Is Los Paseos safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Los Paseos as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Los Paseos
“Go. Los Paseos is a tranquil, family-oriented residential community in East El Paso with very low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a peaceful suburban atmosphere with safe, quiet streets and convenient neighborhood retail nearby.”
About the area
Los Paseos is an established suburban enclave in East El Paso characterized by single-family brick homes, neighborhood parks, and strip retail along perimeter arterials. It offers a calm, family-friendly environment typical of El Paso's safe residential neighborhoods. While primarily residential, it provides easy access to dining and shopping corridors across the Eastside.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Los Paseos
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no municipal bike-share system here; while dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main thoroughfares, wide residential streets provide relatively low-stress cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than national and urban averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Well-maintained residential streets with active community presence and neighborhood parks
- Broad vehicle access and abundant free parking throughout the area
Cons
- Suburban, car-dependent layout with limited walkability for daily errands
- Sparse dedicated tourist attractions or cultural landmarks within neighborhood borders
- Occasional minor property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along commercial perimeters
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in Los Paseos, with only occasional individuals or panhandlers near high-traffic arterial intersections.
What Los Paseos is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and joggers using neighborhood sidewalks in daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light local traffic and standard suburban park activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxing as families return home and local restaurant plazas see steady neighborhood traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and consistently quiet, posing minimal safety issues beyond standard situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Sun Metro operates local bus routes like Route 52 and Route 53 along Montwood and Zaragosa, though service is standard fixed-route and relatively infrequent compared to central El Paso.
Free and ample street parking is the norm throughout the residential streets, and strip malls offer generous free surface parking.
Things to do in Los Paseos
- Relax, jog, or play basketball at Los Paseos Park
- Explore local border-style Mexican restaurants and bakeries along nearby Montwood Drive
- Take a short drive to the nearby Album Park or Marty Robbins Recreation Center for outdoor activities
Local favorites
- Los Jarrones Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)Enduring Eastside favorite serving traditional Mexican breakfasts, menudo, and hearty combo plates.
- Crave Kitchen & Bar - East · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2100)Modern neighborhood bistro serving elevated comfort fare, craft cocktails, and popular weekend brunch.
- Tacos Chinampa · Taqueria · 4.3★ (1420)Bustling local taqueria popular for street tacos, charro beans, and late-night Mexican dining.
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Common questions about Los Paseos
Is Los Paseos safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Los Paseos a good place to live?
On safety, Los Paseos scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Los Paseos?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Los Paseos are safer?
Vista Real West (88), Sandy Creek (85) score higher nearby.
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