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During the month of May, bars and restaurants countywide will complete in the fifth annual Margarita Month, offering signature versions of San Diego's original craft cocktail made with Milagro Tequila.
Visit the participating venues between May 1-31 and try as many margaritas as you can, then taste the margaritas in one place during the June 1 Margarita Month Festival and Grand Tasting Event at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, Downtown San Diego.
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Grandma Jilly’s Lavender MargaritaMilagro Silver Tequila, house-made lavender syrup, fresh-squeezed lime juice, crushed lavender flower with sugar rim and fresh lavender sprig garnish 4673 30th St., North Park, 619.501.9831, airconditionedlounge.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1. -
Drunken Monkey & The Funky BunchOrange-infused Milagro Silver Tequila, banana liqueur, Coco Lopez, lime, lemon, cinnamon, CBD orange bitters, coconut and cinnamon rim 804 Market St., East Village, 619.794.2668, bootleggersd.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Tequila MañanaMilagro Silver Tequila, house-made pineapple-jalapeño purée, lime juice and topped with soda water 715 J St., East Village, 619.546.0815, bubssandiego.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Jalapeño Business Milagro Silver Tequila, white grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, cucumber, grilled jalapeños and agave, served with mint and cilantro 1165 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach, 858.999.0158, cervezajacks.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Milagro Silver Tequila, Combier, Yuzu Omoi, Togarashi infused agave and fresh lime juice 1953 India St., Little Italy, 619.501.5505, cloakandpetal.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Jalisco FlowerMilagro Silver Tequila, strawberry infused Aperol, St.
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Orange you glad we didn’t use Tajin?
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Pineapple TearsMilagro Silver Tequila, fresh pineapple juice, lime juice, cane syrup, serrano bitters, topped with cilantro jalapeño oil 2885 Perry Rd., Liberty Station, 619.795.2322, eljardinrestaurantbar.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Órale, güeySerrano-infused Milagro Silver Tequila, lime, prickly pear simple syrup, topped with Grand Marnier, fresh jalapeños, lime wheel and mini sombrero garnish 722 Grand Ave., Pacific Beach, 858.274.3100, firehousepb.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Fred’s Fancy-Pants MargaritaMango-infused Milagro Silver Tequila, pineapple, lime, turmeric agave, Grand Marnier float with porcini-lime-salt rim and mango leather garnish 2470 San Diego Ave, Old Town, 619.858.8226, fredsmexicancafeoldtown.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Let Your MangoMilagro Silver Tequila, Giffard Abricot, mango, fresh lime juice, spicy chamoy rim 2259 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, 858.228.5622, galaxytaco.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Mamalona Milagro Silver Tequila, dragonfruit, fresh lime, coconut puree, chili salt foam 1490 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy, 619.756.7864, kingandqueencantina.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Spicy MargaritaMilagro Silver Tequila, Honeydew Poblano Cordial, fresh lime, cucumber and Tajin rim 3704 Mission Blvd., San Diego, 858.381.0855, missbcoconutclub.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Devious ShenanigansMilagro Anejo Tequila, mezcal, brandy, yellow Chartreuse, lime, yuzu, cinnamon with a cinnamon rim and dehydrated apple garnish 831 Sixth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.239.6699, Marriott.com/sanox For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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y piñaMilagro Reposado Tequila, Rumhaven, serrano chile árbol shrub, pineapple juice, lime juice, dark chili powder, marigold flowers, pineapple poblano foam 5083 Santa Monica Ave., Ocean Beach, 619.955.5475, obsurflodge.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Respect Your Elder Elderberry-infused Milagro Silver Tequila, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, elderberry syrup, house-made sour mix 3999 Mission Blvd., Mission Bay, 858.539.8635, catamaranresort.com/oceana-coastal-kitchen For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Ultimate Watermelon MargaritaMilagro Silver Tequila, Cointreau, watermelon puree, fresh lime citrus sour batch Mission Valley, Mira Mesa, El Cajon, Escondido, http://otbsd.com/ For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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A-pear-ently Milagro Reposado Tequila, lime juice, Asian red pears, Cointreau (house curacao), citrus salted rim 4612 Park Blvd., North Park, 619.795.9700, parkandrecsd.