Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCasa d'Paco
Newark, NJ · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Casa d'Paco runs a beverage program with genuine range: a cocktail list split into signature, classic, and gin & tonic sections, an in-house barrel-aging setup for its Cask Manhattan and Cask Negroni, and a wine list anchored by the Paco Luca family label from Rías Baixas. Sangria is made with red or white wine and fruit flavors. The beer selection stays with familiar bottled names. Cocktails and wine carry the program; the rest is straightforward.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cask Manhattan or Cask Negroni, both aged one month in-house and served smoked or with dehydrated citrus. The Paco Luca Albariño is the family wine from Rías Baixas and the most specific pour on the list. For a lighter order, the Millionaire Caipirinha with Leblon Cachaça and gold flakes is a named classic.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a deep named cocktail list, a Spanish-leaning wine selection with an own-family label, and a straightforward bottled beer option will find plenty to work with.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program's distinguishing features are the in-house barrel-aging for the Cask Manhattan and Cask Negroni, the 2019 Cocktail Competition win, and the Paco Luca family wine label with Albariño and Tempranillo.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans signature 'Los Tragos', classic 'Los Clasicos', and a gin & tonic section with 11 named recipes. In-house barrel-aging for the Cask Manhattan and Cask Negroni adds a specific program feature, and the venue won the 2019 Cocktail Competition.
Menu strengths
- — Three named cocktail sections covering signature, classic, and gin & tonic styles
- — In-house barrel-aging program for Cask Manhattan and Cask Negroni
Standout selections
- — Cask Manhattan: premium whiskey, vermouth rosso, dehydrated orange, bitters, aged one month in-house and served smoked
- — Cask Negroni: premium gin, vermouth rosso, Campari, dehydrated oranges and limes, aged one month in-house
- — Paco Luca Sour: premium bourbon, egg white fizz, raw sugar, fresh lemon, Paco Luca Tempranillo wine top layer
Wine
The wine list covers white, red, sparkling, rosé, and sangria with a Spanish regional focus. The Paco Luca family label supplies both an Albariño and a Tempranillo, and the owner harvests their own Albariño. La Pasión do Cava and a fresh sangria program round out the selection.
Menu strengths
- — Own family wine label Paco Luca with Albariño and Tempranillo
- — Diverse list spanning white, red, sparkling, rosé, and sangria
- — Sangria made fresh with premium wine, liquors, and juices
Standout selections
- — Paco Luca Albariño: own family wine from Rías Baixas with white peaches, lime peels, green herbs, citrus, and crisp mineral notes
- — Paco Luca Tempranillo: own family wine aged seven months in French oak, full flavored with a warm finish
- — La Pasión do Cava: sparkling cava in original and rosé, well balanced and fresh
Beer
The beer list is entirely bottled and runs to nine options: Amstel Light, Blue Moon, Coors Light, Corona, Guinness, Heineken, Stella, Super Bock, and Yuengling. It covers imported and domestic brands without going beyond familiar names.
Menu strengths
- — Nine bottled beers including imported and domestic brands
Standout selections
- — Super Bock: imported bottled beer on the menu
- — Guinness: bottled stout listed on the drink menu
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