Oh man I'll admit that this place took me by surprise in the best way possible! My friends and I were 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! read more

Park Tavern - Skirt steak - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Oh this was delicious! I had the focaccia--absolutely amazing! I shared it and wish I hadn't, I wanted it all to myself. Caesar salad was delicious. I had the lamb chops that I devoured. So good. I tasted the chimichurri steak and ngl that was even better. To drink I had some cucumber cocktail. We were seated outside because apparently they had no room inside but inside looked empty. They had heaters that were doing nothing because I stayed cold the whole time. Idk if it's because I was desperately hungry or if the food was really good or both but I'd definitely be back. read more

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Easy to find location in downtown El Paso. Lots of seating inside with some patio seating as well. I got here for lunch, and the server was very nice. I ordered the calamari and the skirt steak. The calamari was very crispy, and came out super fast (like, within minutes). Plate wise, it looks massive, but I could have definitely finished it off by myself. The skirt steak was a different story. It took forever to come out. I was texting a friend from when I ordered to when I received it, and it took 30 minutes. I don't totally understand how since the restaurant barely had any tables... but it was good? In that time though, I didn't know where my server was, and no one has checked in on me so I didn't even know how to ask about my food. Under normal conditions, I think I would be happy with this meal, and would order it again. Would I come back? I think so. The salmon sounded very yummy. I don't think I'd order the calamari again though. read more

This is my 2nd time here, first time was over 3-4 years ago. This time was slightly disappointing mainly because we paid $200 for tiny portions of entrees. The salmon was tiny, the duck plate had 4 slithers. The only bread pudding was huge, but not as good as it read on menu. The Irish Coffee was so strong and not good at all. The White Russian, Espresso Martini, and Raspberry Bourbon Smash tasted good. The service was good, the ambiance is really nice. The place was busy but plenty of servers and the food came out quick. The crab cakes had great flavor, it only comes with two. I feel like the first time I went, the portions were more reasonable, but maybe it's just the economy. ‍ read more

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The friendly vibe, fun nostalgic decor and the help are always a ten! We've been back many times since last summer. My fave if the half pound burgers there. And the nachos too. They also have a nice selection of non alcoholic beer. read more

During a quick trip to El Paso, I stopped by Park Tavern to meet a friend for drinks--but we got a little hungry, so I ended up ordering the chicken sandwich. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture, but trust me, it was really good! The service was great, and the ambiance had a romantic feel--perfect for a date night or a nice dinner out. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back. Next time, I'll have to try one of their main dishes. Highly recommend! read more

Park Tavern - Menu - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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My husband and I visit El Paso regularly to shop and for medical appointments. We always have dinner at Park Tavern and sit at the bar. Service is great and the bartenders are very friendly. Our meals are always good and the kitchen readily accommodates requests to alter dishes to conform to my dietary requirements. Plus its downtown location is within walking distance of our hotel. read more

Damn, that was good! This was one of the Top 30 meals of my life. Most definitely memorable. In fact, I usually eat super fast, but in this case, I ate slowly and savored each bite. The Chicken was great, the Wild Rice was wow, and I have never tasted carrots like that before in my life. Carrots have always been good not great to me, but whatever they did here, they nailed it! The service was also strong. They wouldn't hover but were always there once they saw you might need something. And the whole place is a good vibe. The prices are a little high, especially for El Paso, but you pay for what you get (or the other way around). Highly recommended! read more

Park Tavern - Grilled Chicken with Wild Rice and Cooked Carrots. - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Great food, great ambiance, good service and great wine! For appetizer we started with the tuna sashimi which was tasty but a bit on the dry side, despite all the ponzu sauce around it which made me think maybe the tuna wasn't so fresh. The two cocktails we ordered were on point! Raspberry lemon and a spicy margarita. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich, it was hot and you could tasty the spices the pork was seasoned/roasted with, to include cinnamon. The fries that came with the sandwich were fresh and crispy and I would be 100% surprised if they don't make it from scratch at the restaurant. I ordered the Branzino, a fried whole fish on a bed of Jazmine rice and asparagus with Parmesan cheese on the side. I understand that depending on your food perspective a whole fish on your plate may look a bit scary, but it was delicious!! The white, mild and flaky fish meat was amazing!! It takes some work to separate the fish from fish bones, but worth it! Extra lemons was a must for me!! We ordered a bottle of Chablis (white wine) with our entres and it was the perfect complement to the meals. Disappointed they don't offer military discount and they may apologize all they want but come on...just do it! :) read more

