Taste of El Paso Tickets
Overall Rating
3.7
By Anonymous
Stark difference between VIP & GA tickets
El Paso Convention Center - El Paso
The General Admission tables were large enough to seat eight; were draped with white table cloths; decorated with elaborate centerpieces; had water glasses with beautifully folded napkins in each; and pitchers of water and tea available at each table. The tables in the VIP area were not pre-reserved as stated on the ad. The bistro-sized table with 4 chairs; had a black over-sized table cloth; a bud vase with 1 purple carnation; NO napkins; NO water glasses; NO water or tea; and NO SERVERS. Diners began complaining to the staff and then started helping themselves to glasses, napkins, tea and water from the GA tables. Eventually, servers were pulled from the other area but the service was so slow since they were doing one table at a time. We ended up helping ourselves. The food was not exceptional and some of the food temperatures were very questionable. We only used 6 of the drink tickets because our server was not old enough to serve alcohol and the line was too long. This event was an overpriced, unsatisfactory, second-rate and definitely not a VIP experience. We will not be back. The entire VIP section deserves a refund for the price difference.
By Garciam
Taste of El Paso was outstanding!
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
It was our first time attending this event and we really enjoyed it. It was an exceptional culinary experience! The food was delicious and the presentation of the venue was beautiful.
By jesseric7
Taste of ELP
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
I liked it overall. I would do it again next year. Was worth the money and the food was great. The only thing I did not like it that some places ran out of food. Bella Sucre ran out very early. Each vendor should take enough food for the amount of tickets sold and some extra. The even did not even sell out and they were out of food.
By Sourstomach
Aftermath
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
Taste of El Paso was really well done this year. Although there were still some lines, others were smooth sailing. I brought along my sister in law was in town. Everything tasted good, but the next day she and I were both ill. Of course no one thing could be pinpointed, but we did no visit two of the restaurants. Ruined what should have been a great time out with family.
By GDBullard
Taste of El Paso
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
Awesome idea! Newcomers to this great city will enjoy the exquisite taste of this area. Really enjoyed the LIVE BAND! WONDERFUL dance exhibition!
By Lucille20
Felt like I was at Disneyland
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
The lines for each vendor were very long. It took too much time in each one. I never really got a chance to sit down and socialize. It was very overpriced for the tiny little portions you are given. I will not attend next yr. :(
By Gurluwannab
Better than I thought
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
There was more pork options than I thought. The book that they give you with the menu options was not the same for a few restaurants. One restaurant did not show up. The only one that didn't wow me was a bbq place. It was really nice and I got to try some of the restaurants I didn't know was around here. Got full and there where drinks in tiny cups to give you a taste the price to purchase a drink was 8 dollars and for a beer was 6.
By Lennie52
Yummy!!!
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
Great food! Would definitely attend this event again.
By OOOOOOOO
Not so good this year.
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
Overall most of the restaurants involved had great dishes. There were a few restaurants that ran out of food within the first hour. How does this happen?! Some restaurants were not prepared and people had to wait for the food. I will go again next year, but if the restaurants are not prepared it will be the last time I attend this event. Plus side of Taste of El Paso compared to other eating events I have attended is that the portions are much bigger and you will leave the event STUFFED!
By 10goingstrong
food was good and a fair variety of foods were ava
Judson F Williams Convention Center - El Paso
Several vendors ran out of food and had to prepare more food which caused very long lines. One of the food vendors served peppers that weren't properly cooked it was still raw. The wine was very well paired with the food, and the variety of food dishes was also good. Great music and entertainment. I would go again an would recommend the events to friends.