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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‘La Jefa’ Spicy MargaritaMilagro Silver Tequila, muddled serrano chiles, pineapple juice, lime juice, lemon juice, house simple syrup, chamoy and tajin on the rim with chiles and pineapple garnishes 332 J St., Gaslamp, 619.255.0492, patronscorner.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Fruit Cart MargaritaBlue Agave Reposado, mango, pineapple, watermelon, cucumber, chamoy, Tajin Seaport Village and La Jolla, eatpuesto.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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I’m PeachyMilagro Silver Tequila, Peachtree, triple sec, peach puree, lime juice, Tajin rim with edible flower garnish 800 Seacoast Dr., Imperial Beach, 619.631.4949, https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/sea180 For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Pierside Picante Milagro Silver Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur, Tres Agaves Organic Nectar, jalapeño, Tajin rim with cucumber, lime and poblano slice garnishes Carlsbad and Oceanside, eatgrubbys.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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The Golden HourMilagro Silver Tequila, hopped kumquat oleo saccharum, fresh lime juice, nitro hibiscus tea, black lava sea salt 2414 San Diego Ave., Old Town, 619.255.2090, tahonabar.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Baja PasiónMilagro Silver Tequila, passion fruit purée, fresh lime, agave nectar, Drambuie, thyme, salted rim 639 J St., East Village, 619.795.7880, theblindburro.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Loopy Fruit MargaritaMilagro Silver Tequila, peach schnapps, splash of orange and cranberry juices, fresh lime with a Froot Loop garnish 335 Sixth Ave., East Village, 619.255.7625, thedecksd.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Tropical Smoke Margarita Milagro, house-made puree with grilled mangos, pineapples, and serrano peppers, lime juice, agave, smoked salt rim 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.557.9441, cohnrestaurants.com/theprado For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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The Resting Beach FaceMilagro Silver Tequila, Watermelon Pucker, fresh lime, cucumber-jalapeno infused simple syrup with salt rim and cucumber and lime garnishes 401 G St., Gaslamp, 619.230.8606, tinroofsandiego.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Pinche GonzalezMilagro Silver Tequila, house-made cinnamon infused orgeat, fresh lime juice, Piloncillo simple syrup, Naranja Mexican Orange Liqueur, float of Deadhead Mexican Chocolate Rum 527 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.232.8226, volcanorabbitsd.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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The Campfire MargaritaMilagro Silver Tequila, crème de coco, half and half, Graham Cracker and marshmallow rim 4934 Voltaire St., Ocean Beach, 619.955.8840, voltairebeachhouse.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
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Tipsy Mermaid Milagro Silver Tequila, house-made strawberry hibiscus chamoy, Coco Lopez, strawberry chilito, house-made gummy 5083 Santa Monica Ave., Ocean Beach, 619.255.3358, wonderlandob.com For a chance to sample margaritas from all participating bars and restaurants, check out this year’s Margarita Festival and Grand Tasting on June 1.
Margarita Festival 2019 Grand Tasting Event
Saturday, June 1, at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, Downtown San Diego
- Try all the margaritas at one venue: Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, Downtown San Diego
- Meet and mingle with dozens of San Diego’s top bartenders
- 30 margarita tastings
- 12 michelada tastings
- Enjoy fabulous food
- Dance to DJ beats
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Contact Britt Nevetsky at britt.nevetsky@sduniontribune.com
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- Margarita Maker (Bars and Restaurants)
- Food Vendor
- Booth/Marketplace
2018 Margarita Grand Tasting Event Video
*One margarita lover who samples participating margaritas and posts photos of them to Instagram (using #margaritamonth and the venues’ hashtags) will win $1,500 in the form of $50 gift cards from each of the 30 venues. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday, June 3 and announced on Instagram. Plus, keep an eye on PACIFIC’s Facebook page in May where we will be giving away a $50 gift card to each participating venue each day. The more participating venues’ hashtags you post, the better your chances of winning.