Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBubba's 33
McAllen, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bubba's 33 pours a broad, crowd-pleasing lineup: hand-crafted cocktails like the Blackberry Smash and Classic Old Fashioned built on premium spirits, a margarita menu with tequila choices, and a beer list spanning domestic to craft. Wine stays familiar with Josh Cellars and Meiomi. A dedicated non-alcoholic menu covers soft drinks, iced tea, and lemonade. It's a dependable stop for a well-made drink, especially for cocktail fans.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Blackberry Smash, Crown Royal hand-shaken with sweet and sour, Razzmatazz liqueur, and fresh blackberries. For a classic, the Old Fashioned uses Maker's Mark. Margarita drinkers can pick their tequila, such as Don Julio Blanco or Hornitos Reposado.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who want familiar favorites with a twist and a customizable 'rocker' tube. Beer fans will find a range from domestic to craft, and non-alcoholic drinkers have several options.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is the anchor, with eight signature drinks using premium spirits like Crown Royal and Maker's Mark, plus a margarita program that lets you choose your tequila. The 'rocker' tube customization adds a playful, interactive element.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Dedicated cocktails menu with eight signature drinks, including Blackberry Smash and Blue Ocean Long Island Iced Tea. Hand-crafted using premium spirits like Crown Royal, Maker's Mark, and Grey Goose. Cocktails can be customized with a 'rocker' tube.
Menu strengths
- — Eight signature cocktails, from the Blackberry Smash to the Whiskey Bound, offer variety.
- — Uses premium spirits like Crown Royal, Maker's Mark, and Grey Goose.
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Smash: Crown Royal shaken with sweet & sour, Razzmatazz, and fresh blackberries.
- — Classic Old Fashioned: Maker's Mark bourbon in a classic preparation.
Wine
Wine selection includes recognizable brands: Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Meiomi Pinot Noir, Cupcake Chardonnay, and Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio. A straightforward list of crowd-pleasing reds and whites.
Menu strengths
- — Includes popular, recognizable labels like Josh Cellars and Meiomi.
- — Offers both red and white options, covering common preferences.
Standout selections
- — Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon — Red wine.; Meiomi Pinot Noir — Red wine.
Beer
Beer menu spans domestic, import, craft, bottles/cans, beyond beer, and non-alcoholic. Examples include Bud Light, Modelo, Blue Moon Belgium White, Guinness Draught, High Noon Pineapple, and Heineken 0.0.
Menu strengths
- — Broad beer categories from domestic to craft and non-alcoholic.
- — Includes popular choices like Modelo and Blue Moon, plus a non-alcoholic option.
Standout selections
- — Bud Light — Domestic beer.; Modelo — Import beer.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include soft drinks, iced tea, lemonade, hot drinks, water, and energy drinks. Sweet or unsweet iced tea and flavored lemonade are available, providing basic alternatives.
Menu strengths
- — A variety of non-alcoholic beverages, from soft drinks to hot drinks.
- — Includes sweet/unsweet iced tea and flavored lemonade for non-drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweet) — Sweet or unsweet iced tea.
Spirits
Spirits selection supports the cocktail and margarita menus, featuring tequila, whiskey, rum, vodka, and gin. Margaritas allow a choice of tequila, including Don Julio Blanco and Hornitos Reposado. Premium spirits like Grey Goose are used in cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Margarita menu lets you choose your tequila, from Don Julio Blanco to Hornitos Reposado.
- — Uses premium spirits like Grey Goose in cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio Blanco Tequila — Tequila option for margaritas.
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