Your Guide To The Perfect Margarita & Taco Pairings!

If you’re from Texas then it’s safe to say you love a good margarita paired with a good taco!

Heck, if you’re from ANYWHERE, margaritas and tacos are the perfect pair.

With Summer right around the corner, these hot afternoons are a perfect time to cool off with a nice margarita and why not mix things up a bit by pairing it with a taco that's perfect for your favorite type of margarita?

I did some deep digging to find what tacos pair perfectly with margaritas and I was not disappointed with the results.

ABC Fine Wines and Spirits came up with must-try pairings of margaritas and tacos and before you read on I must warn you, you’re mouth will water as you read these delicious suggestions!

Spicy Jalapeño Margarita paired with Baja Fish Tacos:

Feeling spicy?! The Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila packs a punch, beautifully complementing the crunchy, tangy goodness of Baja fish tacos.

The Margarita Recipe:

• 2 ounces Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
• 3 ounces Agalima Organic Margarita Mix
• Coarse salt
• Jalapeño coins

In a cocktail shaker with ice, add tequila and margarita mix. Shake and strain into a salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with jalapeño coins.

Watermelon Margarita with Birria Tacos:

Need something refreshing? The sweet watermelon perfectly offsets the savory flavors of the shredded beef tacos, creating a delightful harmony of tastes.

The Margarita Recipe:

• 2 ounces 21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus Tequila
• ¾ cup frozen watermelon, cubed
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• ¼ ounce fresh lime juice
• Mint sprig

In a blender, add tequila, watermelon, simple syrup and lime juice. Purée until smooth and thick. Pour into a glass and garnish with extra watermelon cubes and a mint sprig.

Traditional Margarita paired with Tex-Mex Tacos:

There’s nothing wrong with sticking to the classics! This timeless combination of 100% agave tequila, fresh lime, and premium orange liqueur is the ideal accompaniment to the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine.

The Margarita Recipe:

• Lime wedge
• Coarse salt
• 2 ounces Los Rijos Silver Tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau Liqueur
• 1 ounce lime juice

Rim glass with lime wedge and roll in coarse salt. In a shaker with ice, add tequila, liqueur and lime juice. Shake and strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

Mezcal Margarita with Barbacoa Tacos:

If you’re craving a smoky taste then this margarita pairing is just for you! The smoky complexity of the mezcal enhances the rich flavors of the barbacoa, creating a match made in foodie heaven.

The Margarita Recipe:

• Salt and chili powder (optional for spicy margarita)
• Sugar and salt (optional for sweet margarita)
• 2 ounces Dos Hombres Mezcal
• ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce Cointreau Liqueur
• ½ ounce agave nectar (optional)
• Lime wheel

Cold Brew Margarita and Breakfast Tacos:

Plot twist! Margaritas for breakfast? YES PLEASE. This unexpected pairing of cold brew and tequila is the perfect morning pick-me-up, especially when enjoyed with a plate of hearty breakfast tacos.

The Margarita Recipe:

• 2 ounces Milagro Añejo Tequila
• ½ ounce cold brew concentrate
• 1 bar spoon grenadine
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce light agave nectar, to taste
• Lime wheel

Combine tequila, cold brew concentrate, grenadine, lime juice and agave nectar to the a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.