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
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
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
highland vs lowland tequila
thursday, october 1st
tasting one
hamachi aguachile — cucumber, avocado mousse, lime juice, micro cilantro
tequila — siembra valles blanco
tasting two
roasted mushrooms — cauliflower tempura, hazelnut zest, green chile adobo
tequila — atanasio blanco
tasting three
grilled peach salad — fennel, micro fennel, micro cilantro
tequila — alma del jaguar blanco
tasting four
chicken tetela — white corn purée, grilled squash, citrus sauce
tequila — volans blanco
$65
EL CAMINO REAL: DE AGAVE A VID
thursday, october 08th
tasting one
hamachi tiradito — white almond aguachile, grape, cilantro oil, micro cilantro
siembra valles blanco
tasting two
lamb lollipop — cashew salsa macha, charred onion, cotija cheese
rancho tepúa bacanora
tasting three
puff pastry — menonita cheese, roasted apple, mesquite honey, toasted pepitas
monte xanic calixa chardonnay
tasting four
short rib and potato croquette — chile pasado, cotija cheese, reduced jus
harles krug cabernet sauvignon
$65
ENTRE LEVADURA Y TIERRA
thursday, october 22nd
tasting one
fermented pineapple ceviche tostada — tomatillo, serrano, cilantro, blue corn tostada
aguasol blanco
tasting two
octopus taco — carrot mole, cucumber, avocado, cilantro
siempre plata
tasting three
roasted mushroom tetela — chile colorado adobo, bean purée, scallion
alma del jaguar blanco
tasting four
roasted cauliflower — mole blanco, fried capers
montagave las rocas blanco
$65
EL MAGUEY HABLA
thursday, november 5th
tasting one
roasted tomatillo — compressed melon, queso fresco, green chile oil
desolas salmiana
tasting two
roasted chile güero relleno — short rib, queso asadero, corn, lime, chiltepín oil
machetazo salmiana
tasting three
mini tostada — grilled nopal, avocado, serrano
derrumbes san luis potosí
tasting four
duck confit sope — guava-chile mole, sesame, crispy blue corn
amarás cupreata
$65
THE DESERT HAS MORE THAN ONE VOICE
thursday, november 19th
tasting one
strip bass sotol aguachile — cucumber, chiltepín, herb oil
la pulga sotol blanco
tasting two
cured nopal mini huarache — chile colorado, queso fresco, grilled cherry tomato
parejo familia arieta leiophyllum
tasting three
blue corn sope — smoked cauliflower, salsa verde, queso fresco
desert door original texas sotol
tasting four
short rib — black bean purée, chile pasado, charred onion
cara blanca añejo
$65
BEST OF THE TOWER: TEQUILA 2026
thursday, december 10th
tasting one
crab tostada — avocado, lime, serrano, microgreens
lost lore blanco
tasting two
baby street corn — lime-brown butter, cotija cheese, chile piquín aïoli
lágrimas del valle la loma reposado
tasting three
pork belly empanada — tamarind-ancho chile, pickled onion
cazcanes no. 7 añejo
tasting four
beef tenderloin pincho — mole negro, smoked sweet potato, sesame
tequila ocho extra añejo
$65
NOCHE DE ORO
thursday, december 17th
tasting one
amberjack tiradito — mandarin oranges, chile güero, cilantro oil, agave salt
general gorostieta blanco
tasting two
goat cheese mousse tetela — arugula, roasted apple, chile ancho, mesquite honey
carrera reposado
tasting three
short rib arancini — mole negro, pepitas
gran coronel añejo
tasting four
confit pork belly tlacoyo — mango-tequila glaze, pecans, micro cilantro
san matías rey sol extra añejo