Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
Stockton, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chili's Grill & Bar runs a serious margarita play: a rotating $6 Margarita of the Month, plus named pours like the Presidente, Henny Marg, and Casamigos Marg. Happy Hour sharpens the value with a $7 Tequila Classic Marg and $5 house wine. Beer stays in domestic territory, and the nonalcoholic list leans on house-made lemonades and iced teas.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cherry Limeade Marg, this month's $6 special built on el Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. If you want something richer, the Presidente Margarita layers Lunazul Reposado, Patron Citrónge, and E&J Brandy. For a lighter pour, the Skinny Marg with Teremana and soda fits.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Margarita enthusiasts hunting value will find a rotating monthly special and a deep list of tequila-forward cocktails. Happy Hour drinkers get discounted classics, and groups with mixed tastes can rely on standard domestic beers and house wines.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour is the time to hit the bar for discounted drinks, including the $6 Margarita of the Month, $7 Tequila Classic Marg, and $5 house wine.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Drink prices range from $3 domestic beers during Happy Hour to $6 or $7 margaritas, with premium named margaritas likely higher. Wine by the glass is available, with house pours at $5 during Happy Hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Margarita of the Month program keeps the cocktail list in rotation, and the to-go alcohol menu includes premium tequila margaritas like Casamigos and Henny Marg. The bar stocks a broad range of tequilas and spirits, from el Jimador to Don Julio and Patron.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program centers on a deep margarita list with a rotating $6 monthly special and several premium tequila builds. Happy Hour pricing extends to a $7 Tequila Classic Marg. Customers report the margaritas come strong and well-made.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating Margarita of the Month keeps the list current and gives a reason to return.
- — Multiple named margaritas use premium tequilas and liqueurs, such as Presidente with Lunazul and Patron Citrónge.
- — Happy Hour pricing puts a $6 special and $7 classic margarita within easy reach.
Standout selections
- — Cherry Limeade Marg – the $6 monthly special mixing el Jimador, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, sour, and Sprite.
- — Presidente Margarita – a house favorite with Lunazul Reposado, Patron Citrónge, and E&J Brandy.
- — Henny Marg – a bold blend of Hennessy V.S, Teremana Blanco, and house-made sour.
- — Casamigos Marg – Casamigos Reposado with Cointreau and house-made sour.
Pricing: $6 Margarita of the Month; $7 Tequila Classic Marg at Happy Hour; other named margaritas vary
Wine
Wine is a straightforward option here, with house red and white pours offered at $5 during Happy Hour and additional wines by the glass available.
Menu strengths
- — Happy Hour pricing on house wine at $5 makes it a low-cost option.
- — Wine by the glass is available for those not in the mood for beer or cocktails.
Standout selections
- — House Red Wine – a $5 Happy Hour pour.
- — House White Wine – a $5 Happy Hour pour.
Pricing: House red and white wine $5 during Happy Hour
Beer
Beer here means familiar domestics: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra, available in 16 oz and 22 oz pours. Happy Hour drops the 16 oz domestics to $3, and 22 oz imports to $5.
Menu strengths
- — Happy Hour pricing on 16 oz domestics at $3 is easy to take.
- — Larger 22 oz pours of Modelo and Michelob Ultra give more beer for the money.
Standout selections
- — Bud Light – $3 for 16 oz during Happy Hour.
- — Modelo – $5 for 22 oz during Happy Hour.
Pricing: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light 16 oz $3 at Happy Hour; Modelo and Michelob Ultra 22 oz $5 at Happy Hour
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic list is built on house-made lemonades and iced teas, with flavors like dragonfruit, blackberry, strawberry, watermelon, and mango. These offer a fruity alternative to the bar's cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — House-made lemonades come in four fruit flavors, including dragonfruit and watermelon.
- — Iced teas are available in blackberry, mango, and watermelon, giving more variety.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade – a house-made lemonade with a tropical twist.
Pricing: Not specified
Spirits
Named brands include el Jimador, Lunazul, Casamigos, Teremana, Don Julio, Patron, and Hennessy.; A broad range of tequilas from el Jimador to Don Julio and Patron appears in the cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — A broad range of tequilas from el Jimador to Don Julio and Patron appears in the cocktail program.
- — Spirits extend beyond tequila to include Hennessy cognac and E&J brandy.
Standout selections
- — The bar offers a wide range of tequilas and other fine spirits.
- — Don Julio and Patron – premium tequila brands available for cocktails.
Pricing: Not specified
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