Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Mark Bar & Grill
San Luis Obispo, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Mark Bar & Grill runs a compact craft cocktail list with real specificity: the margarita uses El Jimador Blanco tequila, fresh lime, and agave syrup, with strawberry or peach versions on request, and the seasonal fruit margarita draws from the Farmer's Market. Eight named drinks span $6 to $12, including a Mexican Martini, Crooked Fashion, Nolets Spritz, Mezcal Paloma, Flatliner, and Bloody Mary. The spirits side leans agave, with five rotating tequila and mezcal flight tiers priced $17 to $41.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Margarita, built on El Jimador Blanco tequila with fresh lime and agave syrup; strawberry or peach variations are available on request. For a broader taste of the agave program, the Mezcal flight at $19 or the Reposado flight at $22 lets you compare rotating selections side by side.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a focused agave program and a short, clearly specified cocktail list will find plenty to work with. The margarita variations and $6 to $12 pricing suit a casual round, and the flight tiers give tequila and mezcal drinkers a structured way to compare.
- When should I go?
- The 60 oz. Margarita pitchers at $19 and the seasonal fruit margarita make this a reasonable stop for a group round, and the 10 oz. And 16 oz. Margarita sizes let a couple or single drinker choose their own pace.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $6 to $12, with the margarita at $7 for 10 oz. And $9 for 16 oz. Tequila and mezcal flights are $17 (Plata), $22 (Reposado), $29 (Anejo), $41 (Ultra), and $19 (Mezcal). A 60 oz. Margarita pitcher is $19.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The seasonal fruit margarita uses fresh fruit from the Farmer's Market, and the spirits list is organized around five rotating tequila and mezcal flight tiers rather than a static bottle roster. That combination of local fruit and tiered agave flights is the program's clearest signature.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails with specific spirits and ingredients, priced $6 to $12. The list also includes a Mexican Martini, Crooked Fashion, Nolets Spritz, Mezcal Paloma, Flatliner, and Bloody Mary.
Menu strengths
- — Named craft cocktail list with specific spirits and ingredients, not vague descriptions
- — Seasonal fruit margarita uses fresh fruit from the Farmer's Market
- — Margarita priced $7 (10 oz.) / $9 (16 oz.), with 60 oz. Pitchers at $19
Standout selections
- — Margarita: El Jimador Blanco tequila, sweet n sour, triple sec, lime juice, fresh lime, and agave syrup; strawberry or peach on request
- — Mezcal Paloma: Agave Cortes Mezcal, grapefruit, and salted lemon at $12
- — Seasonal Fruit Margarita: classic margarita with fresh fruit from the Farmer's Market at $8 (10 oz.) / $10 (16 oz.)
Pricing: Margarita $7 (10 oz.) / $9 (16 oz.); 60 oz. Pitchers $19; other cocktails $6-$12
Spirits
Tequila and mezcal flights in five tiers: Plata, Reposado, Anejo, Ultra, and Mezcal, all with rotating selections. Named spirits also appear in the cocktail list, including El Jimador Blanco tequila, Bulleit, Nolets, Agave Cortes Mezcal, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Jameson.
Menu strengths
- — Five tequila and mezcal flight tiers with rotating selections, priced $17 to $41
Standout selections
- — Plata Tequila Flight: rotating tequilas at $17; Reposado Tequila Flight: rotating tequilas at $22
- — Plata Tequila Flight — $17 — Rotating tequilas.
Pricing: Flights $17 (Plata), $22 (Reposado), $29 (Anejo), $41 (Ultra), $19 (Mezcal)
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