Looking for a Pumpkin Spice Latte in El Paso? Try These Fall Drinks Instead
If you searched for a pumpkin spice latte in El Paso, here is the honest answer from our kiosk: we do not make one. However, do not close the tab yet. We make three fall lattes on Puerto Rican coffee, and we keep a pumpkin muffin in the pastry case. So you still get your fall flavor. Also, you get to taste the coffee under it. Below, we explain why we skip the pumpkin syrup, what each fall build tastes like, and what each one costs.
Pumpkin spice latte in El Paso: the short answer
We do not serve a pumpkin spice latte in El Paso, and here is why
First, pumpkin spice syrup is not on our menu. We carry 13 syrups and 3 sauces, and we picked them to work with our coffee. So the list leans toward flavors that sit on top of chocolate and caramel notes.
Also, we think fall flavor should come from a real muffin and a real roast. Therefore, we put the pumpkin in the pastry case and left the cup to the coffee. Our post explains why local shops over big chains is a choice more people are making.
Pumpkin spice latte in El Paso alternatives at a glance
The table below sums up the three builds and the muffin, so you can choose before you reach the counter.
| Trait | What it means | Where it comes from | What you notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toasted marshmallow latte | A latte with Toasted Marshmallow syrup. | Our menu, latte plus one syrup | Warm and toasty, so it is the closest to a fall classic. |
| Hazelnut caramel latte | A latte with Hazelnut syrup and Caramel syrup. | Our menu, latte plus two syrups | Nutty first, and then sweet. |
| White chocolate mocha | A latte with White Chocolate sauce and Mocha sauce. | Our menu, latte plus two sauces | The richest of the three. So order it as a treat. |
| Pumpkin muffin | A pumpkin muffin from the breakfast case. | Our breakfast menu | Real pumpkin flavor on the side. However, ask if it is in stock. |
| 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 under every build. |
| How to order | At the kiosk or on DoorDash for pickup. | Our two ordering paths | You choose a latte, and then you add the syrup or sauce. |
What a pumpkin drink actually does to coffee
A pumpkin spice drink is mostly spice and sugar. For example, think of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Of course, those are strong flavors. So in our view, they tend to sit on top of the coffee and cover it.
Granted, that is fine if the coffee is not the point. However, our coffee is the point. In fact, it is smooth and low in acid, with chocolate and caramel notes. Therefore, we would rather add a flavor that lifts those notes. The Specialty Coffee Association keeps the terms used to describe roast and flavor at the association site at sca.coffee, and our guide covers what Puerto Rican coffee tastes like.
Fall build one: the toasted marshmallow latte
What is the closest thing to a pumpkin spice latte here? The toasted marshmallow latte is the most fall-forward drink on the menu. It is also our October drink of the month.
So what does it taste like? First, think of a campfire treat. Then note that the syrup brings the toast, and the coffee brings the chocolate. To order it, ask for a latte with Toasted Marshmallow syrup. In short, it is the psl alternative coffee drinkers should try first.
Fall build two: the hazelnut caramel latte
The hazelnut caramel latte is the nuttier option. Specifically, it uses two syrups, Hazelnut and Caramel. So it costs 50 cents over the plain latte.
Also, it works hot or iced. The caramel syrup turns up the caramel notes that the coffee already has. Then the hazelnut adds a warm, roasted edge. If you want a fall latte El Paso afternoons will not melt, order this one iced.
Fall build three: the white chocolate mocha
This is the rich one. Specifically, it uses two sauces, White Chocolate and Mocha. A sauce is thicker than a syrup, so the drink feels heavier in the cup.
Therefore, save it for a cool morning or a slow weekend. Also, try it with whipped cream, which adds 50 cents. In short, it is dessert and coffee in one order.
The pumpkin muffin: fall flavor without hiding the bean
Here is where the pumpkin lives. In short, we keep a pumpkin muffin on the breakfast case menu. So you can have pumpkin with your coffee, not in it.
Do we have the muffin every day? It is on the breakfast case menu. However, ask at the kiosk or check DoorDash for that day. For a pumpkin muffin coffee pairing, we suggest the toasted marshmallow latte. Our post has more on espresso paired with sweet treats.
Prices side by side
How much are the fall lattes? A hot latte is $3.50 to $4.50 by size. Then add 25 cents per syrup and 50 cents per sauce. The totals below are for hot sizes of 10, 12 and 20 ounces.
- Toasted marshmallow latte. One syrup, so $3.75, $4.25 or $4.75.
- Hazelnut caramel latte. Two syrups, so $4.00, $4.50 or $5.00.
- White chocolate mocha. Two sauces, so $4.50, $5.00 or $5.50.
To order on DoorDash, first choose a latte. Next, add the syrup or sauce. Then pick up at the kiosk in front of the White Horse Statue. Our post explains coffee delivery in El Paso. The National Coffee Association follows flavored coffee trends, and you can read its work at the association site at ncausa.org.
Holiday specialty drinks El Paso →Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 What should I order if I want a pumpkin spice latte in El Paso?
Q2 Does The Coffee Spot have a pumpkin spice latte?
Q3 What is the closest thing to a pumpkin spice latte?
Q4 How much are the fall lattes?
Q5 Do you have the pumpkin muffin every day?
Order a fall build today
So now you know where we stand. Granted, we will not hand you an orange cup. However, we will hand you a fall latte that tastes like coffee. Come by the kiosk at The Shoppes at Solana, in front of the White Horse Statue, or order on DoorDash for pickup. Then follow The Coffee Spot, so you see the next drink first. If you came looking for a pumpkin spice latte in El Paso, give one of these three a try.