Road trips have a way of making you stop for the most unexpected treasures, and for me, it all…read morestarted with a sign advertising homemade cookies a few miles back. You already know I had to pull over! From the moment I walked into Bowlin's Aleka Flats, the staff greeted me with genuine warmth. The store itself is such a fun place to browse--filled with unique Southwestern treasures like shirts, ponchos, serapes, moccasins, souvenirs, and so much more. Even if you only come for the cookies, you'll probably end up wandering the aisles for a bit. Speaking of cookies... I could see the staff constantly rotating fresh batches, so I knew they weren't sitting around getting stale. I also appreciated that they offered options with and without nuts. We ended up grabbing a dozen because, let's be honest, the price made it an easy decision. Individual cookies are just $0.99 each, but a dozen is only $9. We picked up six original chocolate chip, three sugar pecan, and three chocolate chip pecan cookies. One thing that stood out was watching the employee preparing the cookies while wearing gloves. It's a small detail, but it shows they take pride in food handling and cleanliness, and I always notice those things. The staff was incredibly friendly and even thanked me for stopping by... even though cookies were literally the only reason I came in. And yes, I'm on a road trip, so don't judge me! My kiddos thanked me the second they took their first bite, and that was all the confirmation I needed. These cookies were soft, chewy, fresh, and absolutely worth the stop. If you're driving through, do yourself a favor and pull over. Grab a dozen--you'll thank yourself later. I'll definitely be making this one of my regular road-trip cookie stops!

Doc encouraged me to get out of the car cuz I love Black Hills Gold jewelry. Begrudgingly I did…read moreand of course she was right cuz I did make a purchase. I looked at a BHG hummingbird earrings but I didn't want to spend over $200. I did buy the tiniest BHG earrings, an Indian design ring, a copper hoop earrings and a bundle of sage. The white buffalo jewelry looked nice but the pieces were larger than I'd like. 3+ hours more til we reach Tucson. Let's get on the road again.

What an awesome store! So many beautiful and cool things to see and buy. The manager and employee…read morewere so welcoming and friendly too. Our doggy was welcomed with open arms and he loved all the smells! We will be back!

Serena was amazing!…read more I've been trying to find some copper jewelry to wear for health benefits and this trading post happens to carry some. Serena is super knowledgeable about this subject and was super nice and helpful. They also carry a hodgepodge of other things including leather goods and moccasins, etc. Lots to see inside the store. So glad I popped in to mosey around. Ended up picking up a couple pieces of copper jewelry.

I live in Los Angeles County and recently ordered some spice from three brothers because I was…read morerunning out of the last bag I received as a gift. I was surprised to learn that Three Brothers does not have a web site where one can place an order, but it didn't matter because the person that answered the phone sent me a new bag immediately. It was a pleasure to do business with them over the phone. I received my new bag within days. E. Martinez

I Don't Want to be a Brother…read more Nice gift shop located along the main drag that has a good selection of Hatch and other chili related merchandise. The Good: *Lady running the front was friendly enough *Store is very organized and comfortable to walk around in. *Prices seemed about the same as everywhere else The Meh: *A bit of a language barrier The Ugly: *We arrived into town after 9 a.m. (store claims to be open at 8:30), and they were closed. We happened to see them just as they were opening as we were leaving town after 10 a.m. Luckily for them, I was still looking for something, and that's the only reason I stopped. Otherwise, they'd have been SoL. TLDR: Nice place, but hours of operation may be arbitrary. #TheEarlyBirdGetsTheWorm

If you're driving through Hatch, don't pass this place by. This is the original Hatch Chile stand,…read moreand meeting the owners made the stop even more memorable. We had the pleasure of talking with the grandson and his wife, who now run the business. They were incredibly sweet, welcoming, and genuinely happy to answer questions and help us pick out products. We brought home a jar of their extra hot green salsa, and wow...it is absolutely incredible. It has a serious kick, but the heat never overpowers the flavor. You can actually taste the fresh Hatch chiles instead of just burning your mouth. It's hands down one of the best salsas I've had. Supporting a third generation family business while taking home an authentic taste of Hatch made this one of our favorite stops in New Mexico. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Over the holiday weekend, we made a day trip to Hatch, from LC, specifically to,pick up roasted…read moregreen chilies. Bought a 40lb bag & had them roaster & peeled to avoid the hassle. Easy transaction, the Chilis are delicious. Also bought pecans. Yummy too. Hatch Chili e Express is now my go-to for fresh chili, even though I can get them here in Phoenix.

