Right when you're thinking you need to make a special occasion to go upstairs, you don't need one. It was time to take the lady for a fancy dinner and I'd been wanting to go for awhile after several good suppers and cocktails downstairs. I would rate downstairs four stars...because upstairs is fine dining. I never had to ask for more water, ever. Our waiter, dressed propre with a long black apron immediately brought a black napkin for my girlfriend to go with her black dress replacing the white one on the table. She ordered a merlot, and I ordered an appertif and the waiter wasn't sure of what I was asking and he asked the barkeep and immediately inquired if I would try a Sambuca. I said yes and it was presented with three coffee beans and manned did it kick right where it needed to, I'd never had Sambuca but it was strong and delicious. We then ordered the five course tasting menu. The salad was interesting with prosciutto and fig, then we had raviolo with what seemed to be stuffed with squash. Then came the sturgeon and it was excellent. The final main course was the small NY strip. . .the legitimate best steak I've ever eaten. The desert was some pastries to be split and also mango panna cotta. I felt like I could go without eating the remainder of the weekend, not that I was so full but that eating anything after this even would destroy my palate. Our waiter came by during every course to see if we were enjoying our meal, as we sure were. The only things I disliked was that for some the dress code ended up not be enforced even though Anson 11 says strictly business casual or better. And then when I was ready, we weren't ushered out, yet I suppose that's the going when you're going to spend in excess of $200 for two. A lovely and awesome evening. read more

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This was recommended by a friend while visiting El Paso. It is located in downtown near the park area, which is surrounded by various shops and restaurants, which are increasing as the city revitalizes the area. A11 is one of those restaurants that is bringing a fine dining experience mixed with a casual feeling. The atmosphere was great the night I was there. The food was excellent and unique. I mixed a blistered shishito peppers appetizer with a seafood pasta entree. In my mind, a great combo. The peppers were a large portion, and had a bit of oil on them. Just right. The pasta has a creamy Alfredo type sauce, with mussels, scallops, and shrimp in it. Overall, very very good. Highly recommended. read more

Hair! Hair! In my Mac and cheese...then it takes manager 20 minutes...to come address it at my table....she was obviously reviewing camera footage to decipher whether I planted it or not. Instead of , ' my apologies, sir, we will take care of the bill and here is a gift card to make up for it' , it was ' let's charge you for what you ate' !!! F..king amateurs! No customer service skills! At least they can count on unsuspecting tourists across the street at the hyped hotel to keep afloat. El Paso natives please avoid this overhyped, limited menu, $12 frito pie, tasteless, classless establishment masquerading as top tier restaurant. If Yelp would let me leave it starless, please let me know how!!! Asnon eleven should be called Anson negative eleven!!! read more

I come here for the fine dining on a regular basis. Usually the fine dining is the only area in the restaurant you can even MAKE a reservation for. Even when you Google "Anson 11 fine dining reservations", it takes you to Open Table to complete your reservation, but BEWARE! If you don't specify IN THE SPECIAL REQUEST SECTION THAT YOU WANT TO BE SEATED IN FINE DINING, THEY WILL NOT SEAT YOU THERE! A completely new and backwards way of the restaurant doing things.... Good job Anson 11.... read more

Love Anson Eleven. Food is always great. Beautiful atmosphere inside. When the weather is nice it's a great place to sit outdoors to enjoy drinks and appetizers. read more

