Los Portales Museum and Information Center

Los Portales Museum and Information Center Casa Garcia in San Elizario, Texas houses the Los Portales Museum.

Experience the aftermath of Billy the Kid's great breakout! 🤠Eden Performing Arts invites you to "Adios San Elizario" a ...
08/30/2026

Experience the aftermath of Billy the Kid's great breakout! 🤠
Eden Performing Arts invites you to "Adios San Elizario" a theatrical play about Billy the Kid's wild night in San Elizario! This performance is full of music and dancing for the family to enjoy! 💃

📆 September 5 and October 3, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
🎟 FREE
📍 Los Portales Museum, 1521 San Elizario Rd, San Elizario, TX

Please keep in mind that this is an outdoor performance. Prepare for the weather. Seating is limited, so feel free to bring your own chairs!

Back by popular demand! 🍫Are you ready to make your own chocolate paste by hand? Lead by , learn how to use cacao beans ...
08/23/2026

Back by popular demand! 🍫

Are you ready to make your own chocolate paste by hand? Lead by , learn how to use cacao beans and a metate to create your own chocolate to take home.

📆 Septermber 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
🎟️ $10
📍1521 San Elizario Rd, San Elizario, TX 79849

Please keep in mind that this event will be held outside.
Registration is needed. Go to losportalesmuseum.org/calendar to purchase your tickets today! Spots are limited!

Looking for something to do while you're in El Paso?Check out the Mission Trail and surrounding areas! Only 30-40 minute...
08/21/2026

Looking for something to do while you're in El Paso?
Check out the Mission Trail and surrounding areas! Only 30-40 minutes from downtown El Paso.

📍Coffee Waffle – 13178 Alameda Ave Suite A, Clint, TX 79836
📍Blessed Beans – 12301 Alameda Ave, Clint, TX 79836
📍Ysleta Mission Gift Shop – 131 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79907
📍For food trucks, explore Socorro Rd and nearby areas after 6 PM
📍Cattlemans – 3450 S Fabens Carlsbad Rd, Fabens, TX 79838
📍Outlaw Saloon & Grill – 11951 Glorietta Rd Suite C, San Elizario, TX 79849
📍San Elizario Art Market – 1501 Main St, San Elizario, TX 79849
📍Wine Down – 10245 Socorro Rd, Socorro, TX 79927
📍Mission Valley Visitor Center – 9065 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79907
📍Dulceria/Candy Shop – 12319 Socorro Rd, San Elizario, TX 79849

🤠 History comes alive in San Elizario!Don't miss Adios San Elizario! Dive into a thrilling theatrical experience that br...
08/21/2026

🤠 History comes alive in San Elizario!

Don't miss Adios San Elizario! Dive into a thrilling theatrical experience that brings local history to life, following the dramatic aftermath of Billy the Kid's legendary daring jailbreak to free his friend, Melquiades Segura.

📅 August 22 & 29, 2026
🕛 Noon
📍 1521 San Elizario Rd., San Elizario, TX
🎟 FREE Admission

Bring a lawn chair, a friend, the family, and share this event with your contacts so more people can discover the rich history and culture of San Elizario!

Today, we had the opportunity to take a hard-hat tour of the Magoffin Home and get a firsthand look at their ongoing ado...
08/19/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to take a hard-hat tour of the Magoffin Home and get a firsthand look at their ongoing adobe restoration process!🙌🏼👀

We toured the home while learning about its history and got to see the restoration team carefully working on the original adobe walls.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn more about historic preservation and restoration firsthand. A special thank you to our guide, Martin Lopez, for showing us around and sharing his knowledge with us! ✨

Are you ready to learn the traditional art of embroidery? 🪡Learn to create elegant designs with artist This workshop is...
08/16/2026

Are you ready to learn the traditional art of embroidery? 🪡

Learn to create elegant designs with artist
This workshop is great for both beginners and pros.

⏰: 5:00 PM
📅: Saturday, August 29, 2026
🎟️: $25

Tickets include materials and instruction.
Register today on our website losportalesmuseum.org/calendar!

