El Paso, Texas, knows how to do dessert right! Whatever your cravings call for, whether it be macarons or shaved ice, there’s a place in town that has what you’re looking for. Here are a few of our favorite delicious desserts in El Paso that you have to try:
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Shaved Ice at Social Ice
One of the most beloved places in El Paso to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings is Social Ice. On hot summer days, their shaved ice creations are lifesavers. With plenty of flavors to choose from, Social Ice will make you want to return as often as you can to try them all! Our favorite is their specialty Chango with red chamoy, chopped pickles, and Lucas – but to each their own!
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Pastries at Bella Cora Bakery
If you’re more of a sweet pastry dessert person, head to Bella Cora Bakery. Everything on Bella Cora’s shelves is made from scratch, from their French macarons and croissants to their cream puffs and lemon bars. The cozy ambiance the bakery offers lends itself exceedingly well to sharing a dessert and cup of coffee with one of your closest friends – make plans for a visit once current restrictions have been relaxed!
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Cakes at Fahrenheit 180
As chic as it is delicious, Fahrenheit 180’s cakes are worth the visit. The modern minimalism of the restaurant creates an intimate ambiance that makes their delicious homemade cakes truly unforgettable. Strawberry chiffon, Japanese cheesecake, and flourless chocolate cakes are just a few examples of what you might find when you visit. Order a drink from their full coffee and espresso bar to complete your dessert experience.
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Gelato at Nonotelo Gelateria
For all your gelato needs, head to Nonotelo Gelateria! This place offers more than 40 homemade artisan flavors of gelato, served however your heart desires: in a cone, in a cup, as a shake, betwixt a split banana — you just name it! They rotate their flavors often, so each visit is a new experience. In our opinion, you can’t go wrong with a simple pistachio gelato, but their flavors range from the kid-friendly adventurous to the traditionalist’s staples.
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Cupcakes at The Master’s Place
The Master’s Place is one of our favorite places to take our kids to due to their delicious array of well-made cupcakes. We particularly love the mini cupcakes — they’re the perfect size to trick you into eating more cupcakes! They make their cupcakes from scratch every day, and their offerings rotate. Depending on when you go, you may find a fantastic tres leches cupcake or red velvet, pistachio or several types of chocolate – and there are so many more flavors!
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Cinnamon Rolls at Cinnaholic
We love to start the morning off the best way we know how — with a delicious, huge cinnamon roll. One of the best places to find this dessert disguised as a breakfast food is at Cinnaholic. We never knew the world of cinnamon rolls had such depth until we found Cinnaholic’s tasty offerings. Prepare to drool as soon as the scents hit your nose!
Exploring each of these top desserts joints is a tasty and well-deserved undertaking. Start your search for your new favorite dessert in El Paso at these places to find your new go-to spot, then treat yourself to a super tasty to-go order!
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