Fabulous dining in El Paso- one of the absolute best. First of all- I want to be friends with all the bartenders. Their drinks are made with care, elegance, attention to detail- and the drinks are strong. I enjoy their recommendations also. I've dined at the bar, and I almost enjoyed it more than regular seating because of the friendly/mildly sassy bartenders. The food is divine. The lamb shank is something special. I loved the savory lamb with a slight sweetness, the mushrooms were full of flavor and a star in the dish, the polenta added a velvetiness that brought the dish together. I never wanted the dish to end, and luckily the portion size was so much I couldn't eat even tho I wanted to because the food was so delicious. A few poor notes: the macaroni was too dry and bland for me- don't recommend it as a side. Also- the appetizers are not my favorite- a few times I have been downtown and just wanted to grab a late drink and appetizer with friends, and I skip Anson 11 because their appetizers are not good to share (not a great selection either). Also the french fries are bland and cheap so don't recommend that as a side. Go to Anson 11 for the great meaty hearty dishes- and I recommend sticking with the green beans or asparagus for sides. The ambiance is beautiful, comfortable- perfect for a date or a classy group event. It is elegant yet modern. Historical yet trendy - a very impressive balance. Plus the service is wonderful- a gentleman to open the door, very attentive waitstaff, and the aforementioned bartenders:) Quality steaks, strong delicious drinks, attentive waitstaff, and a upscale ambiance-- an overall wonderful place to eat. Very excited to try their brunch. read more

Anson 11 - Pork belly tacos and an old fashioned - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Anson 11 far exceeded my expectations! I honestly can't find a single thing I didn't like about it! It's still in its soft opening stage (but my waiter told me the upstairs dining room will be opening in about two weeks), but I'm thoroughly impressed by this upscale restaurant in the newly renovated Mills Plaza. Upon entering through the ceiling high glass doors, we were greeted by two smartly dressed and polite young ladies. I only point this out because there's either a review or tip on Yelp stating the matrie des were less than friendly (since only one persons said such, I'm assuming that was a fluke). We did call in a reservation beforehand and I would advise anyone who plans to eat here for dinner to do so. There is a decent amount of seating, but tables here go pretty quick (unless you have no problem with being seated at the bar). Continuing on...our waiter was fantastic. He had a pretty wide knowledge of the menu and specialty drinks. He did admit he hadn't tried every single thing on the menu, but that's excusable since they did just open (if I go in a month and this happens, different story). He was very prompt, cordial and polite. Although A11 was packed, he never forgot about our table. Before I get to my phenomenal experience with the food, let me just describe to you the decor and ambiance. Classy and upscale and beautifully designed. A11 was long overdue in El Paso. The glass doors and huge windows open up the space. I'm telling you now if you walk past A11 you'll be completely mesmerized by the food, drinks, the people, the smiles and laughs. You may even feel like little orphan Annie looking in on the family she wishes she had, you'll be compelled to walk in even if only for a drink and an appetizer. There's something about A11 that leaves you with a very intimate feeling, even though the space is so...open, even transparent. And even though there's a hum from the numerous conversations being had, it adds to the ambiance (remember downstairs is the bar with TVs and all the hustle and bustle). Even with the buzz, I could carry a conversation without having to yell. Anywhere and everywhere I eat I make it a point to try their signature cocktails (permitted they serve alcohol). Typically I find a restaurants bartender's skills are a replica of their chef's (think about it). So before ordering anything else I asked to see their signature drink menu. I think it had about 10 different cocktails and although they all sounded quite delicious, I landed on the Anson's Appletini. What do you usually find in an Appletini? Typically Green Apple Schnapps and some Vodka right? The Anson's Appletini was just as unique as the food I was served. It was like an Appletini with a Lemon Drop! I loved it! The apple and lemon worked in perfect harmony to create a balance of sweet and sour. Oh and it was garnished with an apple slice. I didn't eat it, but I deeply considered it. A11 has unique appetizers, why not try something you've never had before (Queso Fundido seems to be the go to)? On our trip we ended up getting the Chicken Fried Oysters. They're to die for! Hands down the best thing I've ever eaten (even if you don't like oysters, you should give them a try...they're that good). They're breaded and fried, then put on a bed of creamy corn and bacon - you can never go wrong with bacon. It had a bit of a Southern Comfort Food taste to it, which somehow I didn't find out of place for A11. Even if the rest of the food had been horrendous, I would go back just for the oysters. A11 also serves fresh bread along with your meal on a cutting board. Ours was served with olive oil and balsamic, but if you read the reviews they apparently also serve it with parmesan and olive oil. I'm not sure if that changes daily or if they're just trying out different things, but either way the bread is delicious. It's served warm, soft on the inside, crisp on the outside. And the olive oil is great quality (I appreciate that they didn't skimp out on the easy things). I will say, if you're not confident in your oil mixing skills ask your server to pour the balsamic vinaigrette for you. The balsamic is light yet flavorful, no sour overpowering taste, so again great quality. So for my entree I ordered the Leg of Lamb. I wasn't expecting it thinly sliced, however I was not disappointed by it either. A11 serves the Leg of Lamb on a bed of Ratatouille topped with chives. Heaven in my mouth! It was seasoned impeccably and the ratio of Lamb to vegetables was perfect. The Ratatouille was really divine though, the broth was fantastic and all the ingredients were diced (as opposed to sliced) into bite sized pieces that allows you to focus on the dish as a whole. And the flavors in the Ratatouille really made the lamb shine. Dessert! I don't like my dessert too sweet but I'm always drawn to Creme Brûlée. Fantastic! Evenly torched (finally!) and creamy. It was topped with strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Delicious! read more

