Agave room
El Paso's First Exclusive Agave Spirits Tasting Room
Inspired by the revered tasting rooms of Jalisco, the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park proudly introduces a groundbreaking addition to El Paso's growing culinary scene: the agave Room. This intimate new tasting space has been specially designed to store and showcase ambar restaurante’s premium bottles from what has become the second largest and rarest agave-based spirits collection in north america.
here guests are invited to discover the depth and diversity of more than 800 unique agave spirits, from unique small-batch labels to well-known and award-winning selections.
WEEKLY terroir TASTINGS
Experience Mexico's Finest Spirits Every Thursday
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Join us for an extraordinary hour of agave appreciation, guided by our Executive Chef, Lawrence Acosta.
Your experience includes:
A Premium Flight of Four Tastings Selected from one of the largest and rarest agave collection in North America
curated food pairings prepared by our culinary team
master the art of tasting and learn the stories behind each spirit
$50++ per person
++ plus tax and gratuity
Space is limited. Reserve your spot for an unforgettable tasting experience.
weekly terroir tastings
Experience Mexico's Finest Spirits Every Thursday
Discover how the unique terroir of each region, including its soil, climate, and elevation, shapes the flavor, aroma, and character of agave spirits, from vibrant highland tequilas to earthy mezcals.
5:00 - 6:00 PM
thursday, april 2
tasting one (highland)
ensalada de piña y jicama — menta, albahaca, limón-chile piquín vinagreta
tequila — lalo blanco
tasting two (lowland)
aguachile verde de camarón — tomatillo tatemado, chile jalapeño, pepino, cebolla morada, epazote
tequila — cascahuín blanco
tasting three (highland)
sope de maíz azul con pork belly - honey, miso, chile guajillo glazed pork belly, black beans purée, pickled red onion, micro cilantro
tequila — don fulano blanco
tasting four (lowland)
taco de mole - short rib, mole negro, plantain, sesame seeds
tequila — arette fuerte 101
thursday, april 9
tasting one
tuna ceviche verde — cucumber, red onion, grapefruit, cilantro, totopos
sotol — marfa spirits co. chihuahuan desert
tasting two
smokey red adobo wing — chorizo-rubbed chicken wing, chile guajillo, hidalgo onions
sotol — flor del desierto
tasting three
blue corn tetela — black beans, chichilo, crema, onion powder, microgreens
sotol — hacienda de chihuahua rústico
tasting four
goat cheese mousse — mole negro, sesame seeds, chipotle powder, lahvosh
sotol — cara blanca añejo
thursday, april 16
tasting one
grilled watermelon - tequila-lime marinated, queso fresco, tajín, serranos, arugula
tequila — don vicente blanco
tasting two
grilled pulpo skewer - hibiscus-habanero, chili oil, crisp onions, microgreens
raicilla — Bonete Costa
tasting three
sope de barbacoa - salsa de árbol, pickled onions, cotija
sotol — desert door
tasting four
hominy dip - salsa verde, radish, grilled kale, totopos
mezcal — montelobos ensamble
thursday, april 23
tasting one
empanada al pastor - pork al pastor, grilled pineapple salsa, pickled onions, cilantro
tequila — tapatío 110
tasting two
tamal de betabel - red pipián, camote, banana leaf
mezcal — mal de amor tepeztate
tasting three
hummus de plántano - grilled pita, mole poblano, sesame seeds
tequila — el tequileño gran reserva reposado
tasting four
Tetela con carnitas - epazote aïoli, potatoes, lamb birria, microgreens
mezcal — mayalen borrego