Dishes · Drinks · Beer, micheladas & sangría
Mexican beer, with some Austrian in it
Mexican lager owes a lot to Austria. German and Austrian brewers came over in the 1800s, around the brief reign of Emperor Maximilian, and the Vienna style they brought outlasted Vienna's own.
Cantina Rooftop
Drinks
Beer, micheladas & sangría
- Cervezas$8
Corona, Corona Premier, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Victoria, Pacífico, Heineken
- Michelada Cantina$10
- Chelada HK$10
- Sangría$17
- Wine by the glass$13
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
Which one with what
Negra Modelo is the easy example: darker and maltier, based on that Vienna lager style. Pacífico comes from Mazatlán, where German brewers set up shop in 1900. The Modelo brewery opened in Mexico City in 1925, and Modelo Especial and Corona were its first beers.
Pale lagers like these work with salsa and lime because they stay out of the way. If you want flavor to match grilled beef or birria, go darker. Heineken is the Dutch outlier.
Seven beers on our list: Corona, Corona Premier, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Victoria, Pacífico and Heineken.
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Cervezas: questions
What is a Vienna lager?
An amber, malty lager style from 1800s Austria. It faded in Europe and stayed popular in Mexico.
What's the difference between Modelo Especial and Negra Modelo?
Modelo Especial is a pale, crisp lager. Negra Modelo is darker and maltier, with a caramel taste.
What beers do you have at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Corona, Corona Premier, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Victoria, Pacífico, Heineken. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the beers at Cantina Rooftop?
$8 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the beers?
It's on our drinks menu. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. We're at 605 W 48th St in Hell's Kitchen. Book a table.