DINE
TAFT • DÍAZ
October 16, 1909
For the first time in their country’s history, American President William H. Taft and Mexican President Porfirio Díaz met for a summit in the El Paso-Juarez border to negotiate over the land commonly known as El Chamizal.
President Taft hosted a traditional conservative luncheon at the El Paso Chamber of commerce. President Diaz, staying true to his demeanor, served an opulent dinner in the old Federal Customs building in Juarez. Private discussions were had and plans were made.
TAFT-DÍAZ serves as a testament that great things can flourish when you welcome others at your table. Our purveyors are as passionate about their produce, products, and the final experience as we are. What will you set in motion during your visit with us?
BRUNCH
The marriage of breakfast and lunch is a signature of TAFT-DÍAZ. Our award-winning chef, Oscar Herrera creates new flavors at the intersection of cultures and classic cuisines that awaken the senses and heighten the experience of your visit at TAFT-DÍAZ.
Our brunch dishes are traditional inspired fare and cooked to order. You’ll find a twist here and there, guaranteed to surprise your pallet and have you asking for more.
BRUNCH MENU
TACOS
EGG & AVOCADO
5SALSA FRESCA, QUESO FRESCO, MACHA, EPAZOTE AIOLI Ğ
OCTOPUS AND PORK CONFIT
5SALSA VERDE, XNIPEC, FERMENTED LEMON, HOUSE AIOLI Ğ
RIBEYE
7SOFRITO, AVOCADO MOUSSE, RADISH, CILANTRO, EPAZOTE AIOLI Ğ
TEMPURA ARTICHOKE
5MACHA, MUSHROOMS, BLACK BEAN PUREE, EPAZOTE AIOLI
BREAKFAST
OMELETTE
9ROASTED MUSHROOM & CORN, SEASONAL VEGETABLES, SALSA BRAVA Ğ
RANCHEROS
12BLACK BEAN, TOMATO & SERRANO SAUCE, EGGS Ğ
ENTOMATADAS
12EGGS, CILANTRO, RADISH Ğ
AVOCADO TOAST
9MARINATED TOMATOES , RADISH, BACON CRUMBLES, SOUS VIDE EGG, EPAZOTE AIOLI Ğ
FRENCH TOAST
12BERRY COMPOTE, NUTS, ORANGE BUTTER, CREME ANGLAISE
CHILAQUILES RED OR GREEN
12BLACK BEAN PUREE, OAXACA CHEESE, EGGS Ğ
BORDER DIP
15BARBACOA, BAGUETTE, AU JUS, SALSA DE ARBOL, EPZOTE AIOLI
GREENS
HOUSE SALAD
9TUSCAN LETTUCE, SQUASH BLOSSOM, COTIJA, SUN DRIED TOMATILLOS, PEPITAS, AVOCADO LEAF VINAIGRETTE
ARUGULA SALAD
9ARUGULA, QUINOA, AVOCADO, BEETS, RADISH, CUCUMBER, CUCUMBER & PRICKLY PEAR VINAIGRETTE
WOOD SALAD
9SCARLET BUTTER LETTUCE, OAXACA CHEESE, PECANS, STRAWBERRIES, APRICOTS, BACON BITS, GREEN GODDESS Ğ
SOUP
TLALPENO
10CONFIT CHICKEN, AVOCADO, MILD CHIPOTLE BROTH, GARBANZO, QUESILLO
MX VICHYSSOISE
10LEEK, POTATO, CHILE PASADO Ğ
BOWLS
WHIPPED YOGURT
11SPICED GRANOLA, MEYER LEMON DUST, HONEYCOMB, APRICOT
TOASTED CINNAMON OVERNIGHT OATS
11BERRIES, STEAMED COCONUT MILK
ACAI
13HOMEMADE TURMERIC GRANOLA, MARKET BERRIES, PECAN ICE CREAM Ğ
LUNCH
GYRO AL PASTOR
14MARINATED LAMB, FERMENTED PINEAPPLE, CUCUMBER, RADISH, TZATZIKI, PANELA CHEESE, EPAZOTE AIOLI
FRENCH ROLL
14SELECTION OF OUR HOUSE CURES, ASADERO, FERMENTED GARLIC TAPENADE, HOUSE AIOLI
TAFT BURGER
12SMOKED CHEDDAR, BACON, GREENS, TOMATOES, ONION, BREAD BUTTER PICKLE, HOUSE AIOLI, BACON
DÍAZ BURGER
14CHORIZO FONDUE, HATCH GREEN CHILE, GREENS, AVOCADO, HOUSE AIOLI
SIDES
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE
2Ğ
GREENS & YOGURT
3.50Ğ
CHOICE OF BACON, SAUSAGE, HAM
4HOUSE MADE CROISSANT, JAM DU JOUR
3.50POMME FRITES, SEA SALT, HERBS, TRUFFLE OIL
5SAUTÉED SEASONAL VEGETABLES
4Ğ
SIDE SALAD
5OKINAWA, PURPLE SWEET POTATO CHIPS, SEA SALT, HERBS
5
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DINNER
Dining at TAFT-DÍAZ is always a celebration of flavors and culture. Chef-Patron Oscar Herrera innovates haute cuisine through creative expression.
