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What
2017 World Margarita Championship
When
6 p.m., Friday, October 6
Where
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
10000 N. Oracle Rd.
More Info
saaca.org
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Now, that’s the spirits — I mean, spirit.
The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is hosting the 2017 World Margarita Championship at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 6.
Once again, the Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance (SAACA) and Tucson Originals Restaurants are joining forces to delivers the best margaritas in Tucson.
Tickets are $55 if you purchase them ahead of time, and will go up to $70 on the day of the event.
Each ticket include margarita and food samplings from local restaurants and purveyors.
If you’re feeling lucky, purchase a $10 Raffle Ticket and be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets.
World Margarita Championship Competitor Menus
Abuela’s Cocina Mexicana
- Menu item is TBA
- Abuela’s Margarita
Bisbee Breakfast Club
- Jalapeño garlic cheddar biscuits
- Margarita Mimosa
Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
- Smoked brisket and barbecue pit beans
- Margarita is TBA
Chef Chic
- Mango shrimp ceviche
- Coconut Dream – coconut orange margarita
Cielos at Lodge on the Desert
- Octopus and shrimp tostada
- Miel de Cana Margarita – piloncillo Cadillac margarita
Dante’s Fire
- Menu item TBA
- Margarita made with house infused jalapeno tequila
The Dutch Eatery & Refuge
- Duck tacos
- Tomatillo Margarita
Elvira’s
- Menu item is TBA
- Margarita is TBA
Epazote Kitchen and Cocktails
- Pusch Ridge tacos
- Desert Rose Margarita
Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria
- Cured and smoked meats
- Limoncello Margarita
Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery & Bistro
- Sonoran hot dogs
- Prickly Pear Obsession – classic margarita meets the Sonoran desert
Jonathan’s Cork
- Chicken mole
- D.J.’s Reposado Raspado Margarita
Le Rendez Vous Bistro and Restaurant
- Ginger pretzel roll with spicy cheese sauce
- Thai Margarita – Thai chili, basil, ginger, lemon grass
Lotus Garden Restaurant
- Five Spice pulled pork
- Margarita is TBA
Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue
- Macadamia nut lemon squares
- Paradise Margarita – tropical juices with Don Julio Blanco
Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant
- Italian nachos
- Elote Man Margarita – corn, tequila, agave, Cointreau, chile
Monkey Burger
- House made seasoned potato chips
- Margarita is TBA
Monsoons Tap & Grill
- House Made Chili
- Margarita is TBA
Pastiche Modern Eatery
- Menu item TBA
- Monsoon Margarita – reposado, citrus, creosote
Rigo’s Restaurant
- Shrimp in prickly pear sauce
- Agave Néctar-Rita – agave nectar, smoked orange and lime tequila
Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria
- Panzanella
- Limoncello Margarita di Rocco’s – house limoncello, lemonade, and Don Julio
Tequila Factory at Casino del Sol
- Seared cheese and habanero
- Mexican Passionflower Margarita
Trident Bar and Grill
- Mojo chicken tacos
- Dented Kiwi Margarita – fresh juices, kiwi simple syrup, tajin
Twisted Tandoor
- Chana Tikka Masala
- Margarita is TBA
There’s no need to go home either because the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador is offering special room rates for the event, starting at $165 a night.
If you’re feeling homesick or need to be elsewhere, Lyft is offering discounts to everyone at the event.
- First Time User: Up to $20 in Free Lyft Credit using code: SAACA
- Existing User: 20% off your ride to and from the event using code: WORLDMARG
The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is located at 10000 N. Oracle Rd. For more information, visit saaca.org. View past World Margarita Championship info.
