# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in El Paso, 2026

> We found 3 Santa outings for little kids in and around El Paso with 2026 dates: 2 breakfasts and brunches and 1 photo spot or visit. None are free. The first visits start Nov 6. One more ran last season but hasn’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 1 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Brunch with Santa and the Grinch at Ámbar** at Ámbar Restaurante, 106 W. Mills Ave., El Paso, TX 79901. When: Sun Dec 20, 2026. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Price: Adults $60, kids 3–7 $45. A holiday brunch buffet with a kids' station (mac and cheese, chicken tenders, quesadillas) and photos with Santa and the Grinch. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home if you can. Official page: https://www.ambarelpaso.com/brunch-with-santa-and-the-grinch
- **Polar Express Christmas Brunch with Santa and the Grinch** at 302 Venue by Soiree Loft, 1212 N. Yarbrough #302, El Paso, TX 79925. When: Sat Dec 19, 2026. Time: 10am-2pm. Price: Tickets required; see event page. A ticketed brunch hosted by Terry's Heart Foundation. Kids get unhurried time with Santa and the Grinch, a free 4x6 photo and a gift, plus movies and letters to Santa. Capacity is limited. Official page: https://visitelpaso.com/events/polar-express-christmas-brunch-experience

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at Cielo Vista Mall** at Cielo Vista Mall, 8401 Gateway Blvd West, El Paso, TX 79925. When: From Nov 6, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1119

## Dates not posted yet

- **Pictures with Santa at WinterFest** (WinterFest): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://www.epwinterfest.com/pictures-with-santa.php

## More holiday outings in El Paso

- [The Nutcracker with kids in El Paso](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in El Paso](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in El Paso?
None of the 2026 visits we found is free on its own. We add free visits as soon as their dates are posted.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in El Paso?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest is Brunch with Santa and the Grinch at Ámbar (Adults $60, kids 3–7 $45). Prices are from each venue’s own page.

### When is the best time to see Santa with a toddler who goes to bed early?
Two listings start in the morning, including Brunch with Santa and the Grinch at Ámbar and Polar Express Christmas Brunch with Santa and the Grinch.

### How do you check these Santa listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).