10 Must-Visit Bars to Celebrate National Tequila Day with a Perfectly Salted Rim

If life handed you limes this morning, make margaritas, because July 24 marks National Tequila Day.

Why does this spirited celebration occur on this date every year? “Perhaps the originators imbibed a little too much on their own supply to remember,” National Today suggests, with the holiday’s origins remaining a mystery. In contrast, Mexico established its National Tequila Day on the third Saturday of March starting in 2018.

Whether you savor tequila neat, with salt and lime, or in a cocktail, here are ten Maricopa locales to help you enjoy the blue agave spirit:

Raceway Bar & Grill
49237 W. Papago Rd. #7
Known for wings and Chicago pizzas, this spot also serves classic palomas and margaritas, featuring six types of tequila.

Roots Eatery
20046 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Ste. 104
Pair their seasonal dishes with an adult slushie margarita, boasting blanco tequila and mango purée.

Silver Spur Grill at The Duke
42660 Rancho El Dorado Pkwy.
Lounge by the putting green and try the Duke Margarita, a spicy concoction with 21 Seeds cucumber jalapeño tequila.

Native Grill & Wings
21164 N. John Wayne Pkwy.
Catch a Diamondbacks game and enjoy shots of Jose Cuervo, taking advantage of their Wednesday wing specials.

The Roost Sports Bar & Café
20800 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Ste. 101
Savor strawberry lemonade margaritas, featuring classics like Don Julio and Patron.

Nando’s Mexican Café
44460 W. Edison Rd.
Indulge in one or more of their ten specialty margaritas, including the Coparita, a spicy and sweet treat with jalapeño-lime tequila.

Plaza Bonita Family Mexican Restaurant
21141 N. John Wayne Pkwy.
Match your pollo fundido or chicken mole with one of their 20 tequilas or ten unique margaritas, such as their house margarita in banana or peach flavors.

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
20350 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Ste. 160
This burger joint’s bar offers various tequilas, including the prickly pear margarita for a sweet and sour twist.

Headquarters Lounge
19640 N. Maricopa Rd.
If you seek a dive bar feel, this spot features wood paneling, dim lighting, and pool tables for an authentic experience with your tequila shots.

Chop, Block & Brew at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
15406 N. Maricopa Rd.
This steakhouse lists premium, barrel-aged tequilas, including the high-end Clase Azul reposado, and their El Matador margarita adds pineapple juice and a pinch of sea salt for a refreshing twist.