Bikini Baristas Arrive in East El Paso with Beankini Espresso 915 Opening

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Beankini Espresso 915, a bikini-barista–style walk-up and drive-thru coffee stand, is set to open on April 18 in East El Paso, serving a menu of iced coffee, refreshers, matcha, energizer drinks, and specialty iced lattes. The concept has drawn mixed reactions from neighbors, with some seeing it as a harmless novelty and others expressing concerns about objectification of workers and potential for rowdy customers.

Why it matters

The bikini-barista concept has faced legal and cultural battles in other cities, with local governments grappling with how to regulate such businesses and whether they deserve different treatment from other quick-service food spots. As Beankini Espresso 915 opens, it will be closely watched to see if it builds a steady customer base or stirs up formal complaints, and whether city officials will hear concerns from the community.

The details

Beankini Espresso 915 is slated to open on April 18 at 1346 N. Zaragoza Road, with daily hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The menu will focus on cold, sweet drinks like iced coffee, refreshers, matcha, energizer drinks, and specialty iced lattes in flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, mazapán, vanilla bean, and banana bread. The owners are positioning the stand as a niche, late-afternoon-friendly stop centered on cold drinks rather than a full sit-down café.

• Beankini Espresso 915 is slated to officially open on April 18, 2026.
• The stand will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What’s next

In the coming weeks, the key questions will be whether Beankini Espresso 915's hours, menu and marketing build a steady customer base or stir up formal complaints, and whether city officials hear concerns once the stand is fully up and running.