Bodega Tavern & Kitchen

05/29/2026

From desert plant to cultural icon 🌵🥃
Join Dr. Salvador Salinas as he uncorks the fascinating journey of mezcal through five centuries of tradition and craftsmanship. This lecture will explore how ancient agave roasting practices evolved into one of Mexico's most celebrated spirits. Learning why mezcal is more then just a drink, it's a story of heritage and artistry. 🔥✨️

🗣🏆: Dr. Salvador Salinas
- Assistant Professor at UTRGV
- Specializing in Mexican and Latin American history
- Got his PhD in history from UT Austin
- Author of "Land, Liberty, Water: Morelos After Zapata
- His next book project currently in writing is about Mexico's cacti and agaves

📌Bodega Private Room

🗓️ June 25th 7P-9P

🎟️ $10 - Tickets are for sale until they sell out! Give us a call to purchase or stop on by.
*no refunds*
Use the link below to purchase your ticket today! Link will also be in our bio

https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/244ddbb2-facb-42f1-a84c-eb7c31527099/findTime

💸 🙌We want these events to help empower our community! So, proceeds from ticket sales for Lecture Lounge will be donated to a non-profit or community organization related to lecture subject!
This lecture’s donation recipient:
Boys and Girls Club of McAllen

🍽️🍹 Food Menu and Libations will be available

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

National Burger Day is this Thursday! Join us all day for our tavern burger special — crafted with premium ingredients and served for just $12. Because one day a year, burgers deserve the spotlight.

05/26/2026

Did you know Tuesday's are all day happy hour? Stop in for some delightful pours while sampling our new spring/summer menu!

05/25/2026

Have you tried our new menu yet? 🍽🔥

05/15/2026

Fresh flavors have arrived! ✨️
These featured dishes have quickly become must-orders from our new seasonal menu! 🍴🧡

Missing your new favorite? We'd love to hear what you're obsessed with!

05/12/2026

💡Did you know that every ticket to our Lecture Lounge does more than reserve your seat?

100% of each ticket sold gets donated to non-profit organizations in our community. 🫶

Cheers to giving back while learning something new & dining on your fave bites and drinks ✨🍽️🥃🥂

🎲✨ Thank You for Supporting Capable Kids RGV! ✨🎲

A heartfelt thank you to Bodega Tavern & Kitchen and the Lecture Lounge Program for selecting Capable Kids RGV as the nonprofit beneficiary of the ticket sale proceeds from the March 5 Dungeons & Dragons event. 💙

Your support helps us continue connecting children with disabilities and their families to valuable programs, services, and community resources throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

We are grateful to everyone who purchased tickets, participated, and helped make this event a success. Community partnerships like these truly make a difference and help us build a more inclusive future for all. 🌟



🎲✨ ¡Gracias por apoyar a Capable Kids RGV! ✨🎲

Agradecemos sinceramente a Bodega Tavern & Kitchen y al programa Lecture Lounge por seleccionar a Capable Kids RGV como la organización beneficiaria de los fondos recaudados por la venta de boletos del evento de Dungeons & Dragons realizado el 5 de marzo. 💙

Su apoyo nos ayuda a continuar conectando a niños con discapacidades y sus familias con programas, servicios y recursos comunitarios en el Valle del Río Grande.

Gracias a todos los que compraron boletos, participaron y apoyaron este evento especial. Alianzas comunitarias como esta realmente hacen la diferencia y nos ayudan a construir un futuro más inclusivo para todos. 🌟

05/07/2026

It’s that time again…Introducing our new Spring/Summer menu — thoughtfully crafted with fresh seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavors inspired by the season. We invite you to join us and experience what’s new!

04/30/2026

Next Lecture Lounge May 7th! Clickbthe link in the bio for tickets!

04/28/2026

Shake up your history knowledge 🍹✨
From pirates to presidents, the daiquiri isn’t just a drink—it’s a story of empire, rebellion, and global power. 🌎 Rum, lime, and sugar come together to reveal a past shaped by war, Prohibition, and revolution.
Join us as we dive into the bold (and refreshing) history behind one of the world’s most iconic cocktails—where every sip tells a story 📖🍹
✨ Plus: a daiquiri tasting is included—so you won’t just learn history, you’ll taste it.

🗣🏆: Ian Seavey PhD
- Assistant Professor at UTRGV
- Brady-Johnson Fellowship in International Security Studies at Yale University
- Got his PhD in history from Texas A&M
- Author of Huracán del Norte: Disasters and US Colonialism in Twentieth Century Puerto Rico
- articles published in a variety of venues including the Journal of Advanced Military Studies, American Historical Association Perspectives, and the Journal of Environmental Hazards.
- His next book project American Rumpire: A History of Rum and U.S. Power in the Caribbean.

📌Bodega Private Room

🗓️ May 7th 7P-9P

🎟️ $15 - Tickets are for sale until they sell out! Give us a call to purchase or stop on by.
*no refunds*
Use the link below to purchase your ticket today! Link will also be in bio!

https://tables.toasttab.com/bodega-tavern-kitchen-2901-north-10th-st/experience/lecture-lounge-cannabis-hemp-4-22

💸 🙌We want these events to help empower our community! So, proceeds from ticket sales for Lecture Lounge will be donated to a non-profit or community organization related to lecture subject!
This lecture’s donation recipient:
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

🍽️🍹 Food Menu and Libations will be available