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 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, august 7
tasting one
adobo smoked wings – oak smoked achiote marinated chicken, grilled pineapple, salsa de árbol, micro cilantro
mezcal: praedium espadín
tasting two
guacamole – smashed avocados, charred tomatillo, roasted garlic, queso cotija, house-made tostadas
tequila: el tesoro reposado
tasting three
smoked lamb birria empanada – muenster cheese, pickled onions, micro cilantro, crispy cheese-crusted empanadas, consommé dip
raicilla: las perlas de jalisco costa
tasting four
housemade bon bons
sotol: hacienda de chihuahua – crema de sotol – nuez
thursday, august 14
tasting one
molote de plátano – masa crusted plantain, mole negro, crema, micro cilantro
mezcal: lokita ensamble espadí-tobalá
tasting two
salmon ceviche – agave-marinated salmon, salsa macha, garlic, cashews, cucumber, micro cilantro, serranos
raicilla: bonete sierra
tasting three
pasilla gazpacho con cangrejo – smoky tomato, crab, cucumber, garlic crisp, cilantro oil
tequila: lalo blanco
tasting four
gordita con rajas – roasted poblano pepper, asadero, chipotle aïoli, chili dust
sotol: flor del desierto - desierto
thursday, august 21
tasting one
molote oaxaqueño – potatoes, chorizo, asadero, mole rojo
mezcal: gracias a dios
tasting two
tuna ceviche – lime-marinated tuna, salsa verde, garlic, serranos, cucumber, micro cilantro, house-made totopos
raicilla: la venenosa sierra occidental
tasting three
morita-tomato machete – roasted tomato flavored masa, Oaxaca cheese, morita salsa, pickled nopales
tequila: soledad joven
tasting four
empanada con tinga – chicken tinga, chipotle aïoli, chile dust, pickled onions
sotol: los magos
thursday, august 28
tasting one
lamb fritter – potatoes, guajillo braised lamb, manchamanteles mole
mezcal: el samaritano espadín
tasting two
hibiscus aguachile – citrus-marinated shrimp, hibiscus aguachile, habanero, mango, micro cilantro, house-made totopos
raicilla: toro de lidia
tasting three
sikil pak – yucatecan pepita spread, grilled flat bread, xni pec
tequila: don vicente reposado
tasting four
tetela con queso – Fire roasted green chile, asadero, Texas queso, pickled jalapeños
sotol: coyote