Carne Asada
Grilled marinated beef
Best wine varietals
Malbec
Malbec's bold fruit and smoky notes complement grilled beef flavors in Carne Asada.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon offers tannins and structure that pair well with charred meat.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo's earthy and red fruit profile matches well with Mexican grilled dishes.
Garnacha
Garnacha's bright fruit and spice enhance the flavors of Carne Asada.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, fat, sweet — bright lime acidity and tequila match grilled beef and charring; honey softens heat
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke, acid, sweet — mezcal’s smoke echoes charred carne asada; honey and lemon add balance
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
acid, sweet — tequila + citrus cuts fat; honey adds rounded sweetness to marinades and chiles
Hurricane Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet, bubbles — citrus and tropical fruit refresh the palate and lift smoky, charred flavors
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bitter, sweet — grapefruit-lime brightness (Paloma style) complements beef’s richness and char
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke, sweet, heat — smoky Scotch + ginger resonates with grilled, spicy beef; honey ties flavors