Great Margs, Forgettable Wine List
Stonebriar · Frisco · Modern Mexican · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 28, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Cantina Laredo’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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.
The Star · Frisco · Burger / Southern Grill
Dee's Table is a burger spot moonlighting as a casual wine destination one night a week, and there's something genuinely likable about that ambition. Don't come here expecting a deep list — come on a Wednesday, order the Wagyu, and see if the wine keeps up.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Legacy West · Frisco · Wine bar & bistro
CRÚ Legacy West is a champagne bar wearing a wine bar costume, and once you accept that, it actually delivers. Go for the bubbles, skip the $260 vanity bottle, and don't expect a world tour of wine regions — but if you want a solid Champagne night in Frisco, this is where you do it.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Frisco · Wine Bar & American Grill
Uncork'd Frisco isn't trying to change your life, and it doesn't need to — it's a well-stocked, fairly priced wine bar that does right by its 36-glass program and gives you enough to work with for a solid night out. Send your friends here when they want wine variety without a lesson.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fields West · Frisco · Wine Restaurant / New American
Sixty Vines earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Frisco — the producer list is genuinely thoughtful, the California depth is real, and the overall effort is evident. It won't blow a seasoned collector's mind, but it'll absolutely deliver a great bottle on a weeknight without the guesswork.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Frisco · Cafe / Light American
Heirloom Haul is a cafe that happens to have wine, not a wine program worth making plans around. Grab a glass of the house bubbles, enjoy your lunch, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Rail District · Frisco · Wine Bar & American Small Plates
Eight 11 Place is the kind of spot Frisco needed — unpretentious, lively, and genuinely trying to do wine right in a market that usually doesn't bother. It's not a destination list, but it's absolutely worth stopping in on a weekday happy hour when the prices get friendly and the patio is calling.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Park Place · Irvine · Modern Mexican
Puesto is a fun spot, but the wine list is essentially decorative — five Baja bottles isn't a program, it's a placeholder. Order a mezcal cocktail and revisit this decision when they decide to take wine seriously.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Winston Salem · Modern Mexican
Alma Mexicana is a genuine wild card — a modern Mexican restaurant in Winston-Salem with a wine program that's quietly pointing at Old World Europe instead of the expected California house pour. We need the full list to give you the real numbers, but the instinct here is good enough to warrant ordering something other than a margarita.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
· Naperville · Modern Mexican
Quiubo's wine list is short, safe, and priced reasonably enough that it won't ruin your night — but it won't add anything to it either. Stick to the Juan Gil or the Cava, enjoy your tacos, and don't come here expecting the wine to be part of the experience.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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