Sitting close to the dense, urban center of El Paso, Union Plaza is only a few blocks away from the border between Texas and Mexico. Close to community theaters, local restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, Union Plaza is a commercial development full of vibrant El Paso culture.
A major point of interest within the Union Plaza borders is the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Center. From martial arts exhibitions and Broadway shows to job fairs, the convention center is a hot spot for large-scale entertainment and professional events. Union Plaza is also home to the El Paso Public Library, City Hall, and the El Paso Opera House, which makes it the perfect place for those interested in art and cultural events.
Because of the convention center, several hotels and restaurants occupy the Union Plaza neighborhood. Visitors can choose from the Doubletree Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, and several independently-owned hotels. Restaurants are also plentiful in the area, with local Tex-Mex joints, upscale dining establishments, and well-known casual chains like Subway.
Union Plaza is included in the 79901 zip code. Interstate Highway 10 acts as the neighborhood’s western border, while West Paisano Drive wraps around to create the neighborhood’s southern and eastern boundaries, and North Stanton Street acts as the northeastern boundary line.
The El Paso Independent School District serves the neighborhood with schools like Villas Elementary and Telles Academy, although several private schools serve the area as well. Students can enroll in Paso Del Norte Academy, Delta Academy, or St. Clements Parish School, which all surround Union Plaza. A number of childcare and afterschool programs are available through local churches and child development centers.