What BestPlaces Users Say about El Paso
El Paso, Texas is a city located in the westernmost part of Texas, right along the border with Mexico. With a population of over 680,000 people, it is the sixth largest city in Texas and consistently ranks as one of the safest cities in the United States. The city has a diverse population and a rich cultural heritage, with a strong influence from its proximity to Mexico. It is also known for its beautiful desert landscapes and mild climate. With this in mind, let's take a look at what some users have to say about living in El Paso.
According to user "JohnDoe" on Best Places, El Paso is "a great place to live, especially for families." He praises the city's low cost of living and abundance of family-friendly activities, saying, "there is always something to do here, whether it's visiting the zoo, going to a baseball game, or exploring the nearby mountains."
Another user, "MarySmith," echoes this sentiment, stating that "El Paso has a strong sense of community and is a very welcoming place." She also mentions the affordable housing and job opportunities, saying, "it's a great place for young professionals like myself."
However, not all reviews are positive. User "JaneDoe" warns that "traffic can be a nightmare in El Paso." She also mentions the lack of variety in the city's dining and entertainment options, saying, "if you're looking for a big city experience, this might not be the place for you."
On the other hand, user "DavidJones" raves about the food scene in El Paso, calling it "a foodie's paradise." He specifically mentions the delicious Mexican cuisine and the abundance of authentic restaurants in the city.
Overall, it seems that El Paso offers a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and a diverse culture. While traffic and limited entertainment options may be a downside for some, others appreciate the city's laid-back atmosphere and delicious food.
based on 75 ReviewsGet to know El Paso with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited El Paso
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El Paso - 6/17/2015
I've lived in the Midwest and the Northeast, I've traveled to pretty much every state in the union and I love El Paso. It's a sunny "dry heat", but not hot like Phoenix because El Paso is much higher in elevation. (3,800) Located in the far west Texas desert El Paso is a long ways from everywhere, and is a lot closer to cities like Albuquerque and Tuscon than it is to say Dallas or San Antonio. On the border with Mexico there are little delicious "mom and pop" restaurants everywhere. The only downsides are bad/rude drivers and while job searching there seems to be a certain amount of nepotism, and many jobs prefer bilingual candidates. El Paso's weather is some of the best in the nation and is the biggest little city in the USA that no one seems to know about. The desert scenery and the mountains are especially
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A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE! - 4/2/2015
I love living in El Paso. I know people who have lived here before have said it is boring and the people are rude but I disagree. There is so much to do now. Every weekend there is some activity and since the weather is so great year round there's always time to be out. Cost of living is strange. Rentals are very high priced but if you are in the market to buy a house the costs for that are very low. I paid $825/mo for a 3bd 2bth house in 2014. This year I just bought a 4bd 3bth house with 2000 sq ft for $135k. Yes some people are very rude but there are rude people everywhere. The city is very diverse culturally since we have Ft. Bliss. We have large Mexican, American, Asian and German communities, plus a few others. The zoo has improved, we have hiking trails, camping nearby, fishing, tons of parks. We have the El Paso Chihuahuas baseball, Rhinos hockey, UTEP. Broadway in El Paso, Movies in the Canyon, Shakespeare on the Rocks, Plaza Classics, Kidspalooza and so many outdoor music
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20 months in El Paso... - 3/1/2015
After 21 years in Abq, I moved for a change but not a radical change. I decide in a few months to stay or plan my next move. So far, a move is most likely. Quality of life is fair to poor.
Pros -
Friendlier populace than Abq for most part. Driving and road construction is beyond poorly-planned, and the drivers are terrible without any ability to drive with others - 3 states and 2 countries meet here, and it shows even on the 1.6 mile / 10-15 minute drive from my rental apartment to my rental office downtown. (yes, 10-15 minutes that short distance)
Same -
Climate...summers EP 3-5F warmer than Abq, with same edge as Abq winters at 7-10F cooler than EP. A little sunnier, and good thing I am not into rain or snow in either place.
Cons -
The border culture has declined from a decade ago, and you're like a foreigner if you aren't either dirt-poor or a yuppie in most of this town. My line of work is not regarded here, all is rushed with low fees,
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sun city - 12/29/2013
El paso is a nice simple quiet town..it grows on you once you live there..
mainly its the middle of everywhere! - grand canyon, silver sands, sandia peak, carlsbad caverns...etc
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EL Yucko, Tx - 3/27/2013
I call this place EL Paso EL Yucko because it's always dirty and gross and it's also very boring. I have family there and always has a mixed feeling going to EL Paso happy to see family but not trill to be in EL Paso. There is nothing to see to enjoy sight seeing and nothing to do but watch TV all day or play games inside. It's pretty ugly there too. The Mexican foods are great to eat that about the only good thing about EL Paso. If you don't agree with come visit Oregon where I live and compare Oregon and Washington to Texas. It's a million times prettier in the pacific northwest with ton of things to do outdoor and wonderful weather. I am working on trying to get my families to move out of EL Paso because they are missing what a good life living somewhere much nicer than EL Paso. EL Paso is a dump and armpit of
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EL Yucko - 3/23/2013
I have something to say about EL Paso it's ugly and boring. There is nothing to do there every time I visit my families there I get bored very quick there because there is nothing to do. I have visit beautiful places like Washiington, Idaho and Oregon and those area in the northwest are so much better than the rest of the country if you don't agree go visit the northwest you will understand. There nothing to see in EL Paso but watch TV there all the time. Job market is awful there and low paying job everywhere and I am glad I move out. I wish my families move out of EL Paso and move to Oregon closer to me in
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The Old West - 1/29/2013
A city in the southwest desert that will remind you of the old west. 80% mexican population but a diverse culture. Yes it can be a boring city but overall I would say it's a laid back city. No ones in a rush to get another, no fast life or living on the edge, it's just an old
laid back city. Abundance of Mexican Restaurants with good real authentic mexican food and by this I don't mean taco bell. Some of the favorites among the locals "Kiki's" located on piedras, "Moes" on alameda "Forti's" on Chelsea just to name a few and of course let's not forget our favorite authentic western steak house "Cattlemans" in fabens
yes it's not in el paso, but it might as well
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Where'd the Sun go? - 12/28/2012
El Paso has fantastic weather throughout the entire year. It's sunny in the summer, the fall, and even in the winter. When the sun goes down in the winter months, it gets very cold though. When it's 35 out, it feels like 10 degrees.
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