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The Bistro (casual) dinning serves excellent tasting food and good service. Our server, Jesus was very attentive and kind, he even let us bring our own birthday cake! The best vegetarian dish in the menu is the Forbidden Rice which was excellent as well as the house salad. We enjoyed the classy and nice ambiance which is great for celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. read more

This restaurant is located in downtown El Paso near hotels and bars. The area is trendy and cute. The building housing the restaurant is under construction at the moment so you will have to navigate around the sidewalk partitions to find it. The inside has beautiful modern decor. We started off with the queso dip which was served in an iron skillet. The dip had chunks of bacon in it and was served with bread for dipping. It was delicious! For my main course I had the meatloaf. Sounds boring but it was the best meatloaf I've ever had. (Shhhhhhh, don't tell my Mom) It had some spice to it with a bbq flavor. It was served over mashed potatoes. I tried my first jalapeño Margarita while I was here. I don't think I could ever go back to plain old Margaritas after trying this. Great food, cozy atmosphere. read more

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Delicious food and fabulous cocktail menu. I left off a star for service as it tends to be a bit slow even when you're the only one there. That being said, it's still a nice spot. read more

Can you say all expectations blown away? My wife and I went for our anniversary dinner and it was fantastic. I had heard and read mixed reviews about Anson 11, so I was going in a little weary. When I made the reservation they asked if I wanted the dinning room or grill, I chose the dinning room. When we arrived we were escorted up stairs in the elevator to a second floor dinning room. It was beautiful, the menu was comparable to cafe central. As soon as I saw the foie gras and duck on the menu I was sold. My wife ordered the "princess salad", their version of a Cesar and scallops for dinner. The service was great, food fantastic and ambiance was exactly what the night called for. I will defiantly go back, now I just need to check out the grill. read more

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Forbidden rice bowl is one of the best vegetarian dishes I've ever had! Great cocktail list as well!

A change to El Paso scenery. This restaurant is a breath of fresh air, and although a lot of new restaurants are popping up with different vibes, Anson 11 sets the bar high. Located in the heart of downtown inside the Mills Building, Anson 11 gives you a sense of an old yet contemporary Chicago or New York restaurant. The bar, the tables, the decor, the lighting all come together to make you feel like your in a cosmopolitan city and can fetch a cab on your way to broadway or an opera. Honestly, without sounding ridiculous this restaurant gives off this vibe. It is simply wonderful. The food is good, nothing to fall head over heels for. It's a simple menu, with some dishes that are creative, and others that are lacking. My point taken off is for lack of choices. Some might think this is ridiculous, because there are a variety of dishes, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, meat, pasta, seafood. BUT...there's just something lacking, maybe one plate or two that completely blows your mind...and I don't think they have that. The food is good, don't get me wrong, it's just a bit "underdressed" which may be the type of food they were going for. Some of my favorite dishes: the kale salad, shishito peppers, french dip, margharita flatbread, and steak frites. Overall, an amazing place to have lunch or dinner and feel like another person and another city, which is what El Paso is becoming - a growing city stocking up on good restaurants. read more

