El Paso restaurants see early BTS concert weekend surge, brace for bigger crowds
Published on May 2, 2026.
El Paso restaurants are seeing an early surge in visitors to the BTS concert weekend, anticipating even larger crowds. The Korean pop group's concert weekend is expected to bring a $75 million economic impact. Visitors have been using online resources to find places to eat and avoid the busiest areas. Restaurants near UTEP, including Crave Kitchen and Bar and Rib Hut, have reported increased demand and wait times are also increasing. Restaurant staff have warned customers to expect longer wait times due to several events happening across the city this weekend.
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