El Cortez Tequila Bar and Kitchen
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El Cortez Tequila Bar and Kitchen invites you to their establishment. Their bar is the ideal spot for after dinner drinks. They are open nightly from Tuesday to Sunday and are reachable by car. They are in an area known for its nightlife.

Cuisine type

  • Latin American,
  • Canadian,

Features

  • Reservation,
  • Alcohol Served,

Products and Services

  • Open Late Hours,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
8230 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4B2
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Rates:

  • $11 To $25,

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Meet the owner

Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek fly over rooftops after sharing a passionate kiss, a solitary man in all white stands against a dark background, C-3PO and R2D2 have a brief robotic conversation – all these scenes flash from the TV screens hanging from the ceiling, shaped like a three-cornered hat. Across the room, a group of friends laugh on top of turquoise, shiny, reptilian fabric chairs. Meanwhile, a graffiti skeleton, painted by Los Angeles graffiti artist, Leba, chuckles on the wall at the group’s revelries.

Partially inspired by the “thriving arts and culture scene” in Edmonton, El Cortez is based on the shared vision of owners Bill Graham, Michael Maxxis, Melanie Swerdan and Eli Diamond to create an original atmosphere where Edmontonians can enjoy incredible food and fine tequilas.

“I had very fond memories of hanging out [in the neighbourhood] during my university years. So I was very familiar with the vibe and overall feeling and location and I thought we could turn all that into something cool,” says Melanie. “I think there’s a lot of camaraderie within the artistic community here — we’re all kind of pushing each other to try new things.”

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Menu & Prices

Appetizers MENU - El Cortez Tequila Bar and Kitchen

Selection of house salsas

Served with tortilla chip

$7.00

Guacamole

(mild or spicy)/served with tortilla chip

$10.00

Street corn named desire

2pc $8.00

Cauliflower

Mexican "Hot Buffalo" or toasted cumin

$8.00

Baked Queso

Manchego cheese/chilies/olives/tomatoes/cured ham/served with flour tortillas

$12.00

Ceviche

Albacore tuna/ sweet-potato/roasted corn/cilantro/chilies/served with tortillas

$15.00

Tostada de pollu

Mole pobland/ melted chihuahua cheese/ white bean puree/ avocado/tomato/crispy tortilla

$14.00

Taquito

Ahih tuna/wasabi avocado crema/onion/pickle/tomato/watercress

$17.00

Salads

Nopales

Cilantro/queso fresco/ tomato/ grilled mango/ kale

$9.00

Watermelon

Tequila dressing/ water cress/ shallot/ jalapeno/ torched queso

$8.00

Corn/Flour

Fried cheese/ jalapeno & mango slaw/ bacon bits/ crema

$4.00

Beef cheek/ poblano mole/ queso fresco/ guacamole/radish

$4.00

Smoked pulled pork/kale kimchi/ fried peppers/ crema

$4.00

Adobo marinated tofu/ peashoots/pickled ginger/queso fresco/ponzu vin

$4.00

Ground beef/ lettuce/ tomato/creama/ house salsa

$4.00

Entrees

Sous vide beef tongue

Pickled onions/ cauliflower puree/ squash blossom

$17.00

Chile Rellenos

Spiced ground beef/ smoked pulled pork/ dried fruit/ queso chihuahua/ salsa/ white bean puree

$21.00

Escalopes Y camarones

Pan seared scallops/ tequila sauteed prawns/ smoked corn puree/ lime pearls roasted onion/ shoestring tortillas

$30.00

Sweets

Churros

Tequila caramel

$8.00

Postre del dia

Feature dessert

$8.00

Beverages MENU - El Cortez Tequila Bar and Kitchen

Drinks

Cava, white wine, red wine, rose, cocktails and beers

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