Dia de los Muertos El Paso 2026: Events, Bread and Coffee
Dia de los Muertos El Paso 2026 falls on November 1 and 2, a Sunday and a Monday. So this is the week to plan. In short, Día de los Muertos is a time to remember the people we have lost, with altars, flowers, food and family. El Paso marks it with care. However, the events are spread across the city, and the details come out late. Below, we list the events, where to find pan de muerto on the Westside, and the coffee we would pour with it. Then we give you our hours for the weekend.
Dia de los Muertos El Paso 2026: the short answer
Two days, one city that does it right
First, Día de los Muertos is not a sad holiday, and it is not Halloween. In fact, it is a welcome. Families build an altar, called an ofrenda, and set out photos, candles and marigolds. Then they add the food and drink their loved ones enjoyed.
So the two days are about memory and joy at once. Of course, here on the border, that tradition runs deep. Therefore, you will find it in homes, in churches and in public spaces across the city. Our post lists more free things to do in El Paso through the year.
Dia de los Muertos El Paso 2026 at a glance
The table below sums up the weekend, so you can plan both days at once.
| Trait | What it means | Where it comes from | What you notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| The dates | November 1 and 2, 2026, a Sunday and a Monday. | The calendar | The first day falls on a weekend, so families can gather. |
| The ofrenda | An altar for loved ones who have passed. | The tradition | Photos, candles and marigolds, and then favorite foods. |
| Pan de muerto | A sweet bread baked for the season. | Local panaderías | It sells out. So buy it early in the day. |
| The cortado | A small espresso drink with a little steamed milk. | Our menu, at $3.50 | Smooth and short. However, it stands up to sweet bread. |
| The coffee | Puerto Rican coffee with a smooth body and low acidity. | Imported from Puerto Rico and roasted in El Paso | Chocolate and caramel notes in every cup. |
| Our hours | Saturday 8am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm, Monday 8am to 8pm. | Our posted hours | You can stop by after the ceremonies. |
Dia de los Muertos El Paso 2026 events: processions, altars and family gatherings on November 1 and 2
When is Día de los Muertos in 2026? It is November 1 and 2, 2026, a Sunday and a Monday. So here are the El Paso events for both days.
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Of course, times can change. Therefore, confirm each one with the organizer before you go. The city posts its events at the city site at elpasotexas.gov, and you can find more Dia de los Muertos events in El Paso at the visitor site at visitelpaso.com.
Also, keep the mood in mind. Above all, a public altar is a place of respect. So ask before you take a photo of a family's ofrenda, and do not touch what is on it.
Where to find pan de muerto on the Westside
Where can you find pan de muerto? Local panaderías across the city bake it in late October. In short, a panadería is a bakery. So here are Westside options near Solana.
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We do not sell pan de muerto at the kiosk. However, you are welcome to bring yours and order a coffee to go with it. Also, call the bakery ahead, because the bread can sell out. Our post explains why shopping local matters here.
Why a cortado on Puerto Rican coffee pairs with pan de muerto
What coffee goes with pan de muerto? We suggest a cortado. It is $3.50 before tax, and it balances the sweet bread with a small, smooth shot of Puerto Rican coffee.
Basically, a cortado is espresso with a little steamed milk. So it is short and strong, but not sharp. By contrast, pan de muerto is soft and sweet, with sugar on top. Therefore, a big sweet latte would be too much next to it. In short, the cortado pairing lets the bread be the sweet part.
Also, our coffee is low in acid, with chocolate and caramel notes. Naturally, those notes sit well with bread and sugar. Our guide covers what Puerto Rican coffee tastes like, and our post has more on espresso paired with sweet treats.
The Caribbean and the Borderland: a shared table
Our coffee comes from Puerto Rico, and Día de los Muertos comes from Mexico. So we will not pretend the holiday is ours. However, the two places share a habit. In both, family gathers around a table, and coffee is also on it.
Therefore, we are glad to have a small part in the day. If a loved one took their coffee a certain way, order it that way. Then raise the cup to them. The National Coffee Association writes about coffee and its traditions at the association site at ncausa.org.
Hours for the weekend: Saturday 8am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm
Are we open on November 1? Yes. Sunday hours are 11am to 6pm, and Monday November 2 runs 8am to 8pm. Also, Saturday October 31 runs 8am to 9pm.
- Saturday, October 31. 8am to 9pm. So stop in before the evening starts.
- Sunday, November 1. 11am to 6pm. Then you can come by after a morning service.
- Monday, November 2. Finally, 8am to 8pm.
You will find us at 750 Sunland Park Dr, Level 1, Kiosk K-12, inside The Shoppes at Solana. Look for the White Horse Statue. You can also order on DoorDash for pickup. Menu prices are before tax, and the state explains sales tax at the Texas Comptroller site at comptroller.texas.gov.
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Stop by Solana after the ceremonies
Above all, the two days are for family first. So go to the altar, walk in the procession, and share the bread. Then, when you are ready for a quiet cup, come see us in front of the White Horse Statue. Follow The Coffee Spot as well, so you see new drinks first. We wish you a good Dia de los Muertos El Paso 2026, and we will have the Puerto Rican coffee ready.