You’ll find comforting favorites, as well as tantalizing new dishes to try. Each dish is designed to ignite the senses and spark a new understanding of what it means to dine.
DINNER MENU
TACOS
OCTOPUS AND PORK CONFIT
5SALSA VERDE, XNIPEC, FERMENTED LEMON, HOUSE AIOLI Ğ
RIBEYE
7SOFRITO, AVOCADO MOUSSE, RADISH, CILANTRO, EPAZOTE AIOLI Ğ
TEMPURA ARTICHOKE
5MACHA, MUSHROOMS, BLACK BEAN PUREE, EPAZOTE AIOLI
SOFT SHELL CRAB
7TEMPURA, BLACK BEAN PUREE, TOMATILLO PICO DE GALLO
MAINS
ESCOLAR
28SOFRITO, UDON, CALAMARI Ğ
RED TROUT
22BLACK BEAN PUREE, KOJI CREAM, RICE CAKE, FERMENTED LEMON AIOLI
CORN CAPPELLETTI
17DUXELLE, SPANISH CHORIZO, CRAB CAKE
CORNISH HEN
22CARROT PUREE, CHILEATOLE, HEIRLOOM CORN Ğ
SHORT RIB CONGEE
28MUSHROOM DUXELLE, BLACK GARLIC & PASILLA MIJE DEMI, BLACK VINEGAR REDUCTION
SALT BAKED BEET
22MARINATED MUSHROOMS, CHILE ATOLE, ROASTED HUITLACOCHE, PICKLED SUNCHOKES
CHEMITAS FILET MIGNON
39POMME PURÉE, FRIED SHALLOT, AU JUS
CHARRED RIBEYE
35CHAYOTE, CARROTS & JUS, CHOCHOYOTES, CHILMOLE
QUESADILLA TLAYUDA
14BEAN, QUESILLO, ROASTED MUSHROOM, SHORT RIB, SALSA VERDE Ğ
SOUP
TLALPENO
10CONFIT CHICKEN, AVOCADO, MILD CHIPOTLE BROTH, GARBANZO, QUESILLO
MX VICHYSSOISE
10LEEK, POTATO, CHILE PASADO Ğ
SIDES
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE
2Ğ
GREENS & YOGURT
3.50Ğ
CHOICE OF BACON, SAUSAGE, HAM
4HOUSE MADE CROISSANT, JAM DU JOUR
3.50POMME FRITES, SEA SALT, HERBS, TRUFFLE OIL
5SAUTÉED SEASONAL VEGETABLES
4Ğ
SIDE SALAD
5OKINAWA, PURPLE SWEET POTATO CHIPS, SEA SALT, HERBS
5
PINTXOS
PATATAS BRAVAS
7HOUSE AIOLI, SALSA BRAVA
CHEESE & PROVISIONS
25HOUSE CURES, PRESERVES AND SEASONAL FROMAGE
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
15GARLIC BUTTER MONTE, SUNCHOKE PUREE, FIDEO BROTH
PORK BELLY BITES
15PARSNIP PUREE, PASILLA AND PILONCILLO SAUCE
OCTOPUS CEVICHE
15MARINATED TOMATOES, HOUSE AIOLI, CARROT KIMCHI
SHRIMP CRUDO
15XOCONOSTLE CONFIT, YUZU KOSHO, FERMENTED LEMON AIOLI Ğ
BONE MARROW & MUSSELS
18CHIMICHURRI, SPANISH CHORIZO, CHERMOULA, FENNEL Ğ
GREENS
HOUSE SALAD
9TUSCAN LETTUCE, SQUASH BLOSSOM, COTIJA, SUN DRIED TOMATILLOS, PEPITAS, AVOCADO LEAF VINAIGRETTE
ARUGULA SALAD
9ARUGULA, QUINOA, AVOCADO, BEETS, RADISH, CUCUMBER, CUCUMBER & PRICKLY PEAR VINAIGRETTE
WOOD SALAD
9SCARLET BUTTER LETTUCE, OAXACA CHEESE, PECANS, STRAWBERRIES, APRICOTS, BACON BITS, GREEN GODDESS Ğ
SWEETS
ARROZ CON LECHE MOUSSE
8FRANGIPANE CAKE, MEZCAL MACERATED FRUITS, CANDIED ORANGE PEEL SAUCE, CARAMELIZED RICE CRISPIES
PISTACHIO SPONGE CAKE
10DRUNKEN STRAWBERRIES, CANDIED PISTACHIOS, SALTY VANILLA CRUMBLE, STRAWBERRY CREMEUX, MASCARPONE SORBET
