Restaurant
Unclaimed profileAbuelo's Mexican Restaurant
Midland, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant runs a beverage program built around margaritas, with a deep roster of named premium tequilas and a Gold award for margaritas from the 2019 Reporter Telegram Readers' Choice Awards. The El Jefe Margarita leads with Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila and fresh citrus at $14.75, while The Original Margarita starts at $8.00. Wine by the glass spans $8.75 to $11.50, beer covers Mexican and international bottles, and non-alcoholic cocktails are priced at $7.99. Happy Hour brings several drinks to $5.
- What should I order?
- Start with the El Jefe Margarita, made with Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila, Naranja Orange Liqueur, fresh citrus, grilled orange, and a kosher salt rim. For a lighter pour, the Skinny Margarita uses Dulce Vida Blanco organic tequila and fresh lime. The Blackberry Mint Mojito with Flor de Caña 4-year aged Rum is a solid non-margarita option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a margarita-focused drinks list with named premium tequilas will find the most to work with here. The wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options also give mixed groups something to order without defaulting to the same drink.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour is the clear value window, with Grande Mexican Draft Beer, Sangria Roja, and Regular La Grandeza Margarita priced at $5 each, and the Raspberry Hibiscus Margarita upgrade at $7.99.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run from $8.00 for The Original Margarita to $14.75 for the El Jefe Margarita. Wine by the glass is $8.75 to $11.50 for 5 oz. And $11.00 to $13.25 for 8 oz., with bottles $30.00 to $38.00. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $7.99 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The margarita list is the centerpiece, with named premium tequilas across multiple variations, including Maestro Dobel Diamante, El Jimador Silver, Dulce Vida Blanco, Milagro Silver, and Corazon Blanco. The 2019 Reporter Telegram Readers' Choice Gold award for margaritas is a concrete marker of local recognition.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad margarita selection anchored by named premium tequilas, plus a mojito, paloma, and sangria options. The El Jefe Margarita tops the list at $14.75, while The Original Margarita starts at $8.00. The 2019 Reporter Telegram Readers' Choice Gold award for margaritas supports the program's local standing.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple margaritas with named premium tequilas, including Maestro Dobel Diamante, El Jimador Silver, Dulce Vida Blanco, Milagro Silver, and Corazon Blanco
- — A 2019 Reporter Telegram Readers' Choice Gold award for margaritas
- — Happy Hour pricing at $5 for Sangria Roja and Regular La Grandeza Margarita
Standout selections
- — El Jefe Margarita: hand-shaken with Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila, Naranja Orange Liqueur, fresh citrus, grilled orange, and a kosher salt rim at $14.75
- — La Grandeza Margarita: rocks or frozen with Tequila Oro, Citrus Liqueur, Gran Gala, fresh lime, and a kosher salt rim, priced Regular $9.25 / Grande $12.25
- — Blackberry Mint Mojito: hand-shaken with Flor de Caña 4-year aged Rum, blackberries, mint, fresh citrus, and cane sugar at $10.75
Pricing: Cocktails $8.00-$14.75; Happy Hour $5 for Sangria Roja and Regular La Grandeza Margarita, Raspberry Hibiscus upgrade $7.99
Wine
A compact but functional wine list with red, white, and sparkling-style sangria options. Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, Archetype Pinot Noir, Sea Glass Pinot Grigio, and Unknown Author Chardonnay are poured by the glass and bottle. Spanish Sangria Roja uses Woodbridge Cabernet as a base at $9.25 a glass.
Menu strengths
- — Wines available by the glass in 5 oz. And 8 oz. Pours and by the bottle
- — Red, white, and sparkling-style sangria options, including Spanish Sangria Roja at $9.25 a glass
Standout selections
- — Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon: California, at 5 oz. $11.50 / 8 oz. $13.25 / Bottle $38.00
- — Sea Glass Pinot Grigio: Central Coast California, at 5 oz. $8.75 / 8 oz. $11.00 / Bottle $30.00
Pricing: By the glass $8.75-$11.50 (5 oz.) and $11.00-$13.25 (8 oz.); bottles $30.00-$38.00
Beer
A beer list built on Mexican and international brands, including Dos Equis, Modelo, Corona, Pacifico, Heineken, Negra Modelo, and Tecate. Corona Cero 0.0 covers the non-alcoholic slot, and the Happy Hour Grande Mexican Draft Beer is priced at $5. Domestic selections vary by location.
Menu strengths
- — Recognizable Mexican and international bottle list with a non-alcoholic option
- — Happy Hour Grande Mexican Draft Beer at $5
Standout selections
- — Grande Mexican Draft Beer: Happy Hour draft beer at $5
- — Grande Mexican Draft Beer — $5 — Happy Hour draft beer
Pricing: Happy Hour Grande Mexican Draft Beer $5
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktails and a non-alcoholic beer give this category real range. Pitaya Paradise blends dragon fruit, piña colada mix, citrus, and soda, while Baja Berry Bliss combines desert pear syrup, strawberry, citrus, and soda. Both are priced at $7.99, and Corona Cero 0.0 is also listed.
Menu strengths
- — Two dedicated non-alcoholic cocktails at $7.99 each; Corona Cero 0.0 non-alcoholic beer listed
Standout selections
- — Pitaya Paradise: dragon fruit, piña colada mix, citrus, and soda at $7.99
- — Baja Berry Bliss: desert pear syrup, strawberry, citrus, and soda at $7.99
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $7.99 each
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