A restaurant's beverage program often dictates its profit margins, but at Pelancho's, the bar functions equally as a community gathering space. Locals who have spent long days working construction sites, retail counters, or remote desks gather along the bar counter before the evening rush peaks. The drink roster balances high-volume crowd-pleasers with distinct tequila expressions.
The standard house margarita leans on freshly squeezed Persian lime juice and blue agave nectar rather than artificial green sour mix. Served on the rocks with a heavily salted rim, it offers a clean, crisp finish that cuts through spicy chili powder and melted cheddar. For customers seeking higher-proof alternatives, the Texas Margarita incorporates top-shelf reposado tequila with an orange liqueur float, adding oaky vanilla undertones to the drink. Fruity iterations, notably mango and strawberry, are blended thick to handle East Tennessee's sweltering summer afternoons.
