Aaron & George's Film Cafe — Restaurant in El Paso

So, my friend who is always getting me to try new places recommend this place. Walking distance from our worksite in the downtown area made this an easy choice. Walking in just before the lunch crowd, we were greeted by the owner with the paper demitasse of cafe de olla. I'm enthusiastic about flavors so this was a great opener for me. The RHPS movie poster( the one with Franky smoking a cigarette) in a colourful frame dominating the smaller posters for local movies on the east wall is balanced by the monster screen on the west. A selection of movie style boxed candies made a nice nod to the grand tradition of the theaters. I'm thinking this is going to be a terrific place to spend an occasional evening or two contemplating the value of entertainment and vicariously experienced life versus the direct personal experiences of the human condition. The iced café dé olla, full serving was really enjoyable. Served cold really made the spices pop, for me. BTW: coffee drinks are served with an Anarchy Cookie. (Getting me in touch with my inner street punk, maybe) My tuna on toasted rye was a winner. Good quantity. With the owners enthusiasm and continued quality food and genuine service, I think Arron & George's Film cafe has a future as a bright spot in a rebuilding downtown...

An absolutely incredible space for both film and people. A safe space for people of all types as well as an open minded hub for free thought and enlightened conversation. Rebecca and Douglas, the owners, are so thoughtful and dedicated to the customer experience. They genuinely care about their customers and the ambiance of the space.

It is a home for film lovers, artists, and an ally to marginalized communities as well. Come for the food and the film, but stay for the coffee and the vibes. You won't be disappointed if you're looking for a comfortable, friendly environment that cares about their customers AND...

For a place that claims to advocate for social justice, my black girlfriend and I felt rather uncomfortable when the owner went on pro-police rants: denouncing the younger generation’s activism when we were the only young customers in the store. Don’t let their safe-space signs, anarchy cookies, or progressive decor fool you; the presence feels just as regressive and out of touch as the southern businesses that bootlick the status quo.

Edit: just take a look at his condescending response below as thats a perfect representation of the uncomfortable sarcasm you’ll...