Restaurant
Unclaimed profileAnejo Mexican Bistro
Barnstable, MA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Añejo Mexican Bistro treats agave spirits as the main event. The tequila and mezcal menu runs from Arette Blanco at $10 to Clase Azul Mezcal at $55, with flights available. Cocktails follow suit: 9 margarita variations, 3 Flaca Margaritas, and a wider list including Smoke Show with Mina Real Mezcal and Ancho Reyes. Wine, beer, and spirit-free options are smaller but functional, with 8 wines, Mexican imports, and three spirit-free cocktails.
- What should I order?
- Start with a margarita from the main list—Hot Honey Peach with Tres Agaves Organic Reposado and a hot honey-tajin salt rim, or La Casa with tequila blanco and Patrón Citronge. For agave depth, order a tequila flight or a pour of Bozal Tepeztate mezcal. The Michelada upgrade on any beer is a low-cost way to add salt, lime, and Añejo hot sauce.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who care about tequila and mezcal range will find plenty to explore, from blancos to extra añejos and a deep mezcal section. The margarita list suits groups with varied preferences, and the spirit-free and NA beer options make the drinks program usable for non-drinkers.
- When should I go?
- The drinks menu suits a meal focused on agave spirits or a round of margaritas. The Michelada and beer cocktail options fit casual daytime ordering.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Margaritas $14–$16.5; Flaca Margaritas $15; Cocktails $11–$15; Beer Cocktails $1.5–$15. Wine by the glass $10–$15, bottles $31–$56. Beer $7.5–$8.5. Spirit-free cocktails $12–$15. Tequila pours $10–$50; mezcal $12–$55.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The tequila and mezcal menu is unusually deep for a restaurant, with dozens of expressions across Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, and Mezcal, plus horizontal and vertical flights. The cocktail list extends that focus with 9 margarita variations, 3 Flaca Margaritas, and beer cocktails.
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Cocktails
The drinks menu lists 9 margarita variations, 3 Flaca Margaritas, 10 other cocktails, and 3 beer cocktails. Bases range from tequila blanco and reposado to mezcal, with specific ingredients like Ancho Reyes, Patrón Citronge, and organic cane sugar. The breadth is clear, and a recent customer account describes impressive margaritas and table-wide enjoyment.
Menu strengths
- — 9 margarita variations and 3 Flaca Margaritas give unusual choice within one category.
- — Cocktail list spans tequila, mezcal, and beer-based formats with named ingredients.
- — Margaritas, cocktails, and beer cocktails are priced accessibly across a $1.5–$16.5 range.
Standout selections
- — Hot Honey Peach margarita with Tres Agaves Organic Reposado, peach, hot honey, and a hot honey-tajin salt rim ($15.5).
- — Smoke Show with Mina Real Mezcal, tequila blanco, Ancho Reyes, lime, and agave ($14.5).
- — La Casa margarita with tequila blanco, Patrón Citronge, organic sugar cane, and squeezed lime ($14).
Pricing: Margaritas $14–$16.5; Flaca Margaritas $15; Cocktails $11–$15; Beer Cocktails $1.5–$15
Wine
The wine list offers 8 wines by the glass and bottle, covering red, white, sparkling, and rosé from Spain, Chile, Italy, and California. Rioja Reserva, Albariño, and Cava anchor the Spanish side; Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay cover familiar ground. It is a compact, functional list rather than a deep one.
Menu strengths
- — 8 wines by the glass and bottle across red, white, sparkling, and rosé.
- — Spanish, Chilean, Italian, and California selections provide geographic variety.
- — Bottles are priced $31–$56, with several options under $45.
Standout selections
- — Rioja Reserva from Campo Viejo, Spain ($15 glass / $56 bottle).
- — Albariño from Pazo Das Bruxas, Spain ($14 glass / $52 bottle).
- — Cava Brut from Marques de Cáceres, Spain ($10 glass / $32 bottle).
Pricing: Glass $10–$15; bottles $31–$56
Beer
The beer list covers Mexican imports, domestic light beers, cider, a non-alcoholic IPA, spiked seltzer, and rotating draft. Draft includes Kona Big Wave, Dos Equis Amber, Modelo Especial, Añejo Pale Ale, and Sam Seasonal. Any beer can be upgraded Michelada style for $1.5 with salt, worcestershire, fresh lime, and Añejo hot sauce.
Menu strengths
- — Mexican imports, domestic light beers, cider, NA IPA, spiked seltzer, and rotating draft cover a wide range.
- — All beers available Michelada style for +$1.5 with salt, worcestershire, fresh lime, and Añejo hot sauce.
Standout selections
- — Añejo Pale Ale on draft ($8.5).; Modelo Negra bottle/can ($8).
- — Chavela with Modelo Especial, squeezed lemon, and a salted rim ($8).
Pricing: Bottle/can $7.5–$8.5; draft $8.5; Michelada upgrade +$1.5
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Spirit-Free section lists Strawberry Mint Limonada, Blueberry Nojito, and Not so Prickly Pear Margarita. The beer list adds Athletic N/A Run Wild IPA and Corona Zero. The non-alcoholic cocktails use fresh ingredients like muddled strawberry, lime, and mint, and the Not so Prickly Pear Margarita incorporates Seedlip Notas de Agave.
Menu strengths
- — Three spirit-free cocktails with specific ingredients, not just soda and juice.
- — Two non-alcoholic beers: Athletic N/A Run Wild IPA and Corona Zero.
Standout selections
- — Not so Prickly Pear Margarita with Seedlip Notas de Agave, prickly pear, organic sugar cane, and lime ($15).
- — Strawberry Mint Limonada with muddled strawberry, lemon, mint, agave, lemonade, and soda ($14).
- — Blueberry Nojito with muddled lime and mint, blueberry, simple syrup, and soda water ($12).
Pricing: Spirit-free cocktails $12–$15; non-alcoholic beers $7.5–$8
Spirits
The tequila menu lists extensive Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo selections with prices and tasting notes, plus a Mezcal section with Bozal, Casamigos, Clase Azul, Dos Hombres, Fidencio, Ilegal, and Mina Real. Horizontal and vertical tequila flights are available. Pricing runs from $10 for Arette Blanco to $55 for Clase Azul Mezcal.
Menu strengths
- — Dozens of tequila and mezcal expressions across Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, and Mezcal categories.
- — Horizontal and vertical tequila flights available on request.
- — Tasting notes accompany the selections, and pricing covers a wide range from $10 to $55.
Standout selections
- — Bozal Tepeztate mezcal with grapefruit zest and white pepper ($19).
- — Don Julio 1942 añejo with tropical fruits and spice ($35).
- — Clase Azul Gold añejo with green olive, fig, cocoa, and toasted wood ($50).
Pricing: Tequila Blanco $10–$32; Reposado $12–$33; Añejo $12–$50; Extra Añejo $23–$30; Mezcal $12–$55
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