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Gold tequila with salt and lime slices on a wooden tray. Tequila is poured into a shot.
National Tequila Day returns July 24, giving use plenty of good reasons to raise a glass. (*Like we really need an excuse...) No matter whether you're more into drinking it straight or prefer your tequila blended into a spicy lime-based libation, these local spots are ready to pour something worth celebrating.
Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano
124 E. Worth St., Grapevine
Start with the Readers’ Choice winner. Esparza’s earned the top spot for best margarita in this year’s Southlake Style Readers’ Choice awards, and its longtime-favorite Esparzarita makes the case easily. Made with Cuervo Gold and Grand Marnier, it’s smooth, citrus-forward, and best enjoyed on the patio.
Mi Cocina
1276 Main St., Southlake
For those who like a little heat, Mi Cocina’s Handmade Spicy is a standout. Made with Flecha Azul Blanco, Grand Marnier, fresh jalapeño, agave, and a Tajín rim, it’s bold, balanced, and one of the reasons Mi Cocina landed among this year’s Readers’ Choice favorites.
Muchacho Tex-Mex
431 Grand Ave. W., Southlake
Muchacho Tex-Mex brings a moodier margarita to the list with the Pasilla de Humo. Made with Tres Agaves Reposado tequila, Nixta corn liqueur, ancho verde, agave, Tajín, and lime, it’s smoky, slightly savory, and a little more unexpected than the standard summer marg.
Mesero
1471 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake
At Mesero, the Jalapiña brings the sweet heat. The bright, spicy mix of Herradura Silver tequila, fresh pineapple, jalapeño, Cointreau, and citrus is refreshing without playing it too safe — exactly what you want when July is doing the most.
Mi Dia
1295 S. Main St., Grapevine
Mi Dia is always a strong choice for margarita lovers. The scratch kitchen serves a colorful lineup, from Blueberry Habanero and Prickly Pear to the classic Mi Dia Rocks, making it easy to turn National Tequila Day into a full dinner plan.
Harvest Hall — Main Bar
815 S. Main St., Grapevine
For something a little less expected, head to the Main Bar at Harvest Hall. Try the Mexican Sparkler, a bubbly frozen margarita mixed with La Marca Prosecco, or the Coronartia, a margarita with a Corona Extra dropped in for extra flair. Traditionalists can stick with the house-made frozen margarita made with Tres Agaves.
Piaf Kitchen
129 S. Main St., Grapevine
For a more polished pour, Piaf Kitchen offers signature twists like the Passion Fruit Mezcal Margarita and the Coconut & Pineapple Margarita. Bonus points for sipping it upstairs at The Perch, the restaurant’s chic rooftop bar and patio.