Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCrave Kitchen & Bar
El Paso, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Crave Kitchen & Bar runs a creative cocktail program with a lineup of signature drinks priced $8-$9, including the Cactus Squeeze Pina Chelada made with orange agave wheat beer from Aurelia's brewery. The menu also features copper mules, assembled Bloody Marys, and pitchers of sangria and mimosas. Wine is offered by glass or bottle, and non-alcoholic options include house-made agua frescas and lemonades. Beer bottles and cans are available from $4 to $6.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cactus Squeeze Pina Chelada ($8), a collaboration with Aurelia's brewery featuring orange agave wheat beer, pineapple juice, and a spicy rim. For a bolder choice, the No Seas...Carbon ($9) combines Jose Cuervo Tradicional with organic charcoal agua fresca. If you prefer wine, a glass of Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon ($10) is a solid pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate inventive cocktails with house-made mixes and spicy rims will find plenty to explore. The pitcher options and wine-by-the-glass list also suit groups and casual diners. Non-alcoholic drinkers are well served by the agua frescas and lemonades.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $8-$9, beer $4-$6, and wine by the glass $7-$10. Pitchers of sangria are $30, and mimosas are $22 per pitcher. Non-alcoholic drinks range from $3.50 to $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans on local collaboration and creative ingredients, such as the Cactus Squeeze Pina Chelada brewed with Aurelia's and the charcoal-infused No Seas...Carbon.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, with signature drinks, copper mules, bloody marys, and pitcher options. Ingredients like organic charcoal, prickly pear vodka, and a brewery collaboration show a creative approach. Prices are accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a wide variety of signature cocktails, copper mules, and assembled bloody marys.
- — Several cocktails use house-made mixes and creative ingredients, including a collaboration with Aurelia's brewery.
- — Pitcher options are available for sangria, mimosas, and other drinks.
Standout selections
- — Cactus Squeeze Pina Chelada – $8 – Crave x Aurelia's brewery, pineapple juice, orange agave wheat beer, fresh pineapple, lime juice, spicy rim.
- — No Seas...Carbon – $9 – Jose Cuervo Tradicional, muddled pineapple, organic charcoal agua fresca, spicy rim.
- — Watermelon Margarita – $9 – Maestro Dobel tequila, sandia agua fresca, lime, spicy rim.
Pricing: $8-$9 per cocktail; pitchers from $22-$30.
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, rosé, and champagne, with many options available by the glass or bottle. Selections include Liberty School, Austin Hope, Decoy, and Bodegas Belgrano. Bottle-only options extend the range.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a range of red, white, rosé, and champagne by glass or bottle.
- — Glass prices start at $7, making entry easy.
- — Includes well-known producers like Austin Hope and Decoy by Duckhorn.
Standout selections
- — Liberty School, C. Sauvignon — $10.00/Glass, $35.00/Bottle — Red wine by glass or bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $7-$10; bottles $26-$65.
Beer
The beer selection is straightforward, featuring mainstream lagers and ales plus a few craft options like Santa Fe Happy Camper IPA and Shiner Bock. Red Beer or Michelada can be added for $2.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a mix of domestic favorites, imports, and regional craft options.
- — Red Beer or Michelada upgrade available for an additional $2.
Standout selections
- — Santa Fe Happy Camper IPA – $5.; Guinness – $6.
Pricing: $4-$6 per bottle or can.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic offerings are broad, with house-made agua frescas, lemonades, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Creative options like Cucumber-Mint Agua Fresca and Nutella Hot Chocolate stand out.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety including house-made agua frescas and lemonades.
- — Several creative options such as Rosemary Watermelon Agua Fresca and Strawberry Basil Lemonade.
- — Prices are low, ranging from $3 to $6.
Standout selections
- — Cucumber-Mint Agua Fresca – $3.50.; Rosemary Watermelon Agua Fresca – $6.
Pricing: $3-$6.
Spirits
Spirits are used in cocktails, with tequila, vodka, gin, bourbon, and rum appearing in recipes. Named brands include Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Maestro Dobel, Hendrick's Gin, and Deep Eddy Vodka, but there is no standalone spirits list.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails feature a range of spirits including tequila, vodka, gin, bourbon, and rum.
- — Specific brands like Hendrick's Gin and Maestro Dobel are used in signature drinks.
Standout selections
- — Spirits are used in cocktails, including tequila, vodka, gin, bourbon, and rum.
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