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December 23, 2018Ring in the new year with margaritas and tamales at Alicia’s Mexican Grille
January 2, 2019Alicia’s Mexican Grille, Multiple locations: Join the extended Alicia’s family at their original Cypress restaurant or at locations in Katy, Spring or Houston from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. for beloved Tex-Mex classics on New Year’s Eve. Menu highlights at the semi-upscale Mexican kitchen include certified Angus beef fajitas and the house specialty molcajete for two: a giant bowl filled with an assortment of grilled chicken, steak, shrimp with avocado, cheese, poblano peppers and bacon. The bar is serving a trio of limited edition seasonal cocktails including the Pumpkin Rita with 1800 Silver and pumpkin juice, Hollie Day Kiss with Fireball whiskey, coconut cream, pineapple and orange juice, and Mistletoe Warmer with Gentleman Jack and butterscotch schnapps.