Great Margs, Forgettable Wine List
Stonebriar · Frisco · Modern Mexican · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 28, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You open the menu at Cantina Laredo and the margarita section practically glows — it's clearly where the kitchen's heart is. The wine list, tucked somewhere in the back, reads like a grocery store endcap from 2011. Nobody here is pretending this is a wine destination, and that honesty is at least consistent.
The list is a California mainstream parade: Kendall-Jackson, Robert Mondavi, Ecco Domani, Louis M. Martini — every name your aunt recognizes from the supermarket. There's no regional intrigue, no nod to Spanish or even South American producers that might at least flirt with the cuisine on the plate. The depth tops out somewhere around 'reliable house pour' and never reaches further. If you were hoping for a Gruner Veltliner or even a Tempranillo to riff on the enchilada flavors, keep hoping.
Glass pours run $8–$14, which sounds reasonable until you realize you're paying restaurant markup on wines retailing for $10–$15 at Total Wine. The by-the-glass roster leans on the same familiar brands — Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio and Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay are doing the heavy lifting here. No rotation, no seasonal surprises, no reason to order a second glass over a second margarita.
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon — $32
It's the most honest bottle on the list — a straightforward Napa-adjacent Cab that at least delivers some structure and dark fruit without embarrassing itself. At the low end of the bottle range, it's the least painful option if you're committed to wine.
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
Overlooked because it screams 'tourist wine,' but the Mondavi Cab is consistently made and holds up reasonably well against beef-forward dishes. Most guests default to cocktails and walk right past it — their loss if they're splitting a carne asada entree.
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
At chain restaurant markup, you're paying $12–$14 a glass for a wine that retails for $14 a bottle. The math doesn't work. KJ Chard is fine at home; here it's just expensive mediocrity in a stem.
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio + Fish Tacos
Light, neutral, and inoffensive — the Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio at least doesn't fight the delicate white fish and citrus in the tacos. It's not exciting, but it's the most logical match on a list that wasn't built for food pairing.
❌ The Bottom Line
Order a margarita. Seriously, order a margarita. If someone at the table insists on wine, point them toward the Louis M. Martini and move on — this list exists to check a box, not to enhance your meal.
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Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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