Oh yes! Tequila has its own day on the calendar, and that means special deals on shots and margaritas to celebrate one of Mexico's most iconic spirits, known around the world.
National Tequila Day is July 24, and it has become a day when restaurants and bars offer special deals, tasting flights, and signature drinks to treat their agave-loving customers.
Here are the restaurants and places that will have specials to celebrate the occasion.
Assembly Icehouse
Assembly Icehouse in Plano will offer a National Tequila Day drink special all day Friday, July 24, with House Margaritas at $3 each.
Assembly Icehouse is at 6185 Assembly Park Blvd., Suite C, Plano. assemblyicehouseplano.com.
Burger Schmurger
Burger Schmurger will mark National Tequila Day with all-day happy-hour pricing from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 24. The restaurant's Schmargarita, normally $11, will cost $7. It is made with tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice and house-made hibiscus-ginger syrup.
The restaurant will also serve its July Burger of the Month, the Mac N Cheeseburger, for $12 through July 31. It consists of two smashed beef patties topped with American cheese and house-made macaroni and cheese on a potato bun.
Burger Schmurger is at 718 N. Buckner Blvd., Suite 100, Dallas. burgerschmurger.com.
Dee's Table
Dee's Table will offer $12 soft-serve margaritas throughout National Tequila Day on July 24. The frozen drinks normally cost $15.
Dee's Table, 3685 The Star Boulevard, Suite 205, Frisco. deestable.net.
Evelyn
Evelyn will serve three tequila cocktails for National Tequila Day. The Mexican Martini combines Tequila Ocho, Alma Finca orange liqueur, lime and olive juice.
The Evelyn Margarita is made with Espolòn tequila, Grand Marnier and lime and has a black-salt rim. La Reyna combines Socorro tequila, Grand Marnier, pineapple and habanero.
Evelyn, 1201 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas. evelyndallastx.com.
Legacy West
Legacy West will celebrate National Tequila Day from Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26. Legacy Hall will serve a Casamigos Margarita Flight throughout the weekend. From 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, the food hall will hold "The Tequila & The Bee," a tequila-themed spelling bee with prizes.
Restaurants throughout Legacy West will also feature tequila drinks. Darna Mediterranean Eatery & Bar will serve the Spicy Moroccan Marg with Flecha Azul Tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple, lime, habanero and Moroccan-spiced salt. Earls will offer a $65 Premier '42 Margarita with Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila, dry curaçao, agave, lime, chili bitters and black salt. Other selections include Haywire's Tequila and Soda; Mesero's frozen Brandon margarita with mango, strawberry and sangria; Tommy Bahama's Blood Orange Margarita; Bulla Gastrobar's Lavender Margarita; and True Food Kitchen's zero-proof Spicy Clean Margarita.
Legacy West is at 5908 Headquarters Drive, Plano. legacywest.com.
Lombardi Family Concepts
Nine Lombardi Family Concepts restaurants will serve a limited-time LFC Skinny Margarita on July 24. The drink was created with Socorro Tequila for National Tequila Day.
The margarita will be available at Bistro 31, Lounge 31, Taverna, Toulouse, Maison Chinoise, Regines, Penne Pomodoro, KĀI and Lombardi Cucina Italiana.
Lombardi Family Concepts has multiple Dallas-Fort Worth locations. lombardifamilyconcepts.com.
Mi Cocina
Mi Cocina will feature its regular margaritas and Tex-Mex menu for National Tequila Day on July 24.
Drink choices include the Mambo Taxi and other house margaritas. Food options include brisket tacos, enchiladas, queso and guacamole.
Mi Cocina, multiple Dallas-Fort Worth locations. micocina.com.
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe will serve margaritas and signature frozen cocktails from its regular menu.
The drinks can be paired with dishes such as Voodoo Chicken, Zydeco Pasta, shrimp baskets, fried seafood platters and appetizers.
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe, multiple Dallas-Fort Worth locations. razzoos.com.
Revel Patio Grill
Revel Patio Grill in Frisco will offer National Tequila Day drink specials throughout the day Friday, July 24. Mi Campo House Margaritas, frozen margaritas and Mi Campo Tequila shots will cost $5 each.
Revel Patio Grill is at 9305 Preston Rd., Frisco. revelpatiogrill.com.
SĒR Steak + Spirits
SĒR Steak + Spirits will serve a $39 Margarita Flight on July 24. The flight includes three cocktails, each prepared with a different tequila and set of flavorings.
The Black Cadillac combines Socorro Reposado, Grand Marnier, lime, agave and activated charcoal. The Pink Cadillac contains Avión Blanco, Aperol, St-Germain, lime, agave and strawberry. The Golden Cadillac is made with Casa del Sol Reposado, Cointreau, lime, honey-agave syrup and pineapple juice.
The restaurant's summer prix-fixe menu will also be available through July 31.
SĒR Steak + Spirits is at Hilton Anatole, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway., Floor 27, Dallas. sersteak.com
Tequila Social
Tequila Social will combine National Tequila Day with its third-anniversary celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 24. La Pulga margaritas will cost $9 during an extended happy hour from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The margarita choices include classic, skinny and spicy versions. A live band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
Tequila Social, 3100 McKinnon St., Suite G100, Dallas. tequilasocialdal.com
The Mexican
The Mexican will extend National Tequila Day into a three-day event from Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26. Its National Tequila Weekend will include three tasting flights, each containing three half-ounce pours.
The $20 Introduction flight includes Aguasol Blanco, Trujillo Reposado and Casa Dragones Blanco. The $30 Experience flight contains Reserva de la Familia Platinum, Reposado and Extra Añejo. The $50 Discovery flight features Loco Blanco, Loco Cristalino and Loco Puro Corazón. The restaurant will also offer two limited-time margaritas, premium tequila pours and live music.
The Mexican is at 1401 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. themexican.com.
The Village Dallas
Five businesses at The Village Dallas will sell tequila drinks for half price on July 24. The participating locations are Over Under, Meridian, Village Beach Club, The Sandy Pickle and Anise.
Classic margaritas and each venue's house tequila cocktails will be included.
The Village Dallas has multiple restaurants. thevillagedallas.com.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks will serve four tequila cocktails for National Tequila Day on Friday, July 24. The Peaks Margarita will cost $5, the House Margarita will be $6, and the Tequila Sunrise and Twin Peaks Barrel Select Margarita will each cost $7.
Twin Peaks has several locations in D-FW. twinpeaksrestaurant.com.
Winsome Prime
Winsome Prime will introduce Winsome Prime Estate, an añejo tequila made in collaboration with Patrón, on Friday, July 24. The tequila, available exclusively at Winsome Prime locations, was aged for two years in French oak barrels.
Beginning July 24, customers can order the tequila in the restaurant's Winsome Margarita, substitute it in another tequila-based cocktail or drink it neat.
Winsome Prime is at 331 Singleton Blvd., Dallas. winsomeprime.com.
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