Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCafé Madrid
Holladay, UT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Café Madrid pairs a 20-cocktail list with a Spanish-leaning wine program that reaches from Rioja to Opus One. House cocktails like the Queen's Knees and Espresso Martini show ambition, while the beer and spirits lists cover local and premium ground. A beverage menu this deep gives diners real choices, from a $7 Cutthroat Pale Ale to a $600 Opus One.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Queen's Knees, a gin cocktail with saffron honey syrup, or the Old Fashioned built on Whistle Pig Rye. For wine, the Marques de Caceres Reserva offers a well-priced Rioja by the glass or bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want range will find it: cocktail classicists, Spanish wine enthusiasts, and locals seeking Utah brews from Red Rock, Uintah, and EPIC all have clear options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11 to $15, wines by the glass $11 to $22, and bottles from $37 to $600. Beer and non-alcoholic options start at $7, with spirits pours from $9 to $67.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program spans five categories with notable depth, especially the wine list's Spanish focus and special-occasion bottles like Opus One and Clos Mogador. House cocktail ingredients like saffron honey syrup and Baldoria Espresso add a distinctive touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated 20-cocktail list balances classics like the Old Fashioned and Negroni with house inventions. Many drinks use premium spirits, and prices stay gentle.
Menu strengths
- — House specialties like Queen's Knees and Espresso Martini show originality
Standout selections
- — Queen's Knees: Bombay Saphire gin, lemon, saffron honey syrup, $15
- — Old Fashioned: Whistle Pig Piggyback Rye and Angostura bitters, $15
- — Espresso Martini: Tito's vodka, Baldoria Espresso, dark chocolate, $14
Pricing: $11-$15
Wine
A comprehensive list with a Spanish backbone from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat, plus special-occasion bottles with high critic scores. House sangria is available by glass or bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Spanish focus across Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat
- — High-end bottles include Opus One, Dom Perignon, and Clos Mogador
Standout selections
- — Marques de Caceres Reserva: Tempranillo blend, $14 glass / $60 bottle
- — Opus One 18: Napa Valley blend, 99 pts, $600
Pricing: $11-$22 glass; $37-$600 bottle
Beer
Fifteen beers lean on local Utah breweries Red Rock, Uintah, and EPIC, with styles from pale ale to coffee stout. Non-alcoholic choices are also listed.
Menu strengths
- — Local Utah brewery representation from Red Rock, Uintah, and EPIC
- — Style range includes IPA, pale ale, stout, and Belgian ales
Standout selections
- — Elephino Double IPA: Red Rock, 8.0% ABV, $12
- — Son of a Baptist Coffee Stout: EPIC, 8.0% ABV, $12
- — Chasing Ghosts Double Hazy IPA: EPIC, 10% ABV, $12
Pricing: $7-$14
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include beers from Corona, Sierra Nevada, and Heineken, plus a Virgin Pina Colada. Soft drinks and juices round out the list.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beers from major brands; Specialty mocktail-style Virgin Pina Colada
Standout selections
- — Virgin Pina Colada: specialty non-alcoholic drink, $12; Sierra Nevada Hazy IPA: non-alcoholic, $7
Pricing: $7-$12
Spirits
Spirits pours span vodka, gin, tequila, rum, bourbon, rye, whiskey, scotch, cognac, and more. Premium labels like Don Julio 1942 and Macallan appear, with prices up to $67.
Menu strengths
- — Broad category coverage from vodka to scotch and cognac
- — Premium pours like Don Julio 1942, Macallan 18, and Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Bourbon Single Barrel: $18; Macallan Sherry Oak 12yr: $19
Pricing: $9-$67
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