Anson 11 is by far my favorite place to eat in El Paso, the kind hostesses, the attentive servers, and the amazing food are some of the few things which make this restaurant great! check it out if you haven't already! read more

My husband and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Anson 11 and we had an incredible experience. Susana worked with me via email and made the planning process incredibly easy and effortless. The food and drinks were amazing but what really impressed us was the outstanding service. The manager of my event and all the wait staff were incredible and made our event everything we hoped for. Thank you guys for everything!! read more

Anson11 is a wonderful work in progress. We have had dinner twice, the first time in mid-May and the last time this past Saturday. I haven't had drinks or snacks in the bistro downstairs yet, although the happy hour sounds like an attractive proposition. The food is very good, creative and elegant. Some dishes fail to hit their mark. I ordered the fig and prosciutto appetizer last Saturday. It was okay, but it should have been superb. My trio of Colorado lamb was also just okay. The confit was mushy, the other two elements were good, but not great. My wife had the steak tartare appetizer. The tartare was excellent, but it was served with potato chips, instead of melba toast or some other, appropriate cracker. The potato chips seemed like they came straight out of a grocery store bag, not from the frying pan in the kitchen. She followed that dish with the Muscovy duck breast, which was also excellent. We were with the same friends on both occasions. They enjoyed the lobster raviolo appetizer, the duck breast, and the duo of pork. Again, the food is very good. On the May visit, the service was very good. Last Saturday, the service was a bizarre trip to an alternate universe. There was huge confusion as to the status of burrata in the kitchen, such that I had three conversations on the topic of whether it would accompany my fig and prosciutto appetizer or not. In the end, it proved to be the best part of my appetizer. The selection and service of our wine was the alternate universe part of our dinner. We had decided to enjoy a pinot noir with our meals, as we were all having entrees well suited to that particular varietal. Upon hearing of our intentions, our waiter enthusiastically recommended a particular wine from the Sonoma Coast, saying Anson11 is the exclusive restaurant with this particular wine. I had never heard of the wine. As the waiter was sketchy on details, I asked for a look at the bottle. There was none of the usual information on the bottle, and Vivino didn't have it in their database, when I took a picture of the label. In retrospect, the scarcity of information should have been a huge warning signal. We proceeded to order the wine, then waited while the waiter struggled mightily to remove the wax cover on the cork, and uncork the bottle. He poured me a taste, and I found it be quite good. No fireworks or anything, but tasty nonetheless. Fast forward to the point where we are down to the last quarter of the bottle, and I'm thinking I should order another bottle. I ask the waiter who's pouring into my glass at that moment, not our primary waiter but another fellow, the price of the wine. He looks at me and says, "Three seventy". My immediate reaction was to think this wine couldn't possibly cost $3.70. Surely he couldn't mean $370. So I look at him and asked, "Three seventy? Do you mean three hundred and seventy dollars?" He smiles, and nods his head. Needless to say, some intense conversations with the floor manager and the general manager ensued, and a barely affordable and acceptable resolution was reached. Fortunately, in this process of terse negotiations, I found the general manager to be Oscar, who was our favorite waiter and manager when Tabla opened a few years ago. He had disappeared for a couple of years. It's great to find him again, although the circumstances could have been much better. By now, you're probably wondering what the wine was. It was the inaugural (2012) vintage of Boars' View Pinot Noir, made by Fred and Carol Schrader of Schrader Cellars in Calistoga, CA, with grapes from their new (5 years old) vineyard on the Sonoma coast. I will post a photo of the empty bottle, which I insisted on keeping as a memento of our long, strange trip of a meal at Anson11. Will I eat there again? Of course, especially now that I have found Oscar, but I will be very, very careful with the wait staff and their limited knowledge of wine and proper wine service. read more

Anson 11 - 2012 Boars' View Pinot Noir, Schrader Cellars. I recommend having at least two bottles with your meal at Anson11 - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Service is very good, but the food is not worth the price paid. The pasta is the same as Olive Garden, the burger has no taste.

