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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 terroir experts, Aylen terrazas and Executive Chef Lawrence Acosta. Your experience includes:

  • A Premium Flight of Four Tastings Selected from North America's largest and rarest agave collection

  • 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.

reserve weekly agave tasting
 
 

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, january 8

tasting one

Molote de barbacoa - Masa crusted barbacoa with mole negro, crema, micro cilantro, pickled onions

mezcal: El Jolgorio Espadín

 

tasting two

Shrimp Ceviche - lime-marinated shrimp, salsa verde, garlic, cucumber, micro cilantro, serranos

mezcal: Mal De Amor Tobalá

 

tasting three

Morita corn panna cotta - Morita-corn chutney, queso fresco, epazote

mezcal: Banhez Cuishe

 

tasting four

Empanada con queso - roasted green chile, queso, chipotle aioli, chile dust

mezcal:  El Samaritano Mexicano


thursday, january 22

tasting one

Molote de machamanteles - filled with potatoes, lamb birria,mole manchamanteles

tequila: Blanco High Proof

 

tasting two

Hibiscus aguachile - lime-marinated octopus, hibiscus aguachile, habanero,mango, micro cilantro, totopos

mezcal: Gracias A Dios Pechuga

 

tasting three

Sik pak - yucatecan pepita spread, grilled flat bread, xni pec

raicilla: La Venenosa Sierra Volcanes

 

tasting four

Tetela con raja - roasted poblano pepper, asadero cheese, chichilo

mezcal: Rancho Tepúa


thursday, january 29

tasting one

Smoked wings poblano - oak smoked chicken wings, mole poblano, sesame seeds

raicilla: La Venenosa Puntas

 

tasting two

Tamarindo aguachile - lime-marinated tuna, tamarindo aguachile, habanero,cucumber, micro cilantro, totopos

mezcal: Praedium Espadín/Tobasiche

 

tasting three

Birria braise Mush panucho - black bean filled masa cake, birria braised mushrooms, pickled onions,fresh avocados, cilantro, cotija

bacanora: Rancho Tepúa

 

tasting four

Tetela con carnitas - carnitas, asadero cheese, chile colorado

sotol: Delincuente