Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBuenos Aires Grill & Cafe
Little Rock, AR · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe pairs an Argentine-focused drink list with approachable prices. Clericot, a wine sangria with fresh fruit, leads a cocktail menu that also includes Fernet Branca specialties. The wine list offers several Malbecs by glass or bottle, and local Arkansas beers appear on draft and in cans. A traditional mate service rounds out the alternatives.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Clericot ($8), a house sangria of white or red wine with fresh fruit. For a spirit-forward choice, the Peron ($9) combines Fernet Branca and coke. Consider a pitcher of Clericot ($26) for a group.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a taste of Argentina without leaving will find familiar Malbecs and Fernet cocktails. The range of cocktails and local beers also suits groups with mixed preferences.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $7 to $9. Wine by the glass starts at $7 for whites and $8 for reds. Draft beers are $5 to $6.50, with cans at $5. Pitchers of Clericot and Mojito are $26 and $28.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu leans Argentine, with Fernet Branca cocktails like Peron and Evita, and a lineup of Argentine Malbecs. Traditional mate is served with a thermo and straw. Local Arkansas craft beers add a regional counterpoint.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Specialty cocktails run $7 to $9 and include sangria-style Clericot, flavored mojitos, caipirinhas, and margaritas. Pitcher options suit groups. A recent customer account praised the summer passion drink.
Menu strengths
- — A diverse list of classic and house cocktails, many under $10.
- — Pitcher formats for Clericot and Mojito make group ordering easy.
Standout selections
- — Clericot: house white or red wine sangria with fresh fruit.
- — Mojito: rum, sugar, mint and lime; available in classic, coconut, pineapple, raspberry, or strawberry.
Pricing: $7-$9 per drink; pitchers $26-$28
Wine
The wine list emphasizes Argentine labels, with several Malbecs by the glass and bottle. Reds range from $8 to $12 per glass, whites from $7 to $10, and sparkling from $10 per glass to $45 per bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple Argentine Malbecs offered by glass and bottle.
- — Wide price range accommodates casual and celebratory pours.
Standout selections
- — Trapiche Malbec: Argentine, oak cast; $8 glass / $27 bottle.
- — Norton Torrontes: Argentine white; $7 glass / $25 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $7-$12; bottles $25-$45
Beer
Beer selection spans local Arkansas craft on draft and in cans, plus domestic and imported bottles. Draft highlights include Lost Forty Love Honey Bock and Black Apple Hibiscus cider.
Menu strengths
- — Local Arkansas craft beers available on draft and in cans.
- — Variety of domestic and imported bottles, from Yuengling to Peroni.
Standout selections
- — Lost Forty Love Honey Bock: amber beer 6.3% ABV.
- — Black Apple Hibiscus: cider from Springdale, 6.9% ABV.
Pricing: Draft $5-$6.50; cans $5; bottles from $4.50
Nonalcoholic
Beyond standard soft drinks and iced tea, the menu offers traditional Argentine mate, served with a thermo and straw. Mate Tradicional is priced at $5, iced tea at $3.
Menu strengths
- — Traditional Argentine mate service adds authenticity.; Simple nonalcoholic options at modest prices.
Standout selections
- — Mate Tradicional: traditional Argentine mate served with thermo and straw.
Pricing: $3-$5
Spirits
A full bar supports make-to-order drinks, with specialty cocktails featuring Fernet Branca, vodka, and whiskey. Peron and Evita showcase Argentine Fernet with cola and Sprite respectively.
Menu strengths
- — Fernet Branca is featured in two signature cocktails.
- — Full bar allows for custom requests beyond the listed specialties.
Standout selections
- — Peron: Fernet Branca and coke.; Evita: Fernet Branca mint with Sprite.
- — Blackberry Fresca: Bird Dog blackberry whiskey, mint, homemade sweet and sour.
Pricing: $9 per cocktail
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