Summer is here, and July is just warming up

Live music, a Puerto Rican Constitution Day weekend with bomba dancers, the World Cup on the patio, a summer brunch refresh, and new cocktails + espresso martinis. Pull up a seat and beat the heat with us.

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Live Event

Enjoy Fifa World Cup on the Patio

Daily

The World Cup is here and so are we. Pull up a chair on the patio, feel the breeze, and watch the beautiful game with people who actually care. Super Bock is always cold.

Whether you're a die-hard or just looking for a reason to get out of the house, the patio is open and the company is good. Come through.

Coming Up

Live Music on the Patio with Pedro Vieira

Join us July 23rd

Pedro Vieira is 18 years old, trilingual, and from Terceira. He brings his Azorean roots into every performance, moving between Portuguese, Spanish, and English like it's second nature. Catch him early. Reservations welcome but not required.

Reserve your seats early

Later This Month

Chinchorreo en Aguardente

Puerto Rico Constitution Day
July 24–26

Join us as we celebrate Puerto Rican Constitution Day. We're bringing our take on traditional Puerto Rican dishes, and cocktails built to feel like home. Coconut, Passionfruit, and Rum all making appearances.

On Saturday the 25th, bomba dancers perform throughout the restaurant, with curated music setting the mood all three nights. Stay tuned for details 👀

Your New Favorite Weekday Treat

Unwind with our shareable Homemade Nachos & Margs 4-6pm Wednesday - Friday

Nachos & Passion Fruit Marg

Enjoy fresh homemade Nachos and Passion Fruit Margarita combo for $24.95. Mix it your way with toppings for the perfect blend.

Wednesday – Friday
4 – 6 pm

Sample or share our classic pick-me-up

Espresso Martini Flight

Try three distinct espresso infused martinis, that celebrate the flavors of spring

  • Blueberry Fig

  • Banana Chocolate

  • Portuguese Sea Salt

Our Favorite Spring Drinks

From Portugal to the Americas, our spring cocktails blend fresh fruit, floral notes, and bright herbal lift.

  • Bandera Verde

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    A fresh sparkling cocktail that includes Fresh Citrus, Cucumber, and Elderflower, all topped off with Spanish Cava.

  • Strawberry Agua Fresca

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    Our new mocktail to welcome Spring! It has muddled strawberry, hibiscus, pineapple, rose water and fresh lemon

  • Holy Mole

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    Tequila, House-made Chocolate Espresso Sauce, Cinnamon, Habanero bitters

  • Frambuesa Agria

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    Our version of a Pisco Sour flavored with raspberry, thyme, fresh citrus shaken with egg white and hand decorated with Angostura bitters.

  • Festas de Primavera

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    A margarita celebrating the return of spring, bringing together fresh muddled blueberries, roasted lemon, thyme, elderflower and your choice of spirit (Tequila, Aguardente or Mezcal)

  • Kicking Donkey

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    Tamarind margarita, your choice of Mezcal or Tequila, with Tajín rim

  • Cabeza de Coco

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    Our popular Hibiscus Coconut Tamarind Margarita that uses Housemade Hibiscus Simple, Fresh Citrus, and Local Island Coquito

Tacos Three Ways

Sautéed Shrimp with Yellow and Red Pepper, Pork Carnitas with Orange and Black Pepper, or Roasted Poblano with Corn and Sour Cream. All three served with Pickled Onion, Salsa Verde and lime.

Plantain Cups

Plantain Cups filled with your choice of Shrimp, Bacalhau, or Vegetables, each seasoned and served with their own accompaniments of Chipotle Aioli, Salsa Verde, Avocado and Pickled Onion.

Cactus Salad

Fresh Cactus, Red Onion, Cilantro, Tomato, Lemon, Salt and Pepper, finished with crumbled Queso. Served with fresh Tortilla Chips.

Join us for

Brunch

At Aguardente!

Weekends from Noon to 4PM

  • Build Your Own Sandwich

    Choose your protein, cheese, sauce and toppings for the perfect sandwich, done your way.

  • Alcachofas al Ajillo

    Roasted artichokes, grape tomatoes, minced garlic, red chili pepper, tossed in olive oil.

  • Chilaquiles

    Puedes agregar huevo o pollo, tortilla chips con salsa de tomate verde, lleva crema acida, queso fresco, cebolla morada, y cilantro.

  • Prego ou Bifana no Pão

    Choose pork or beef pounded thin, marinated and pan seared, served in a Portuguese roll, pairs well with our classic Super Bock beer from Portuga
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    Add Sao Jorge cheese and top with egg for extra.

  • Fatias Douradas

    Portuguese “French” Toast served with chocolate sauce and strawberries.

  • Caldo Verde

    Green soup made with potatoes, chouriço sausage and kale.

  • Tacos de chorizo con huevo

    Cebolla morada, aceite de olivo, servido sobre tortilla de maíz acompañado de queso fresco.

  • Sautéed Razor Clams

    Spanish style, chopped garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, sautéed in olive oil.

Full Brunch Menu

Settle in, the season’s just beginning

Spiced air, candlelight, warm plates passed between friends.

As nights grow longer, cozy up indoors or stay toasty outside under the heaters. From Portuguese comfort food to Guatemalan street bites and mezcal kissed with fig and hibiscus, every dish is a little celebration.

Come share something good. There’s always a seat for you here.

  • Bar

  • Indoor Table

  • Indoor Nook

  • Patio Table

  • Patio Nook

  • Bathroom

    We don't recommend dining here, but it's the perfect award winning spot to freshen up & take a selfie (maybe not at the same time).

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