Welcome To The Geeks Guide To El Paso!
I have been wanting to create a little compendium to help geeks and nerds like me find new places to celebrate our shared common interests! Even if it might not seem like it, El Paso has tons of really cool places that are owned and operated by obsessed geeks just like us. I’m not talking about the basic places like Dave & Busters either, I mean the places that live and breathe video games, anime, comic books, and everything in between.
I hope that this living document will exist as a way to help the Gamers, Geeks, Nerds and Weebs find a place to exist in the Sun City. Whether its a place to buy games or play games or even both, you can hopefully find it here!
MJ’s Gaming Cafe – A great spot for gamers to spend a whole day gaming together. Whether you’re into consoles, PC gaming, card games or even virtual reality, MJ’s has everything you could possibly need! On top of a VR Escape Room, MJ’s also offers summer camps and year round classes for all kinds of different things. Kids and teens can learn how to 3D print, take STEAM classes, or even just learn how to game better. Plus its a cafe so you can expect snacks, food, drinks and desserts while you game.
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Tenkai’s Cafe – Tenkai’s is another place where the cafe scene meets the gamers! In their own words: “Tenkai’s is a fusion between a organic handcrafted Mocktail and Crêpe bar and a local TCG, Esports and gaming hub in El Paso, TX.” So you can expect video and card games as well as D&D nights for both beginners AND experienced players. Plus, its always nice to have some drinks and snacks while you play!
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1 More Level – One of El Paso’s nerd staples for over a decade! This retro gaming store has old school consoles, cartridges and collectibles and has been helping the gamers of El Paso find their classic games for years now.
All Star Comics – The Sun City has had this vintage comic and toy gem in Central El Paso for about 40 years! Not only can you find some valuable retro collectibles but you can also find some high grade classic comics and even get newer comics ordered right to the store! Plus its veteran owned!
Media Exchange – The Media Exchange is one of El Pasos longest running tech stops! They both buy and sell things like cell phones, tablets, gaming consoles and even games! Plus, as the name implies, lots of other forms of media as well. So if you’re looking to get a new gaming set up, complete with a couple Blue Rays and CDs because ya just love physical media, well then this is the place to be.
Game Vault – The Game Vault is another of the incredible gaming cafes here in El Paso. Not only is it a place for all kinds of nerd gaming like; trading card games, video games, gaming tournaments, and even a place for you to buy sell or trade games! Plus its another cafe which means snacks, drinks, and desserts to keep your stomach from rumbling while you focus on your next match!…