National Tequila Day lands on Friday, July 24, and Houston bars and restaurants are ready with tequila flights, specialty cocktails and weekend-long sips. Here\u2019s where to find the best pours around town.<\/p>\n
Arnaldo Richards\u2019 Picos Restaurant<\/strong><\/a>, 3601 Kirby<\/strong> Bar Buena<\/strong><\/a>, 2002 West Gray<\/strong> Brennan\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>, 3300 Smith<\/strong> The Chef\u2019s Table River Oaks<\/strong><\/a>, 2055 Westheimer<\/strong><\/p>\n The Chef\u2019s Table River Oaks is celebrating National Tequila Day all month long with two tequila cocktails, including the Tequila Espresso Martini made with Patr\u00f3n Reposado, Kahl\u00faa and espresso, and the Mexican Martini with Patr\u00f3n Silver, Cointreau, lime, olive brine and orange juice. Both drinks are available throughout July.<\/p>\n Christian\u2019s Tailgate<\/strong><\/a>, multiple locations<\/strong> Duck N Bao<\/strong><\/a>, 5535 Memorial, 5215 Kelvin<\/strong> Escalante\u2019s Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila<\/strong><\/a>, multiple locations<\/strong><\/p>\n A margarita for $7.24? That\u2019s the deal at Escalante\u2019s on July 24, when the Tex-Mex restaurant will also offer $7.24 El Jimador shots all day at its Houston-area locations. The special nods to the restaurant\u2019s deep tequila selection and scratch-made menu.<\/p>\n The Finn<\/strong><\/a>, 712 Main<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrate National Tequila Day with $7 margaritas at The Finn Cocktail Bar and HiFi on Friday, July 24. Pair the drinks with chef-curated bites during the downtown bar\u2019s weekend celebration.\u00a0<\/p>\n Heights & Co.<\/strong><\/a>, 1343 Yale<\/strong> Hongdae 33<\/strong><\/a>, 9889 Bellaire<\/strong> Hungry\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>, multiple locations<\/strong> Jethro\u2019s Cocktail Lounge<\/strong><\/a>, 95 Tuam<\/strong> Mexican Sugar<\/strong><\/a>, 3505 West Dallas<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrate National Tequila Day with Mexican Sugar\u2019s limited-time La Bandera Flight, available Friday, July 24 through Thursday, July 30. The trio of tequila cocktails includes Esperanza with kiwi, Unidad with coconut and a coconut paleta, and Valor with strawberry and freeze-dried strawberries. Order the full flight or your favorite cocktail on its own.\u00a0<\/p>\n Molina\u2019s Cantina<\/strong><\/a>, multiple locations<\/strong> The Original Ninfa\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>, 2704 Navigation, 1700 Post Oak<\/strong> Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House<\/strong><\/a>, 113 6th<\/strong><\/p>\n Head to Pier 6 for tequila cocktails like the $10 House Margarita, $12 Island Buoy, $12 P6 Spicy Rita and $10 Watermelon Slush. Sip one on the waterfront with fresh seafood while celebrating National Tequila Day.<\/p>\n
Picos goes beyond margaritas with tequila-inspired food and drink specials from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. The menu includes Tres Quesos al Tequila, Tequila Jalape\u00f1o Chicken, Spicy Tuna Tartare and Margarita Cheesecake, plus complimentary tequila samples Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Bar Buena celebrates its first anniversary with a tequila-filled weekend from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. The River Oaks cocktail bar will offer extended Happy Hour specials, including $9 classic cocktails, $4 beers, $5 micheladas, taco specials and a Loter\u00eda-inspired game with prizes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brennan\u2019s Courtyard Bar serves the $14 Matador, made with Blue Star Blanco tequila, Dolin dry vermouth and orange Cura\u00e7ao. Pair it with bites like Caviar Beignets, Steak & Creole Tots or Seafood Cocktail.<\/p>\n
Grab a burger and a tequila cocktail at Christian\u2019s Tailgate, where all locations will offer $7 El Jimador Margaritas and $7 El Jimador Ranch Waters for National Tequila Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dim sum meets tequila with Duck N Bao\u2019s Azalea Margarita, a $12 cocktail made with tequila, Triple Sec, pineapple and lime. Pair the sweet-tart sip with Peking duck, dumplings and other savory small plates.<\/p>\n
Head to Heights & Co. for $7 flavored margaritas on Friday, July 24 and $7 classic margaritas all weekend long. The lineup includes the Jala-Pi\u00f1a Margarita with pineapple-guava and spicy tincture, Watermelon Cooler Margarita with reposado tequila and tajin, and the Ancho Mezcal Margarita with ancho chili and orange liqueur.<\/p>\n
Tequila gets a Korean barbecue pairing at Hongdae 33 with two tequila cocktails on the menu for National Tequila Day. Try the $11 Sour Apple Tequila with sour apple, lime and Sprite or the $11 Margarita Classic alongside grilled meats.<\/p>\n
For an easy patio happy hour, Hungry\u2019s is knocking $2 off margaritas from 3 to 6 p.m. on National Tequila Day. The special is available at locations across Houston, including Rice Village, Memorial and Woodway.<\/p>\n
Jethro\u2019s will offer an Aguasol Margarita menu featuring $12 specialty margaritas, plus an Aguasol Blanco and Reposado tequila flight. Round it out with the bar\u2019s $7 smashburger and fries combo.<\/p>\n
Molina\u2019s is pouring National Tequila Day specials all day on July 24, including $8.50 Molina\u2019s Margaritas and $6.50 premium margaritas. Frozen and on-the-rocks margaritas are also available to-go by the gallon or half gallon.<\/p>\n
The Original Ninfa\u2019s teams up with Tesoro Azul Tequila for a weekend-long National Tequila Day celebration from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. Specialty cocktails include the $15 Kiwi Margarita, $17 A la Veracruz and $17 Cristalino Old Fashioned, plus a $15 Tesoro Azul flight board. Live mariachi performances will take place at the Uptown location Friday evening and Ninfa\u2019s on Navigation Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n