Downtown Tasting Tour
About

Get ready to eat your way through Downtown El Paso with the Downtown Tasting Tour! This exclusive culinary experience invites you to explore some of the best restaurants in the heart of the city—all in one night.

Each tour features a curated lineup of local eateries, where you’ll enjoy delicious tastings that showcase the unique flavors and creativity of Downtown’s top chefs. Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or just looking for a fun night out, the Downtown Tasting Tour is the perfect way to discover new favorites, support local restaurants, and experience the city in a whole new way.

How It Works

The tour includes all five participating restaurants, but each path starts at a different location. Choose your preferred starting point when purchasing tickets, and if you’re coming with friends, make sure to select the same path!

  • Check-in is at 5:30 PM at your starting restaurant. Arrive by 5:40 PM to stay on schedule.

  • A tour guide will lead your group through each stop.

  • Groups are limited to 20 people, so expect an intimate, social dining experience with shared tables.

  • Tickets are non-refundable. Participants must be 18 and over. Water is included with your ticket.

Tasting Tour Participants
Lapa Lapa

Lapa Lapa will be serving a corn empanada filled with Marlin and cheese topped with seasoned cabbage and a chipotle aioli.

Tour Path:

  1. Lapa Lapa
  2. Barrio Eats & Drinks
  3. La Mezze
  4. Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen
  5. Mac’s Downtown
Barrio Eats & Drinks

Barrio Eats & Drinks will be serving an Al Pastor taco (marinated pork adobado, served with pineapple, onion, cilantro on a corn tortilla).

Tour Path:

  1. Barrio Eats & Drinks
  2. La Mezze
  3. Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen
  4. Mac’s Downtown
  5. Lapa Lapa
La Mezze

La Mezze will be serving glazed meatballs with brunoise peppers and onions on a bed of sweet and spicy basil orzo.

Tour Path:

  1. La Mezze
  2. Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen
  3. Mac’s Downtown
  4. Lapa Lapa
  5. Barrio Eats & Drinks
Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen

Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen will be serving a grilled chicken slider, with bacon, sharp white cheddar. Served on a Kings Hawaiian roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, and chimichurri aioli. With beer battered fries.

Tour Path:

  1. Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen
  2. Mac’s Downtown
  3. Lapa Lapa
  4. Barrio Eats & Drinks
  5. La Mezze
Mac's Downtown

Mac’s Downtown will be serving two fried fish tacos with honey cilantro slaw.

Tour Path:

  1. Mac’s Downtown
  2. Lapa Lapa
  3. Barrio Eats & Drinks
  4. La Mezze
  5. Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen