Margaritas First, Wine a Solid Second
Green Valley Ranch · Henderson · Mexican, Mexican-inspired Cantina · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 24, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Borracha Mexican Cantina’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Borracha is clearly a supporting act — the cocktail and tequila programs are the headliners here, and nobody's pretending otherwise. You flip to the wine page and find a compact, familiar roster of names that feel more grocery store aisle than curated cellar. That said, it's not a disaster, and for a buzzy suburban cantina, it gets the job done.
About 18–24 labels spread across California standards, a Mendoza Malbec, and a couple of Champagne options that feel a little out of place next to the queso fundido. Rodney Strong Merlot, Robert Mondavi Cab and Pinot Noir, and Graffigna's Centenario Malbec anchor the reds — nothing adventurous, but nothing broken either. The most interesting entry is the Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti, which at least signals someone paid attention to at least one region. Don't come here hoping for Ribera del Duero or a left-field natural pour — this list was built for people who order wine because they don't feel like a margarita.
Roughly 12–14 wines available by the glass, which is actually a generous count for a restaurant where wine is an afterthought. Prices run $11–$39 per glass, and the spread covers most of the list's bottles, so you can try before you commit. No indication of regular rotation or any by-the-glass program with real ambition — what's on the list is what's on the list.
Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti — $14/glass, $55/bottle
Vietti is a legitimate Piedmont producer making serious wine across their portfolio, and the Cascinetta is a genuinely good Moscato d'Asti — low alcohol, lightly fizzy, and more interesting than anything else on this list. At $14 a glass in a Henderson cantina, it's a relative bright spot.
Telmont Brut Réserve
Telmont has been getting real attention since Leonardo DiCaprio took a stake and pushed them toward sustainable viticulture — it's a legit Champagne house that most people at this table won't recognize. If you're going to spend up, this is the one worth knowing about on this list.
G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Grand Brut
At $39 a glass and $140 a bottle, Mumm is working hard on brand recognition and light on substance. You can find this at any hotel minibar or airport lounge. The Telmont is more interesting for slightly less money — there's no reason to go here.
Graffigna Centenario Reserve Malbec + Carne Asada Tacos
Mendoza Malbec and charred beef is a combo that works whether you're in Buenos Aires or Henderson. The Graffigna's dark fruit and soft tannins hold up against the smoke and salt without overpowering the taco's toppings.
The Bottom Line
Borracha is a tequila bar that also sells wine, and the list reflects that priority clearly. If your crew is on margaritas and you want a glass of something approachable, you'll find it — just don't show up expecting a wine destination.
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