BUTTERMILK PIE
8CORN BREAD, ROASTED NECTARINES, PICKLED PLUM SAUCE, CORN & MARSALA SABAYON
CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE
8COFFEE TEQUILA CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT DACQUOISE
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PINTXOS
We offer a range of pintxos – small plates designed to complement a featured libation or a handpicked glass of wine. Our pintxos feature sustainably sourced ingredients with masterful Old-World flavor and, New World techniques.
PINTXOS MENU
TACOS
OCTOPUS AND PORK CONFIT
5SALSA VERDE, XNIPEC, FERMENTED LEMON, HOUSE AIOLI Ğ
RIBEYE
7SOFRITO, AVOCADO MOUSSE, RADISH, CILANTRO, EPAZOTE AIOLI Ğ
TEMPURA ARTICHOKE
5MACHA, MUSHROOMS, BLACK BEAN PUREE, EPAZOTE AIOLI
SOFT SHELL CRAB
7TEMPURA, BLACK BEAN PUREE, TOMATILLO PICO DE GALLO
MAINS
GYRO AL PASTOR
14MARINATED LAMB, FERMENTED PINEAPPLE, CUCUMBER, RADISH, TZATZIKI, PANELA CHEESE, EPAZOTE AIOLI
FRENCH ROLL
14SELECTION OF OUR HOUSE CURES, ASADERO, FERMENTED GARLIC TAPENADE, HOUSE AIOLI
TAFT BURGER
12SMOKED CHEDDAR, BACON, GREENS, TOMATOES, ONION, BREAD BUTTER PICKLE, HOUSE AIOLI, BACON
PINTXOS
PATATAS BRAVAS
7HOUSE AIOLI, SALSA BRAVA
CHEESE & PROVISIONS
25HOUSE CURES, PRESERVES AND SEASONAL FROMAGE
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
15GARLIC BUTTER MONTE, SUNCHOKE PUREE, FIDEO BROTH
PORK BELLY BITES
15PARSNIP PUREE, PASILLA AND PILONCILLO SAUCE
OCTOPUS CEVICHE
15MARINATED TOMATOES, HOUSE AIOLI, CARROT KIMCHI
SHRIMP CRUDO
15XOCONOSTLE CONFIT, YUZU KOSHO, FERMENTED LEMON AIOLI Ğ
BONE MARROW & MUSSELS
18CHIMICHURRI, SPANISH CHORIZO, CHERMOULA, FENNEL Ğ
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DRINKS
Our bar sets the stage with refreshing, handcrafted cocktails and the finest beer and wine program. Whether you are looking for a quick cocktail or an intimate rendezvous spot, you won’t be disappointed. Libations include top-of-the-line imports, locally sourced gems, and craft-made spirits.
DRINK MENU
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LARGE PARTIES & EVENTS
TAFT-DÍAZ is a symphony of details. Culture, objects, and a mingling of the senses combine to create unforgettable experiences. Let our obsession with style, design, and excellence create the backdrop for your next event.
The ease and charm of TAFT-DÍAZ’ elegant setting and expert staff allow you to entertain in style. We provide the beautiful décor, tailored menus, an excellent wine program, and unparalleled service. Our experienced planners help you create a flawless event, resulting in lasting memories for you and your guests.