This super cute El Paso snack and souvenir gift shop was one of my last stops in Texas before…read moreheading home to CA :) ! It really is such a gem tucked away in the city in a very humble and simple outdoor shopping center, but certainly worth stopping by :) ! I had Googled the best souvenir shops close to my hotel and "So El Paso" popped up on my search ! I am so glad I stopped by here because they truly have some of the most thoughtful and meaningful gifts you can give anyone, whether you are a local to the area :) ! Or whether you're like me - a tourist who wants to bring back something thoughtful and meaningful to family and friends back home in CA :) ! I specifically wanted quality souvenirs that are really unique to the area or region :D ! I met the owner and also one of her employees :) ! Both of them were really friendly and warm ! The owner told me that she is originally from El Paso, but had lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for about 20 years before coming back to El Paso :) ! If I had heard correctly, I believe her employee told me that this store has been open since 2020. I purchased some Mexican candied cocoa pecans, some churro cookies, and some margarita powder mixes :D ! I purchased some Mexican spice cocoa pecans, some churro cookies, and some margarita powder mixes :D ! So far, I have only tasted the Mexican spice cocoa pecans, which are delicious :) ! I haven't tried the churro cookies and the margarita mixes yet :) ! But I plan to gift some of these to family and friends :) ! They also have nice holiday gift sets that are beautifully wrapped and ready to gift :D ! When I was shopping there yesterday, there was a customer there who seemed to be ordering in bulk for a group of people :) ! She was carefully choosing items to purchase as she was conversing with the owner :) ! So for sure, these are wonderful items you can gift to individuals or huge groups :D ! I wll definitely be back the next time I visit the west side in El Paso :) ! The owner and her employee really go the extra mile to take care of you and your needs :D !

OMG SUCH PERSONAL CARE!! If I could give them 100 stars I would!!! The staff asked me who I was…read moreshopping for and what would they like. They they pointed out what they had on sale.... not overly marked up like most places... plus I got a super veterans discount! And take a look at the personal gift wrapping for my kiddo in their fav color!!!!

Small shop with some cute items. There is a tip screen at checkout asking for a tip. For a retail…read moreshop. Super tacky. Five stars for the merch. 1 star for the tip request.

I was in search of the perfect El Paso souvenir and found several here! This little shop doesn't…read moredisappoint. Friendly, helpful, and welcoming.

I bought a Chimenea on 14 November 2023, which was a new item for them. I returned the item on 13…read moreDecember 2023 and Aaron examined it and stated it wasn't cured appropriately. We did an even exchange and he said if it happens again, he would give me a full refund. The second one cracked and I have reached out to Aaron by the way who is owner and he has ignored my calls and messages. I'm only saying, be a person of your words, so if this business is not going to stand by their or word, don't shop there.

My partner, his adult daughter and I visited this store April 14th. An older gentleman followed us…read moreall through the store and warehouse, apparently making sure we didn't steal anything. Whatever. I paid for my purchase and we left. Two days later, we returned so I could purchase something for my daughter. I made my selection and paid for it inside the store, being checked out by another, younger man. As my partners daughter and I exited the store and headed to our car, the older man started moving quickly toward us. He literally chased us down and tried to snatch the purchase out of partners daughters hands as she was getting into the car. ARE YOU KIDDING? I have the receipt in my hand! Old man, consider yourself very lucky you didn't put hands on my partners daughter. Her father is a 30+ year retired Nevada Highway Patrol officer and you'd have found yourself with your face smashed into the asphalt, knee in your back and arrested for battery. All for a $25 trinket you thought we were stealing.

Good variety of Mexican and Southwest themed objects but extremely overpriced. The gentleman who…read morehelped me was very friendly. He did not pressure just to make a sale and allowed me to take my time browsing. I would recommend this place for the variety of merchandise but would warn about the prices.

The minute I walked in the store, I was welcomed with a warm greeting. Craig and Amber went above…read moreand beyond helping me get the best dreamcatcher, jewelry and other items I was taking back home from my trip. I would definitely go back to the store and order online because of this marvelous experience!! Thank you Craig and Amber!! Please keep up the great work!!

Been a Maverick fan for decades. The brand has gotten modernized. This store isca year old.read more

Over night worker Hector is amazing funny very positive and helpful if the restrooms need to be…read moreclean you can let him know and he jumps on it right away always asks if we need help