There’s a simple rhythm to El Paso Winery—screen door swinging, sun-soaked deck, and the steady pour of New York wine. It’s easy to land on the deck above 9W and forget just how close you are to town.
What to Expect:
🍷 Tasting bar with free samples for your first couple pours
🧀 Cheeses, crackers, chips for a casual snack alongside wines
🌅 Small deck with breezes and big sky views westward
🪑 Laid-back, talkative service with stories and local color
💵 Wine by the glass and bottle—almost everything under $20
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in tastings; seated deck and small indoor bar
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
✔ No vineyard onsite; grapes sourced from Long Island, fermented and bottled here
✔ Call ahead for groups 6+; open seasonally, closed Jan–Mar
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🪑 Deck Hours: The deck catches the best light after 3:00 PM—breeziest on summer evenings.
🗓️ Off-Season: Tasting room closes January through March—call ahead in April to confirm spring hours.
🧀 Cheese Fix: The NY cheese and crackers sell out late on busy Saturdays—grab some early in your visit.
🚲 Route Stop: Cyclists ride Route 9W for fall foliage—expect more traffic and a full deck on peak leaf weekends.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Most guests praise the owner’s welcoming attitude and the neighborly, unhurried approach to tasting. Wines span approachable reds and whites, often poured with free first samples, and value remains a steady draw with most bottles under $20. The small deck is a hit when the sun’s out, and snacks—simple cheese, crackers—add comfort. Regulars mention the sangria, easy vibe, and reliably kind service. A few note the absence of a vineyard, occasional limitations for large groups, and rare critiques of wine style, but most find the place dependable and unpretentious.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
