Tornillo (/tɔːrˈniːjoʊ/ tor-NEE-yoh) is a border town in El Paso County, Texas, United States.

[3] For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this unincorporated community as a census-designated place (CDP).

The town is the home of Sonic Ranch, the world's largest residential recording complex.

[citation needed] In June 2018, the US government opened a tent city detention camp for migrant children at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry on the Mexican border in Tornillo.

By January 11, 2019, the last migrant child had been moved out of the camp en route to, or placed with, vetted sponsors.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), all land.

Celebrity former residents include Pro Jockey Willie Shoemaker and Los Angeles radio personality Jamey Karr.