Tequila-Forward Spot Where Wine Takes the Backseat
Fort Lauderdale · Mexican · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed February 28, 2026 · How we review
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Wingman Metrics
The name tells you everything: this is an agave house first, wine program second. The list exists because restaurants need wine lists, not because anyone's losing sleep over it. Think crowd-pleasing labels at Florida resort pricing.
The selection leans heavily on safe California reds and whites with a smattering of Spanish options that make sense next to guacamole. You'll find your Kendall-Jackson, your La Crema, maybe a Rioja that's been on the list since opening day. No deep cuts, no natural wine experiments, no sommelier flex. It's the kind of list designed to not offend anyone at a business dinner or girls' night out. The Spanish section is the most interesting part, though it's still playing it safe with big-name Riojas and Albariños.
The glass pour program runs about 6-8 options that rotate never. You're looking at a Pinot Grigio, a Chardonnay, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Rosé, a Pinot Noir, a Cabernet, maybe a Malbec. All recognizable labels, all priced at $12-16 a glass, which feels steep when you're also buying $15 margaritas. The pours are generous enough, served in all-purpose stems or stemless glasses depending on which server you get.
Viña Esmeralda Moscatel-Gewürztraminer — $38
Torres' aromatic white has the florals and spice to stand up to mole and citrus-heavy ceviche without breaking the bank
Marqués de Cáceres Rosado
Most people skip rosé with Mexican food but this Rioja rosé has enough structure for carnitas and the acidity for salsa verde
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
At $120+ it's marked up 3x retail and way too heavy for most of the menu—save your money for the tequila list
Albariño Martín Códax + Baja Fish Tacos
The Galician white's salinity and citrus cut through fried fish and crema like it was born for it
The Bottom Line
Agave Blu isn't pretending to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty. Order the Albariño, skip the Napa Cabs, and spend your real money on their agave program.
· Fort Lauderdale · American Steakhouse Grille
What we can see from the available data is a six-bottle California-only snapshot tied to a wine dinner event — not enough to call this a real wine program. Del Frisco's Grille may have more going on behind the scenes, but until we see the full list, we'd recommend ordering a cocktail or asking your server what's actually available by the glass before committing to a bottle.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Las Olas · Fort Lauderdale · Brazilian Churrasco Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Fort Lauderdale is a great place to eat a lot of excellent meat; the wine list appears to be a functional but uninspired supporting cast. If you're a serious wine person, do your homework before you go — call ahead and ask what's on the list, because we couldn't nail it down from publicly available sources. The food will carry the night regardless.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Mediterranean
The Terrace Grill isn't where you go to chase down rare bottles or get your mind blown by an unexpected producer — it's where you go to drink well without overthinking it. For waterfront Mediterranean dining in Fort Lauderdale, that's a perfectly respectable offer.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Italian, Floridian
La Fuga earns its Wine Spectator hardware with a focused Italian-California list that does right by the food — just be prepared for steep markups on the prestige bottles. Send a friend here when they want serious Italian wine with their pasta and a view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Italian
Anthony's Runway 84 is a Fort Lauderdale institution that knows its audience and delivers exactly what it promises: big Napa names, old-school Italian comfort, and no surprises. Wine-forward diners may find the list a little safe, but the Italian highlights and the fresh Wine Spectator Award of Excellence signal that someone here is paying attention — even if the list isn't ready to take risks.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Ft. Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale · Steak House
Steak 954 is a legitimately strong wine program for a beach hotel steakhouse — deep on the producers that matter, proper storage, and a by-the-glass count that punches above its weight. Markups are what they are at this address, but if you pick smart, this is a great place to drink wine with a serious piece of beef.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Atlanta · Mexican
Cinco's wine list is an afterthought dressed up with 13 by-the-glass options. The pricing is steep relative to what's in the glass, the selection plays it completely safe, and the cuisine deserves something more adventurous — a Txakoli, a Cava, literally any Spanish producer would feel right at home here. Order a margarita, and if you must have wine, go Riesling.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Acworth · Mexican
Huey Luey's is a margarita destination, full stop — and there's nothing wrong with that. But if you're sitting down and reaching for the wine list, you're going to find a short roster of recognizable names at fair prices and nothing more. Order the Whitehaven with your tacos or just get the drink the restaurant is actually proud of.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Ponce City Market · Atlanta · Mexican
Minero isn't a wine destination — it's a taco and mezcal destination that happens to have a wine list worth a second look. The regional lineup suggests someone with actual taste curated this, which is more than you can say for most fast-casual Mexican spots. If you're here and not drinking mezcal, ask what's cold and crisp from Vinho Verde or Friuli country — your Fried Catfish Taco will thank you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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