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
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.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
