San Vicente Laundromat

San Vicente Laundromat has earned a solid reputation among folks who do their washing in El Paso, and the thing people bring up first is how clean it stays. Ask anyone who washes here and they'll tell you the machines are easy to use and the dryers really move, drying loads fast enough that plenty of people are in and out in about an hour. Regulars who wash heavy work clothes and uniforms swear by it, and there are several washer sizes to pick from, including big ones that swallow comforters and bulky loads without a fight. There's usually an attendant on duty, which locals appreciate.

We've heard good things about Fernando in particular, who's known for never sitting still, checking in on people and keeping the place tidy the whole time. Others mention the lady who works there being helpful too. One nice touch: they stock detergent and laundry products right there, so if you forget something you're not stuck. There are restrooms on site, and at least one person got a kick out of the popcorn machine.

On payment, come prepared with coins. The washers and dryers run on quarters only, and while there's a change machine on site, there's no card option, so bring a coin purse or a cup to hold your change. If the change machine ever leaves you short, people mention an ATM at a nearby Circle K. The word around El Paso is that it's fair on price, especially compared to washing at a hotel, though it can get busy on weekends when the small washers fill up.

The place keeps daytime and evening hours, opening early and running into the night, so it fits most schedules. A heads up though: the last load goes in before closing, and a few people have shown up close to the cutoff and been turned away, so give yourself time and it's worth a quick call to confirm hours before a special trip. Now and then a machine sits out of service longer than folks would like, but the overall word is positive: a clean, dependable El Paso laundromat that gets the job done.