It took him sometime, but Mr. J finally has a liquor license and is shaking up some tasty drinks. Now we can sip like the celebs in Cabo in DTL. Who cares if all we have are iced cobblestoned streets to look out over, and gray walls of snow, after a tamarind marg. you'll be seeing tropical sunsets. Mr. J offers six beers imported from Mexico, two kinds of margaritas and a chela mato — Clamato juice mixed with a beer (not for the faint of stomach), but what the hell? Points for inventiveness. Served blended or straight, these new drinks are worth a try. When the first signs of spring hit, we’ll all be itching for an excuse to leave the pad.
Mr. Jalapeno, 124 Merrimack St., www.mrjalapenolowell.com
I know Mambo makes a margarita, and so does Casa Blanca in Billerica, so now that we have a few more players in the game, the que. arises who makes the best?
It's a few months till Cinco De Mayo, but let the dreamin’ begin.
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We are always in search of the great maggie. We have tried Casa Blanca, had 3 large one night and felt not a tinge of lightheadedness...not a good score. I know its not DTL, but Daniella's Cantina on route 27 in Acton makes THE best maggie. It is our GO TO place when the urge strikes. The food is good too!
Posted by jannyb | February 10, 2009 10:46 AM
Posted on February 10, 2009 10:46
Nice, i love MR. Jalapenos. The LQ license was the only thing missing.
Posted by the midnight gobbler | February 10, 2009 3:55 PM
Posted on February 10, 2009 15:55
On The Border margs. with the "meltdown" on top (an extra shot of whatever you prefer), is my choice when drinking out. Of course my marg.maker at home shakes up the best marg. in DTL.
Posted by BeLu | February 10, 2009 6:27 PM
Posted on February 10, 2009 18:27
Sounds delicious; there is nothing better than a tasty, strong margarita! La Caretta in Nashua and Manchester, N.H. has HUGE margaritas; and I am always a sucker for Margarita's drinks - especially the Pomegranate Marg.
Posted by MichellePC | February 10, 2009 9:25 PM
Posted on February 10, 2009 21:25
Glad Mr J has booze now. If they just turn the lights down slightly, play some authentic mexican music, would make a nice Friday/Sat night destination. Make people feel south of the border. It won't be hard to beat the Mambo margarita, that is basically straight up margarita mix. I have to make believe there is alcohol in it.
Wonder how Ole is doing these days. Value is king in these times and last I tried it, the prices seemed too high and portions too small, even for tapas. Sangria was good but also overpriced. Hope some adjustments have been made, would like them to succeed.
Posted by Craig | February 10, 2009 11:27 PM
Posted on February 10, 2009 23:27
I love a Chelata (aka Chela Mato), budweiser makes them in a can. If you've done an oyster shooter and loved it, you would like a Chelata (very similar). I can't wait to try this place, I also love a great rita - Hermanos in Concord NH makes a killer rita.
Posted by Patti | February 11, 2009 12:59 AM
Posted on February 11, 2009 00:59
Just tried the Margarita at Mr. Jal's and was very impressed. Light on the sour mix, plenty of salt on the rim, boozy without being overwhelming. Can't wait to try the Tamarind version.
Posted by BPC | February 11, 2009 2:07 PM
Posted on February 11, 2009 14:07
I'm sure someone will call me a booze bag...but I think this is Great news! There's nothing better than having a nice cold Dos equis XX or Margarita with Mexican! Good times, good times indeed.
Posted by Ruby | February 11, 2009 2:40 PM
Posted on February 11, 2009 14:40
Thank god for the margaritas maybe they'll make it easier to get the food down.
Posted by Thankful | February 11, 2009 7:01 PM
Posted on February 11, 2009 19:01
"Thank god for the margaritas maybe they'll make it easier to get the food down."
What do you work at the Mambo Grill? If you don't like the food don't eat there.
Posted by BPC | February 11, 2009 7:58 PM
Posted on February 11, 2009 19:58
Haven't tried Mr Jalapeno's Margarita's yet but looking forward to the tamarind one! So far my favorite is at La Carreta in Nashua! They are the best and deceivingly strong!
Posted by Hungry Grl | February 12, 2009 11:00 PM
Posted on February 12, 2009 23:00