Nopales Asados
Grilled cactus paddles
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the fresh, tangy flavors of nopales.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers light, crisp notes that balance the cactus's earthiness.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous character pairs well with nopales' vegetal taste.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc's versatility and acidity enhance the grilled nopales flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, herbal — classic tequila-lime-salt brightens charred nopales and echoes Mexican flavors
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat — citrus-and-chili brightness cuts the cactus' vegetal notes and echoes grilled char
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet, herbal — floral hibiscus adds bright tartness that complements grilled cactus and char
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Medium • 15 min
acid/heat/sweet — spicy jalapeño and citrus balance the smoky, slightly tangy nopales
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
heat, acid, bubbles — jalapeño and chili rim bring spicy contrast to the mild, smoky cactus
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
heat, acid, bubbles — tequila + jalapeño with soda and chili salt balances char and vegetal texture
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/acid — basil and lemon highlight the green, vegetal character and refresh the palate
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
heat, acid — tequila with fresh jalapeño and agave offers spicy-agave lift to grilled nopales
Large Punch Bowl or Pitcher • Easy • 10 min
acid/sweet — tequila + citrus/pineapple gives sunny acidity and sweetness to lift the grill flavors
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke, bitter, sweet — savory, spirit-forward tequila with bitters matches char and vegetal depth