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Pilsner at Alma Mader, Then Ponak's Margaritas

A Czech-style pilsner at Alma Mader, then margaritas and Sonoran tacos at Ponak's, a Southwest Boulevard fixture since 1975.

About $45–$105 for two2 hrs 21 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Pilsner at Alma Mader, Then Ponak's MargaritasA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Alma Mader Brewing, the start. Stop 2, Ponak's Mexican Kitchen, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 6 min walk. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Landmarks shown: National WWI Museum and Memorial.SW BLVDI-35LIBERTY MEMORIALSTART Alma Mader BrewingPonak's Mexican Kitchen12N¼ miPilsner at Alma Mader, Then Ponak's MargaritasBreweryFoodWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Beer Hall, brewery, 5 min walk from stop 1
  • Boulevard Brewing Tours & Rec Center, brewery, 5 min walk from stop 1
  • RoKC Underground, games, 8 min walk from stop 2
  • KC Wheel, games, 8 min walk from stop 1
  • Palacana (Westside), dessert, 9 min walk from stop 1
  • La Bodega, food, 10 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Alma Mader BrewingA pint each. Closed Monday and Tuesday.about 60 min · 2635 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 6 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Rochester Brewing and Roasting.
  2. Ponak's Mexican KitchenMargaritas and the Sonoran tacos. Entrees run about $14 to $22 on its own menu.about 75 min · 2856 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Tacos El Gallo.

How the night flows

The brewery closes at 8 PM, so start there in the afternoon or early evening, then walk about three blocks to dinner.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Lots and street parking along Southwest Boulevard.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
A big part of the night
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 23, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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