@lonocat Actual canned with tequila or is it the “flavored wine” kind? Depending on which state, sometimes the “wine” kind are all that is available, or in other states the kind containing distilled liquor (even if similar ABV to the wine versions) are taxed differently. (This is the case in WA state, for example).
The fact that they have a decent frozen 'rita for under eight bucks is part of why they’re a fave, even though I only get a 'rita about twice a year. (The main reason I like them is that their food is very good, reasonably priced, and much closer to Mex than Tex.)
An aside; I did not know that Jimmy Buffett had the same birthday as my daughter until I looked it up just now. I believe that this just supplied the rest of the rationale for getting a margarita machine in December.
El Pinto. House marg is $14 but a premium tequila marg will run north of $17+
I took the daughters for their birthday dinner. I ordered a pitcher of margs and it was $49. I got 4 pours from that pitcher with a little watered down residue at the bottom.
@accelerator Thirty years ago, there was a truly exceptional Mexican place just north of downtown Houston where a pitcher of frozen margs would pour at least six, and cost $10. Sadly, they got bought out by an idiot who just wanted the name and rep, and he trashed both. We who remember the original Doneraki’s still mourn its loss.
@accelerator Well from my frugal guy perspective, those El Pinto prices seem like a lot. But if made by good bartenders with good quality (sometimes even the “house” Tequila is very good), and it’s for a special event as in your case, I could see doing that. And assuming fresh lime and mix, not the processed stuff. But wouldn’t do it routinely. Pay $49 for the bottle of really good Tequila and pour at home.
One of my favorite places in Asheville – don’t try going there for a few months; will take a lot of time to clean and rebuild. But a place called White Duck Taqueria (or something like that) was a favorite of my friends. It was right by the river, and could sit inside or outside on picnic tables. Well, it was “by the river.” For the last week it’s been “in the river!” From what I can see that area is just damaged by standing water and mud. Other regions much worse off. Will take months at least to clean and restore.
Anyway thinking back to better times, house margarita served tastefully in a plastic cup was maybe $6-8. The “top shelf” one a few $ more. Tacos in a variety of traditional and “fusion” styles (bulgogi, duck, tofu) were $4-5 and you’d usually order two for a full meal or maybe even some extra to take home. Hope the place comes back OK.
I don’t know. I don’t like tequila
I don’t drink
@tweezak same here, I choose to miss the time with “Ralph” , plus you only rent beer or any drink.
Does the local Bodega count as a Mexican Place?
If so, they have canned margaritas for about $4
@lonocat Actual canned with tequila or is it the “flavored wine” kind? Depending on which state, sometimes the “wine” kind are all that is available, or in other states the kind containing distilled liquor (even if similar ABV to the wine versions) are taxed differently. (This is the case in WA state, for example).
Coupla bucks for a Shiner longneck
I don’t drink margaritas. Dos Equis amber is my preferred beverage at the local Cantina.
The fact that they have a decent frozen 'rita for under eight bucks is part of why they’re a fave, even though I only get a 'rita about twice a year. (The main reason I like them is that their food is very good, reasonably priced, and much closer to Mex than Tex.)
Searching for my lost shaker of salt.
@PlutoIsAPlanet …It’s yer own damn fault.
@PlutoIsAPlanet Hopefully you will find it, somewhere, by 5 o’clock.
An aside; I did not know that Jimmy Buffett had the same birthday as my daughter until I looked it up just now. I believe that this just supplied the rest of the rationale for getting a margarita machine in December.
El Pinto. House marg is $14 but a premium tequila marg will run north of $17+
I took the daughters for their birthday dinner. I ordered a pitcher of margs and it was $49. I got 4 pours from that pitcher with a little watered down residue at the bottom.
@accelerator Thirty years ago, there was a truly exceptional Mexican place just north of downtown Houston where a pitcher of frozen margs would pour at least six, and cost $10. Sadly, they got bought out by an idiot who just wanted the name and rep, and he trashed both. We who remember the original Doneraki’s still mourn its loss.
@accelerator Well from my frugal guy perspective, those El Pinto prices seem like a lot. But if made by good bartenders with good quality (sometimes even the “house” Tequila is very good), and it’s for a special event as in your case, I could see doing that. And assuming fresh lime and mix, not the processed stuff. But wouldn’t do it routinely. Pay $49 for the bottle of really good Tequila and pour at home.
One of my favorite places in Asheville – don’t try going there for a few months; will take a lot of time to clean and rebuild. But a place called White Duck Taqueria (or something like that) was a favorite of my friends. It was right by the river, and could sit inside or outside on picnic tables. Well, it was “by the river.” For the last week it’s been “in the river!” From what I can see that area is just damaged by standing water and mud. Other regions much worse off. Will take months at least to clean and restore.
Anyway thinking back to better times, house margarita served tastefully in a plastic cup was maybe $6-8. The “top shelf” one a few $ more. Tacos in a variety of traditional and “fusion” styles (bulgogi, duck, tofu) were $4-5 and you’d usually order two for a full meal or maybe even some extra to take home. Hope the place comes back OK.
Trick question, I don’t like Mexican food.
I think $2.00 is 2 too much for that concoction, but my has me pay the asking price. Since I want her happy, I never ask the price.