Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
Flint, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chili's Grill & Bar runs a margarita program that changes monthly, with the Cherry Limeade Marg at $6 in September and a core lineup that includes Casamigos, Henny, Presidente, and Skinny Marg. Happy hour brings the Tequila Classic Marg to $7 and beer to $3-$5 in 16 and 22 ounce pours. House red and white wine is $5, and house-made lemonades and flavored iced teas round out the nonalcoholic side.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cherry Limeade Marg, the $6 September feature made with el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. For a classic build, the Presidente Margarita combines Lunazul Reposado, Patron Citronge, and E&J Brandy.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a rotating margarita at a set price, a short happy hour beer list with two pour sizes, or a house-made lemonade or flavored iced tea instead of alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the clear time for the $7 Tequila Classic Marg and $3-$5 beers, while the Margarita of the Month rotates each month.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The Margarita of the Month is $6, the Tequila Classic Marg is $7 during happy hour, beer runs $3-$5, and house red and white wine is $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A year-long rotating margarita program with a $6 monthly feature and a Margarita of the Month Club, plus branded spirit builds like Casamigos Marg and Henny Marg.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Margaritas dominate, with a rotating monthly feature, a core lineup using branded spirits, and happy hour pricing at the location. The Cherry Limeade Marg is the current $6 feature, and the Margarita of the Month Club adds a subscription angle.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating Margarita of the Month priced at $6, with September's Cherry Limeade Marg made with el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite.
- — Core lineup includes Casamigos Marg, Henny Marg, Presidente Margarita, and Skinny Marg.
- — Happy hour lists Margarita of the Month at $6 and Tequila Classic Marg at $7.
Standout selections
- — Cherry Limeade Marg — $6 — el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite.
- — Casamigos Marg — Casamigos Reposado Tequila with Cointreau and house-made sour.
- — Henny Marg — Hennessy V.S Cognac, Teremana Blanco Tequila, and house-made sour.
- — Presidente Margarita — Lunazul Reposado, Patron Citronge Orange Liqueur, and E&J Brandy, available in classic, blackberry, mango, and strawberry.
Pricing: $6 Margarita of the Month; $7 Tequila Classic Marg during happy hour
Wine
The wine list is limited to a house red and white at $5 during happy hour at the location. It is a straightforward by-the-glass option rather than a broad selection.
Menu strengths
- — House Red & White Wine is listed at $5 on the happy hour menu.
Standout selections
- — House Red & White Wine — $5 — listed on the happy hour menu.
Pricing: $5 house red and white during happy hour
Beer
Five brands — Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra — are available in 16 oz and 22 oz sizes during happy hour at $3-$5. The two-size structure and low entry price make it a practical beer list for the format.
Menu strengths
- — Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra are listed in 16 oz and 22 oz sizes at $3-$5 during happy hour.
- — Happy hour pricing starts at $3 for 16 oz domestic light beers and tops out at $5 for 22 oz Modelo and Michelob Ultra.
Standout selections
- — Bud Light 16 oz — $3 — listed on the happy hour menu.
- — Modelo 22 oz — $5 — listed on the happy hour menu.
- — Michelob Ultra 22 oz — $5 — listed on the happy hour menu.
Pricing: $3-$5 during happy hour, depending on brand and size
Nonalcoholic
House-made lemonades come in Dragonfruit, Blackberry, Strawberry, and Watermelon, while iced teas cover Blackberry, Mango, and Watermelon. The mix of fruit flavors gives non-drinkers more than a default soda option.
Menu strengths
- — House-made lemonades include Dragonfruit, Blackberry, Strawberry, and Watermelon.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade — house-made lemonade listed on the beverages menu.
- — Mango Iced Tea — flavored iced tea listed on the beverages menu.
- — Watermelon Lemonade — house-made lemonade listed on the beverages menu.
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