Usually the food at Anson 11 is outstanding but today in Mother's Day I think the catered food from somewhere else and it was of very very low quality. Please stick to your usual menu. The open buffet was really bad today. read more

A little disappointing... First time I went had the salmon, it was alright.. and their presentation was a little messy. Second time had the chicken sandwich, pretty good And third time had the drowned short rib sandwich.. and it was terrible. Lacked flavor, asked for spicy tomato au jus and got this bland sauce. The service could definitely be improved. And adding variety to the sides would definitely be a good start... why is everything with potatoes? Update 8/29/14: decided to give Anson 11 another chance and went yesterday, ordered their lunch special of the day, and it was incredible. Wish they had this on the menu, I would order it all the time! read more

Anson 11 - Lunch special of the day. AMAZING!!! - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Wonderful place! Atmosphere is perfect, close walk from our hotel. The service was outstanding, food was amazing. Drinks were generous, and our wine recommendation was great. Will go there again! read more

Anson 11 - Fabulous - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

On my first night visiting El Paso, TX on a job assignment, I chose to dine at Anson 11 located in down town El Paso a short walk from my hotel and amongst many other restaurants to chose from. It has a nice decor, a bar, big screen TV, romantic settings, and a mix crowd. But the food?... well...!!! Where do I begin? Corn soup although tasted unique and good, but it only had 5 corn kernels in there. One could hardly call it corn soup! Braised short ribs with veggies for dinner was an absolute failure! I was not able to cut into the meat even with a sharp knife. But the veggies were well made and tasty. So I sent it back and got a salmon dish instead. But by then I have already lost my appetite and only had two bites of it. The nice waiter was very apologetic and agreed how terrible the short ribs was. But there was no sign of a manager or any mention of free desert or some type of comp at all to make up for the bad food and the wait time. I for sure call that bad management! But because I liked Anson 11's atmosphere and vibe, I would like to give it a second chance, if I get sent to EL Paso for another job assignment. Who knows maybe I end up raising its stars one notch up if next time they get my food right! read more

Anson 11 - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Ordered the famed Frito pie, ok. Ordered the famed meatloaf and first time it came was still fridge cold to the touch. When it came back second time was ok. Honestly didn't want to try dessert as the service was a bit boring and food just ok? read more

My coworkers and I went here after a hellish week of shitty meals in New Mexico and had such a great meal and experience that it completely made up for the whole week. Jonathon was our server and he was great - attentive, knowledgeable, engaging and covid compliant. Our food was fresh and delicious. We each had a different salad and entree and all licked our plates clean. From now on when we are in El Paso for work Anson Eleven will always be on the agenda! read more

Food was great! But the service was exceptional. Specially from server Dakota and manager Gaby. They made just a regular day into a day I will never forget. My boyfriend just proposed to me at this restaurant and with the help of them too and everyone in the staff it was one of the best days of my life. They even called their singer to come in and sing just for me. I will be eternally gratefull. Thank you all!!!! read more