08/09/2026

Life is sweeter with chocolate 🍫

Yesterday, our workshop allowed participants to learn the pre-Columbian history of cacao beans with and create their own chocolate paste by hand. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank everyone who attended the workshop! Also, a huge thanks to Cacao Coyatoc for leading the workshop!

Tag us in the chocolatey creations that you made with your handmade paste from the workshop 😊

Los Portales Museum was honored to participate in a cross-border art exchange with artists and community from Presidio, ...
08/04/2026

Los Portales Museum was honored to participate in a cross-border art exchange with artists and community from Presidio, Texas. Through these community paintings, we celebrate our shared landscapes, histories, and communities.

This exchange highlights the cultural connections that unite our border region and reminds us that art can create meaningful dialogue across distance and time. By sharing images of the places we call home, we continue a tradition of storytelling, creativity, and community that transcends boundaries.

We were also honored to receive artwork by Presidio artist Yosdy Valdivia as part of this exchange, celebrating the creativity and shared heritage of our border communities.

Thank you to El Paso County, Texas and the Big Bend Conservation Alliance in Presidio TX, with support from the Texas Mountain Trail and to everyone who helped make this project possible. Art continues to build bridges across our region.

Artwork Credits:
San Elizario – Andrea Figueroa Arte Andrea Mariana Figueroa Dávila
Presidio – Yosdy Valdivia Yosdy Valdivia

Special thanks to El Paso County Economic Development Department and Texas Mountain Trail all community partners who supported this cultural exchange.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of our “From Stone to Table: Molcajete and Metate” exhibition and wh...
07/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of our “From Stone to Table: Molcajete and Metate” exhibition and who made this year’s Salsa Fest such a wonderful success! 🌶️❤️

We are incredibly grateful to our salsa competitors, local restaurants, vendors, artists, volunteers, community partners, and every guest who joined us to celebrate. Your time and generosity helped create an unforgettable day!

Events like these are only possible because of the incredible people who come together to support them. Thank you for celebrating with us and for supporting Los Portales Museum. We truly appreciate each and every one of you.

We invite you to stop by Los Portales Museum to experience the exhibition now till the end of September!🌽🍽️

Swipe to see who won the salsa contest!👀🌶️

Until next year, thank you for making Salsa Fest 2026 one to remember.🌶️🎉

🎭 FREE CULTURAL EVENT IN SAN ELIZARIO! 🎭Join us for an unforgettable evening of art, history, and community! On Saturday...
07/20/2026

🎭 FREE CULTURAL EVENT IN SAN ELIZARIO! 🎭
Join us for an unforgettable evening of art, history, and community! On Saturday, August 22, 2026, we are proud to present "El Tormento de Pablo"—a free, open-air theatrical play performed right in front of the historic Los Portales Museum.

Experience a dramatic retelling of the La Llorona legend told through the husband’s perspective, blending rich Aztec and Mexican culture through music, dance, and storytelling.

✨ Special Highlight: We’ll have a stunning turnout of 50 to 60 Catrinas participating throughout the evening! We invite everyone to dress in your favorite traditional Mexican attire and join in the celebration!

🗓 Schedule of Events (August 22):
🛍 5:30 PM – Mercadito & Aztec Dance Ceremony (Vendors open!)
💀 6:00 PM – Catrina Parade around the Placita sidewalk
💃 6:20 PM – Catrina Group Dance & Special Guest Introductions
🎶 6:50 PM – Ballad of La Llorona featuring Catrina dancers
🎭 7:00 PM – Main Feature Play: "El Tormento de Pablo"

📌 Event Details:
📍 Where: Los Portales Museum (San Elizario, TX)
🎟 Admission: 100% FREE & Family-Friendly
🪑 What to bring: Lawn chairs, blankets, and your festive spirit!
RSVP: https://www.losportalesmuseum.org/event-details/el-tormento-de-pablo

Address

1521 San Elizario Road
San Elizario, TX
79849

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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