Margaritas Win. Wine Loses. Full Stop.
Las Colinas · Irving · Salvadoran / Latin · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 26, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Gloria's Latin Cuisine – Las Colinas’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 Gloria's Las Colinas feels like an afterthought stapled to the back of a menu built for frozen margaritas and Modelo. It's short, predictable, and clearly not the reason anyone's making a reservation here. That's fine — but you should know going in.
Twenty to forty bottles covering the usual suspects from California, Chile, and Argentina — no surprises, no detours, no ambition. Concha y Toro and Beringer aren't bad wines, but they're grocery aisle picks dressed up as a restaurant list. There's no Old World representation, no real exploration of Latin American wine beyond the Chilean and Argentine mainstream, which feels like a missed opportunity given the food's roots. If you're hoping for something that reflects the Salvadoran-Mexican kitchen even a little, you'll leave disappointed.
Six to ten pours by the glass, all in the $8–$13 range, which is at least honestly priced for what they are. Don't expect the list to rotate — this is a set-and-forget program that probably hasn't changed since the last menu reprint. If you're at the bar waiting for a table, just get the margarita.
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Malbec — $28
At the low end of the bottle range, this is a serviceable, fruit-forward Malbec that holds up next to the fajitas without embarrassing anyone. It's not exciting, but it's the most honest value on a list that isn't trying very hard.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Yes, it's mainstream — but it's also the one wine here that has a clear identity. Crisp, clean, and light enough to not steamroll the tamales or lighter chicken dishes. Most people ordering wine here will reach for red out of habit; the Pinot Grigio is actually the smarter call.
Beringer White Zinfandel
We're not going to lecture anyone about what they drink, but White Zin at a restaurant that could easily stock something more interesting with the same budget is a signal. This one's for the back of a grocery cart, not a dinner out.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio + Pollo a la Gloria
The Pinot Grigio's light body and bright acidity don't fight the citrus-forward, herb-seasoned chicken — they run alongside it. It's not a revelatory pairing, but it's the one combo on this list where the wine actually earns its place at the table.
The Bottom Line
Gloria's is a genuinely fun spot for Salvadoran-Mexican food and a well-made margarita — the wine list just isn't why you come here. Order the cocktails, enjoy the fajitas, and save your wine night for somewhere that's paying attention.
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Crowd Pleasers
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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