Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
Lodi, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chili's Grill & Bar leans heavily on margaritas, with a Margarita of the Month program that rotates a $6 featured pour. The September Cherry Limeade Marg blends el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. Happy Hour adds a $7 Tequila Classic Marg, $5 house wines, and discounted domestic beers. The nonalcoholic side includes house-made flavored lemonades and iced teas.
- What should I order?
- Order the Margarita of the Month to experience the rotating specialty; in September it's the Cherry Limeade Marg, a $6 mix of el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. For a premium twist, the Casamigos Marg swaps in reposado tequila with Cointreau.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Margarita enthusiasts will find a rotating monthly special and several premium variations, including a Casamigos Reposado version. Happy Hour seekers can pair discounted cocktails, beer, and wine. Those avoiding alcohol have house-made flavored lemonades and iced teas.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour is the time for value, with a $7 Tequila Classic Marg, $6 Margarita of the Month, $5 house wines, and domestic beers from $3. The monthly margarita feature changes each month, so repeat visits offer new options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The Margarita of the Month is $6, and the Happy Hour Tequila Classic Marg is $7. House wine is $5 during Happy Hour, and domestic beers range from $3 to $5 depending on brand and size.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Margarita of the Month program sets the pace, offering a new $6 margarita each month. The September Cherry Limeade Marg is built with el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. A broad margarita menu includes premium tequila options and a Henny Marg with cognac.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktail program centers on margaritas, with a rotating Margarita of the Month at $6 and a lineup including Casamigos, Henny, Presidente, and Skinny variations. Happy Hour offers a Tequila Classic Marg for $7.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating monthly margarita feature at a $6 price point.
- — Multiple premium margarita variations using reposado and blanco tequilas.
- — Creative options like the Henny Marg blending cognac with tequila.
Standout selections
- — Cherry Limeade Marg: el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, Sprite; $6.
- — Casamigos Marg: Casamigos Reposado with Cointreau and house-made sour.
- — Henny Marg: Hennessy V.S, Teremana Blanco, and house-made sour.
Pricing: Margarita of the Month $6; Happy Hour Tequila Classic Marg $7
Wine
No specific varietals or regions are detailed.; Happy Hour pricing of $5 for house wine offers a low-cost entry.
Menu strengths
- — Happy Hour pricing of $5 for house wine offers a low-cost entry.
Standout selections
- — House Red Wine at $5 during Happy Hour.
- — House White Wine at $5 during Happy Hour.
Pricing: House red and white wine $5 during Happy Hour
Beer
Beer taps include local craft brews, while Happy Hour features domestic standards. Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra are available in 16 oz and 22 oz pours, priced from $3 to $5.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft brews on tap.; Happy Hour offers five domestic brands at competitive prices.
Standout selections
- — Bud Light 16 oz $3 / 22 oz $4 during Happy Hour.
- — Modelo 16 oz $4 / 22 oz $5 during Happy Hour.
Pricing: Happy Hour domestic beers $3-$5 depending on brand and size
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic program features house-made flavored lemonades and iced teas. Lemonade options include Dragonfruit, Blackberry, Strawberry, and Watermelon; iced teas come in Blackberry, Mango, and Watermelon.
Menu strengths
- — House-made lemonades in four fruit flavors.; Flavored iced teas offer additional variety.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade — House-made lemonade with dragonfruit flavor.
Spirits
While described as offering a wide range of tequilas and other spirits, the program is evidenced through cocktail ingredients. These include el Jimador Blanco, Lunazul Reposado, Casamigos Reposado, Teremana Blanco, Hennessy V.S, Patron Citrónge, and E&J Brandy.
Menu strengths
- — Premium tequila and cognac brands appear in cocktail recipes.
- — Diverse spirits portfolio supports a broad margarita menu.
Standout selections
- — Chili's offers a wide range of tequilas and other fine spirits.
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