Globe-trotting list, but bring your wallet
Downtown · El Paso · Steakhouse, International · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 16, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Weso Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Weso lands with some ambition — 50 to 80 bottles covering serious ground from Napa to Bordeaux to Brunello, which is more than you'd expect from a steakhouse in downtown El Paso. The international scope matches the restaurant's broader identity, and it's clear someone put thought into building this out beyond the usual suspect Cabs. That said, the pricing structure quickly reminds you this is a formal dining room that expects you to pay for the atmosphere.
The list covers real ground: Spanish Tempranillo and Garnacha, French Bordeaux, Italian Brunello, South American Malbec, and a solid Napa Cab anchor. That's a legitimate cross-section of the wine world, and the inclusion of Brunello and Garnacha in particular signals someone actually cares about what's on here. The white side — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling — is present and functional, though it reads more like a supporting cast than a headliner. Gaps show up in Old World depth beyond the marquee names, and there's nothing for the natural wine crowd, but for a Downtown El Paso steakhouse, the breadth is genuinely impressive.
The by-the-glass program runs 10 to 16 options, which is a respectable count for a room of this size and type. We'd expect the usual Cab, Malbec, and Chardonnay anchors to dominate the pours, with Rosé and Prosecco rounding things out for the table that can't decide. Rotation feels limited — this reads more like a set program than one that changes with the seasons.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — $258
At 84% markup versus the Silver Oak Napa at 98%, the Alexander Valley is the relative win here — same iconic producer, serious Cab, and meaningfully cheaper than its Napa sibling. Not cheap, but the best deal among the flagships.
Garnacha
Most tables at a steakhouse go straight for the Cab or Malbec, but Garnacha — especially from Spain — brings a spicy, earthy, medium-bodied counterpoint that works beautifully against red meat without demanding the same premium price tag. If it's on the list, it's almost certainly underordered and potentially the smartest pour in the room.
Inglenook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
At $220 on a bottle you can find at retail for $110, you're paying a full 100% markup for a wine that, while solid, doesn't have the cult cachet to justify the surcharge. The Silver Oak Alexander Valley at $258 is the better splurge if you're going Napa, and you're only paying 84% over retail for a name that actually turns heads.
Tempranillo + Weso Empanadas
Tempranillo's savory, slightly smoky character and moderate tannins make it a natural match for the spiced meat filling in Weso's empanadas — it's a Spanish grape meeting Latin-inflected food, and the earthiness in both keeps the combo from feeling like a stretch.
Unspecified — Weso reportedly runs a half-price wine night promotion, but the specific day hasn't been confirmed. Check with the restaurant directly before planning around it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Weso is doing more with wine than most steakhouses in El Paso have any reason to — the international range is real, and the list has personality. But those markups are working overtime, so go in with a plan and lean toward the Spanish and South American options where the pricing pressure eases up a bit.
Downtown · El Paso · French / European
Pot Au Feu is the kind of place that takes its food seriously and gives the wine list a passing grade — not an A, but enough to hold up its end of the evening. If you're eating French in El Paso, you could do a lot worse; just order smart and don't default to the Jadot.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Westside / Northwest (The Canyons at Cimarron) · El Paso · Steakhouse
Oak & Antler isn't reinventing the steakhouse wine list, but the Wednesday half-price promotion turns a merely adequate program into a legitimately smart evening out. Come on a Wednesday, order the Jordan, eat a ribeye, and don't overthink it.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Downtown · El Paso · Fine Dining
Cafe Central is running a world-class wine program in a city that most wine people wouldn't put on their radar — and the pricing is fair enough that you can actually drink at the level this list deserves. If you're passing through El Paso, this is a genuine destination worth building a trip around.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · El Paso · American
Anson11 is a reliable destination for a well-executed California wine experience in a city where that kind of list isn't guaranteed — just don't expect to be surprised. Send your Caymus-loving friends here without hesitation; send your adventurous wine nerd somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
El Paso · El Paso · Regional, Southwestern American
Mesa Street Grill isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it delivers a competent, fairly priced California list that holds up to the food without embarrassing anyone. Send a friend here for a solid dinner — just don't expect to be surprised.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East El Paso · El Paso · Seafood, Steakhouse
Landry's wine list does exactly what a mid-tier chain seafood house needs it to do — keeps the table happy without embarrassing anyone. Just don't show up expecting inspiration; show up expecting a cold glass of Vermentino and a solid piece of fish.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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