My husband and I recently did a staycation for a night at The Stanton House. (Amazing) we made a reservation for Taft Diaz for dinner. It is a very small area of the first floor. Quaint little area next to a quaint hotel bar. Very intimate and cozy. We were greeted by Francisco our waiter who was great. He was very efficient and attentive. Immediately we were brought bread for the table. I was starving but this bread was amazing. Don't skip the bread you Keto people. You will miss out. The menu is small but very diverse and unique entrees. We ordered the Meatballs for the appetizer. It came with 4 large Meath balls with large 1/4 pieces of roasted tomatoes in an amazing Italian sauce and a "Brûlée Burrata". I had known idea what it was but it ended up being an amazing mozzarella type of cheese and best of all served with more bread! The dish was so good. Main course, so of course my husband had to order the rib eye ( because why change it up) he is a rib eye connoisseur and has had every rib eye in El Paso. (Well almost) this was hand down the BEST! It was so tender it literally melted in your mouth. It was served with 2 dipping sauces that too were out of this world, a charred avocado, grilled onions, and a side of very tasty mashed potatoes. Amazing! Definitely worth the $75 price. I ordered the seared scallops with carbonara sauce, hatch green chile on little beds of risotto. I was very impressed. I would order this dish again. However I was a bit jealous of my husband rib eye. I would most definitely recommend this restaurant worth the price, the service was on point and the experience was very enjoyable. Just adding this in I would also recommend a stay at this Boutique Hotel. We had such an amazing evening. Francisco the GM is an amazing asset to hotel and the whole atmosphere. read more

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One my favorite places for dining now! This after having brunch there about a week ago. I would rank this in the top 10% of my personal dining experiences. Maybe because the interior design combined with the Bad A$$ "art" set the stage for an engaging conversation over our meal. When was the last time you looked at hotel art? You'll want to spend time looking at this art! I'd been there before for company events and happy hour for a quick drink. But I'd never been there during the day. The amount of light that shines on the that dining area is amazing. The food is inventive and well executed making it supremely enjoyable. And the staff is kind and a pleasure to greet, making the place seem warmer than it already is. Go there! Tell them I sent you! (Joking...they don't know who I am!) read more

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Great Saturday night dinner spot! The service is excellent, makes you feel welcome and taken care of. To start, we tried a couple of drinks. First, the "Luminous Twist" (Rye Whisky, Candied Cherry, Lemon Juice, Green Chartreus). Followed by the "Honey Manhattan"(Rye Whisky, Averna, Orange Juice, Honey). These drinks are AMAZING and are creations from their Team. So good! We then ordered the Mexican Butter (Tuétanos) to start, chef-finished at the table... so good! We then had the Lamb Shank and the Pescado Al Mojo. Very authentic dishes, flavorful and delicious all over. We can't wait to come back. Do yourself a favor and visit them now! read more

Taft Díaz - "Lamb Shank", "Pescado Al Mojo". Delicious! - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Nice waitresses, but awful service. Beautiful decor, but awful cold food. I recommend you check out the art, it's amazing. Beautiful place, but do not eat there. Bad dinning experience. read more

First, for a hotel lobby restaurant this place is beyond expectations. He parachute lighting that drop down the center of the hotel on a regular schedule are mesmerizing. The bar, dinning room, and kitchen are laid out to make them both individual areas and flow cohesively. The cocktails and mocktails have always been on point and it seems the bartenders are continually working on new and different off-menu drinks. Wine list is modest compared to other fine dining restaurants, but is sufficient to pair with their menu and within a comfortable price point. The food here has always been amazing: in taste, presentation, and portions. Scallops were perfectly cooked (browned on each side), and paired well with a local twist on risotto (green chile). The pasta made from scratch was wonderful. The staff from curb arrival to departure were outstanding. Professional attire, well spoken, polite, knowledgeable, and attentive. The Taft Diaz experience is standing confidently in the Michelin star arena patiently waiting to be recognized. read more

