Gate-side margaritas in Concourse B when you’re stuck a while
Chili’s Too sits in Terminal B past security, and it’s the main option if you want a full sit-down meal and a margarita without leaving ELP. It’s a trimmed-down Chili’s menu at airport prices, roughly $$ with burgers, fajitas, and salads running around typical chain-restaurant numbers instead of fast-food levels. Hours generally track flight banks in B, so expect it open from early morning departures through the last evening flights.
You’ll find the usual Chili’s suspects here: burgers, chicken crispers, fajitas, and chips with salsa or queso. Portions run close to what you’d see at an in-town Chili’s, but several reviews call out drink prices as noticeably higher than in El Paso proper, especially on margaritas and draft beer. If you want something quick, stick to burgers or sandwiches; cooked-to-order items like fajitas can slow you down if you’re under 60 minutes to boarding.
The bar right off the concourse is the smart move if you care about time. Regulars say bar seats get faster attention, better odds of catching the TV sports feed, and quicker refills. One Google reviewer even said, “Chili’s Too at ELP is where I camp out with a margarita when my flight’s delayed,” which sums up the vibe: this is a place to park yourself for an hour, not a 20-minute dash before a departure from Gate B6.
Watch out for: many Google and Yelp reviews mention very slow service and long waits just to get the check, even when the dining room is only half full. One traveler specifically called out “friendly but really slow” service, which tracks with several similar complaints. Regulars work around this by asking for the check as soon as their food hits the table so they’re not trapped when boarding starts.
Practical move: if your layover is under 75 minutes, sit at the bar in B and order something simple, then ask for your check the moment your food arrives.