Restaurant
Unclaimed profileAbuelo's Mexican Restaurant
Abilene, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program centers on a deep margarita section, with El Jefe built on Maestro Dobel Diamante and La Grandeza available rocks or frozen. Hand-shaken drinks extend to a Blackberry Mint Mojito with Flor de Caña rum, and sangria comes in Roja and Swirl formats. Happy Hour brings the regular La Grandeza and draft beer to $5. Wine stays small at four bottles, while the beer and non-alcoholic lists cover Mexican and international brands plus two mocktails.
- What should I order?
- Start with the El Jefe Margarita, a hand-shaken pour of Maestro Dobel Diamante with grilled orange and a kosher salt rim. For a lighter build, the Skinny Margarita uses Dulce Vida Blanco and fresh lime; the Blackberry Mint Mojito with Flor de Caña rum is the other hand-shaken option. Happy Hour brings the regular La Grandeza to $5.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a margarita menu with several tequila brands and rocks, frozen, or hand-shaken builds. Beer drinkers looking for Mexican and international bottles, and anyone who wants a non-alcoholic mocktail or Corona Cero, will also find a clear order here.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour is the value window, with the regular La Grandeza Margarita, Grande Mexican Draft Beer, and Sangria Roja at $5 each and the Raspberry Hibiscus upgrade at $7.99.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Margaritas run $8.00 to $14.75 on the regular menu. Wine by the glass is $8.75 to $11.50, with bottles $30.00 to $38.00. Happy Hour drinks are $5, with the Raspberry Hibiscus Margarita upgrade at $7.99. Mocktails are $7.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The margarita list carries several named tequilas and a hand-shaken section beyond the standard frozen pour.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The margarita section is the engine: El Jefe, La Grandeza, Platinum, Skinny, Raspberry Hibiscus, Paloma Tradicional, The Original, and Hand-Shaken Fruit Margarita, with multiple tequila brands and rocks, frozen, or hand-shaken styles. Sangria covers Roja and Swirl, and the Blackberry Mint Mojito uses Flor de Caña 4-year aged rum. Happy Hour drops the regular La Grandeza and Sangria Roja to $5.
Menu strengths
- — Margarita section spans eight named builds with multiple tequila brands and rocks, frozen, or hand-shaken styles
- — Hand-shaken Blackberry Mint Mojito uses Flor de Caña 4-year aged rum
- — Happy Hour prices the regular La Grandeza Margarita and Sangria Roja at $5, with the Raspberry Hibiscus upgrade at $7.99
Standout selections
- — El Jefe Margarita: hand-shaken with Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila, Naranja Orange Liqueur, fresh citrus, grilled orange, and a kosher salt rim, $14.75
- — La Grandeza Margarita: rocks or frozen with Tequila Oro, Citrus Liqueur, Gran Gala, fresh lime, and a kosher salt rim, $9.25 regular or $12.25 grande
- — Raspberry Hibiscus Margarita: Milagro Silver, Naranja Orange, raspberry, hibiscus, fresh citrus, and a kosher salt rim, $12.50
- — Blackberry Mint Mojito: hand-shaken with Flor de Caña 4-year aged rum, blackberries, mint, fresh citrus, and cane sugar, $10.75
Pricing: Margaritas $8.00-$14.75; Happy Hour $5-$7.99
Wine
The wine list is four bottles by glass and bottle: Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, Archetype Pinot Noir, Sea Glass Pinot Grigio, and Unknown Author Chardonnay. Spanish Sangria Roja, made with Woodbridge Cabernet, brandy, peach schnapps, and real strawberry and mango purée, is the most distinctive wine-based pour. Glass pours run $8.75 to $11.50.
Menu strengths
- — Four wines available by both glass and bottle, covering Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay
- — Spanish Sangria Roja builds on Woodbridge Cabernet with brandy, peach schnapps, and real strawberry and mango purée
- — Glass pours range from $8.75 to $11.50, with bottles from $30.00 to $38.00
Standout selections
- — Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon: California Cabernet, $11.50 for 5 oz., $13.25 for 8 oz., or $38.00 per bottle
- — Sea Glass Pinot Grigio: Central Coast California Pinot Grigio, $8.75 for 5 oz., $11.00 for 8 oz., or $30.00 per bottle
- — Spanish Sangria Roja: Woodbridge Cabernet, brandy, peach schnapps, strawberry and mango purée, fresh strawberries, lemon, lime, and grilled oranges, $9.25 per glass
Pricing: Glass $8.75-$11.50; bottle $30.00-$38.00
Beer
The beer list runs ten bottles across Mexican and international brands: Dos Equis Ambar, Dos Equis Especial Lager, Modelo Especial Lager, Corona Premier, Pacifico, Corona Extra, Heineken, Negra Modelo, Tecate, and Corona Cero 0.0. Grande Mexican Draft Beer is the draft option and appears on the Happy Hour menu at $5.
Menu strengths
- — Ten bottled beers spanning Mexican and international brands
- — Grande Mexican Draft Beer available as the draft option, priced at $5 during Happy Hour
- — Corona Cero 0.0 gives the list a non-alcoholic beer
Standout selections
- — Grande Mexican Draft Beer: the draft selection, $5 during Happy Hour
- — Dos Equis Ambar: bottled Mexican beer; Modelo Especial Lager: bottled Mexican lager
Pricing: Grande Mexican Draft $5 during Happy Hour
Nonalcoholic
Two mocktails are listed at $7.99 each: Pitaya Paradise with dragon fruit, piña colada mix, citrus, and soda, and Baja Berry Bliss with desert pear syrup, strawberry, citrus, and soda. Corona Cero 0.0 adds a non-alcoholic beer option to the list.
Menu strengths
- — Two mocktails with distinct fruit bases, each $7.99
- — Corona Cero 0.0 non-alcoholic beer listed alongside the mocktails
Standout selections
- — Pitaya Paradise: dragon fruit, piña colada mix, citrus, and soda, $7.99
- — Baja Berry Bliss: desert pear syrup, strawberry, citrus, and soda, $7.99
Pricing: Mocktails $7.99 each
How it sits with the food
The drinks menu is built for Mexican restaurant fare, with margaritas, sangria, and Mexican beers forming the natural pairings for the kitchen's plates.
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