Mexicali Blues

We have a wide variety of quality tequilas behind the bar at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant .  There are so many different kinds, it can be difficult to know which to order. The more you know about the different types of tequila available, the easier it will be to narrow down which ones you will like most.  Your Mexicali Blues bartender will be more than happy to point you in the right direction if you want to get to know our tequilas a bit better. The information in today's blog will give you a head start on that. The next time you come in, you may already sound like a tequila expert!  2 Categories of Tequila The main types of tequila are split into two different categories before being divided into types. These categories are 100% Agave and Tequila Mixto .  The 100% Agave is made with all Blue Agave, but Tequila Mixto only has to contain at least 51% Blue Agave in the ingredients. The other 49% is made up of other sugars plus additional th...

The Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is coming on Saturday, February 16, 2019 , and Mexicali Blues is the most exciting stop on that pub crawl route! We've got the most delicious food, the tastiest drinks, and the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks planned to keep the party going strong all night long!  We're An Express Stop Mexicali Blues is opening back up after our winter break on Friday, February 8, 2019, just in time to get ready for the biggest party at the Lake of the Ozarks! The Lake Pub Crawl is made up of 16 bars and restaurants stretching from the historic Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark all the way out here to us in Osage Beach.  That distance won't be a problem for you because there will be 20+ buses running the pub crawl route from 4:00 pm-2:30 am making sure everyone gets a safe, sober ride to all the fun. A $10 wristband is your entry ticket into all the venues and onto all the buses. You can pick up your wristband right here at Mexi...

It should come as no surprise to you that tequila is our favorite liquor at Mexicali Blues . That's the wonderful liquid that allows us to create the best margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Tequila is a very interesting drink, and we even learned a couple of new facts while researching this story for you. Take a look:  - Tequila is mezcal, but mezcal is not tequila . Say what? That may sound confusing, but it really isn't. Mezcal is a liquor that is made from the maguey plant, which is a form of agave. While mezcal can be made using a variety of agave plants, tequila can only be made with blue agave.  - Tequila must be made of at least 51% blue agave. Not only must tequila be made from only blue agave, that ingredient must make up at least 51% of the recipe. If it is made with 100% blue agave, it is a true tequila, and between 51%-99% it is technically called a mixto tequila.   -  There are no worms in tequila. You've all heard the stories a...

Sometimes the work week can seem to go on forever and to make your way through it to the weekend, you need a good break. The perfect way to do that is to join us for the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks . Sure, there are lots of Happy Hours going on in the lake area, but we've got some excellent reasons why Happy Hour at Mexicali Blues  every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6 pm is the one for you! Those Marvelous Margaritas It's hard to resist the best margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks , and during our weekday Happy Hour, that amazing taste can be enjoyed at a discounted price! We don't limit the awesome deals to just margaritas, though. Beer drinkers will be thrilled to hear that we've got some great deals on our beers too.  Built-In Snacks Every time you eat lunch, dinner, or come in for drinks, you also get a big basket of our crisp tortilla chips and a bowl of our homemade salsa. Who else in town pairs their Happy Hour with a free snack? The chips are mad...

On Thursday, February 22 the United States will celebrate National Margarita Day, but here at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant , we celebrate margaritas every day! (Okay, technically Mexicali Blues is only open Tuesday-Saturday each week, but we still love that tasty cocktail, even on our days off!) Our Amazing Margaritas Not only do we claim to serve the best margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks , but we're willing to bet that we have a bigger variety of creative flavors than any other place in the lake area. We, of course, have a fantastically delicious, traditional, house margarita available either frozen or on the rocks, but we didn't stop after perfecting that recipe!  Our margarita menu is filled with a wonderful variety of different flavors to keep your thirst quenched and your taste buds entertained. Some of these you may have seen offered elsewhere, but those are accompanied by lots of signature recipes that are all our own. The majority of them c...

There are so many different brands of tequila available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. We offer a wide variety behind our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant bar , and our bartender is always happy to point you in the right direction. Today's blog might also be of some assistance the next time you want to try a new tequila in your Mexcali Blues margarita.  2 Tequila Categories The main types of tequila are split into two different categories before being divided into types: 100% Agave and Tequila Mixto . The 100% Agave is made with all Blue Agave, but Tequila Mixto only has to contain at least 51% Blue Agave in the ingredients. The other 49% is made up from other sugars, and additional things such as caramel color, oak extract flavoring, glycerin, and sugar based syrup may be used in the recipe.  While true tequila must be made only in certain parts of Mexico, Tequila Mixto can be bottled anywhere since 2006. If a tequila is 100% Agave, it will al...

Appetizers are great for starting a meal, stimulating your appetite just enough that you're ready for the main course. They're also perfect for those times when you're kind of hungry, but not quite enough for a full plate of food. No matter which is the case, the appetizer menu at Mexicali Blues is filled items that will deliciously satisfy whatever your needs may be.  The appetizer menu from our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant offers dishes that are great for sharing with a table full of people. We have lots of customers that order an app to keep to themselves too, rather than choosing a lunch or dinner item.  Another option for a smaller appetite is our ala carte menu. You can order a single Flauta, Enchilada, Chili Relleno, Taco, Tamale, or Burrito, or a side of Beans & Rice or Black Beans & Rice. Of course, an option for a larger appetite is to order more than one appetizer! Regardless of how you choose to order, here are the mouthwatering appetiz...

Not only are we convinced that we serve the best margarita at the Lake of the Ozarks , but we're willing to bet we have the best variety of different kinds and flavors of margaritas in town too. Our specialty margaritas contain a marvelous mix of quality tequilas and creative mixers to give them a taste that you'll only find at Mexicali Blues . Which one should we fill your glass with?  Our Magnificent Margarita If you're craving a traditional house margarita, either frozen or on the rocks, we've definitely got you covered. As a matter of fact, those are one of our very best sellers! People love the classics.  We took our drink menu a few steps further and came up with our versions of a few well-known margaritas, plus a lot of unique signature drinks that are all our own. Most of these cocktails have the tequila you'd expect with a few additional mix-ins, but we've also got a few choices for you that invite other liquors to the party, creating a wondrou...

We know you're probably thinking that it's easy to pair beer with Mexican food. All you have to do is stick a lime in a Corona and call it a day right? However, other beers can really complement certain dishes extremely well and bring out unique flavors, just like a good wine pairing. If you're not sure where to start, here are some flavor combinations that can steer you in the right direction. Bright Flavors with Light Beers Although Mexican food is known for its hearty and spicy flavors, many dishes are also bright, vibrant and lively. Dishes that feature citrus flavors and seafood are best paired with light beers. You don't want your drink to be too heavy and wash out the light flavors of the dish. If you choose a lighter flavored beer, it will enhance the flavors of the dish. Light beers will pair well with: Lobster Tacos - 2 fried lobster tacos with lettuce, cheese, cilantro and ranch dressing. Served with rice. Seafood Enchilada Dinner - 2 shrimp and cr...