Restaurant
Unclaimed profileJoe Vera's Mexican Restaurant
Provo, UT · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Joe Vera's pairs a broad Mexican menu with a drink list that leans on familiar names done in volume. Margaritas come in three flavors across four tequila tiers, while house wines, 0.5L beers, and a full shot rail keep prices friendly. The nonalcoholic side holds its own with horchata and booze-free margaritas.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Margarita with Tequila 1800 ($8.99) for the top-shelf agave option, or save with the Jose Cuervo Gold version at $6.25. Both come in traditional, raspberry, or strawberry.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers seeking straightforward, affordable classics—margaritas, daiquiris, and beer in large glasses—will find familiar ground. The nonalcoholic margarita and horchata also give designated drivers a reason to stay.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $5.99–$8.99, house wine is $5.99 a glass or $21.99 a bottle, beers span $4.29–$6.29, and nonalcoholic drinks are $3.96–$4.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The margarita list is the draw: four tequila choices (1800, Margaritaville, Jose Cuervo Gold, Patron) each available in three flavors, plus a Patron Reposado Sunrise. Beer comes in 0.5L cooled glasses, and the drink menu is promoted as a centerpiece.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu centers on margaritas, with four tequila options and three flavors, plus daiquiris, piña coladas, and sunrises. Prices stay modest, and the menu is promoted as a highlight of the restaurant.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails include margaritas, daiquiris, piña coladas, and sunrises.
- — Margaritas are offered in traditional, raspberry, and strawberry flavors across four tequila tiers.
Standout selections
- — Margarita (Tequila 1800) — $8.99 — Flavors: Margarita, Raspberry, Strawberry
- — Sunrise with Patron Reposado ($7.99) adds a reposado tequila option beyond the standard lineup.
Pricing: $5.99-$8.99
Wine
The wine list is a house-pour operation: a few varietals by the glass, with Fetzer Chardonnay and Merlot also available by the bottle. The $5.99 glass price is the entry point for all wines.
Menu strengths
- — House wines are offered by glass and bottle, with a consistent $5.99 glass price.
- — Domestic and imported wines are listed, giving some range beyond the house pours.
Standout selections
- — Fetzer Chardonnay is a house wine available by glass or bottle.
- — Fetzer Merlot is a house red available by glass or bottle.
Pricing: $5.99 glass / $21.99 bottle
Beer
Beer is served in large cooled 0.5L glasses, with a lineup of domestic and imported labels. Prices are low, with most options under $5 and the import Negra Modelo topping the list at $6.29.
Menu strengths
- — The 0.5L glass format is a generous serving size.
- — Seven beers include domestic and imported options, from Bud Light to Negra Modelo.
Standout selections
- — Negra Modelo ($6.29) is the highest-priced beer and offers a dark imported option.
- — Corona Extra ($4.79) is a classic Mexican lager at a value price.
Pricing: $4.29-$6.29
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic menu goes beyond soda with horchata, Minute Maid Pink Lemonade, and nonalcoholic margaritas in three flavors. Prices are low, and the mocktail options mirror the cocktail program's flavors.
Menu strengths
- — Nonalcoholic margaritas come in traditional, raspberry, and strawberry, matching the cocktail flavors.
- — Horchata adds a Mexican beverage staple at the lowest price point.
Standout selections
- — Nonalcoholic Margarita ($4.99) offers a booze-free take on the signature cocktail.
- — Horchata ($3.96) is a traditional rice-based drink at a budget price.
Pricing: $3.96-$4.99
Spirits
The shot list covers whiskey, vodka, rum, and tequila, with tequila getting the most attention. Prices start at $4.99 for gold expressions and rise to $9.99 for Patron reposado.
Menu strengths
- — Seven spirits by the shot include Jack Daniel's, Sky Vodka, Bacardi Gold, and several tequilas.
- — Tequila options range from Jose Cuervo Gold at $4.99 to Patron reposado at $9.99.
Standout selections
- — Patron reposado ($9.99) is the premium tequila shot.
- — 1800 Tequila ($5.99) is a 100% agave option at a mid-range price.
Pricing: $4.99-$9.99
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