Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileFelipe's Mexican Taqueria
Metairie, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Felipe's Mexican Taqueria operates a serious margarita program: award-winning recipes like the Rocks Key Lime and The Swirl, plus a lineup of spicy, skinny, and frozen variations. The margarita bar pours a wide range of tequilas and mezcal by the 2 oz measure, from 1800 Blanco to Don Julio 1942. House wines and local craft beer round out the bar, with daily happy hour specials on margaritas and sangria.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Rocks Key Lime Margarita, made with 100% blue agave tequila and hand-squeezed Key lime juice, or The Swirl, a frozen margarita with a red sangria twist. For a deeper agave experience, order a 2 oz pour of Don Julio 1942 Añejo or Casamigos Reposado.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Margarita enthusiasts will find a range of styles from classic to spicy and frozen, while agave spirits drinkers can explore premium tequilas and mezcal by the pour. Those seeking a straightforward cocktail with food will appreciate the daily happy hour deals.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour runs daily at the bar, offering $6 margaritas and $5 red sangria, making it a good time to sample multiple cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $8.50 for a Rocks Key Lime Margarita to $18.50 for a Top Shelf Margarita; tequila pours start at $11.50 and reach $31.50 for Don Julio 1942. House wine is $8 a glass, and aguas frescas are $3.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The margarita bar is the centerpiece, featuring award-winning recipes and a dedicated tequila and mezcal selection poured in 2 oz measures. The menu includes a limited-time Guava Margarita, and the house-made jalapeño infusion for the Spicy Margarita adds a distinctive touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Award-winning margaritas anchor the menu, with the Rocks Key Lime, Frozen Hand-Squeezed, and The Swirl leading. Variations include spicy, skinny, strawberry, and guava, plus a Top Shelf with reposado. Fresh juices and extra tequila per drink are emphasized.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning margaritas with fresh juices and half an ounce more tequila per drink.
- — Extensive menu covering frozen, rocks, spicy, skinny, and limited-time flavors.
- — Daily happy hour with $6 margaritas and $5 sangria at the bar.
Standout selections
- — Rocks Key Lime Margarita – 100% blue agave tequila, hand-squeezed Key lime, simple syrup, triple sec.
- — The Swirl – frozen margarita with a red sangria twist.
- — Top Shelf Margarita – Corazon Reposado, Key lime, orange liqueur, agave.
Pricing: Margaritas range from $8.50 to $18.50; happy hour offers $6 margaritas and $5 sangria.
Wine
Simple house wine selection: Chardonnay, Merlot, Rosé, and Prosecco by the glass, plus red and white splits. Happy hour takes $2 off all wine. Functional but not a focus.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a choice of four house wines and splits.
- — Happy hour discount of $2 off all wine.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco – house sparkling option.; Red Split – a 20-ounce bottle format for sharing.
Pricing: House wines $8 per glass; splits $20.
Beer
Beer menu includes domestic, import, and local craft options available in draft and bottle.; Includes local craft options alongside domestic and imports.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft options alongside domestic and imports.
Standout selections
- — Beer menu includes domestic, import, and local craft options in draft and bottle.
Nonalcoholic
Offers aguas frescas in assorted flavors and iced tea. Mexican sodas are also available. A guest complaint about the Jamaican drink's quality tempers the otherwise straightforward selection.
Menu strengths
- — Provides a variety of non-alcoholic beverages including Mexican sodas.
- — Aguas frescas are a refreshing option at a low price.
Standout selections
- — Aguas Frescas — 3.50 — Assorted flavors; Iced Tea — 3.00
Pricing: Aguas frescas $3.50; iced tea $3.00.
Spirits
Margarita bar pours a wide range of tequilas and mezcal by the 2 oz measure. Blanco, reposado, añejo, and cristalino tequilas from 1800, Don Julio, Patron, and Clase Azul, plus mezcals like Dos Hombres and Xicaru.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of tequilas spanning blanco to añejo and cristalino.
- — Includes premium labels like Clase Azul and Don Julio 1942.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942 Añejo – 2 oz pour, $31.50.
- — Clase Azul Blanco – 2 oz pour, $25.50.
Pricing: 2 oz pours range from $11.50 to $31.50.
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