Unbelievable! My wife and I wanted to order two ribeyes and the price per ribeye is $65. Neither of us eat potatoes and I hate onions. I wanted to switch out potatoes for rice. The kitchen wouldn't do it. I talked to the manager of the hotel and he said there was nothing he could do. Can you believe it? They would walk from $130 of food and $110 bottle of wine because they wouldn't switch potatoes for rice, which they serve with other offerings. There is nothing cheaper on planet earth than the rice. I try to support local businesses in El Paso, but they are to arrogant to be flexible to please a customer. I will give them another chance in 6 months after they have turned over the cook and the manager for not building their business. read more

Restaurant is located inside Stanton Hotel with large black frame clear doors. Valet is located right out front of those doors. Lunch Valet is $12. I paid $8 instead for parking on a lot on the corner of N. Stanton & E. Mills. (Winner!) Walked in and Blush Boutique & Spa was located on the right (on my To Do List). We stood at the Host podium and were greeted by the bartender less than a minute. She sat us down at a booth. Service was a little slow but understood since he looked like the only server working on the floor. My S.O. wasn't pleased with the service overall but I do want to add that when he was setting another table, he was very focused to make sure everything was in its place. Restaurant was clean and showcased an open-kitchen where you saw Chefs with their bold purple gloves. They were plating dishes under heat lamps ready to be delivered. At the table, ordered a pricey trio of meatballs ($21), Taft Burger ($12), Short Rib Flautas ($15). All were good. Flautas and burger were great portions however, those three meatballs were a little to pricey for a bowl. Then again the brûlée burrata was delicious... As we left the establishment, bartender greeted us Goodbye and ladies up front were courteous and opened the door for us as we walked out. Would I recommend this place...? Absolutely! read more

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Delicious food and a great environment, we had dinner here and Jaylene ( our server) was fantastic! We appreciate her recommendations and she was attentive. We have been here for dinner and breakfast and will continue to be back read more

My husband and I dined here on a Saturday evening. We made reservations but ended up just eating at the bar. The service was so great! Probably the best I have encountered in El Paso. Our servers were knowledgeable about the drinks and the food dishes. They made recommendations and helped us pick out a few items to try. The food was good. Some creative items all beautifully plated. read more

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Wasn't impressed. The orange juice mimosa was a little sour. The chilaquiles were okay. The green sauce was good, the red sauce was smoky. It all just looked mushy. I wouldn't go again. read more

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The environment / vibe here is perfect for an upscale restaurant. The service is excellent and the food is all cooked to order. Highly recommend for a dinner date night out, however the portions are small. read more

Taft Díaz - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Noveau cuisine. Good food presentation. Dropped in for a late dinner since most restaurants were closing at 9pm. Dishes were great. Enjoyed the burrata that was in my husbands meatball appetizer. Cauliflower Chimole was tasteless in a good mole sauce though. Server Charlie could have been more attentive. Over all I give this place 4 stars. read more

It's a bit hard to find this amazing restaurant since it's inside of a hotel at the heart of downtown El Paso. But let me tell you BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN!! I ordered the chilaquiles accompanied with soft scrambled eggs, honestly I was enjoying every bite plus the presentation is beautiful and very colorful and the eggs omg the best I've had!. I also ordered and iced coffee and yes it was delicious as well. The prices are quite reasonable for a breakfast. Can't wait to go back! read more

The service was good and the brunch was absolutely delicious! Definitely amazing cocktails as well!