Anson 11 - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I stopped here with my family and had the rib eye steak and eggs. The meal was very good and there was a good sauce that came with it. Prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I've been meaning to try Anson11 for some time. Since I had the day off I figured it was as good a day as any. I headed down town and found parking (ugh..finding good parking is always the drawback to anything downtown). I got there around 5pm and it was pretty empty. By the time I left around 6 it still hadn't picked up that much. But its a monday, and a holiday at that. I sat at the bar and was promptly served. Anson11 (A11 according to the door) is a beautiful restaurant. The bar top is a wonderful granite top. They are clearly proud of it, and should be, because they ensured there was a napkin to place the hot plates on. Right upfront I can say the service was exceptional. The bar tender was polite, engaged me in conversation, offered complimentary bread and made the little olive oil/vinigrette(sp i know) dish. He even offered to show me upstairs which has a different menu and is supposedly even nicer than downstairs. I didnt take him up on it but I thought it was awesome that he asked. The bread was a generous portion. Crisp and fresh it hit the spot to curb my hunger before my appetizer and meal (I may have ordered more than I could handle). I also really liked the olive oil drizzle, its a little more enhanced than the usual fare you see at italian restaurants. For drinks, I started with the San Jacinto and continued onto the Habanero Cilantro Margarita. The drinks were solid but not exceptional in my opinion. There was a little too much ice so I didnt feel like I was getting very much for the price. Of the two drinks I liked the San Jacinto the most. I found the habanero margarita had a harsh bite to it but little heat. I just didnt care for the combination of flavors. Solid presentation by bartender though. Their happy hour is from 3-6 to six. They offer select drinks and appetizers at a discounted rate. They rotate the menu fairly frequently apparently. I ordered the sliders at the happy hour rate (i believe it was 6 dollars). You get two sliders with three options to choose from (Duck confit, pulled pork, and wet aged beef). Unfortunately, they were out of duck confit so i was a little limited. The pulled pork and beef sliders came out quick and I was impressed by their size. The bread was soft but slightly charred (in a good way) to give it a good crunch. I wet beef is basically a standard hamburger but moist (duh). Pulled pork was delicious. For my entree, I ordered the lamb meatball pita with fries. This took a little too long to come out. The bread and appetizer came out very fast. And I do appreciate a little time between courses. But i was checking my watch. There was only a few other tables in restaurant so it was surprising. But it was a good 15 minute wait from the time i got my appetizer. One of the oddities that kinda bugged me was the wait staff/cook staff woudl come out and watch tv behind me. It just felt weird. I get it though. Slow day, Rangers game is on. Whats the harm. But it did lessen the experience a little bit. Especially as i had time on my hand instead of being preoccupied stuffing my face. Eventually my pita did come and it was a ton of food. Jammed full with veggies and a very generous amount of sweet lamb meat. The fries were the straw variety (my favorite kind). They werent crispy as I like but they were perfectly acceptable. My only beef (no pun intended) with the dish is the veggies and meat are not evenly mixed. You are eating all of the veggies up front and then eating the meat by itself. The meat is very seasoned (i wont say overseasoned, lamb meat just has a unique sweetness to it). Id hate to say maybe put a little bit less of both veggies and meat into the pita so you can get a more evened out dish. But the segregated overload detracted from the dish in my opinion. I was only able to eat one of the pita halves so I asked for a box. The bartender promptly carried my dish away to put in a box. I really appreciated that he boxed it but I did sorta want to munch on some more of the fries before he did so. Ah well. So, all in all, very good restaurant. Great food, great service. Some minor things bugged me about my experience but truly I was very pleased. I will definitely be back. Oh, and unfortunately they dont do the fried oysters anymore sadly (i saw may pics on yelp that looked amazing so I was hoping for them. No dice tho). read more

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Excellent freshly cooked food. Quality ingredients. Steak was cooked just right. Forbidden rice is a fantastic side dish, unique to this restaurant- we enjoyed it a lot! Service was very efficient! read more

Tried calling off and on for about 30 minutes to have a few questions answered. Nobody answered the phone, even though I confirmed with the affiliated hotel next door if they were open. The management at this restaurant must be horrible if they can't even answer their phones. You guys really need to step it up if you're collaborating with such an outstanding hotel/restaurant/bar right next door. read more

Best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Went to Anson11 for a special date night, first since our daughter was born. The food was good, but our server Jesus is what made the meal extra special. Surprised us with a dessert and just made our rare night out extra special. We would go back again just to have Jesus as our server, and the good food is an added bonus. read more

