Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
McAllen, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chili's runs a margarita-heavy cocktail program with a monthly featured pour, a Margarita of the Month Club, and a wide range of tequila-based drinks. Happy Hour sharpens the value angle with $6 margaritas and $5 wine by the glass. Beer is straightforward, and the nonalcoholic lineup covers flavored lemonades and iced teas. A reliable stop for a familiar, budget-friendly drink.
- What should I order?
- Start with the September featured Cherry Limeade Marg, made with el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. It's a $6 pour during Happy Hour. For a reposado option, the Casamigos Marg with Cointreau is a solid pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Margarita loyalists and anyone looking for a predictable, wallet-friendly cocktail will find a home here. The monthly feature and the Margarita of the Month Club give regulars a reason to return for something new.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy Hour delivers the best value: a Tequila Classic Marg for $7, Margarita of the Month for $6, and house wine for $5. Outside those windows, pricing is standard for the category.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The rotating monthly margarita and the Margarita of the Month Club create a programmed approach to tequila cocktails, with a to-go lineup that includes the same margaritas. That's a level of organization rarely seen at this tier.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program leans heavily on margaritas, with a monthly featured margarita and a Margarita of the Month Club. Named options include Casamigos, Henny, Presidente, Skinny, Don Julio, and Patron versions, plus a Tito's watermelon spritz. Happy Hour discounts the featured and classic margaritas.
Menu strengths
- — A broad margarita selection with clear price points at Happy Hour.
- — Monthly featured margarita offers variety and a reason to return.
- — To-go alcohol options extend the program beyond the bar.
Standout selections
- — Cherry Limeade Marg: el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, Sprite; $6 during Happy Hour.
- — Casamigos Marg: Casamigos Reposado with Cointreau and house-made sour.
Pricing: $6–$7 during Happy Hour; standard pricing otherwise
Wine
A modest wine-by-the-glass selection exists, with a single Happy Hour price point for house red and white. No specific varietals or producers are named, keeping the program basic.
Menu strengths
- — House red and white wine are available by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Chili's offers a variety of wines by the glass.
Pricing: $5 per glass during Happy Hour
Beer
Draft beer includes local craft brews plus familiar macros. Happy Hour prices Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra in 16- or 22-ounce pours. A straightforward lineup with value pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft options on tap.; Macro lagers priced from $3 during Happy Hour.
Standout selections
- — Modelo: 16 oz for $4, 22 oz for $5.
- — Bud Light: 16 oz for $3, 22 oz for $4.
Pricing: $3–$5 depending on brand and size
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options are extensive, with house-made lemonades in four flavors and iced teas in three, plus standard soft drinks and tea. The flavored lemonades and iced teas are a cut above typical bar fare.
Menu strengths
- — Seven flavored lemonades and iced teas provide variety.
- — House-made lemonade and tea are a step up from standard sodas.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade — Flavored lemonade; Blackberry Lemonade — Flavored lemonade
Spirits
The spirits list is tequila-centric, with el Jimador, Lunazul, Espolon, Cuervo Tradicional, Casamigos, and Teremana appearing in cocktails. Hennessy, E&J Brandy, Tito's, Deep Eddy, and Cointreau round out the back bar.
Menu strengths
- — A wide range of tequilas supports the margarita program.
Standout selections
- — Chili's offers a wide range of tequilas and other fine spirits.
Pricing: No standalone pricing available
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