Chiquita’s Bar

Chiquita’s was recommended to us because it opened the earliest of the gay bars in El Paso, and it was described as a dive bar which my partner and I prefer. It is unpretentious, but we’ve experienced WAY more divey places than this one. Chiquita’s is pretty nice as dive bars go.
Our bartender, Jonathan, was friendly and attentive. The drinks were reasonably priced, but don’t look for a 200 vodka selection, 50 craft beers or 15 taps. It’s got the basic goods, and that was fine for us. It’s not a big place and the décor is minimal with a couple of interesting features.
Friendly service in the afternoon for a couple of hours (2 – 4 pm), a jukebox, a pool table, an interesting clientele (probably gay) and located in their El Paso Pride Square where you can walk to the 4 – 5 (?) other bars (we didn’t).
I deduct a star for their parking and the bathroom plumbing. We parked on the street with a meter ($ 2 for two hours). I presume there’s other parking at the other bars nearby. The men’s room was very clean, but the urinal didn’t flush.
We probably would have stayed much longer, but we had business to attend to. Next time we’re in EP, we’ll allow for more time.

I think this place is for gay republicans! Not very friendly. Rude service. I do not recommend this place at that point the tool box is a better ambiance!

If you’re not here for the beautifully buff bartenders (henceforth known as the BBB) that can put on a great show (making your drink) then go home!
Gay bar? Eh… maybe. But Chiquita’s could just as easily be a simple sports bar. The last time I was here I dragged along my heterosexual drinking partner for the night, Nathan. He’d never been to any of the gay bars, but ran into a couple of people he actually knew so don’t be afraid to give this place a shot because if I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again… It’s not about being gay, bi or straight, it’s just about being comfortable with who you are.
Chiquitas is pretty small and it’s on the corner of Pride Square. There’s plenty of seating and this really is a bar. So you’re not going to see a whole lot of dancing going on. The juke box is new school so you have unlimited options for music. I’ve been here multiple times and I always just chat up strangers at the bar, but I feel pretty confident in the fact that there’s a pool table here. But then again maybe there’s not. Next time I go I will really focus on my surroundings so I can positively determine if there is in fact a pool table.
And like I said the BBB can usually put on a pretty good show. If you go on a slower night most of them throw their best tricks and that alone is pretty entertaining. And of course the BBB are all easy on the eyes.
Chiquitas does needs some work to the interior, but whatevs… it’s perfect start to a night out or a great place to chat up locals while sipping a drink.

stumbled into this bar one night on my vacation to El Paso from L.A. i LOVED it. friendly atmosphere and chic décor! the empty baroque fountain in the middle of the bar w/​the table top and fake plant sitting on top confused me at first… but then i realized it was an artistic statement and created more room to sit your drinks on. after two drinks, i realized i had to take a trip to the bano. i was a little shocked when i walked into a bucket sitting on the floor… but realized this was the bar’s way of conserving water (how GREEN of them!) i’m just kidding about this last part, but it is definitely not that far from the truth. all in all, this is an el paso staple and a MUST see!!!

I love Chiquitas, sometimes. Well the majority of the time! I love a bartender named Mark, he is my alltime favorite bartender. Not only that, but man can he fill out his jeans! He has the most beautiful smile and did I mention beautiful smile?
The drinks are fabulous, if your on a mission, you will find what you want at Chiquitas. The place, needs a facelift. I mean, I know that we spend a lot so why hasnt it been updated? The Briar Patch is doing fine with their constituents monies, why couldnt chiquitas do the same? It would be nive to have pride square be the pride of the gay community. Lips is the new kid on the block and I think they are well on their way. SO STEP IT UP CHIQUIS!!!
They have a good selection of alchol, and itsat a good price. they have a jukebox (always a good thing), pool table, they dont have a patio booooo, and the parking is not fun.
The owner is a hoot, I love him!!!
There is a Holiday Inn Express across the street, just in case you drink too much and need a place to crash (if you dont spend your whole pay check!) they their is Amigo Bail Bonds in case you need them (LMFAO). Behind the bar is a great restaraunt Pot-​A-​Few! GREAT EATS!!! So as you can see Chiquis is agood place to be and is surrounded by great businesses. You should go and tell us about your experiance!