The Gage
Hotel
March 2020
When I first arrived at the Gage Hotel, it was love at first sight. Designed by El Paso architect Henry Charles Trost in 1926, the building showcases Mission and Spanish-style architecture. It was later restored by JP Bryan in the late '70s. Every piece of furniture reflects meticulous thought and attention to detail, all beautifully arranged throughout the hotel.
Even though it was March, the weather was quite pleasant for most of our stay.
The room was just right for my parents, my dog Cholo, and me. Yes! They are pet-friendly.
We were fortunate to have the pool to ourselves a few times. The pool deck area is relatively small, so it can get crowded quickly. According to the website, the pool is heated; however, I wouldn’t call it a warm pool. It’s heated in the sense that they ensure the cool nights and potential rain don’t drop the water below a certain temperature.
Right next door is the 12 Gage Restaurant and White Buffalo Bar, which also offers al fresco dining—a great option on a nice day. The food was quite good. We dined at the 12 Gage once and ordered takeout twice.
We tried the Southern Romaine & Kale Caesar Salad, which quickly became our favorite. For the main course, we had the Native American Beef Tenderloin Filet, which was incredibly delicious. My mom opted for the Grilled Bavette Steak Tacos but found the steak to be 'too chewy' for her taste. One night, I tried the chipotle chicken enchiladas, which were also tasty. And we absolutely had to indulge in the chocolate brownie à la mode. 😋 It was so good and gluten-free!
Southern Romaine & Kale Caesar Salad
Grilled Bavette Steak Tacos
Native American Beef Tenderloin Filet
Chocolate Brownie A La Mode
During our visit, state mandates were changing daily due to the effects of COVID, and the town was quite quiet. The Gage was essentially the only place open.
I had read that Brick Vault Barbeque and Brewing was supposed to be good, and their Instagram photos really convinced me. Unfortunately, they were closed during our stay.
