Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCascal
Mountain View, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cascal's beverage program spans cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks with a Pan-Latin tilt. The house sangria—red, white, or sparkling—stands out, and the cocktail menu leans on premium spirits. Wines cover Spain, Argentina, and California, while happy hour discounts across categories. Mixed reviews on cocktail depth keep the program from reaching the top tier.
- What should I order?
- Start with the House Made Sangria in any style; it's a crowd favorite. For a cocktail, the Cascal Mojito uses aged añejo rum. Wine drinkers can explore Spanish and Argentine bottles like Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sangria lovers and those seeking a broad beverage menu with Spanish-Latin flair. Wine enthusiasts will find value in the international list, and non-drinkers have multiple mocktail options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails around $15; sangria $14 glass/$46 pitcher; wines by the glass $11-$19, bottles $33-$81; non-alcoholic drinks $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A Pan-Latin beverage program that balances a substantial sangria selection with premium spirits and a wine list spanning Spain, Argentina, and California. Happy hour extends to cocktails, wine, and beer, and non-alcoholic options are thoughtfully built, not afterthoughts.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Extensive list with sangrias, mojitos, margaritas, caipirinhas, and specialties. Premium spirits and house-made ingredients.
Menu strengths
- — Use of premium spirits like Milagro tequila and Ilegal Mezcal
Standout selections
- — House Made Sangria - red, white, or sparkling with fresh citrus, apples, brandy, spices, and triple sec
- — Cascal Mojito - premium 4-year aged añejo rum, fresh mint, sugar, soda water, lime
Pricing: Cascal Mojito $15.5; House Made Sangria $14 glass/$46 pitcher; happy hour discounts cocktails.
Wine
Diverse list focusing on Spanish, Argentine, and Californian wines. Includes sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines like sherry and port.
Menu strengths
- — International selection with Spanish and Argentine emphasis; Both by-the-glass and bottle options
Standout selections
- — Numanthia Termes Tempranillo - plush red with blackberries and spice
- — Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon - intense raspberry, cassis, cedar, tobacco
Pricing: Wines by the glass $11-$19; bottles $33-$81; happy hour discounts house wines.
Beer
Draft and bottled selection includes familiar craft and import labels. Non-alcoholic options available. Happy hour discounts drafts.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of draft and bottled beers; Includes non-alcoholic beer options
Standout selections
- — Lagunitas IPA - craft draft; Negra Modelo - imported draft
Pricing: Lagunitas Hoppy Water $10; happy hour discounts draft beer.
Nonalcoholic
Multiple mocktails including virgin sangria, mojito, caipirinha, and cucumber-jalapeño margarita. Aguas Frescas with hop water and ginger beer. Non-alcoholic beers available.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of creative mocktails; Includes non-alcoholic beer and hop water
Standout selections
- — Virgin Sparkling Sangria - sangria syrup, fruit, soda
- — Cucumber-Basil Refresher - cucumber, basil, lime, soda
Pricing: Non-alcoholic drinks $8 each.
Spirits
Premier spirits integrated into cocktails: Milagro tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, Bulleit bourbon, Tanqueray gin, and more. No standalone spirits list, but selection supports a premium cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Range includes tequila, mezcal, rum, gin, bourbon, brandy
Standout selections
- — Ilegal Mezcal - used in cocktails
- — Torres 15 year reserve brandy - featured in Spanish Manhattan
How it sits with the food
Spanish and Latin American dishes would pair well with the sangria and Spanish wines like Numanthia Termes Tempranillo, while the mojito and margaritas suit lighter fare. Dessert wines and ports can finish a meal.
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