Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileTAPAteria
Colorado Springs, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
TAPAteria's beverage program leans into Spanish tradition with an extensive wine list and a cocktail menu full of Iberian twists. Signature drinks like the Margarita Espanola and Spanish Old Fashioned show range, while the house sangria earns guest praise. Weekly specials, including Margarita Monday and Tasting Tuesday flights, make the program easy to explore. A solid stop for Spanish wines and creative cocktails.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Margarita Espanola, a tequila and Licor 43 cocktail with a house mix. For wine, the La Caña Albariño offers a zesty, dry finish. On Tasting Tuesday, the $10 sherry flight is a low-cost way to sample Spanish fortified wines.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate Spanish wines and cocktails with a regional twist will find much to like. The extensive list and weekly specials also suit those who enjoy exploring a range of options without breaking the bank.
- When should I go?
- Visit on Margarita Monday for half-price house margaritas, or on Tasting Tuesday for $10 sherry, wine, or port flights. Sangria Sunday offers $3 glasses and $12 carafes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass runs from $9 to $14, with bottles from $40 to $115. Cocktails are not individually priced, but weekly specials like Margarita Monday's 50% off and Sangria Sunday's $3 glasses offer entry points. Sherry and port flights are $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- TAPAteria pairs a deep Spanish wine list with a cocktail program that reworks classics through Spanish ingredients, such as the Spanish Old Fashioned with brandy and Licor 43. The weekly rotation of specials, including Sangria Sunday and Tasting Tuesday, keeps the program dynamic.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad list of signature cocktails blends Spanish spirits and flavors with local twists. Standouts include the Margarita Espanola, Spanish Old Fashioned, and Iberian Manhattan. Frequent weekly specials make the program accessible and encourage repeat visits.
Menu strengths
- — Large signature list with Spanish and local twists, including the Margarita Espanola and Spanish Old Fashioned.
- — Multiple weekly specials, such as Margarita Monday and Sangria Sunday, provide value and variety.
Standout selections
- — Margarita Espanola: Tequila, Licor 43, House Mix; Spanish Old Fashioned: Brandy, Licor 43, Chocolate
- — Iberian Manhattan: Bulliet Rye, Cocchi, Lustau Rojo, Licor 43, Bitters
Pricing: Weekly specials include Margarita Monday with 50% off house margaritas; Sangria Sunday offers $3 glasses and $12 carafes.
Wine
An extensive Spanish-focused list also reaches into Portugal, Argentina, and Chile. Pours include detailed tasting notes, and the house sangria earns customer praise. Wine Wednesday's 20% off bottles adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive Spanish wine list with detailed tasting notes and glass/bottle pricing.
- — Wine list includes whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling from Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Chile.
Standout selections
- — La Caña Albariño: Rias Baixas, zesty and dry finish
- — Volver Tempranillo: La Mancha, notes of mature fruit and tobacco
- — 2015 Marques De Caceres Gran Reserva: Rioja, balsamic notes
Pricing: Wine by the glass from $9 to $14; bottles from $40 to $115.
Beer
Beer is a minor part of the program, with happy hour pricing and occasional cider mentions. The offering is functional but lacks the depth of the wine and cocktail lists.
Menu strengths
- — Happy Hour includes $5 beers.; 'wine, beer, or cocktail' in Switchbacks partnership.
Standout selections
- — Raspberry Cider; Happy Hour includes $5 beers.; 'wine, beer, or cocktail' in Switchbacks partnership.
Pricing: Happy Hour includes $5 beers.
Spirits
Tasting Tuesday offers $10 flights of sherry, wine, or port.; Sherry Flight — $10 — Part of Tasting Tuesday flights.
Menu strengths
- — Tasting Tuesday offers $10 flights of sherry, wine, or port.
Standout selections
- — Sherry Flight — $10 — Part of Tasting Tuesday flights.
Pricing: Tasting Tuesday flights are $10.
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