Great food and awesome ambiance. Will definitely go back. Service was excellent and prices were reasonable. read more

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The staff here is amazing. The ambiance is fresh, lively and very entertaining. Overall this is a very clean and fancy establishment. Ultimately you must consider that in the price. The steak isn't worth $70-$90 but you're paying for the steak and the view. If you've got it you'll love it, if you're on a budget, by all means avoid. read more

So the restaurant is located in The Stanton Hotel which is very upscale and geared towards high end clientele. After walking through the hotels main entrance you feel like you've stepped into another city and out of El Paso. The bar area is really nice with plenty of seating, it would be a great spot to meet up for happy hour especially if it's a date! The menu are somewhat typically to the area but the food has a "farm to table" type vibe which totally could have been unique to the vegetarian meal I ordered. It tasted very fresh & earthy. The presentation deserves 6stars and you can Totally tell by the million&1 pictures I took Cuddos to the Chef, the meal was a work of art! They have an above average wine selection for downtown restaurants in El Paso in my opinion + plus all of the mixed drinks are made from scratch. My Manhattan awesome. I came back the next morning ( I stayed across the street in the Aloft Hotel) for breakfast and order the egg & avocado tacos with a side of bacon & toast and boy was it delicious!!! The wait staff was very friendly on both occasions. The entire bar & restaurant area are essential spotless and very easy on the eyes. I would have given this place 5-stars but I only do that after eating at a restaurant multiple times. Loved everything about this place and I would highly recommend giving them a try. read more

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Everything about this meal was amazing. Desiree had great menu suggestions. The pomegranate Paloma and salad were my fav though. Desiree went above any beyond and even helped me out with stuff to see downtown. Thank you so much Taft Diaz for such a great lunch. read more

Taft Díaz - Diaz salad, carne asada tacos, and seasonal sorbet - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Fine dining at it's finest. Great ambiance and decor. Excellent service and food. A perfect date night place to relax and have a good time.

I do not understand how this is the top rated restaurant in El Paso. It is located in the lobby of a hotel two blocks away from the park that is in the middle of El Paso. The ambiance is fine but the food was pretty average. My husband had huevos divorciados and the portion was Tiny. They have a very abbreviated menu at brunch time on Saturdays and Sundays so that was quite disappointing. I got a breakfast Burger and it was pretty good but nothing special. I had to give my husband all my French fries because he didn't have enough to eat. It also took about 40 minutes for us to get our food despite the fact that there was only one other table occupied when we came in. The waitress was friendly and so was the doorman but these things do not justify a top ranking. read more

The family and I had an exceptional dining experience! The food was *chef's kiss* delicious and the customer service was extraordinary. Keep up the amazing job! These foodies were very happy, "panza llena corazón contento". read more

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The place has a beautiful design, the food is excellent, the music veryyy nice, the cocktails omg sooo good, I recommend you the DESERT RAIN, thanks Francisco for your excellent service! 100% recommend read more

Those pancakes , topped with fresh berries and granola are delicious with turkey bacon. I totally ordered the same thing 3 days in a row.

This is more of a review of the bar but it's worth leaving feedback. The bartender recommended the Crimson Blossom and it was wonderful! Not too sweet or strong but with a nice tart taste. The Seven layer chocolate cake was amazing but the portion was sadly too small and left me wanting more (but not enough to spend $12 on another portion). Overall, I loved this little after dinner treat. read more

Taft Díaz - 7 layer chocolate cake - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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An outstanding restaurant, an elegant space, a brilliant chef. Every part of our meal offered wonder and was delicious. The wait staff were great (we had the terrific Roberto). read more

Took my wife here for her birthday. We both were blown away as soon as we walked in. It is such a beautiful place and has a great atmosphere. Customer service was amazing. Our waitress was very attentive and had a great attitude. The food left us speechless. My favorite was the Mexican Butter. I definitely recommended it, don't be afraid to try something new! Definitely coming back thank you to the Taft Diaz staff! read more

Taft Díaz - Mexican Butter (Bone Marrow) - New American Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Omg.... Amazing!!! The service was great and the food was fantastic. Honestly, the corn & truffle soup was to die for. Definitely a wonderful experience! Will be coming back. read more

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Horrible service. The lady at the desk is rude with alot of attitude. Never use them. Had to out a one star because they don't take 0 stars. read more

