Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChili's Grill & Bar
Waukesha, WI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chili's Grill & Bar fields a margarita-heavy cocktail menu with premium tequilas and a few creative spritzes. Happy Hour brings discounted cocktails, beer, and house wine. The non-alcoholic lineup includes house-made lemonades and iced teas in fruit-forward flavors. It's a familiar, reliable stop for casual drinks, not a destination for serious beverage exploration.
- What should I order?
- Happy Hour Margarita of the Month or Tequila Classic Marg for value; Shark Attack Marg for a signature; Don Julio or Casamigos Marg for premium tequila; Tito's Watermelon Spritz for a vodka option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Margarita enthusiasts, value-seeking Happy Hour drinkers, and casual diners wanting familiar cocktails with premium spirit options.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour for discounted drinks, when the Margarita of the Month and Tequila Classic Marg are available at special prices.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy Hour pricing includes $6 Margarita of the Month, $7 Tequila Classic Marg, $5 house wine, and $3-$5 domestic beers. Regular menu prices not available.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A margarita list that spans from a Shark Attack signature to premium pours like Don Julio, Patron, and Casamigos, plus a Henny Marg with Hennessy. Happy Hour extends value across cocktails, wine, and beer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A wide margarita-centric menu includes signature and premium tequila versions, plus a vodka spritz and a Hennessy margarita. Happy Hour discounts add value.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive margarita selection with premium tequila options.; Happy Hour specials on cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio Marg, made with Don Julio tequila.
- — Casamigos Marg, made with Casamigos tequila.
- — Tito's Watermelon Spritz, with Tito's vodka and watermelon.
Pricing: Happy Hour: Margarita of the Month $6, Tequila Classic Marg $7. Regular menu pricing not available.
Wine
Wine is limited to house red and white during Happy Hour at $5. No varietals or regular wine list are documented.
Pricing: Happy Hour: House Red & White Wine $5.
Beer
Domestic beers are available during Happy Hour with multiple size and price points, including Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Modelo, and Michelob Ultra.
Pricing: Happy Hour: Bud Light 16 oz $3, Miller Lite 16 oz $3, Coors Light 16 oz $3; Bud Light 22 oz $4, Modelo 16 oz $4, Miller Lite 22 oz $4, Coors Light 22 oz $4, Michelob Ultra 16 oz $4; Modelo 22 oz $5, Michelob Ultra 22 oz $5.
Nonalcoholic
House-made lemonades and iced teas come in fruit-forward flavors: Dragonfruit, Blackberry, Strawberry, Watermelon Lemonade, and Blackberry, Mango, Watermelon Iced Tea.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Lemonade, house-made lemonade with dragonfruit.
- — Watermelon Lemonade, house-made lemonade with watermelon.
- — Blackberry Iced Tea, iced tea with blackberry.
- — Mango Iced Tea, iced tea with mango.
Pricing: No pricing available.
Spirits
Cocktails feature premium spirits: Don Julio, Patron, Casamigos tequila, Tito's vodka, and Hennessy.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
The margarita selection suits the chain's Tex-Mex fare, with premium tequila options for a more elevated pairing. House-made lemonades and iced teas offer non-alcoholic alternatives.
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