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When your in Mexico and you like to partake in a cerveza or two you'll notice that most places serve either Corona and Corona bands or Tecate and Tecate bands... here is a little bit on why that is from our friends at El Patio Bar in Ensenada.

Beer. Who sells what & why?

In Mexico, if you are a beer selling business, you can only choose between two beer companies. "Moctezuma" and "Modelo". Although just recently a third small local venture has emerged with one presentation "Mexicali Beer" it is hard to find due to the fact that most establishments, be it Bar or Liquor store, "marry" one of the two big ones. We call it a "marriage" because which ever one you choose, you can only sell their product. In return the beer Co. supplies you with equipment, signs and cash to built your Bar or Liquor store and most important "T h e P e r m i t." One can divorce any time after one has paid back cash loans and if one has or acquired the permit independently. If this occurred, the beer Co. would take all signs and refrigerators and equipment away. One would have to reequip $$$$$$$$$ and then one could sell any beer available in Mexico. We mention this because many customers don't understand why we do not sell Corona or Pacifico.

What do we serve?

So here at El Patio, yes, we are married and to "Moctezuma". And let us tell you it has been a wonderful eight years. The honey moon hasn't ended yet. But you see, for us it was simple, it was between being able to offer to our clients "Modelo" with Corona & Pacifico (2 presentations) or "Moctezuma" with Tecate, Tecate Light, Dos XX Lager, Dos XX Amber, Sol, Bohemia and Carta Blanca (7 presentations). So you see, it was not a matter of taste or fads, but choice. We are certain that you will find a taste that most suits your paled with our selection. Here are some helpful hints about each beer-

XX Lager Especial- this is the only Lager Beer in Mexico (commercial wise). It sales worldwide and its known for its unbeatable clear and light taste with a bite of sourness. Great tasting. One of our most popular.

XX Amber- this beer has been sitting on U.S. stores shelves since the early 80's, or maybe late 70's when it became a fad. Today, it is becoming popular within Mexico. No wonder, this beer is excellent! If you like a beer not too light and not too dark but with that bold and big character teast, well this is the one. Not available in most bars and / or Liquor stores in Mexico. Go figure. We suggest this beer served as a *"Michelada-"

Tecate- this long-time local company "Tecate" based in Tecate Baja California merged with big Moctezuma a decade a go or so and today sales worldwide and is Mexico's # 1 Beer- it's great tasting. Try it with a bit of salt and lemon. Its the cant-go-wrong beer.

Tecate Light- Mexico's first "Light- (fewer calories-less filling) Beer ever. Recommended for those watching their weight. Good beer.

Sol- this Beer has been in production since the early 70's, however, it only sold in the interior part of Mexico. Only recently that the clear-bottled Corona became a fad amongst U.S. citizens, did Moctezuma expanded its distribution to all of Mexico and abroad and started a phenomenal advertising campaign in the U.S. It does not taste like Corona. However, if you like Corona, this is as close as you can get. Great Beer, really.

Carta Blanca**- This Beer needs no introduction. It is Mexico's oldest Beer and still kicking. Strong taste.

Bohemia- The Best!!!!!! We believe Bohemia Beer to be the best tasting, the best character, and most body, excellent and addictive after taste. Just the best!!!! 1! (in our opinion).

* M i c h e l a d a: (mee-shalada)- a new refreshing way to drink your Mexican beer. Extremely popular all over Mexico. Consist of: salted rim beer glass, fill 3/4 of glass with ice, 2 - 3 oz off freshly squeezed lemon juice, pour in the beer and stir. Some say this ruins the actual Beer taste and the point of drinking it. But do not dare saying this to people who live in cities where temperatures reach above 90 degrees try it, you never had beer this way before.

** we do not sell Carta Blanca any more. Sorry
Note: some of the dates might be off a little. And, the opinions and descriptions listed above are soly of El Patio and do not represent factual studies and/or polls from any particular and/or private enterprise.

Trivia:
Did you know that our Beer company invented the brown beer bottle you see today on almost all beers? This to protect beer from sunlight.

Did you know that Tecate beer was the first canned beer in the world?

Did you know that Carta Blanca beer was the first "twist open"beer in the world? And with its own cap opener on the bottom of its bottle?

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