The Best El Paso Hacks Every Local Should Know

Hacks are funny little things; sometimes they change your life, sometimes they make you wonder why you even tried in the first place! But if there’s one thing El Paso does well, it’s coming up with very specific Borderland hacks that somehow always work, even when they might sound ridiculous.

And because this city never disappoints, I took to the El Paso subreddit to see what locals consider the best El Paso hacks everyone should know. Spoiler: these people did not hold back.

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El Pasoans Know Their Hacks

From the best boots to buy, to the exact way to survive a Chico’s Tacos order without chaos, to the classic warnings about where not to speed- El Pasoans delivered a masterclass in local knowledge.

One thing I love about this city is that even our hacks come with personality. Redditors were out here sharing insider tips, cautionary tales, and one extremely passionate debate about the correct way to eat Chico’s (don’t worry, the classics still apply).

And for anyone worried that influencers would swoop in and ruin these hacks: I think we’re safe. These tips are so uniquely El Paso that you have to actually live here to understand them.

What Are the Best El Paso Hacks?

The tips, tricks, shortcuts, warnings, and life-savers that locals swear by. Some will make your life easier. Some will make you laugh. Some will make you say, “only in the Sun City.”

At the end of the day, these hacks are exactly what makes life in the Sun City so entertaining. No matter how long you’ve lived here, El Paso always finds a way to surprise you- usually with advice you didn’t ask for but definitely needed!

And if you ever forget these tips? Don’t worry. An El Pasoan will absolutely remind you… usually from the lane you shouldn’t be driving in!