Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
Salinas, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chili's Grill & Bar runs a rotating Margarita of the Month program priced at $6, with a September Cherry Limeade Marg built on el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. The year-round margarita lineup includes Casamigos, Henny, Presidente, and Skinny versions. Happy hour covers $6 Margarita of the Month and $7 Tequila Classic Marg, alongside $3-$5 beers and $5 house wine. House-made lemonades and iced teas round out the nonalcoholic side.
- What should I order?
- Order the Cherry Limeade Marg, the September Margarita of the Month, or a year-round margarita such as the Casamigos Marg, Henny Marg, Presidente Margarita, or Skinny Marg. For beer, the 22 oz Modelo or Michelob Ultra at $5 are the largest formats.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People looking for a straightforward margarita program with a rotating $6 option, happy hour pricing on beer and wine, and house-made nonalcoholic lemonades and iced teas. Those seeking a deep wine list or a spirits selection beyond margarita bases will find limited scope.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the clear time to visit for $6 Margarita of the Month, $7 Tequila Classic Marg, $3-$5 beers, and $5 house wine.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Margarita of the Month is $6; happy hour Tequila Classic Marg is $7. Happy hour beers run $3 for 16 oz Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light; $4 for 16 oz Modelo and Michelob Ultra; $5 for 22 oz Modelo and Michelob Ultra. House Red & White Wine is $5 during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The rotating Margarita of the Month program, priced at $6 and supported by a Margarita of the Month Club with member merchandise, gives the drinks list a changing focal point. The margarita lineup uses branded spirits including Casamigos, Hennessy, Teremana, Lunazul, and Patrón.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A margarita-focused cocktail program with a rotating $6 Margarita of the Month and a year-round lineup including Casamigos Marg, Henny Marg, Presidente Margarita, and Skinny Marg. Happy hour offers $6 Margarita of the Month and $7 Tequila Classic Marg. Alcohol To Go is also listed.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating Margarita of the Month program priced at $6, with a Margarita of the Month Club and member merchandise.
- — Year-round margarita lineup spans Casamigos Marg, Henny Marg, Presidente Margarita, and Skinny Marg.
- — Happy hour pricing includes $6 Margarita of the Month and $7 Tequila Classic Marg.
Standout selections
- — Cherry Limeade Marg: September featured $6 margarita with el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite.
- — Casamigos Marg: Casamigos Reposado Tequila with Cointreau and house-made sour.
- — Henny Marg: Hennessy V.S Cognac, Teremana Blanco Tequila, and house-made sour.
- — Presidente Margarita: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Patron Citronge Orange Liqueur, and E&J Brandy; available in classic, blackberry, mango, and strawberry.
Pricing: Margarita of the Month $6; happy hour Tequila Classic Marg $7.
Wine
It is a straightforward, low-cost option rather than a broad or detailed wine list.; House Red & White Wine is available at $5 during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — House Red & White Wine is available at $5 during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — House Red & White Wine: listed on the location happy hour menu at $5.
Pricing: House Red & White Wine $5 during happy hour.
Beer
The beer selection is built around mainstream lagers available in 16 oz and 22 oz formats during happy hour. Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra are listed at $3-$5, with the larger 22 oz formats reserved for Modelo and Michelob Ultra.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour beer pricing ranges from $3 to $5 across 16 oz and 22 oz formats.
Standout selections
- — Modelo 22 oz: happy hour beer at $5.
- — Michelob Ultra 22 oz: happy hour beer at $5.
- — Bud Light 16 oz: happy hour beer at $3.
Pricing: Happy hour beers $3-$5: 16 oz Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light at $3; 16 oz Modelo and Michelob Ultra at $4; 22 oz Modelo and Michelob Ultra at $5.
Nonalcoholic
House-made lemonades and iced teas make up the nonalcoholic offering. Lemonade flavors include Dragonfruit, Blackberry, Strawberry, and Watermelon. Iced teas include Blackberry, Mango, and Watermelon. The lineup is entirely house-made and offers multiple fruit flavors across both categories.
Menu strengths
- — House-made lemonades and iced teas span seven named flavors.
- — Flavors include Dragonfruit Lemonade, Blackberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Lemonade, Blackberry Iced Tea, Mango Iced Tea, and Watermelon Iced Tea.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade: house-made lemonade.; Blackberry Iced Tea: iced tea.
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