Serẽa | Coronado, CA
There’s no better place to soak up the sun (and the tequila) than on the expansive outdoor patio at Serẽa, which is located at the iconic Hotel del Coronado. Raise a glass to the rich history of one of the oldest spirits with $10.00 JAJA Blanco Margaritas all day long and pair it with a variety of standout seafood dishes including a daily selection of oysters, local halibut ceviche, and more, all prepared by Executive Chef and James Beard Smart Catch Leader JoJo Ruiz. Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable here.
Lionfish | Downtown San Diego
For our downtown lovers, head to the dynamic, design-driven hotspot on 5th Avenue for National Tequila Day from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Located in the Pendry San Diego in the city’s trendy Gaslamp Quarter, enjoy $5 Casamigos Tequila Cocktails all evening long and enjoy a menu that offers modern coastal cuisine that features fresh-catch cooking and seasonal ingredients. TThe light, fresh appetizers are perfect for sharing – all prepared with innovative twists by Executive chef and James Beard Smart Catch leader JoJo Ruiz. Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable here.
Javier’s at Westfield UTC | La Jolla, CA
Celebrating a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine, Javier’s at Westfield UTC is the ideal destination to cheers to National Tequila Day. Complete with a friendly, captivating ambiance and tastes of Mexico, Javier’s proudly invites guests in to enjoy hand-shaken margaritas with the destination’s signature premium organic margarita mix and sip on rare tequilas from one of the West Coast’s largest collections of the world’s finest tequilas. Reservations can be made by calling 858.200.2222 or online here.
ARLO | San Diego, CA
Located at the recently renovated Town and Country Resort, cheers to National Tequila Day at ARLO, San Diego’s new destination restaurant in Mission Valley. Complete with an expansive indoor-outdoor space and eclectic design, ARLO welcomes guests to cheers with their signature Coconut Margarita, complete with El Jimador Tequila, Cointreau, coconut cream and lime. For those looking for a spin, try the ARLO Margaratini, boasting Cazadores Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime, lemon and agave. Reservations can be made by calling 619-908-5058 or online here.
Harrah’s Resort Southern California | Funner, CA
Pack your party pants and get ready to celebrate National Tequila Day at Harrah’s Resort SoCal. Harrah’s Resort Southern California has three key elements for a successful National Tequila Day celebration: food, fun and sips. Starting with food — ‘ritas Cantina will be offering Tequila Lime Shrimp for $24.99 and Jumbo Shrimp sautéed with tequila lime sauce, poblano pepper, red onion, cilantro, served with black beans and cilantro rice. What’s funner, sip on a SoCal Cocktail from Corked, which is made with Patron Silver, Aperol, Coconut Water, and Passion Fruit.
The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | San Diego, CA
Rancho Valencia offers an elevated cocktail scene in the equestrian-themed Pony Room bar and restaurant which offers an extensive tequila program led by Beverage Director Nick Pirovolos, featuring over 100 variations of tequila, as well as an array of creative handcrafted cocktails, local beers, and vintage wines. To celebrate National Tequila Day, try a deviation from the standard margarita. One-of-a-kind signature cocktails include La Piñata with charred pineapple mezcal, serrano tequila, lime, cilantro, salt and pepper, or The Rein Margarita with blanco tequila, cucumber and basil.
AVANT at Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego, CA
Rancho Bernardo Inn’s signature restaurant, AVANT has a strong tequila program and it’s very own cask of Herradura Double Barrel Reposado tequila. Each exclusive batch is curated alongside AVANT’s mixologist Jason Sorge and released each year in partnership with Herradura Tequila located in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico. A unique staple on the restaurant’s menu, the resort’s own barreled Herradura is featured the Jalisco Roots cocktail, finished off with cointreau, ginger, lime and agave.
