Grocery Store Shelf Meets Tex-Mex Menu
West Plano · Plano · Southwestern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 25, 2026
Wingman Metrics
Nine wines, all by the glass, all from brands you've seen stacked in a grocery store end cap. The list reads like someone ran into a Total Wine, grabbed whatever was on sale, and called it a wine program.
This is Canyon Road territory — and not in a charming, unpretentious way. The entire list is made up of mass-market commercial labels: Canyon Road, Clos du Bois, Mark West, Dark Horse, Ecco Domani. There's no regional story here, no nod to the Southwestern cuisine on the plate, and zero attempt to introduce anything interesting. Franciscan Cabernet and Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc are the closest things to a step up, but that's a low bar. If you showed up hoping for a New Mexico Gruet or a Texas High Plains red to match the food, you're going home disappointed.
Every single bottle on the list is available by the glass, which sounds generous until you realize there are only nine options and they're all priced between $9 and $11. Rotation appears nonexistent — this list has the energy of something that hasn't changed since the Obama administration.
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc — $11
Nobilo's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is one of the more reliable bottles in the lineup — bright, citrusy, and actually goes somewhere with spiced food. At $11 a glass it's the most purposeful pour on a short list.
Dark Horse Rosé
Nobody's ordering rosé at a Tex-Mex spot, which is a mistake. A cold glass of Dark Horse Rosé with enchiladas or a green chile dish actually makes sense — it's light enough to not fight the heat and it's the most food-friendly option on the menu that most tables walk right past.
Canyon Road House Chardonnay
Canyon Road is a $5 bottle at the grocery store. At $9 a glass you're paying restaurant markup on something that drinks like it came out of a juice box. Skip it and spend the extra two bucks on literally anything else on this list.
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc + Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
The grassy, citrus-forward character of the Nobilo cuts through the richness of the cheese and complements the brightness of green chile without getting steamrolled by the spice. It's the one pairing on this list that feels like it wasn't an accident.
Tuesday–Friday — Happy hour Tuesday through Friday, 3–6pm. House wines drop to $5 a glass — which is honestly the correct price for Canyon Road.
❌ The Bottom Line
Blue Mesa Grill is worth a visit for the food, but the wine list is an afterthought — nine grocery-store bottles and a happy hour to make them feel less sad. Order a margarita and save your wine budget for somewhere that earned it.
Legacy Area · Plano · Upscale Steakhouse
The Capital Grille Plano is a safe, well-executed wine program with real depth on paper and a knowledgeable staff to help you navigate it — but you're paying steakhouse prices for the privilege, and the list rarely strays outside its California comfort zone. Send your clients here, bring your parents here, but don't expect to be challenged.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Legacy West · Plano · Wine Bar
CRÚ Plano punches well above its Legacy West strip-mall setting — 300 bottles and a genuinely active specials calendar make this worth a dedicated visit, not just a last-resort pour before the movie. Just don't come looking for Burgundy and you'll leave happy.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Parker Road & 75 corridor · Plano · American Brewhouse
BJ's Plano is a beer hall that tolerates wine — the list is safe, the prices are fair enough, and Half Off Wine Wednesday makes it genuinely cheap. If you're here for the Pizookie and a round, grab the Daou and call it a night; just don't expect anyone to geek out with you.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Plano Parkway area · Plano · Italian
Romano's Macaroni Grill Plano isn't a wine destination, but it doesn't pretend to be one either. Show up on a Wednesday, order the Chianti, and you've got a genuinely solid dinner at a price that makes sense.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Preston & 190 area · Plano · Italian Grill
Carrabba's Plano isn't a wine destination, but it's not a wine disaster either. If you're here for dinner with the family and want a solid glass without any drama, the Chianti Classico earns its keep.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Multiple Plano corridors · Plano · Italian-American
The Col d'Orcia Brunello and Bertani Amarone suggest someone, somewhere, tried — but the surrounding list is chain-restaurant autopilot and the markups don't reward your loyalty. Order the breadsticks, nurse the Amarone, and keep your expectations exactly where the laminated menu set them.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Four by Brother Luck isn't a wine destination, but it's running an honest, fair-priced list in a restaurant where the food is clearly the main event. Send a friend here for dinner and tell them to order the Barbera — they'll thank you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Bonnell's runs one of the most thoughtful wine programs in Fort Worth — big enough to get lost in, focused enough to actually navigate, and staffed by people who can help you do both. If you're eating wild game or a serious steak in Texas, this is where you want to be drinking.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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