Corporate margarita spot, wine list forgot to try
Bell Tower Shops / South Fort Myers · Fort Myers · Mexican · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 16, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Cantina Laredo’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Cantina Laredo reads like someone grabbed the top 10 SKUs from a grocery store end-cap and called it a program. Kendall-Jackson, Josh Cellars, Meiomi, Ecco Domani — every name here is a billboard you've seen on a highway. There's nothing wrong with any of these wines individually, but as a curated list at a sit-down restaurant charging $18–$28 for entrées, it's a swing and a miss.
The list runs 20–35 bottles deep, which sounds reasonable until you realize it's almost entirely California commercial brands with a light dusting of Italian-label Pinot Grigio to cover the 'international' box. There's no regional Mexican angle — no Baja California producers, no interesting agave-adjacent wine plays, nothing that nods to the cuisine on the plate. Robert Mondavi Private Selection and 14 Hands round out the reds, which means every bottle on this list is available at Total Wine for under $15. The list isn't offensive, it's just indifferent.
You get 8–12 pours by the glass, which is a decent count for a casual chain, and the pricing lands between $8–$12 a glass. The Wednesday half-price wine promotion is genuinely useful — it's the one time this list makes real sense financially. Outside of that deal, you're paying full restaurant markup on wines that retail for $9–$14, which is a tough pill.
Meiomi Pinot Noir (glass) — $12
At $12 a glass, Meiomi retails for $20 a bottle — meaning your glass-pour markup is actually below retail cost per serving. It's the one spot on this list where the math works in your favor, and it's approachable enough to survive whatever heat the fajitas bring.
Cavit Pinot Grigio delle Venezie (glass)
Nobody orders this because it sounds like the backup option, but at $9 a glass it's the lowest-priced pour on the list and it's light, crisp, and genuinely refreshing with chips and guac. By the glass, you're paying exactly retail — which at a restaurant is about as close to a free drink as you'll get.
Cavit Pinot Grigio delle Venezie (bottle)
The same wine that's fairly priced by the glass becomes a $34 bottle — a 278% markup on a $9 retail wine. Order it by the glass or don't order it at all.
Meiomi Pinot Noir + Table-Side Guacamole
Meiomi's soft fruit and low tannin don't fight the richness of fresh avocado the way a Cab would. It's an easy, crowd-friendly red that actually plays nice with lighter starters before the entrées land.
Wednesday & Thursday — Wednesday is half off all wine. Thursday is Ladies' Night with half off all wine by the glass. Specials may be bar-area only and are subject to change — confirm with the location before you plan around it.
The Bottom Line
Cantina Laredo Fort Myers is a margarita restaurant that happens to sell wine — and the wine list knows it. Come Wednesday for the half-price deal, order by the glass, and don't expect anyone behind the bar to talk you through the list.
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Blu Sushi Downtown isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly functional place to have a decent glass while eating good rolls in a fun room. Send your friend here for a night out — just tell them to skip the Rombauer.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Japanese, Sushi
Mori Sushi & Grill isn't the place you go for a wine adventure, but the list is priced fairly and the Sauvignon Blancs do real work alongside the food. Grab a glass of Nobilo, order the sashimi, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Two Meatballs isn't a wine destination, but the Italian backbone of the list is honest and the pricing is fair enough that you won't feel robbed. Order the Barbera, get the baked ziti, and let the chaos of the dining room do the rest.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Non Chalance has all the right intentions — a chill wine bar vibe with small plates in a neighborhood that needed it — but the list leans hard on low-cost, high-markup retail staples that don't hold up under scrutiny. Come for the atmosphere, but go easy on the bottle orders.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Beacon Social Drinkery is a genuinely fun place to watch the sun go down — just don't come here expecting the wine list to match the altitude. Order a cocktail, enjoy the view, and if you must have wine, the Crios Rosé is your move.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Upscale Contemporary Seafood and American
The Silver King won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either — and for a hotel restaurant in Fort Myers, that's a genuine win. Take the Leflaive, skip the Rombauer, and enjoy the river view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Sedona · Mexican
89Agave is almost certainly a fun spot to eat — it's a cantina in Sedona, and the margaritas are probably doing the heavy lifting here anyway. The wine list, though, is purely functional and priced without much generosity, particularly at the higher end. If wine matters to your evening, order something simple by the glass and move on; this program isn't the reason to visit.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Murfreesboro · Mexican
Casa Tios is a Mexican restaurant that serves wine because people ask for it, not because anyone here is passionate about it. Order the margarita, or lean into the sangria — and save your serious wine night for somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· McKinney · Mexican
Mi Cocina McKinney put exactly zero thought into their wine program, and it shows in every predictable bottle on that nine-label list. Order a margarita and don't look back.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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