El Paso/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 27, 2019
El Paso's 3 top cocktail bars (that won't break the bank)Photo: Prickly Elder/Yelp

Wondering where to find the best cocktail bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cocktail bars in El Paso, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Coco Loko

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Topping the list is Coco Loko. Located at 9449 Montana Ave., the beer bar and cocktail bar, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive cocktail bar in El Paso, boasting 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews on Yelp. 

The site has lots more information about this family owned business.

"Food is my passion, and we are changing the way people look at and eat street Mexican snacks and seafood," the business states on Yelp, this time in the bio section of its profile. "Making it fun and very appealing to the eye and, of course, to your tastebuds! Give us an opportunity to serve you and treat you like you deserve."

2. Prickly Elder

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Next up is El Paso High's Prickly Elder, situated at 916 N. Mesa St. With 4.5 stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp, the beer bar and cocktail bar has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.

If you're curious for more, we found these details about Prickly Elder.

"Prickly Elder instantly transports you back to your grandmother's house—if your grandmother had a large variety of craft beer and fresh cocktails," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

3. Little Shack

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Little Shack, located at 865 N. Resler Drive, Suite H, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced cocktail bar and Mexican spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 36 reviews. 

Yelper Markeisha M. wrote, "Went here with my family (of seven!) last night and it was a pleasure! ... The menu was full of Mexican seafood staples, and we ordered the "Surprise Me" sampler platters with ceviche, aguachile, calamari, coconut shrimp and fried fish. Everything was fresh and delicious!"


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