Park Tavern - Outside Patio on a great fall evening! - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Unexpectedly cool! Great vibe and the service was perfection. We had an assortment of the apps - as in 5 choices and they were all delish. Try the crab cakes! This gave us a great first impression of El Paso! read more

Park Tavern - Downtown near the restaurant - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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My review is based on my single experience only, but I was with a large group of people - most of whom had no issues and enjoyed their food. Drinks = delicious! I had a Malibu rum mojito that was very tasty. Too much mint though, which is not needed for flavor. (It clogs the straw and makes drinking it difficult. Mint goes a long way, don't use so much.) I ordered the porchetta with Caesar salad as my starter. The salad was the worst I've ever had. Is it because it's "authentic" with anchovy? I don't know. I've eaten probably 300 Caeser salads before from many different venues - some ultra fancy and some chain fast food like Panera. This one ranks top worst. I did not eat it at all. My dinner included mashed potatoes, baby glazed carrots, and the pork belly. The potatoes were absolutely delicious. The glazed carrots were not cooked evenly - some were almost raw while some were cooked perfectly. Overall, not an issue and they tasted good. The porchetta is where it all ended. It was horrible. Inedible. I've attached a photo of random pics from the internet of what porchetta is supposed to look like. And, I've attached a pic of what I was served. Pretty big disconnect. The skin was literally like burnt shoe leather. Good luck chewing it. I assume the goal was to mimic chicharron but it was a HUGE failure. Even the small amount of meat was awful. No flavor and sooooo tough. Someone else at the table tried it and also agreed that it was inedible and horrible. For fairness, everyone else at my table ordered beef and enjoyed their meal. Except one person who after eating most of their meal found a piece of metal from what we assume was a grill scraper on their plate. WTF. So thankful he wasn't injured! I clearly would not return to this establishment. read more

So let's get started the experience was amazing! My wife and me went there for our six year anniversary and the food and the service was amazing!! Really I can't find really anything to complain about! The ambiance was great though a little loud. My wife had the chicken piccata if you prefer a wine base sauce with lots of cappers and lemon not for you but if you love cream base definitely for you! I was supper indulgent I ordered both the lamb and the elk and they were amazing! The green beans, carrots and fingerling potatoes were amazing! The mashed potatoes were ok and so were the brussels sprouts. Their wine, pairings awesome and they're mixed drinks absolutely worth going for just to have! read more

When I saw tavern I was expecting something rustic but what I got was elegance. Roberto was our server and he was very nice and efficient. Sat in a booth and the seats were very plush. Decor was modern with crisp lines and art work that paid homage to old El Paso. Very classy. Food was excellent. I had the chicken sandwich and it was well prepared with a really tasty light sauce. Fries were great. Perfect size for lunch. Very reasonable cost. Definitely stop here for a great experience. read more

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This was a bland place. Great potential just missed the mark. I sat at the bar which I do often when I travel. The bartender was quick efficient and I would say robotic. Lacked personality, borderline stand off ish definitely not the vibe I would expect from a bartender in this setting. I started with a nicely poured cocktail while waiting for the menu. I started with the mussels which came piping hot and were delicious. While waiting for my appetizer I had received notice that my flight had changed so I needed to use my AA app. I asked for the WIFI password due to the old building I was getting poor reception, and it being particularly loud in the restaurant Nope no WIFI ! You're a downtown restaurant surrounded by hotels catering to higher end business / customer and you don't have WIFI? This is 2025, Starbucks has WIFI, what if I wanted to work through my dinner? Because of all of the above I left and went down the street, and had a great dinner. Between the vibe at the bar and the lack of amenities you lost out on a 150. 00 tab plus tip. ... due better read more

Truly outstanding service. Nice relaxed, but upscale setting. We were there for dinner, but would have loved if we had more time here to have a seat at the bar and eat, drink, and watch a football game on the TV. Salads, salmon and veggies were great. And cocktails were perfect. Compared to our dinner the night before at Anbar, this was much more enjoyable. read more

