Bar
Unclaimed profileBRAVA Mexican Kitchen + Bar
Lubbock, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
BRAVA Mexican Kitchen + Bar builds its beverage program around a from-scratch cocktail list that moves from a $12.95 Old Fashioned and $15.95 Negroni to a $34.95 Jarra Margarita for two or more and a $46.95 Mimosa Tower for three or more. Martinis, mules, and a deep shots list with named brands like Jose Cuervo Blanco and Crown Royal round out the bar, while craft and local beers on draught and a compact four-wine list keep the rest of the options straightforward.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mexican Martini, made with Jose Cuervo Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, a splash of olive brine, and a salt rim. For a group, the Jarra Margarita serves two or more at $34.95. The Negroni, at $15.95, and the Espresso Martini, at $10.95, are other named options.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups ordering large-format margaritas or mimosa towers, and anyone looking for a broad cocktail and shots list alongside craft and local beers on draught and a short wine selection by the glass or bottle.
- When should I go?
- The Jarra Margarita is built for two or more, and the Mimosa Tower for three or more, making either a natural fit for a shared round rather than a solo drink.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run from $4.95 for a Mimosa to $15.95 for a Negroni, with the Jarra Margarita at $34.95 and Mimosa Tower at $46.95. Shots range from $3.95 to $9.95, wine by the glass is $7.50 to $8.50, and canned beverages are $4.95 to $5.95.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink list is built around scratch-made cocktails, with dedicated sections for martinis, mules, and classic cocktails, plus large-format margarita and mimosa options for groups. An extensive shots list names specific spirit brands, including Jose Cuervo Blanco, Crown Royal, Jameson, Rum Chata, Fireball, and Jagermeister.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail list with dedicated sections for classics, martinis, and mules, plus large-format margarita and mimosa options. Handcrafted cocktails are made from scratch, including the Old Fashioned, house margarita, and mimosas, with prices spanning $4.95 to $15.95.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated COCKTAILS, MARTINIS, and MULES sections give the list real range beyond a single drink style.
- — Handcrafted cocktails are made from scratch, including the Old Fashioned, house margarita, and mimosas.
- — Large-format options include a Jarra Margarita for two or more at $34.95 and a Mimosa Tower for three or more at $46.95.
Standout selections
- — Negroni — gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, garnished with an orange wheel, $15.95.
- — Mexican Martini — Jose Cuervo Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, olive brine, and a salt rim, $11.95.
- — Old Fashioned — whiskey, orange bitter, and simple syrup, garnished with an orange wheel, $12.95.
- — Jarra Margarita — Jose Cuervo Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and sweet and sour, for two or more, $34.95.
Pricing: $4.95–$15.95; Jarra Margarita $34.95; Mimosa Tower $46.95
Wine
A compact wine section with four wines offered by the glass and bottle, plus a rotating list. The selection includes 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon, Mark West Pinot Noir, Mondavi Private Select Chardonnay, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc.
Menu strengths
- — Four wines are available by both the glass and the bottle, with a rotating list offered.
- — Prices stay moderate, from $7.50 to $8.50 by the glass and $26.95 to $29.95 by the bottle.
Standout selections
- — 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon — $7.50 by the glass or $26.95 by the bottle.
- — Mark West Pinot Noir — $8.50 by the glass or $29.95 by the bottle.
- — Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc — $8.50 by the glass or $29.95 by the bottle.
Pricing: $7.50–$8.50 by the glass; $26.95–$29.95 by the bottle
Beer
Craft and local beers are available on draught, alongside a canned section with hard seltzers and Twisted Tea. Named draught options shown include Modelo Especial, Estrella, Dos Equis Lager Especial, and Modelo Negra.
Menu strengths
- — Craft and local beers are available on draught, with a separate canned section.
- — A canned range covers hard seltzers and Twisted Tea from $4.95 to $5.95.
Standout selections
- — Modelo Especial — shown as a draught option.
- — Dos Equis Lager Especial — shown as a draught option.
- — Modelo Negra — shown as a draught option.
Pricing: Cans $4.95–$5.95; draught prices not listed
Nonalcoholic
Aguas frescas are offered in horchata, jamaica, lemonade, and seasonal fruit at $4.95, and Mexican sodas are also available. The selection is light but gives a clear non-alcoholic option beyond water.
Menu strengths
- — Aguas frescas cover horchata, jamaica, lemonade, and seasonal fruit at $4.95.
Standout selections
- — Aguas frescas — horchata, jamaica, lemonade, or seasonal fruit, $4.95.
Pricing: $4.95
Spirits
An extensive shots section names specific spirit brands, including Jose Cuervo Blanco tequila, Crown Royal, Jameson, Rum Chata, Fireball, and Jagermeister. Shot prices run from $3.95 to $9.95, and tequila is highlighted in the venue's tagline.
Menu strengths
- — The shots list is extensive and names specific spirit brands, including Jose Cuervo Blanco, Crown Royal, Jameson, Rum Chata, Fireball, and Jagermeister.
- — Shot prices span $3.95 to $9.95, giving a wide range of entry points.
Standout selections
- — Cucaracha — Jose Cuervo Blanco tequila, rum, coffee liqueur, and cinnamon, $9.95.
- — Jager Bomb — Jagermeister and Red Bull, $8.95.
- — B-52 — coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and orange liqueur, $6.50.
Pricing: Shots $3.95–$9.95
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