El Paso Saddleblanket
El Paso Saddleblanket
3.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The El Paso Saddleblanket Retail Outlet is No Longer Open to the Public. In order to enter our showroom you must present proof of business. El Paso Saddleblanket Company is the World's Largest Southwest Trading Post The wholesale showroom touts one of the widest selections of Southwest and Western crafts in the world, overflowing with Southwest rugs, blankets, turquoise jewelry, Mexico pottery, western purses, Brazilian cowhides, bedspreads, hand-painted artifacts, mounted horns, handwoven baskets, serapes, and much more! Founded by Dusty & Bonnie Henson, they have spent more than 44 years of traveling the globe-trading, buying, manufacturing, wholesaling and designing the best selection of Southwest products available anywhere.
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3.5
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Masch40
Alamogordo, NM147 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
I was excited to stop at Saddleblankets and I wanted to bring back a Mexican blanket or rug to remember my trip to this beautiful region. I was disappointed to find row after row of Walmart quality imports from India and China. The prices were great but the quality not so much. Much of the turquoise necklaces and earings were just blue plastic, there was real stone jewelry but you really had to look to find it and I didn't appreciate the attempt at deception. The leather tack area was full of quality saddles and leathergoods but with leather belts from China. After an hour of browsing I was about to leave when I saw they had a building out in the back - I wish I had walked in their first. I was full of local artizen crafts and furniture , some of the most creative and colorful designs I have even seen. Mexican tile and chiminea representing the local's in fine fashion. If you stop here - go to the back first and you will not be disappointed.
Written April 22, 2015
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Jillsy0927
Enola, PA63 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Saw the ad for this store in an El Paso brochure. It showed a lot of stuff. I was disappointed when I got there. They had stuff, but some looked like antiques. I was trying to find turquoise (they had some but didnt look like the real stuff) and silver jewelry. I ended up getting a shirt on clearance for $2. In their defense, the staff did say the store was migrating to all internet business and closing. That might be why they didnt have as much inventory. They had southwest furniture and trinkets if you're into that. Thought the furniture was overpriced though.
Written July 10, 2015
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Sarah Jess
41 contributions
Jan 2015
In all honesty, the prices are a bit high, the staff a little too uninterested in actually helping you find anything in their store, and they do NOT have adult boots (so be forewarned). The blankets are fairly reasonably priced, but everything else seems a bit excessive. The jewelry was a good deal but it was a huge mark-down from their Dia Los Muertos stuff. It's fun to walk around and look at everything but as far as prices go, unless you are planning a trip across the international line to shop, just stick to where you know the language. They have an online website as well to order and be prepared to have their catalog pushed on you.
Written February 18, 2015
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470maryannh
Ozark, MO2 contributions
Oct 2021
We have visited the El Paso Saddleblanket Company a cope times now, as buyers, and they couldn't be nicer or more helpful, and their merchandise is top notch! The negative reviews are due to the fact that they are now q "wholesale only", so the general public is not allowed in. However, there is another store on the East side of town that carries their products, and I'm sure they'd be happy to direct you there. At this writing they are having trouble with shipping, as is every other business in the US after 2020 and COVID. But we have found enough items to our liking to make it all worthwhile!
Written October 30, 2021
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Sunrise S
1 contribution
May 2021
I am a Wholesaler, and every time I find something we're interested in, 90% of the time they don't have it. They mark it as "coming soon". There are much better wholesalers out there that are well stocked and cheaper for resellers. I have scratched Saddle Blanket from my list.
Written May 5, 2021
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Lisa R
17 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
Unless you are a retailer with a tax id number. They do sell on their website, but its not as fun as it used to be when you could just walk in. Please do pull your billboards down. We do not want anymore people from out of town dissapointed anymore.
Written January 2, 2016
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Kristin R
Topeka, KS54 contributions
May 2016 • Family
After seeing miles and miles of billboards advertising the store on the way into El Paso, we were disappointed to arrive and discover it is now open for wholesale only. Unless you are a business owner, do not waste your time. And please, take down your billboards!
Written May 29, 2016
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Leti N
El Paso, TX1 contribution
Nov 2014 • Friends
We were there to buy some drums from church, were testing them as we were going to take them back to church to get some for the congregation.
