When does Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte come out? Guide to fall drinks in El Paso

Wearing a light sweater. Pulling out those leather boots from the bedroom closet. And driving up to a Starbucks to order that first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season.

These are all visions of loveliness for many El Pasoans yearning for cold weather. So far, the summer has had record-breaking temperatures of 100 degrees or more. However, the Sun City is finally entering its rainy season, providing some respite from the hottest months of the year.

And while El Pasoans wait for even more cooler temperatures, they can at least start enjoying some delicious fall flavors.

When does pumpkin spice start at Starbucks 2023?

Fans of Pumpkin Spice Lattes are happy as the popular fall drink made its return Thursday, Aug. 24, at their neighborhood Starbucks.

You can also enjoy pumpkin flavors in pastries such as the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin.

This year, Starbucks is also adding a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and a new coffee, the Iced Apple Crisp Oatmeal Shaken Espresso and Iced Pumpkin Cream ChaiTea Latte.

Dunkin' Donuts and La Madeleine share their pumpkin fall drinks

Dunkin' Donuts also has a special fall menu returning. The Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Nutty Pumpkin Coffee and Pumpkin bakery line-up will be back in stores starting Sept. 1.

La Madeleine restaurants also will bring their Pumpkin Spice Latte, $4.19, and pumpkin streusel muffin, $2.99, back on the fall menu starting Aug. 30.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers adds Pumpkin Pie Shake

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is bringing back its popular Pumpkie Pie Concrete along with a new option, the Pumpkin Pie Shake. The limited-time offers are available to order starting Aug. 30 through Oct. 31 at participating Freddy’s. There are two in El Paso: 1860 N. Zaragoza, and 6450 N. Desert Blvd, Bldg. K.

Not into Pumpkin Spice Lattes? Try these lattes with local flavor

If the only pumpkin you like is once a year at the Thanksgiving table, we hear you. Not all of us get frothy thinking of a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

So for these distinguishing palettes, we offer three different flavors that reflect the color and flavors of the Southwest. Think nutty and childhoods with abuelita and walking around a flea market on a sunny Saturday morning.

787 Coffee in Central El Paso

Open for only two months, 787 Coffee, at 5038 Alameda Ave., is a hip and spacious coffee shop with a nod to Puerto Rico. The 787 is the area code for the Caribbean island.

The shop offers espressos, lattes, cold brews, a limited menu of savory chicken empanadas and cookies until they are gone.

We tried the cold Horchata Latte and it was perfectly refreshing with the familiar ricey, milk cinnamon goodness and served in a delightful recyclable pouch with a paper straw.

The shop is near hospitals, medical buildings and schools and is looking to be a popular spot for business people in the area. There are many comfortable and fun seating areas with tables, chairs and sofas. And for those young at heart, there are even a few swings to sit on at the front of the shop.

Cocol serves best Abuelita Latte

If you want warm hugs in a latte, you've got to order the Abuelita chocolate latte (medium, $4.50) at Cocol, at 10180 Socorro Road.

The latte is served in a traditional Mexican ceramic cup and takes you back in time with its rich, chocolatey flavor. It's both a drink and a dessert wrapped in one.

Aside from lattes, Cocol is a great place to grab a chicken salad croissant, a yummy quiche or an innovative and flavorful elotito (corn) appetizer. Take some me-time, grab lunch or meet up with your friends for a relaxing afternoon.

Ambers Coffee Bar offers nutty Pistachio Lattes

If you live in Horizon City, you might already be familiar with Ambers Coffee Bar, a cozy and fun coffee shop in a shopping strip at 14026 Horizon Blvd.

The coffee shop has plenty of seating space and a reading nook with sofas and filled bookshelves. It's also pretty quiet except for the slight purring of the coffee-making machines.

The most popular latte is the Pistachio Latte ($5.75), made with espresso, milk and topped with crushed pistachios. It's a great nutty coffee drink if you enjoy the popular New Mexico cashew relative.

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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150, mcortes@elpasotimes.com and @EPTMaria on Twitter.

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