Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Patio on Guerra
McAllen, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Patio on Guerra runs a serious beverage program. Cocktails are the centerpiece, with eight hand-crafted recipes like the Cranberry Margarita and Spicy Old Fashion. The beer list spans domestic lagers to Belgian ales, and the spirits shelf holds Don Julio 1942 and Macallan 18.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cranberry Margarita—silver tequila, cranberry, agave, and lime—or the Spicy Old Fashion for a Fireball-driven kick. For a non-cocktail, the Chimay Grande Reserve Blue offers a complex Belgian ale. If spirits are your focus, ask for Don Julio 1942 or Macallan 18.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers will find familiar and inventive options, while beer enthusiasts can explore everything from a Texas IPA to a Trappist ale. Wine lovers are covered by a list that earned Wine Spectator recognition for over a decade.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail list that runs from a Cranberry Margarita to a French 75, plus a beer selection that includes Chimay Grande Reserve Blue, sets the bar apart. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence streak from 2011 through 2021 adds a wine credential.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight hand-crafted cocktails are listed, from the Cranberry Margarita to the French 75. Signature drinks are highlighted on the website, indicating a program with intentional variety and seasonal touches.
Menu strengths
- — A broad cocktail list with eight named recipes covering tequila, whiskey, vodka, gin, and sparkling formats.
- — Signature drinks are highlighted on the website, showing a dedicated cocktail focus.
Standout selections
- — Cranberry Margarita: silver tequila, cranberry juice, agave nectar, Triple Sec, and lime juice.
- — Spicy Old Fashion: Fireball whiskey, agave nectar, bitters, and lemon juice.
- — French 75: Hendricks Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, topped with champagne.
Wine
The wine program is extensive, with service by the glass or bottle. The venue earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence from 2011 through 2021, and special wine dinners are held throughout the year.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner for eleven consecutive years.
- — Special wine dinners held throughout the year demonstrate an active wine focus.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers an extensive wine selection by the glass or bottle.
Beer
The beer list covers domestic, import, and craft categories with seven named options, including a Texas IPA and a Belgian Trappist ale. Selection ranges from light lagers to high-ABV ales.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named beers spanning domestic, import, and craft styles.
- — Includes regional and international choices, from Abita's Turbo Dog to Chimay Grande Reserve Blue.
Standout selections
- — Chimay Grande Reserve Blue: a 9% Belgian ale from Bières de Chimay.
- — El Chingon IPA: a 7.8% Texas IPA from Four Corners Brewing Co.
- — Two Hearted American Ale: a 7.0% ale from Bell's Brewery.
Nonalcoholic
Specialty waters include VOSS, Pellegrino, Fiji, and Topo Chico, offering still and sparkling options from multiple countries. A concise but premium selection for non-alcoholic refreshment.
Menu strengths
- — Four specialty water brands, including imported still and sparkling options.
- — Topo Chico provides a popular sparkling mineral water choice.
Standout selections
- — Topo Chico Mineral from Mexico.; Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral from Italy.
Spirits
Premium spirits span tequila, scotch, bourbon, vodka, and gin, with high-end brands like Don Julio 1942 and Macallan 18. The selection is concise but quality-focused.
Menu strengths
- — Five named premium spirits covering major categories.; Includes top-shelf expressions such as Don Julio 1942 and Macallan 18.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio 1942 Tequila.; Macallan 18 Scotch.; Woodford Reserve Double Oak Bourbon.
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