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The michelada: beer that came to eat
A michelada is beer with lime, salt and something savory. Recipes change a lot by region, so what you get depends on where you order it.
Cantina Rooftop
Drinks
Beer, micheladas & sangría
- Cervezas$8
- Michelada Cantina$10
Lime, salt & Mexican spicy salsa
- Chelada HK$10
- Sangría$17
- Wine by the glass$13
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
A name with two stories
San Luis Potosí tells the usual origin story, about a club member named Michel Ésper, whose beer with lime and salt became known as Michel's lemonade. The other explanation is wordplay: mi chela helada, my cold beer.
All that salt and lime makes it want food next to it. Fried things and anything off the grill are the natural match. Treat it as a long drink and take your time.
The menu gives three additions: lime, salt and Mexican spicy salsa. It doesn't say which beer, so ask.
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Michelada Cantina: questions
What's in a michelada?
Beer and lime at minimum, usually with salt, and often hot sauce, Worcestershire or tomato juice, depending on the region.
What does michelada mean?
It's disputed. Some trace it to a man named Michel in San Luis Potosí, others to the phrase mi chela helada, my cold beer.
What's in the Michelada Cantina at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Lime, salt & Mexican spicy salsa. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the Michelada Cantina at Cantina Rooftop?
$10 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the Michelada Cantina?
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.