Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
Joplin, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Chili's Grill & Bar leads with margaritas. The To-Go Alcohol menu lists Presidente Margarita, Don Julio Marg, Patron Marg, Henny Marg, Casamigos Marg, Skinny Marg, Cherry Limeade Marg, and Tito's Watermelon Spritz. Beer runs to Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra in 16 and 22 oz pours. House red and white wine is $5 at Happy Hour, and house-made lemonades and flavored iced teas round out the nonalcoholic side.
- What should I order?
- Start with a margarita from the To-Go Alcohol menu — Presidente Margarita, Don Julio Marg, Patron Marg, Henny Marg, Casamigos Marg, Skinny Marg, or Cherry Limeade Marg. For something lighter, the Tito's Watermelon Spritz is also listed. On the beer side, Modelo 16 oz or Michelob Ultra 16 oz are both $4 at Happy Hour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a margarita-focused drink list with recognizable tequila names, and beer drinkers who appreciate a straightforward lineup of Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra in two pour sizes.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour is the clear time for value: $6 Margarita of the Month, $7 Tequila Classic Marg, $3–$5 beers in 16 and 22 oz, and $5 house red and white wine.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The margarita list is unusually deep for a grill-and-bar setting, with eight named variations including Presidente Margarita, Don Julio Marg, Patron Marg, Henny Marg, Casamigos Marg, Skinny Marg, Cherry Limeade Marg, and Tito's Watermelon Spritz.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Margaritas dominate, with eight named variations on the To-Go Alcohol menu.; Eight named margarita variations, including Presidente Margarita, Don Julio Marg, Patron Marg, Henny Marg, Casamigos Marg, Skinny Marg, and Cherry Limeade Marg.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named margarita variations, including Presidente Margarita, Don Julio Marg, Patron Marg, Henny Marg, Casamigos Marg, Skinny Marg, and Cherry Limeade Marg.
- — Frozen and Rocks House Margaritas are available as premium choices on the 3 For Me beverage list.
- — Happy Hour offers a $6 Margarita of the Month and a $7 Tequila Classic Marg.
Standout selections
- — Presidente Margarita — a named margarita on the To-Go Alcohol menu.
- — Don Julio Marg — a margarita listed on the To-Go Alcohol menu.
Pricing: Happy Hour: $6 Margarita of the Month; $7 Tequila Classic Marg.
Wine
It covers a basic red and white option without further named producers, regions, or varietals.
Menu strengths
- — House red and white wine is available at a straightforward $5 Happy Hour price.
Standout selections
- — House Red & White Wine — the only wine listed, at $5 during Happy Hour.
Pricing: Happy Hour: $5 House Red & White Wine.
Beer
The Happy Hour beer list covers Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra in both 16 oz and 22 oz sizes, priced from $3 to $5. It is a compact but complete lineup of familiar domestic and imported labels.
Menu strengths
- — Five beer brands — Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra — are available in 16 oz and 22 oz sizes.
- — Happy Hour pricing runs $3–$5 depending on brand and pour size.
Standout selections
- — Modelo 16 oz — $4 at Happy Hour.
- — Michelob Ultra 16 oz — $4 at Happy Hour.
Pricing: Happy Hour: 16 oz $3–$4; 22 oz $4–$5.
Nonalcoholic
House-made lemonades and flavored iced teas anchor the nonalcoholic list. Options include Dragonfruit Lemonade, Blackberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Lemonade, Blackberry Iced Tea, Mango Iced Tea, and Watermelon Iced Tea. Fountain drinks, lemonade, iced tea, and flavored iced tea are also available as 3 For Me beverage choices.
Menu strengths
- — Seven house-made lemonade and flavored iced tea options are listed on the Beverages menu.
- — 3 For Me beverage options include Fountain Drink, Lemonade, Iced Tea, and Flavored Iced Tea.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade — a flavored lemonade on the Beverages menu.
- — Mango Iced Tea — a flavored iced tea on the Beverages menu.
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