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.
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