Margaritas Are the Move Here
North Midland / Loop 250 · Midland · Tex-Mex and Mexican · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 3, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Abuelo's feels like it was added to the menu because someone felt like it had to be there. It's short, it's safe, and it's clearly not the point — the margarita program is doing the heavy lifting at this Loop 250 hacienda.
We're talking maybe a dozen wines, all firmly in the realm of recognizable-brand California and Argentine crowd-pleasers. There's a Chardonnay, a Malbec, and a house Sangria — that's basically the tour. No regional exploration, no interesting producers, no nods to Spanish or Mexican wine traditions that might actually complement the cuisine. This list exists to check a box, not to excite anyone.
The by-the-glass options top out around four to eight pours in the $7–$12 range, which is honestly reasonable for Midland pricing. The problem isn't the cost — it's that there's nothing here worth getting excited about. If you order wine, you'll be fine; you just won't be happy.
Malbec — $9/glass
At the low end of the glass price range, a Malbec at least makes some thematic sense alongside the beef-heavy fajita plates. It's the most logical wine on this list and probably the most drinkable.
House Sangria
Nobody orders sangria expecting complexity, and that's exactly why it works here. Chilled, fruity, and unpretentious — it's the most honest thing on the wine menu and fits the lively hacienda atmosphere better than any of the bottled options.
Chardonnay
A generic California Chardonnay in a Tex-Mex context is a rough sell. It's almost certainly a bulk-production pour, and nothing on this menu is going to make it taste better than it is.
Malbec + Fajitas
Grilled beef fajitas and a Malbec is the one combination on this menu that actually makes sense. The wine has enough fruit and body to hold up to charred meat without completely disappearing.
❌ The Bottom Line
Abuelo's is a great place to eat enchiladas and drink a margarita — the wine list is an afterthought and should be treated as one. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your spot.
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