BarsNeighborhood bar$
The Hope & Anchor
4012 N Mesa St · West Side, N Mesa St
A low-lit neighborhood bar on Mesa with a big patio and a straight-on view of the Franklins.
Why it is on the list
- The unofficial living room of a certain slice of El Paso.
- Patio, good jukebox energy, no cover, no fuss.
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