Celebrate National Tequila Day in Santa Fe: Top Bars and Signature Tequila Cocktails
Summer in Santa Fe is perfect for celebrations! July 24 marks National Tequila Day, and the city offers exceptional experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Tequila, North America's first distilled spirit and commercially produced alcohol, has long been one of the world's most beloved. From its early bottling, it captured global acclaim.
Legend claims tequila benefits health—during the 1918 Spanish Flu, doctors even prescribed shots with lime and salt amid medicine shortages. Today, we enjoy it the same way, but tequila has evolved into a true sensory experience.
Why celebrate in Santa Fe? With daily gallery openings, shopping, nightlife, and exceptional restaurants, there's something for everyone. Downtown bars and lounges showcase tequila artistry from skilled mixologists.
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Del Charro
Known as “Santa Fe’s Watering Hole,” Del Charro evokes historic Old Santa Fe charm. Behind heavy wooden doors, attentive staff serve exquisite fare and drinks. Enjoy the house margarita made with El Jimador Reposado Tequila, real lemon, and lime juice daily, plus two food specials. Prefer something else? Try the Mexican Mule: ginger beer, agave nectar, tequila, and lime. Relax on the year-round enclosed back patio.
Everything pairs perfectly with a house margarita at Del Charro!
Cowgirl BBQ
Weekday happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and daily live music make Cowgirl BBQ a Santa Fe favorite. Savor the 100% agave margarita with reposado tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, and lemon juice. For innovation, try the Lava Lamp: a frozen margarita dollop in Lagunitas Pilsner.
Patio tables or the colorful bar—Cowgirl BBQ always satisfies!
El Paseo Bar and Grill
A local and visitor staple, El Paseo shines with daily happy hour margaritas and tacos. Its cozy, classic Santa Fe vibe offers diverse food and drinks. Sample the Razzarita: Hornitos tequila, Chambord, fresh lime, and orange juices—shaken, not stirred.
High-class drinks in a comfortable, old-school bar at El Paseo.
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The Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda on the Plaza
From La Fonda on the Plaza's rooftop, The Bell Tower Bar quenches summer thirst in good weather. Signature: 100% Blue Weber Agave Herradura Double Barrel Reposado from Amatitán, Jalisco. Try the Silver Coin (Herradura silver tequila and Patrón Citrónge) or spicy Bell Ringer (Tanteo jalapeño tequila, jalapeño juice, triple sec).
Perfect drinks with stunning views at The Bell Tower Bar.
Secreto Lounge at Hotel St. Francis
Secreto Lounge updates its seasonal menu for award-winning “garden-to-glass” cocktails alongside unique wines and vintages. The Agave Way blends red grapes, New Mexican green chile, Espolón Reposado Tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar. Adventurous? Smoked Sage Margarita: organic Republic Añejo Tequila, '03 Brazilian orange liqueur, lime juice, sage-smoked with hickory salt rim.
Relaxed luxury at Secreto Lounge in Hotel St. Francis!
The Agave Lounge at the Eldorado Hotel
Voted Best Happy Hour 2015 by Santa Fe Reporter, Agave Lounge offers Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m. specials. Pair Kobe green chile sliders with La Casa: Sauza Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice. Choose from two tequila flights.
Historic Santa Fe artifacts and a delicious La Casa margarita!
The Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Enjoy tequila tastings at this beloved hotel bar. Chef Juan Bochenski pairs ceviche with premium tequilas. Rotating menus in bar and lounge ensure fresh experiences every visit.
Rotate through Mexico's top tequila flavors at Rosewood Inn.
Celebrate National Tequila Day, Your Way
Santa Fe pairs perfectly with National Tequila Day, like lime and salt. Quench your thirst in The City Different, ideally with a sunset view—now that's worth celebrating!