Anson 11 - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Visited on a Monday night with plenty of room at the bar in the bistro. The service was excellent and the bartender made great recommendations. I ordered the petit filet with the chipotle run and it was a perfect medium rare. The truffle fries were fab (I've yet to meet a truffle fry that wasn't), and there were plenty of green beans and kale on my plate. My only minor complaint: the sides were all a bit too salty. I definitely wouldn't recommend to someone who has never visited El Paso because it's not exactly of the city, but it was a solid meal wither great atmosphere and service on par with anywhere I travel. read more

Anson 11 - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This place is fantastic... Both in atmosphere and cuisine. I've eaten lunch and dinner downstairs and also had the pleasure of dining upstairs. Let's start with downstairs. I love their salads and sandwiches down here but my favorite dish is the short rib pappardelle... I could eat this everyday, you know, if calories didn't exist. Now for upstairs. I start with the green goddess salad or the brussels sprout salad. I get the filet which is cooked beautifully in a balsamic reduction sauce. My family and I normally share a couple of sides... The truffle Mac and cheese is to die for! After all this I'm sure you're full, but too bad because you have GOT to order dessert. Personally, I love the avocado cheesecake (I know, sounds weird, but just trust me and try it) Can't wait to visit El Paso again so I can get myself some fantastic food at Anson. read more

Anson 11 - View from the sidewalk - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

So so disappointed. My husband had the lentil soup and it was the worst. My prawns would have been good but they were cold. Got the triple lamb...only one piece was good. The other was hidden and the third piece was dry and burnt. My husband had the salmon and it was old and fishy. The only thing memorable was the wine and bread. $178.00 later including tip was the worst. Not ever returning. I love great food and never mind paying....but this was horrible. read more

Last Sunday we had an Engagement Brunch for about 35 people at Anson 11. The service and the set up was very impressive. The server Marsela and bartender Dillon did an amazing job taking care of us and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect and all guests were taken care of. The manager Kevin checked on us frequently and helped me get my slide show going. We did the buffet and the food was remarkable and the presentation was very nice. I always love having my events here because I know it's going to be a smooth great experience! read more

Finally got to visit for post meal outing. Ambience was definitely upscale yet hip, we liked the cloud-y light fixture, mirror wall, and half way curtains. All these really came together and made a quite impressive interior design statement. Tried their fried oyster and chocolate cake. Fried oysters: delicately fried oysters on what tasted like fancy warm egg salad. I liked it. It was a great appetizer piece, good portion and interesting mix of flavors. Definitely made me want to come again for main courses. Chocolate cake. Oh. Yea. The waitress told me its baked to order and will take awhile but that it will be worth it. Boy, was she right. And I dont even like chocolate cake. The cake was high class molten lava cake. The cake was not too sweet, kept the bitter sweetness of true cocoa but the "lava" part had warmth and gooeyness that hugged your tongue. I mixed the ice cream and the crunchy stuff and lava in one spoon... All these textures, temperature, and taste mixing in my mouth! What a great dessert! Its like a science experiment. One room for improvement: ice cream to cake ratio was low. I would serve more ice cream or smaller cake (but dont do that please)... Bc yea that cake is good but with ice cream... THATs where the money was. It would be nice to finish both evenly together. Also the price wasnt too shabby for the ambience and the quality of culinary artistry ($10 for oyster and $8 for cake). Will be back to try more! read more

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We paid for the ambience and not for the food at this place. Food is of low quality, portion sizes are ridiculously small. The sea bass I ordered was over cooked and the sauce/butter poured on top was salty and poor tasting. I'm done eating at all these restaurants downtown that pretend to be upscale and are just crap*. The only place that's actually good downtown is park tavern. But for the price, I'd rather just go to Ruth's Chris every time. Do not go here. I was at anson 11 with a party of 7 last night and we all hated our food. My husband hated the duck entree. The duck was not seasoned in any way and was literally about a 2 oz serving. It wasn't enough to feed even a small child. My brother in law ordered a side of "exotic" mushrooms with his steak and they were also trash. The only good thing we had was the double chocolate cake they claim to bake when ordered (I doubt that's true). This place is overpriced and food sucks. read more