Taft Diaz is definitely a go-to fine dining restaurant in downtown El Paso. It is located INSIDE the Stanton House hotel and so it is a little difficult to find at first, but once you get there, it is definitely worth it. The menu is quite short, but the quality of food does not suffer from it. Everything is prepared fresh - down to the homemade tortillas that are prepared in house. We were here for breakfast and had the Huevos Motuleños, which were incredible. We also had mimosas, which were a bit expensive, but I digress The restaurant is a little small, with only a few tables, but we came pretty early and so we did not have to wait. The atmosphere and decor are really quite beautiful and the service is superb, 10/10. read more

Dank burger top notch, cooked to order, cool ambiance too. Want to go back to try more

Was staying downtown for work and looking for a yummy breakfast place - a quick 4 min walk was Taft Diaz! From previous reviews - the chilaquiles looked fantastic - so we decided to go! Two of us got the chilaquiles and the other the avocado toast. Both meals made our tummies VERY happy - and that avocado toast was the BEST she's ever had! We also had epic latte's and fresh squeezed OJ. Fast friendly service (Leslie) and a chef (JP) who really knows his stuff - we will be back! read more

Service is good. Except for hostess. Assumed I didn't have a reservation even though restaurant was empty and I did have a reservation. One server on the clock was great though. Props to him. Ask for Rene if you do go. Chicken entree plain messy and hard to eat. Too big to bite and not apt for cutting. Demi glaze (gravy) was sticky. Had to go wash my hands after. Salsa verde on roasted broccolini is good. Regardless, good flavors and huge portion for price. ($23) Corn and black truffle soup Interesting plating although the stuff around it when placed in soup (which is basically liquid cheese). Fresh corn but nearly no truffle flavor - which was the reason I bought the plate. Disappointed. Won't be coming back. Ámbar and Cafe Central are the better option. read more

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Excellent dining experience in downtown El Paso. We had the seared scallops, the bok choy, and the corn & truffle soup. It was all excellent. The portions aren't huge, but the quality of the experience was incredible. The atmosphere was lovely as well, with a kinetic art installation hanging above, as well as a beautiful bar area with eclectic decor. Overall a fantastic experience. Highly recommended. read more

The trout blt was amazing, as well as the tarta santiaga (Almond bread, apricot ice cream and turmeric milk cream). read more

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Came for breakfast but were late by thirty minutes. However, lunch was on point. We did the Power Lunch with a mighty hearty 5oz bacon cheeseburger with the Taft Salad and ordered soup. I loved my corn and truffle soup, the fries were perfect, and the burger was almost too much food. Dad said the half Reuben was one of the best he's had. Great staff, artful ambiance, definitely make a stop here. Prices are also reasonable. read more

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Good food, great service, awesome atmosphere. My wife and I stayed at the Stanton house hotel and ate at Taft during our stay.

I stand corrected, this Restauranteur showed me what a gentleman is supposed to be, they offered us their rosemary chicken, truffle mashed potatoes, grilled veggies with chimichurri sauce, and for dessert strawberries and cream...this was phenomenal, I have to agree with the rest this is absolutely worth it! Thank you Martin! read more

Had been meaning to try Taft Díaz for awhile and just never got around to it with the pandemic, but finally found a quiet weekday night earlier this month to go for dinner. Almost everything about this place is great. The service was knowable and punctual but not overbearing. The cocktails were outstanding and they also have along an extensive wine and spirits menu. We kind of sampled a bit of everything on the food menu (it's not long) and each dish was delicious. The clear winner in my book though was roasted half chicken. It was easily one of our top ten dining experiences in El Paso and plan to go back soon. Wish more places here served food like this. My only complaint is that the environment really feels like you're eating in a hotel lobby, because you are eating in a hotel lobby. read more

Food, service and atmosphere are excellent, but overpriced. The one thing I keep forgetting is that when you order water, they don't tell you that they are going to serve you a glass of water as expensive as a drink. read more

They cannot follow instructions. I specifically asked for my bacons and fruits to be on the side so that it is separated from my pancakes. When I got my order, not only that they did not put on the side, but the bacons are mixed with my fruits. HELLO! Cold vs hot, sweet vs salty.......Will never be back. read more