The 2025 World Margarita Championship, hosted by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and Tucson Originals Restaurants, concluded on Saturday, June 14 at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
With a list of worthy contenders, these bartenders and chefs took home the prizes.
JUDGES’ CHOICE – BEST BITE (Tie)
- Gap Kitchen: Fried Guacamole & Duck Totopa
- Humo Cocina Mexicana: Mole Enchilada Bites
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – BEST BITE
Bashful Bandit Barbecue: Smoked Beef Cheek Tacos
JUDGES’ CHOICE – BEST MARGARITA
1st Place
- Chef Roderick LeDesma: Desert Blossom Margarita
2nd Place
- Bisbee Breakfast Club: Blackberry Blaze
3rd Place (Tie)
- Dante’s Kitchen + Cocktails: Orange Dreamsicle Margarita
- Gap Kitchen: Grilled & Chilled Margarita
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – BEST MARGARITA:
1st Place
· Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen: Margarita del Sol
2nd Place
· Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar: Mr. Pepino
3rd Place
· Scratching the Plate: Pomegranate de Tigre
Tickets for upcoming SAACA events are available now at saaca.thundertix.com.
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