National Tequila Day is almost here—and what better way to spend the July (24th) holiday than in the tequila mecca of San Diego.
Whether you prefer it shaken, in a frozen margarita, with lime and salt off your hand or simply straight up, the following are some of the best spots to help you celebrate National Tequila Day in San Diego.
Craft House
It’s no secret Craft House is a tequila-forward hotspot, making it one of the perfect places to visit this National Tequila Day in San Diego. The American-Mexican fusion restaurant offers a refreshing lineup of sips for the day, including the Coco Loco Marg with 1800 coconut tequila, coconut syrup, toasted coconut and fresh lime juice. If you are feeling spicy, the Poco Picante with Casamigos tequila Blanco, cucumber, jalapeno, mint, lime, chill agave and lemon is a must to try, in addition to the Fire + Smoke, with Amaras Verde mezcal, real Del Valle tequila Blanco, jalapeño, lime and pineapple. Each mixed drink is made with house-made syrups, and reservations are encouraged in advance. To learn more about Craft House, visit crafthouseskydeck.com.
Puesto
With three locations in the area alone, Puesto is an easily accessible spot for celebrating National Tequila Day in San Diego. Puesto has a massive selection of libations, with over 200 bottles to sample, including El Tesoro, Del Maguey Vida, Olmeca Altos reposado tequila and more. A lineup of sips and complementing fare will also be available, like the Puerto Perfect Guacamole, the passionfruit and mango shrimp ceviche or one of the many unique, award-winning taco options. To learn more about Puesto, visit eatpuesto.com.
Beach House
A visit to the beach isn’t complete without a sip or two in hand, and luckily a visit to the Beach House can give you both. In honor of National Tequila Day, the San Diego spot is offering its new full-service menu, with muy caliente sips like the Nina Fresca with ghost pepper tequila, Blanco tequila, orange, strawberry, lime and a Hot Cheeto rim or, for those looking for a less intense, sweeter sip, the Pink Caddy is also available with Reposado Tequila, Triple Sec, hibiscus, orange and lime, to name a few. To learn more about Beach House, visit beachhousesd.com.
The Blind Burro
The Blind Burro will offer its famous Amigo Happy Hour pricing from 3 to 6 p.m. for National Tequila Day, with discounted prices on tequila-focused cocktails like a traditional Cadillac, a fruity Baja Pasión and a flavor-forward organic caramelized pineapple sip. The Blind Burro will also offer its delicious lineup of traditional Mexican cuisine, including gluten-free options and bites like taco flights, quesadillas, bowls, burritos and more. To learn more about the Blind Burro, visit theblindburro.com.