Tailgating at UTEP centers around the parking lots adjacent to the Sun Bowl, particularly along Sun Bowl Drive, where Miner fans set up grills and canopies hours before kickoff.
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Food & Drinks
El Paso's incredible Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine is a must — grab street tacos, burritos, or green chile cheeseburgers from nearby spots along Mesa Street before heading to the stadium.
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Timing & Arrival
Fans typically begin arriving two to three hours before game time.
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Parking Reality
Parking is affordable by college football standards, usually ranging from $10-$20, with free options available in campus lots farther from the stadium.
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PRO TIP
Hit up Chico's Tacos on Alameda Avenue before the game — it's an El Paso institution and the perfect pregame fuel.