s overall economy by $1.31 billion by the year 2013. The balance of first-class higher medical education with excellence in healthcare is the overriding benefit for the El Paso region. The needs of the community will be met by growing its future healthcare workforce, ensuring quality patient care and providing new opportunities for border and international research. Texas Tech El Paso School of Medicine’s first four-year class is expected to begin in 2008.

Shopping Center/Mall

Bassett Place
6101 Gateway West,
El Paso, Texas 79925
(915) 772-7479
The Place to Be! El Paso's original shopping mall, formerly known as Bassett Center, Bassett Place was purchased by Cypress Equities an affiliate of Staubach Retail Services. A mainstay of fashion, food and fun in El Paso, Bassett Place is centrally located in the Sun City. Bassett Place is home to Costco Wholesale, Mervyn's, Target and more than 80 specialty stores including Rack Room Shoes, GameStop, Finish Line, GNC, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Radio Shack and fine jewelry stores. The Café Plaza food court offers an international flavor with a wide variety of dining options; Q-Bole Seafood Restaurant is located inside the mall as well. Office Depot, Ross Dress for Less, Dress Barn, Marshall's and Steak & Ale are situated on the property. Coming in 2006 Bassett Market Place: Farmer's Market beginning March 2006 and Premiere Cinema’s 18 screen state-of-the-art movie house in summer 2006. Bassett Place boasts excellent access from Interstate 10 and is the closest major retail center to the El Paso International Airport, international bridge crossing and several military facilities. Bassett Place, still the center of it all!

Transportation and Sightseeing

El Paso-Juárez Trolley Co.
1 Civic Center Plaza,
El Paso, Texas 79901
(915) 544-0061
El Paso-Juárez Trolley Company gives you a safe, easy and really fun way to shop and visit Mexico. All-day passes allow you to get on and off as you please at designated stops throughout Juárez. Departs from the Civic Center in historic downtown El Paso. Please call for schedule information. Shuttle service available to and from sponsoring hotels.