Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePark Tavern
El Paso, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Park Tavern runs a broad beverage program that covers cocktails, wine, beer, nonalcoholic drinks, and spirits. The Tavern Cocktails list includes a dozen options from classic Negronis to the smoked-corn Smoked Maiz Old Fashioned, with a separate dessert cocktail menu. Wine spans Champagne to Napa reds, and the spirits list reaches from Don Julio 1942 to Macallan 18.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Maiz Old Fashioned, a corn-forward take on the classic that shows the kitchen's willingness to play with local ingredients. For a lighter pour, the Negroni is a steady choice. Dessert drinkers should look to the Gimme S'more Tini.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Given the range from $7 happy hour cocktails to a $44 pour of Macallan 18, the bar can accommodate both casual drinkers and those seeking premium spirits. The dessert cocktail menu adds appeal for after-dinner sippers.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings select cocktails and draft pints to $5-$7, making it a reasonable window for a budget-conscious drink. No other timing guidance is supported.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13-$16, dessert cocktails $11-$15, wine by the glass $10-$15, and spirits pours $9-$50. Draft beer pints are $7.50, and nonalcoholic drinks range $3.75-$6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program covers unusual ground for a restaurant: a dedicated dessert cocktail menu and a spirits list that spans eight categories. The Smoked Maiz Old Fashioned and The El Pasoan, made with sotol, give the cocktail program a regional touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Tavern Cocktails section lists 12 drinks blending classics with originals like the Smoked Maiz Old Fashioned and The El Pasoan. A separate dessert cocktail menu extends the range, and happy hour prices undercut the dinner menu.
Menu strengths
- — Twelve cocktails include both expected classics and inventive originals.
- — A dedicated dessert cocktail menu offers after-dinner options like Espresso Martini and Gimme S'more Tini.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Maiz Old Fashioned ($15) - a smoked corn take on the old fashioned.
- — Negroni ($15) - the classic gin, vermouth, and Campari mix.
- — The El Pasoan ($13) - a local cocktail with sotol and lime.
Pricing: $13-$16 for dinner cocktails, $7 at happy hour, $11-$15 for dessert cocktails.
Wine
The wine list spans white, red, sparkling, and rosé from producers like Taittinger, Duckhorn, and Stag's Leap. Bottle prices start at $38 for Zonin Prosecco and climb to $138, with a few by-the-glass options.
Menu strengths
- — Selection includes recognizable producers across multiple styles.; Happy hour offers select wines by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Taittinger Brut La Française ($68 bottle) - a non-vintage Champagne.
- — Duckhorn Chardonnay ($66 bottle) - a Napa white.
- — Stag's Leap red wine ($88 bottle) - a Napa red.
Pricing: Glasses $10-$15, bottles $38-$138.
Beer
Beer offerings include a draft list with Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout and Ace Pineapple, plus bottled standards like Shiner and Guinness. Happy hour cuts draft pints to $5.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list includes a nitro stout and a fruit beer, providing variety.
- — Happy hour draft pints at $5 are a solid deal.
Standout selections
- — Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout ($7.50 pint) - a creamy nitro stout.
- — Ace Pineapple ($7.50 pint) - a pineapple-infused draft.
- — Guinness ($7 bottle) - the classic Irish stout in bottle form.
Pricing: Draft pints $7.50, 22oz $10; bottles $5-$7; happy hour draft pints $5.
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options are straightforward: iced tea, lemonade, Arnold Palmer, and Agua de Piedra, plus espresso, cappuccino, latte, and French press coffee. Prices stay under $6.
Menu strengths
- — Several nonalcoholic drinks are available, including a flavored water option.
Standout selections
- — Arnold Palmer ($4.75) - the iced tea and lemonade mix.
- — Agua de Piedra ($6) - a flavored water option.
Pricing: $3.75-$6.
Spirits
The spirits list covers eight categories from Rum to Cognac, with premium bottles like Don Julio 1942 and Macallan 18 available by the pour. Prices range widely, accommodating both standard and top-shelf choices.
Menu strengths
- — Broad coverage across eight spirit categories.; Premium and rare spirits are available by the pour.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942 ($37) - an ultra-premium tequila.
- — Macallan 18 ($44) - a well-aged Scotch whisky.
- — Angel's Envy ($15) - a bourbon finished in port barrels.
Pricing: $9-$50 per pour.
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