Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
McAllen, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chili's Grill & Bar runs a margarita-focused cocktail program with a monthly featured pour and a Margarita of the Month Club. The Cherry Limeade Marg combines el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, and house-made sour for $6, and Happy Hour brings a Tequila Classic Marg to $7. Premium spirits appear in the Casamigos Reposado-based Casamigos Marg and the Hennessy-spiked Henny Marg. The wine list is basic house pours, while beer and nonalcoholic options are straightforward.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cherry Limeade Marg, a $6 mix of el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, and house-made sour with Sprite. For a smoother tequila, the Casamigos Marg pairs Casamigos Reposado with Cointreau and the same house-made sour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Margarita enthusiasts will find a rotating monthly special and a club built around it. Value seekers can lean on Happy Hour for a $7 Tequila Classic Marg and $3 domestic beers.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour is the clear window for deals: $7 Tequila Classic Marg, $5 house wines, and discounted domestic beers. The monthly margarita special runs all month, so timing within the month doesn't matter.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The Margarita of the Month is $6, Happy Hour Tequila Classic Marg is $7, and house wine is $5. Domestic beers run $3 to $5 depending on size, with Modelo at $4 for 16 oz and $5 for 22 oz.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Margarita of the Month Club and a $6 monthly featured margarita keep the cocktail list in rotation. The Henny Marg, built on Hennessy V.S Cognac and Teremana Blanco Tequila, adds a cross-spirit twist to the standard sour formula.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program centers on margaritas, with a monthly featured pour and multiple variations. The Cherry Limeade Marg blends el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, and house-made sour for $6. The Casamigos Marg uses reposado tequila and Cointreau, while the Henny Marg mixes cognac and blanco tequila.
Menu strengths
- — A monthly featured margarita and Margarita of the Month Club keep the list rotating.
- — The Henny Marg's blend of Hennessy V.S and Teremana Blanco widens the margarita frame.
Standout selections
- — Cherry Limeade Marg: el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, house-made sour, Sprite, $6.
- — Casamigos Marg: Casamigos Reposado with Cointreau and house-made sour.
- — Henny Marg: Hennessy V.S Cognac and Teremana Blanco Tequila with house-made sour.
Pricing: Margarita of the Month $6, Tequila Classic Marg $7 during Happy Hour
Wine
The wine program is limited to house red and white by the glass, both priced at $5 during Happy Hour.
Menu strengths
- — Happy Hour pricing puts house red and white at $5 per glass.
Standout selections
- — House Red Wine during Happy Hour at $5.
- — House White Wine during Happy Hour at $5.
Pricing: House red and white wine $5 during Happy Hour
Beer
Beer taps include local craft brews, though the named selections are mainstream domestics and Modelo. Happy Hour discounts drop Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light to $3 for 16 oz. Modelo runs $4 for 16 oz and $5 for 22 oz.
Menu strengths
- — Happy Hour brings domestic 16 oz pours to $3.
- — Modelo is offered in both 16 oz and 22 oz sizes.
Standout selections
- — Modelo 16 oz at $4, 22 oz at $5.
- — Bud Light 16 oz at $3 during Happy Hour.
Pricing: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light 16 oz $3; Modelo 16 oz $4, 22 oz $5
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic lineup features house-made lemonades in dragonfruit, blackberry, strawberry, and watermelon, plus iced teas in blackberry, mango, and watermelon. These are straightforward fruit-flavored refreshers without additional detail.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple house-made lemonade flavors are available.; Iced tea comes in three fruit flavors.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade — House-made lemonade with dragonfruit flavor.
Spirits
The spirits program is driven by tequila and a few premium bottles used in signature cocktails. Casamigos Reposado appears in the Casamigos Marg, Hennessy V.S Cognac defines the Henny Marg, and Teremana Blanco shows up in both the Henny Marg and Skinny Marg.
Menu strengths
- — Casamigos Reposado and Teremana Blanco bring recognizable tequila names.
- — Hennessy V.S Cognac adds a non-tequila spirit to the margarita lineup.
- — The range of tequilas and other spirits is described as wide.
Standout selections
- — Casamigos Reposado Tequila.; Hennessy V.S Cognac.; Teremana Blanco Tequila.
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