Great food and one of my go to places when im im downtown. Steaks are cooked perfectly, and the chef does a great job pairing sides that compliment the main dish. read more

We stopped at the park Tavern for a before dinner drink. Love the decor and the bartender was very friendly and inviting. Enjoyed a few custom cocktails both were delicious. I did peruse the menu while I was there and we have an interest in enjoying dinner here. read more

Park Tavern - 16 oz Ribeye... - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This place was a great choice, the service was smooth and friendly, the food was fresh and tasty, the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable, overall everything was enjoyable and I would be happy to return. read more

Food: 4/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 As I was passing through El Paso I walked through the city and found this gem. Initially, I thought I was overdressed by how fancy it looked inside but they welcomed me in my hoodie and t-shirt and quickly seated me. I had the lamb and it was pretty great. The fries and mac and cheese left something to be desired. It felt like my noodles were so cheesy I didn't get to enjoy the actual pasta portion. Fries weren't as crispy as I would have liked but that's probably a personal preference. If you're not staying in walking distance you still shouldn't have an issue parking. There's two massive parking garages two blocks away and plenty of street parking. The drinks that were made, whiskey sours, were incredible and I would definitely repeat. read more

Food is great. I ordered rack of lamb and added scallops with sides of asparagus and brussel sprouts. The lamb was tender and tasty- cooked perfectly. I was surprised to find well cooked & fresh scallops in El Paso- not expecting that since they're inland. The scallops came with a bed of rice and topped with jalapeño. The brussel sprouts were not bad- I'm not a big fan of them but decided to try them anyway. The server, Laura, is very attentive and usually checks on you to see if you need anything. There is a bar and a not so loud music plays in the background so ambiance is great. read more

Park Tavern - Rack of lamb with scallops- tasted great! The sides were asparagus and sauerkrauts. - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Nice trendy upscale (but not too upscale) vibe. Downtown location. Four of us traveling for business, just two blocks from hotel, saw the good reviews and so gave PT a try. Pricing seemed appropriate for the food quality. For starters we had the baked Brie and the Brussels sprouts. Contrary to the other yelp reviewers we did not love the baked Brie. It wasn't horrible, but not enough other flavors to compete with the big center chunk of Brie and the jelly topping was so-so. The Brie was good quality and nicely baked/softened but too much of one thing. We all loved the sprouts. Just the right amount of gooey goat cheese and sauce to create a new flavor experience. We could have eaten more of this. Two of us had the ribeye. Meat quality was great. Perfect char. Good flavor. Cuts a little on the thinner side. Unfortunately mine was overcooked (got medium to medium well instead of medium rare). Sides were great, especially the large helping of perfectly cooked carrots. The other two had the skirt steak. They were both very happy. It is a large portion so come hungry. Only negative is that the marinade was very sweet so you might get sweetened out before you reach the end, but I'm sure it makes for a wonderful leftover. Service was excellent. Dinner arrived just a little after we had finished the appetizers. Our server did a wonderful job anticipating our needs, keeping glasses filled and the table tidy. To apologize for the overcooked ribeye, we were offered a free dessert. Very nice touch and thoughtful. We followed the server's recommendation and chose the bread pudding. Sooo GOOD! We all loved it, especially the flavor of the outside char paired with the warm sweet center soaking in melting vanilla ice cream and a great caramel drizzle. We'd come back just for the bread pudding alone. I'd really rate the overall experience higher than a 4...not a perfect five star but a strong 4.5. I'll be back the next time I come to town. read more

Service is always great and food is always consistently great! Their bread pudding is the best I've ever had!!!

