Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
Orem, UT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chili's runs a serious margarita operation: a monthly featured pour at $6, a Happy Hour Tequila Classic Marg at $7, and a lineup stretching from the Cherry Limeade Marg to the Henny Marg. The bar backs it with house-made lemonades and local craft beer taps. A dependable stop for cheap, consistent cocktails rather than an adventurous drinking destination.
- What should I order?
- The Cherry Limeade Marg, the current $6 Margarita of the Month, blends el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. For a bigger pour, the Presidente Margarita layers Lunazul Reposado, Patron Citrónge, and E&J Brandy.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Value-focused drinkers who want a reliable, inexpensive margarita and a straightforward Happy Hour. The rotating monthly special and the Margarita of the Month Club give regulars a reason to return.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Margarita of the Month is $6; Happy Hour brings 16 oz Bud Light, Coors Light, or Miller Lite to $3 and the Tequila Classic Marg to $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Margarita of the Month program gives the margarita list a rotating hook, and the Presidente Margarita shows a willingness to blend tequila, orange liqueur, and brandy. Happy Hour pricing on both margaritas and domestic beer keeps the bar accessible.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A structured margarita program with a monthly featured pour at $6. The menu spans classic and sweet variations, from the Cherry Limeade Marg to the Presidente Margarita, with Happy Hour pricing on the Tequila Classic Marg.
Menu strengths
- — Monthly rotating margarita special gives the cocktail list a sense of momentum.
- — Wide range of margarita styles, including fruity, skinny, and premium tequila versions.
Standout selections
- — Cherry Limeade Marg: el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, grenadine, house-made sour, Sprite – $6.
- — Presidente Margarita: Lunazul Reposado, Patron Citrónge, E&J Brandy.
Pricing: Margarita of the Month $6; Happy Hour Tequila Classic Marg $7
Wine
Wine by the glass is available, with house red and white included during Happy Hour. The selection is basic and utilitarian, fitting a bar that leads with margaritas and beer.
Menu strengths
- — House red and white wine are included in Happy Hour deals.
Standout selections
- — House Red Wine – available during Happy Hour.
- — House White Wine – available during Happy Hour.
Beer
A draft list that includes local craft brews, with Happy Hour pricing on domestic staples like Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite at $3 for 16 oz. Michelob Ultra and Modelo round out the selection.
Menu strengths
- — Local craft taps provide variety beyond the domestic macros.
- — Happy Hour drops 16 oz domestic beers to $3.
Standout selections
- — Bud Light – 16 oz for $3 during Happy Hour.
- — Modelo – imported beer available in 16 oz and 22 oz sizes.
Pricing: $3 for 16 oz domestic during Happy Hour
Nonalcoholic
Beyond soft drinks, the menu offers house-made lemonades and iced teas in flavors like dragonfruit, blackberry, strawberry, watermelon, and mango. These give designated drivers and non-drinkers more than a soda option.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple house-made lemonade and iced tea flavors.; Non-alcoholic options extend beyond standard soft drinks.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade – house-made lemonade with dragonfruit flavor.
- — Blackberry Iced Tea – iced tea with blackberry flavor.
Spirits
The bar stocks a broad range of tequilas, including el Jimador, Lunazul, Casamigos, Teremana, and Patron, plus Hennessy cognac and E&J brandy. These spirits anchor the margarita program and appear in several cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple tequila brands used across the margarita menu, from blanco to reposado.
- — Inclusion of Hennessy V.S and E&J brandy adds depth to the back bar.
Standout selections
- — Casamigos Reposado Tequila – used in the Casamigos Marg.
- — Hennessy V.S Cognac – used in the Henny Marg.
How it sits with the food
The bar's frozen and on-the-rocks margaritas pair naturally with Chili's Tex-Mex menu, such as fajitas or tacos, where the citrus and salt cut through spice and richness. But this review focuses on the drinks themselves.
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