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Ghost Donkey’s Dallas Menu Goes Beyond the Margarita

Huitlacoche, beet and an alcohol-free al pastor-inspired drink give the Dallas bar’s menu several directions to explore.

By Caliz Editorial2 minute read
Conceptual AI illustration of pale citrus and red beet cocktails with cobalt and magenta light; not Ghost Donkey.
Original AI-generated editorial illustration by CALIZ using OpenAI. Conceptual scene; not a photograph of the venue or its dishes.

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Look past the familiar name

A margarita can be a starting point for reading a bar menu. At Ghost Donkey in Dallas, the current Mushroom Margarita pairs mezcal with huitlacoche and corn liqueur. The name introduces a recognizable format; the ingredient list takes the conversation somewhere more specific.

That is a useful way to approach the menu without needing to know every bottle behind the bar. Start with an ingredient you are curious about and ask how it appears in the drink.

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Two other directions

The Oaxacan Beet combines mezcal with beet, dill and mint. On the alcohol-free side, N/Al Pastor lists pineapple, achiote and cilantro, while Burro Fresca takes a cucumber-and-ginger-beer direction. These descriptions come from the published menu, rather than a CALIZ tasting.

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If you are choosing between them, ask about heat, sweetness and the size of the serve. A familiar base spirit tells only part of the story; the supporting ingredients may be what makes an order appealing to you.

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Find the Dallas location

Ghost Donkey’s Dallas location is at 2625 Main Street. The official page currently lists service from 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 3 p.m. on weekends, with later closing times Friday and Saturday.

  • Use the Dallas-specific menu, since the brand has other locations.
  • Confirm current hours before traveling.
  • Ask whether a listed drink has changed or sold out.

Details checked September 16, 2026. This is a current menu spotlight, not an announcement of a new opening.

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Sources & further reading

  1. 1. Ghost Donkey — Dallas location and hours
  2. 2. Ghost Donkey — Dallas drinks menu

Researched and drafted with AI assistance. Reviewed by Caliz before publication.

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