One of the better places to eat in downtown El Paso. We ate in the casual bar downstairs. The meatloaf was heavenly. It was not like your typical meatloaf your mom use to make. Others in our group had spare ribs and filet mignon. Everyone said they would have it again. Another nice item was their bread which you can soak in olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette which was complimented with some pepper and grated cheese. We will definitely eat here again on our next trip to El Paso. read more

Anson 11 - Heirloom Tomato Salad - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Well it "looked" promising. The ambience is nice, the patio is nice and in the shade mid afternoon. We had a horrible server that could just not be bothered. She only came back twice on her own, once to deliver food and the last to give us a check of which she hadn't even brought us the dessert yet. The other times she came was because asked the other servers to get her for us. I had a basic Cesar salad with Grilled chicken and a Hibiscus Margarita. The salad had no flavor, the chicken wasn't even seasoned aside from some pepper, and the croutons were soggy. The margarita was good but definitely not worth $14. We had to ask for the desert on our way out 2 hours later. Not a fan. 2 stars for location, perhaps the brunch menu is better. read more

I recently dined here while on an overnight business trip. I ventured out, eating dinner around 9pm. I was advised you can park in the adjacent Chase parking lot for $10, and if you spend $40 at the restaurant, they will take $10 off your restaurant bill. A nice offer for sure, but I did not plan to spend $40 on myself for dinner. I parked across the street, in a $5 lot, although I couldn't get the pay machine to work so I took my life into my own hands and hoped my rental car didn't get a ticket (it didn't). I had made reservations based on other reviews but the place was nearly dead on a late Thursday evening. The ambiance gave off a decidedly hipster feel. I ate in the bistro, downstairs dining area. I started with the truffle-parmesan fries, and they were amazing, I highly recommend them! Weirdly though, they served ketchup with the fries, which would have ruined the taste. I was also served a rustic bread with a dipping sauce of parmesan, crushed red pepper, olive oil and vinegar, which I would have enjoyed if the supremely hard bread had not threatened to slice open the roof of my mouth at the first bite. The gnocchi entree is what brought me to Anson11, but I have to say it was a disappointment. Gnocchi is a "pasta" made primarily of potato. They are oft-described as soft pillows of delightfulness. These gnocchi were heavy, dense and chewy, and had an outside hard "shell" as if they had been fried. The pesto was tasty, but primarily they were served with tomatoes on top, which wasn't even in the menu description. Service was fine, but one thing that struck me as odd was that two servers kept embracing, kissing and massaging one another's shoulders. I know it was nearly dead in the restaurant, but it really struck me as odd and out of place. I'll try another place next time I'm in El Paso. read more

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I enjoyed this SO much!! I'm a total foodie and really look for great food wherever I go. Well, I found it!!! Anston 11 was close to my hotel and I ate there the 2 nights I was there. Both nights were outstanding. Their jalepeno and cilantro margaritas were incredible. The lettuce wraps were amazing, and I had them both nights. For entrees, I had the braised short ribs and the gnocchi with shrimp. Both amazing!!! The red wine sorbet was incredible and the perfect ending for dinner. I will definitely have to stop by the next time I'm in El Paso!! read more

Anson 11 - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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We had a wonderful meal at Anson. The braised short rib was incredible. Moist, succulent and full of flavor. The potato puree with it was quite good too. We also had meatloaf and lamb shank at the table and both of those diners reported enjoying their meals and would certainly return. Our waitress was attentive and very friendly. The drinks were made well and the blistered shisto peppers are a must. Cannot wait to return!!! read more