This place was recommended to me while on a business trip. I sat at the bar for happy hour and the bartender was very helpful explaining the menu, seeing as it was my first time there. It was quiet at first, since I was pretty early, but the vibe picked up and was super fun right after 5 PM. I ordered the Asadero burger, no buns, extra patty. It was SO GOOD. I got it with a side of asparagus since I'm staying away from bread/starchy food. The tomatillo sauce did it for me! Totally recommend it. And as always, with a Johnny Black on the side. If you happen to find yourself in downtown El Paso, stop by Park Tavern. read more

Park Tavern - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Update - female hostess was kind, the "guy" that suggested I go to a vegan restaurant obviously does not understand celiac and should perhaps not butt into conversations on top of the fact that his tone dripped with attitude. "Vegan" diets are full of wheat and gluten, I'm not a freaking vegan. I wanted a steak. You know, meat? No wheat. Just a cow. read more

~We stumbled upon this awesome place while visiting El Paso! Our server looked just like Kate Mara! She was very friendly & attentive. I had salmon, my husband had chicken and we both loved our meals!! Desert was amazing, Churro sundae!!! This place was a very unexpected treat!! Very clean & inviting. read more

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Not much that I can say about this place except yes it's fantastic. Food, drinks, service. Hands-down, one of my favorite places read more

On our way home from a New Year's New Mexico road trip, we stayed the night in El Paso. Our hotel was a few blocks from the restaurant, so we walked here through the park. Some roads were blocked off near by, but there still seemed to be some street parking. I didn't see any garages or surface lots, though I wasn't really paying attention. We chose this restaurant because the menu said their cubano was on Cuban bread as we are always on the hunt for Cuban food. My wife got the sandwich and it was good, but not what we would consider as authentic. Like most cubanos outside of Florida, it took liberties. I got the chicken piccata and it was excellent. The sauce was perfectly tangy and the crispy chicken is my new standard for the dish. We finished with the churro ice cream sundae, which was AMAZING! The hot, crunchy churro was so good with the ice cream Our server was quick and attentive. We arrived before the dinner rush, but it started to get busy before we left. The prices were good for a nice downtown restaurant. read more

Park Tavern - Men's bathroom - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Overall - what an amazing experience, not a single bad thing to say from the food, the service, and the atmosphere. We went on a Saturday night around 6:30 - and despite not having a reservation, they found a table for us. We started with the spinach dip, which was the best I've ever had in my life. Positively divine. Gooey, creamy, deliciousness that came out bubbling. So stupid good. The burger my husband ordered was perfectly cooked, with a smoky flavor and fresh toppings. The chicken piccata was up there in the best I've ever had. Service was amazing from the hostess to our waiter. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a date night! They're a bit stingy with the wine pour - that's my only real complaint, but most places like this are. read more

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Food is only ok. Cool environment and can host larger parties. Unique menu but quality is ok.

From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, it had a great vibe. Everyone was super nice. Our waiter was very attentive, but not overbearing. Most importantly, the food here was amazing. We started with the mussels - the flavors were so perfectly balanced! I loved my house salad, but the Caesar was pretty bad. The lettuce seemed like it was a week old, and there wasn't anything about the flavors that gave it a wow factor. Thought of taking off a star for that, but everything else was so perfect.... I ordered the blacked red fish with green beans and beets as my sides. The fish and shrimp were absolutely divine!! I loved every single bite! The green beans were packing a little heat, but in all the right ways. The beets had a cream sauce that balanced them out so perfectly. I was in love with every flavor on my plate, and quite honestly wanted to lick my plate at the end lol My husband ordered the lamb with asparagus and green beans for his sides, and added on grilled shrimp. I didn't mention it before, but those shrimp were colossal. I'm not sure huge lamb person, but my husband loved it! We really loved our meal, and look forward to coming back. Maybe next time we'll skip the app, so we can have room for their delicious looking deserts. read more

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We attended for a holiday work party (a 14-top) and service was impeccable. Drinks were prompt, they remained well organized for the large party, and entrees were timely. Great flavor. The spinach artichoke dip was heavy on the spinach (great!) and the Paper Plane was a delicious cocktail. Would recommend! Everyone was super nice. read more

Great food and good service. They charged me double the tip that I left which was already 20%.

