Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSalud! de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Salud! De Mesilla runs a wine program with more than 130 rotating bottles from celebrated vineyards, poured by the glass, quartino, or bottle, and recognized by Wine Spectator with an Award of Excellence five years running. Cocktails lean New Mexico-inspired, with smoky tequila creations, elevated classics, and a dedicated 'Creative Cocktails & New Mexico Style Cocktails' menu section. Weekly specials include Wine Wednesday discounts, Saturday mimosa flights, and Sunday build-your-own Bloody Mary or mimosa.
- What should I order?
- Start with a New Mexico-inspired cocktail from the 'Creative Cocktails & New Mexico Style Cocktails' section, such as a smoky tequila creation. On Sundays, the $8 build-your-own Bloody Mary or mimosa is a straightforward choice. Wine drinkers should ask about the rotating by-the-glass list and quartino pours.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who value a deep, rotating by-the-glass list and bottle selection will find plenty to explore. Cocktail fans interested in New Mexico flavors and smoky tequila will appreciate the signature menu. The nonalcoholic lineup, including Salud! Tea and prickly pear lemonade, suits those skipping alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Wine Wednesday offers 25% off wine by the glass, including 6 oz and 9 oz pours, plus an $8 small charcuterie board. Saturday brings $25 mimosa flights during Sip & Savor Saturday. Sunday Funday features $8 build-your-own Bloody Mary or mimosa and Buckets of Bubbles. Thursday's 3 B's special takes $1 off beer and bourbon.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The $8 build-your-own Bloody Mary or mimosa on Sundays is an affordable entry. Saturday mimosa flights are $25. Nonalcoholic choices like Salud! Tea, Arnold Palmer, and prickly pear lemonade are $3.75, while Topo Chico is $4. Wine specials include 25% off by-the-glass pours on Wednesdays and select bottles on Fridays.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list exceeds 130 rotating selections from celebrated vineyards, earning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence five years in a row. Cocktails incorporate New Mexico-inspired flavors such as smoky tequila and local ingredients, supported by a retail section with Los Poblanos Cocktail Salts and Sugar Moon syrups like Orgeat, Prickly Pear, and Red Chile Orange Cordial.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 'Creative Cocktails & New Mexico Style Cocktails' menu section anchors a program of handcrafted signatures using premium spirits, fresh ingredients, and New Mexico-inspired flavors, including smoky tequila creations and elevated classics. Weekly specials span Salud Hour, Saturday mimosa flights, and Sunday build-your-own, with retail cocktail salts and syrups available.
Menu strengths
- — New Mexico-inspired flavors and smoky tequila creations distinguish the signature cocktail list.
- — Multiple weekly cocktail-focused specials, including Salud Hour, Saturday mimosa flights, and Sunday build-your-own.
- — Retail section sells Los Poblanos Cocktail Salts and Sugar Moon syrups such as Orgeat, Prickly Pear, and Red Chile Orange Cordial.
Standout selections
- — Build-your-own Bloody Mary or mimosa — $8 on Sunday Funday.
- — Buckets of Bubbles — a Sunday Funday offering; ask about availability.
Pricing: Sunday build-your-own Bloody Mary or mimosa $8; Saturday mimosa flights $25
Wine
More than 130 carefully selected wines from celebrated vineyards are available by the glass, quartino, and bottle, with curated pairings. The program holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence five years running. Weekly specials include 25% off by-the-glass pours on Wednesdays and 25% off select bottles on Fridays.
Menu strengths
- — Over 130 rotating wines from celebrated vineyards, offered by the glass, quartino, and bottle.
- — Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for five consecutive years.
- — Wine Wednesday offers 25% off 6 oz and 9 oz by-the-glass pours, plus an $8 small charcuterie board.
Standout selections
- — Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa Valley, 2018, 1 liter, 14.6% ABV.
- — Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa Valley, 2018, 1 liter, 14.6% ABV; shown in wine image.
Pricing: Wine Wednesday 25% off by-the-glass (6 oz and 9 oz); Friday 25% off select bottles
Beer
Local and imported beers are available, with a Thursday special taking $1 off. The selection is straightforward and pairs with the broader beverage program, though specific breweries or styles are not detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Local and imported beers cover both regional and international options.
- — $1 off beer on 3 B's Thursday provides a weekly incentive.
Standout selections
- — Local and imported beers.; $1 off beer on 3 B's Thursday.
Pricing: $1 off beer on 3 B's Thursday
Nonalcoholic
A broad NA beverage selection spans teas, lemonades, juices, coffee drinks, and sparkling waters. Salud! Tea is fresh tea with lime, mint, and cantaloupe. Arnold Palmer, prickly pear lemonade, and Topo Chico round out the list, alongside cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, and San Pellegrino.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range including Arnold Palmer, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, juices, lemonades, and sparkling waters.
- — Salud! Tea is a venue-specific blend of fresh tea with lime, mint, and cantaloupe.
Standout selections
- — Salud! Tea — $3.75, fresh tea with lime, mint, and cantaloupe.
- — Lemonade - Prickly Pear — $3.75, fresh lemonade with fresh prickly pear juice.
Pricing: Salud! Tea, Arnold Palmer, Prickly Pear Lemonade $3.75; Topo Chico $4.00
Spirits
A 'Bourbon & Scotch List' and a 'Tequila List' provide dedicated spirits sections. Thursday's 3 B's special takes $1 off bourbon. A retail Sugar Moon Red Chile Orange Cordial is described as pairing well with rye, bourbon, mezcal, and sotol.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated 'Bourbon & Scotch List' and 'Tequila List' organize the spirits selection.
- — $1 off bourbon on 3 B's Thursday encourages exploration.
Standout selections
- — A 'Bourbon & Scotch List' and a 'Tequila List'.
Pricing: $1 off bourbon on 3 B's Thursday
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