4:00 a.m. coffee in Concourse B before anyone else wakes up
In Terminal B at El Paso, Chiquis Coffee Cart opens at 4:00 a.m. and shuts down by about 7:30 a.m., so this is the early‑bird option for those 4–6 a.m. departures. It sits pre‑security, so you hit it on the way to the TSA line, then walk straight to your gate. Regulars line it up with the first TSA opening so they can grab caffeine and a snack before the sprint to boarding.
Prices sit in the $ tier, which is rare for airport coffee, and reviews hit a solid 5 stars. Expect basic drip coffee, espresso drinks, and small Mexican pastries rather than a giant menu. One Google reviewer flying the first Dallas flight said it was the only thing open in B at 4 a.m. and called it a lifesaver compared with waiting for Starbucks to roll up its gate later.
You’ll find Mexican‑style goodies here: think pan dulce alongside your coffee instead of standard wrapped muffins. It’s a compact cart, not a full café, so this is grab‑and‑go for a 6:00 a.m. boarding group, not a place to camp for an hour. Compared with the main food court in B, this cart typically serves you and gets you moving faster when you have a 5:15 a.m. boarding time and still need to clear security.
Watch out for: the tiny opening window. Multiple travelers mention walking past at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. and finding it already closed, so anyone on mid‑morning or afternoon flights should plan on other options inside Terminal B. If your flight leaves after about 7:30 a.m., assume this cart is done for the day.
Tip: if you’re on a 4–6 a.m. departure from B, build five extra minutes before TSA to stop here first; lines are shortest right at 4:00–4:30 a.m. and you won’t backtrack from the gate.