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    The Great American Grill

    5.0 (1 review)
    ModerateNew American

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    Taft Díaz

    Taft Díaz

    4.2
    (138 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    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.

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    Beautiful restaurant inside the Hotel
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    Sazon by Chef Rulis

    Sazon by Chef Rulis

    4.0
    (155 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    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!

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