photo: Vikki Dempsey
For generous portions and consistent quality, you can’t beat the appetizers at Old Pueblo Grille. They’re $5 each during the daily happy hour from 3pm to close, in the bar lounge or on the bar patio.
Try the Rattlesnake Eggs, seven bacon-wrapped crunchy jalapenos filled with smoked shrimp cream cheese, served on a nest of cabbage. The whimsical Fried Hatch Green Chile Mac & Cheese are sure to tease and please you. They’re shaped like innocent ping-pong balls, resting on a fiery red chile sauce. Spicy Chicken Lettuce Tacos are four hearty “bowls” of lettuce filled with juicy seasoned chopped chicken breast. Drizzled with cilantro sour cream and served with tomatillo salsa on the side, they’re a favorite among the regulars.
All drinks are $1 off, including draft pints ($4), house martinis ($5.25), and wines by the glass ($5-$8.50). Signature drinks include the minty mojito ($8) and a variety of margaritas. Live large and conquer the behemoth Gila Monster ($11.50), a 42 oz. prickly pear margarita. After 7:30pm, house martinis and house margaritas are $5. The tequila primer on the menu will tempt even a novice to sample several of the 60 varieties. Splurge on a Herradura flight ($34) and soar to the stratosphere of high-end tequilas, served on a horseshoe-shaped wooden rack.
Ambiance, like the service, is friendly, upbeat, and unpretentious. Southwestern décor features exposed wooden beams and earthy colors, with floral and spiral motifs on the upholstery and carpet. No glitz, no glam; just pure comfort, like your favorite walking shoes.
Bring the whole family, or go alone. Don’t miss the live jazz and jam on Saturdays and Sundays from 7pm-10pm.
Old Pueblo Grille is located at 60 N. Alvernon Way. Find out more at MetroRestaurants.com/restaurants/opg.asp or call 326-6000.