We were here for a work event. They were well organized and food came out hot and on time for a large crowd. The bartenders got a great job making good drinks. Great ambience for an event. read more

Park Tavern - Raw brick upstairs room. Lovely. - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

4.5 Best dinner in El Paso to date. Not crazy formal. Quality fish and asparagus cheese dip app from the kitchen. Hummus was a touch dry. Someone ordered the bread pudding for dessert. Looked fantastic. read more

This is one of my top three places to dine out in El Paso. I highly recommend their chicken pozole soup and their churrasco (skirt steak) with chimichurri and French fries is a personal favorite. The ribeye and halibut dishes are also excellent choices. As for appetizers, the baked brie is a standout, and the duck tostones are loved by my husband. The drink menu is equally impressive, with the watermelon paloma and coconut mojitos being particularly delicious. read more

This place is a gem in Downtown El Paso. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was perfect. My wife and I both ordered salmon. The house salad was unique. Tasty lettuce with minimal dressing. We both had our salmon cooked medium well and it turned out perfect. The sides of squash and mashed potatoes were delicious. We wrapped up the meal with chocolate cake. The bang for the buck at this restaurant is very high. Only criticism, the food should have been served slightly warmer. We will definitely be back. read more

Park Tavern - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

REFINING FINE DINING IN DOWNTOWN EL PASO Finding an escape from the 100+ degree El Paso summer led me to the Park Tavern, with the most shade from the unforgiving desert sun. Upon entering, you see the elegant circular bar on the left and half circle booths for fine dining on the right. I felt the candlelit intimacy immediately upon arrival and everything became more interesting. Now, lets talk about the food. The FOOD: A HUNTER'S PERFECT BANQUET Duck Tostones: CHICKEN OF THE PEACEFUL POND Crispy fried plantains carry with them a mild shredded duck, earthy avocado cream, caramelized onions with a side of robust and smoky salsa de arbol. The duck was very mild in taste, but let itself be known to the taster. The onions and salsa de arbol gave strong flavours, just enough to tempt the palate without ruining an expectant appetite. You really cannot just eat one. Elk Tenderloin: EVERLASTING ELK IN THE HEART OF THE FOREST Tender elk tenderloin with its natural sweetness topped with a homemade chimichurri. The chimichurri was very earthy and herbal, which masked any natural gaminess of the elk, but dominated the taste and left the mouth like it just tasted the forest (-0.5 star). Imagine a mild aftertaste of Jaggermeister with perfectly cooked lamb. The dish embodied the flavours and appearance of the forest, from which the elk was raised. Overall, enjoyable but the chimichurri left a strong aftertaste. Veal Chop: SLICE OF FLEETING YOUTH A masterpiece that combines tender, fatty veal with the succulent flavours of bone-in meat. It is topped with a tangy and savoury marsala lemon sage butter sauce that seduces, tempts, satiates, and refreshes the palate leaving you wanting another bite. Perfectly medium rare and the meat just melts all over your tongue. The Veal Chop really honors the sacrifice of humble veal...gone but never forgotten. The fingerling potatoes and green beans in a spicy sauce complimented the dishes very well and provided a heartiness to satisfy even the hungriest. The VERDICT: GAME RECOGNIZE GAME Park Tavern is the perfect opportunity for New American fine dining in the heart of Downtown El Paso. With an intimate, candlelit atmosphere, you really find a home for drinks after work or fine dining. Duck Tostones tease the palate with mild duck, caramelized onions, and a balance between avocado and smoky salsa. Elk Tenderloin was tender without gaminess, but with a robust chimichurri. Veal Chop combines a tender and succulent chop that is further elevated by a refreshing and tangy marsala lemon butter. I would definitely come back to try Park Tavern's elegant approaches to fine dining. read more

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i already want to go back!!! i got the lamb rack and i can't believe i've been NOT eating here! not because of bad reviews but bc i just didn't know this place existed! i absolutely love all the drinks and the food here! i loved the carpaccio so much that i was looking up the ingredients and saving it to my shopping cart. haha this is the first time i've had caper berries and im addicted! please take me back read more

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I liked this place overall. We had dinner reservations and was excited to try this place. They were very busy and it took a bit longer to get things then I would have thought (I'm talking just refills on waters even). I ordered their special drink for the night which was a passion fruit, orange juice and vodka mix. I also got the veal chop. It was cooked well but kind of a little flavorless. I'd like to give this place another try to see how it is. read more

Park Tavern - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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The atmosphere was great, the staff were friendly, but the food was not up to par. The Old Fashioned was good. I liked the fancy large ice cube. I ordered the ribeye medium rare but it came out very rare. They could tell I was only contemplating eating it and insisted on fixing it, but it came back medium well. For the prices they charge, the meat was not good enough. However, I would give the steak another shot if I went back again. read more