National Tequila Day (July 24) will shine light on the spirit. Check out these restaurants that offer standout tequila-based favorites, perfect for any Tequila Day!
Tequila Bar & Grille at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | Downtown
Located Downtown just steps from the Gaslamp District and Seaport Village, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina boasts a unique poolside dining experience, Tequila Bar & Grille, with stunning marina views and a beachy ambiance. And if the name couldn’t be more fitting, Tequila Bar offers a collection of craft margaritas including the luxurious Millionaire Margarita stirred up with Don Julio 1942, lime, agave nectar and grand marnier ($60). For a more affordable option, spice-lovers can sip on the Pineapple Habanero Margarita with Tanteo Habanero tequila, triple sec, lime, pineapple juice and agave nectar.
Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa
Tucked away in the neighborhood of La Jolla, the relaxed, Baja-inspired atmosphere of Mustangs & Burros is perfect for celebrating National Tequila Day. Guests can indulge in an Agave Bar with flights of Reposado, Cristalino, Añejo, Mezcal and more, an addition to craft margaritas like the Spiced Apple Margarita with apple cider, lime, honey-burnt cinnamon and a turbinado rim.
Located in Del Mar, Adelaide is a seaside dining destination with coastal California dishes and front row seats to the best views of the Pacific. For oceanside sips on National Tequila Day, Adelaide offers the refreshing Salma Hayek crafted with Serrano-infused Patron Silver, lime, orange and agave.
Vessel Restaurant + Bar at Kona Kai Resort & Spa
At the tip of Shelter Island and facing rolling hills and the resort’s marina, Kona Kai Resort & Spa is home to the waterfront dining venue, Vessel. To cheers National Tequila Day along the water, guests can sip and savor the fan-favorite Bro-Rita with Patron Reposado tequila, vida del maguey mezcal, lime juice and passion fruit puree.
Covewood at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Set alongside Mission Bay, San Diego Mission Bay Resort is home to Covewood where guests are invited to enjoy subtle luxury and waterfront views while indulging in coastal-inspired cuisine. Covewood proudly extends the Gulf on the Cliff with Patron Silver tequila, grapefruit juice, lime, agave, muddled raspberries and jalepeño.
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With over 60 different additive-free tequilas available, Puesto, the family-owned Mexican restaurant with multiple locations across San Diego, is the perfect place to partake in National Tequila Day celebrations. Puesto’s cocktail menu features over a dozen tequila-based beverages including specialty margaritas such as the Puesto Perfect Margarita, Guava Margarita, Hot Sauce Margarita, Cucumber Margarita; as well as a Paloma and Ranch Water for guests who want to try something new. If you’re looking to start the celebration off strong, Puesto also offers tequila flights and Mexican Candy Shots made with blanco tequila, chamoy, fresh lime, and habanero with a choice of Watermelon, Mango or Pineapple. Pair these drinks with some Puesto favorites like Puesto Perfect Guacamole, Filet Mignon Taco and Shrimp Gobernador Quesadilla.
At Marisi, Vice President of Bar & Spirits Beau du Bois has created the Cantaloupe Margarita, made with fresh melon that’s been lacto-fermented until it has developed a light kombucha-like carbonation, then juiced and combined with Italian white vermouth, El Tesoro blanco tequila and fresh lime. The cocktail goes well with Marisi’s dinner menu that offers a fresh outlook to rustic Italian dishes with its handmade pastas, Squash Blossoms, Dry Aged New York Steak and more.
Weaving inspiration from vintage Las Vegas steakhouses alongside a modern dining aesthetic, stop by Rare Society, with two San Diego locations in University Heights and Solana Beach and enjoy Rare Society’s riff on the spicy margarita. The Some Like it Hot, is crafted with reposado tequila, amaro, wood fired fresno chili and lime, from Beverage Manager, Colin Berger. Wood-fired Fresno chilis provide a subtle, smokey, and fruity backbone while the Reposado tequila adds a woody vanilla component, with citrusy and herbaceous Amaro Montenegro rounding out the flavor profile. Toast to National Tequila Day with Chef and Owner Brad Wise’s signature wood-fired, Santa Maria style-grilling for meats, alongside sustainably-sourced seafoods and a progressive cocktail program.
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Celebrate National Tequila Day with your toes in the sand at Belmont Park’s beach bar, Beach House. Situated on the beachfront boardwalk, Beach House boasts an enticing menu filled with tequila-infused delights. Enjoy a House Margarita included with the purchase of any a la carte taco for $15 or upgrade to the Taco Combo Plates for an additional $4. For the margarita aficionados, Beach House has an array of craft margaritas for $12, including La Margarita, Mango Margarita, Spicy Watermelon, Smokey Pineapple and Pink Caddy. To enhance your tequila celebration, order the Mexican Candy Shot featuring a blend of tequila, mango, lime and hot sauce for $8 or enjoy $5 light and bubbly tequila-infused seltzers, available in Watermelon or Lime flavors. For the ultimate tequila experience, don’t miss out on Javi’s Tequila Seltzer and Tequila Shot combo for only $10.
Whether you’re pregaming the Padres vs Pirates game or watching our home team from the bar, the Blind Burro has a surplus of mouthwatering tequila concoctions to choose from. Try one of their signature margaritas like the fresh and citrusy Bondi Baja Refresher and the Organic Caramelized Pineapple or sip on their specialty tequila cocktail the Mango Paloma. Pair these beverages with the flavorful Asada Wings or go for the spicy and sweet Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños. Order tequila for the whole gang with their Tableside Tequila and toast to good friends and a good ball game.
Spend National Tequila Day at the tequila-infused, South-of-the-border inspired, Go Go Amigo. Taste any of their tequila margaritas like the refreshing Cucumber Rita and Coco Ritas or try the Tequila of the Month from their extensive tequila list. If ‘ritas aren’t your thing, their Spiked Agua cocktail mixed with blanco tequila, jamaica agua fresca and topo chico agua mineral is a bubbly heaven and their Love it a Latte with Teremana Anejo Tequila, Kahlua, Licor 43, hot or cold brew coffee, cinnamon simple syrup and whipped cream will keep you buzzed all night long. Savor one of their delicious Quesabirria, Baja Style Fish, or Al Pastor tacos and follow that with the scrumptious Cajeta Churros.
Vistal, the Baja-influenced restaurant located on the third floor on the InterContinental San Diego, recently debuted some brand-new seasonal cocktails influenced by the region and its rich culture. Enjoy the refreshing flavors of the Mexican Riviera made with Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, lime, orgeat, fresh mango, butterfly pea flower. An homage to the classic street food, the Mexican Street Corn made with Espolon Tequila, Nixta Elote Liqueur, agave, lime, tarragon vermouth, hot mustard, fresh pressed pineapple. While enjoying your refreshing seasonal sips, check out the restaurant’s “Summer Soiree” installation. This seasonal installation is the perfect way to cool off with a soundtrack of feel-good tunes that have been picked just for the summer can be listened to via QR-code or through the installation’s sets of two headphones.