We were told first that we coudn't test them, than the cashier told us that we could test them that no one had the right to tell us that we could not. Than to my right "low and behold", there was the
owner, tall man with long white hair. I ask him if he was the owner and he said he was. I told him that I needed to test the small drums because the sound was very important to use for worship in our church. To which he responded with an attitude "… I heard all about it…" I ask what did you hear, he added "…you are not supposed to play them this is not a church…", I told him I know I knew it was not a church and than he interrupted and I coudn't not believe what he said next ; "…I will have the last word.".
We walked out of the store and sat down to discuss if we should just return the drums as we felt uncomfortable to take them to church as we felt he was a very discriminatory .
We than went back and spoke with the owner calmly, we don't want your drums we want our credit back. Than what was a very stressful situation only got worse, he told us "…Just get out of the store, I will not refund anything…just leave".
I write this to all who may read, this man may have become very rich but apperantly has no sophistication nor compassion for others. He forgets that he got rich because of the public that bought from him. I did call and reported this owner and his buisness Saddle Blanket in El Paso, Texas to American Express Card Services; I am confident that they will follow up on this horrible experiance as I don't wish it on anyone.
I am so Glad that My Lord will forgive him for forgetting that he needs to be more understanding and not a evil man as he needs to be greatful for the riches he has aquired; May the Lord turn his heart around. But as for me and my church we will do no buisness with him.
We were told first that we coudn't test them, than the cashier told us that we could test them that no one had the right to tell us that we could not. Than to my right "low and behold", there was the
owner, tall man with long white hair. I ask him if he was the owner and he said he was. I told him that I needed to test the small drums because the sound was very important to use for worship in our church. To which he responded with an attitude "… I heard all about it…" I ask what did you hear, he added "…you are not supposed to play them this is not a church…", I told him I know I knew it was not a church and than he interrupted and I coudn't not believe what he said next ; "…I will have the last word.".
We walked out of the store and sat down to discuss if we should just return the drums as we felt uncomfortable to take them to church as we felt he was a very discriminatory .
We than went back and spoke with the owner calmly, we don't want your drums we want our credit back. Than what was a very stressful situation only got worse, he told us "…Just get out of the store, I will not refund anything…just leave".
I write this to all who may read, this man may have become very rich but apperantly has no sophistication nor compassion for others. He forgets that he got rich because of the public that bought from him. I did call and reported this owner and his buisness Saddle Blanket in El Paso, Texas to American Express Card Services; I am confident that they will follow up on this horrible experiance as I don't wish it on anyone.
I am so Glad that My Lord will forgive him for forgetting that he needs to be more understanding and not a evil man as he needs to be greatful for the riches he has aquired; May the Lord turn his heart around. But as for me and my church we will do no buisness with him.
Written November 10, 2014
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Dino S
North Las Vegas, NV111 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
Wow, This place has the be the worst in the city for bad attitude and rudeness. I would even call it racist! They must not like americans (gringos) and I mean it. You sensed it! Totally rude response from employees when asked anything about their products. I took a look around and left. THey do NOT deserve even a dollar to be spent there. Most of their products were not that great either. How can they operate a business like that?
Written May 2, 2015
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Dear Dino S.,
I am very sorry that you were not met with exceptional customer service on your visit to El Paso Saddleblanket. We pride ourselves for being able to relate with customers and strive to achieve great customer service.
We are by no means racist or discriminate against anyone. If you truly feel that you were a victim of discrimination please get in touch with us so we can get to the root of the situation.
We are very sorry for the experience you had on your visit and we hope it does not discourage you from visiting us once again.
Best,
EPSB
Written May 18, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
dianne p
2 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
I was highly urged to visit and was told was a great place to purchase souvenirs. however when I got there I was met at the door and told that it was ONLY open to Retail vendors. NO public sales and pretty much escorted OUT THE DOOR. no need in WASTING your time.
Written October 21, 2015
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Dawn N
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Not open to public 😩 Where can we buy western style furniture?
Written June 15, 2019
how to get some of the retail customers to el paso rugs 3021 pershing dr were open to the public gracias
Written August 24, 2016
How do I get there using public transportation?
Written January 13, 2015
Sorry, I always had a POV. And I never really saw busses running local.
Written January 16, 2015
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