I needed a place to work but also have some food and it was perfect! Not too crowded and very…read morefriendly staff. Their matcha isn't bad at all, their lavender syrup is incredible and service was great. Shoutout my server for leaving me alone while I attacked my huge backlog of work with headphones in. I don't recommend their pozole, I was really craving some but it was extremely heavy and served with soggy bread. I got flavor fatigue pretty fast. Otherwise, I'll definitely be back to try something different.

portion size was very questionable considering how much they were asking for, waited over an hour…read morefor our food even though we were the only group of 5 in the restaurant for the first 15 mins, drinks are too overpriced, the food was okay not worth the wait at all, service is good, they had complications with taking card making it difficult to pay.

Great place to go for lunch on the UTEP campus. The wait staff, Kristal, is very friendly and…read moreattentive. I love this place and come here frequently for lunch.

This food here is awesome. I honestly enjoyed everything that we had. My wife and I had the fish…read moretacos, Knapp sack, boarder treats and green chicken posole. Warning this place is small if you are a big guy like me just be aware.

This place was a vibe. I want to preface that this place seemed to be sharing space with the bar…read morenext door, so I'm not sure what the relationship is between the two. This review speaks to both because they clearly are related in some way. I was there on a pretty slow night, but I could see this place being the weekend spot for the friends to come vibe, grub, and grab a few drinks. Lots of lounge seating, both indoor and outdoor. Outdoor lighting was a bit dim, but I get the dive bar vibe is in right now. Only L was that the service at the bar was pretty bad. Bartender was slow to take my order and get me my drink, on a slow night mind you. The staff inside the restaurant was great, quick to take my order and offer recommendations, and made my experience much more positive. Overall a great local spot, great stop on my cross-country road trip.

I must start this review with compliments to the chef. Each dish was cooked to perfection, I…read moreordered the duck mole and it was fantastic. The concept is brilliant, Mexican and American flavors elevated. The boutique hotel is beautiful, a reminder to future diners to look up as they have flowy lights that go up and down (mesmerizing). I really looked forward to this place and wanted to like it but the service just dimmed the meal. We went for a graduation celebration and did not feel that. I do acknowledge that we show up quite late since the graduation ended late. We placed our orders right before the kitchen closed. Throughout the meal, we were not offered extra bread, a dessert menu, or even a mere "Congratulations" from our server. A kind gentleman who seemed like the chef did come to check on the food and congratulate us. He seemed to actually care about the guests. I would love to come back to see if the service improves because the cooking deserves 5 stars here.

We came to Taft Diaz after seeing some really good reviews and were honestly pretty excited to try…read moreit. Walking in, there was a cool flower art installation hanging over the tables, which was a really unique touch and probably one of the more memorable parts of the space. That said, the overall vibe felt a little bland and didn't quite match the hype we were expecting. Food-wise, the experience was a bit mixed. We ordered a ribeye, but it unfortunately came out pretty cold. We let our server know and he did take it back so the kitchen could warm it up, which we appreciated. The table bread that came out was also on the dry side and not very impressive. The spicy margarita ended up being one of the better parts of the meal. It wasn't actually on the menu, but they made one for us and it was really good. We also ordered fries, which were solid, and the bone marrow (called "Mexican butter") was easily the highlight! It sauce that it came with! 10/10 It was rich, flavorful, and definitely the best thing we tried. ‼One quick heads-up for anyone visiting: there's a nail sticking out of the handrail going down the stairs to the bathroom, so just be careful grabbing the railing on the way down.‼ Overall, there were a couple good items, but the experience felt a little underwhelming compared to the expectations from the reviews. Maybe it was just an off night.

Oh man I'll admit that this place took me by surprise in the best way possible! My friends and I…read morewere in town and were looking for a solid place to eat when we came across this spot through Yelp. I ordered the skirt steak that was drizzled with chimichurri sauce. The steak was well seared and at the temperature I requested, medium, which is sometimes hard to do with this cut of steak. It was well-seasoned and juicy! The potatoes and green beans were cooked perfectly as well. Our server was really kind and efficient when it came to servicing the size of our party. This is definitely a place worth checking out when you're in town!

Came here for a work dinner while in El Paso. We were a decently sized group of 7 people. We were…read moreable to be seated right away and the vibe was really nice. It would make for a great date night as well. I overheard another table mention the chicken piccata so I had that. It was so flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender. The lemon sauce on the pasta was really rich and creamy!

The food was honestly so bland and every dish our table ordered was missing something. The service…read morewas so slow that when we asked for sauces to make the food better, it didn't come until we were 90% done choking down what we could; when the sauce did come, it was the wrong kind. The beer was beyond warm by the time it was brought to me, 15 minutes after I ordered it. The bartender did very well with the mixed drinks, however. The ambiance is nice.

I had the chance to attend a private tasting for the reopening of Sazón by Chef Rulis, and it was…read moreincredible! Chef Rulis doesn't just cook -- he tells stories through every dish. We started with a vegan pozole, inspired by the way the dish evolved over centuries. It was hearty, flavorful, and came with a fascinating history lesson. The sopes made with nixtamalized corn were rich and satisfying, with a personal touch -- tied to memories of his father making arrachera on weekends. From Chinese influences on tortillas and soy-sauced chiles, to Lebanese-Jewish inspired hummus with chipotle, and even Moorish Spain's paella -- every plate highlighted how cultures have blended to shape Borderland flavors. I loved how passionate Chef Rulis is about connecting food, family, and history. The dishes were not only delicious, but each one told a story. I'm so glad El Paso will get to experience this now beyond his smaller private dinners. Can't wait to go back when they officially reopen -- this is going to be a must-visit restaurant in El Paso!

Food is great but service is exceptional. Maurice is an outstanding host every time. He is…read moreprofessional, warm, helpful, and engaging. Most of all, he is attentive, listens, and makes excellent recommendations. He knows how to care for customers.

Experience and customer service was 10/10…read more Will def be back. Parking was easy. They accommodated us having a baby in a stroller and every employee we encountered was extremely welcoming and sweet. Food is great. The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking.