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
beyond tequila
thursday, july 9th
tasting one
red snapper ceviche — cucumber, lime, cilantro
raicilla — bonete costa
tasting two
blue corn tamal — nopal cactus, tomatillo, poblano pepper
sotol — los magos joven
tasting three
pork belly — puerco beans, chile de árbol oil, charred lime
bacanora — puntagave rústico
tasting four
duck tlacoyo — yellow mole, squash blossom, pepita seeds
mezcal — rey campero tepextate
a journey through mexican terroir
thursday, july 23rd
tasting one
brie empanada — melted brie, green apple-serrano compote, fresh thyme
wine — casa madero chardonnay
tasting two
baja bass tostada — cucumber, pickled red onion, mild habanero aïoli, avocado slices
tequila — ocho plata
tasting three
duck confit tetela — red wine mole, chihuahua cheese, pickled onion, toasted sesame oil, chile pasado
wine — encinillas ‘anxelin’
tasting four
glazed pork rib — guajillo chile adobo, fire-roasted corn, charred lime
tequila — atanasio reposado
agave for bourbon lovers
thursday, july 30th
tasting one
smoky adobo negro pork tostada — serranos, red onions, charred orange, cilantro
tequila — cimarrón reposado
tasting two
roasted mushroom tetela — cheese, mushroom crema, pickled poblano, toasted pepitas
tequila — mijenta reposado
tasting three
carne asada taco — black bean purée, salsa macha, grilled scallion, cotija, lime
tequila — terralta añejo
tasting four
short rib tamal — braised short rib, chile ancho jus, corn masa, charred onion, crema
tequila — partida añejo