DETAILS ON 2022 EVENT COMING SOON6:30 PMSouthern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Original Restaurants partner together to bring you the World Margarita Championship, an unforgettable evening of spirited cocktail competitions, tastings of world class Margaritas and tequilas, cuisine of the southwest, and more.
Tucson Original Restaurants chefs and restaurants will battle it out with live Judging and a People’s Choice award, for the best Signature Margarita. Enjoy food sampling and margarita tastings from Southern Arizona Tucson Original Restaurants and Purveyors. Attendees will get to vote for your favorite margarita! The event also features live music, interactive arts experiences, and meet and greet's with many local Tucson chefs. WHY?A creative collaboration with Tucson Originals Restaurants that highlights and promotes independently owned, local restaurants and showcases their culinary expertise. To raise awareness of the rich and vibrant culinary community in Tucson. All funds raised go directly to support SAACA community arts outreach programs, as well as to support Tucson Originals restaurants.
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Tickets include libation, and menu samplings from local Tucson Originals Restaurants and Purveyors. 21 & Over Event. Tickets anticipated to sell out. Tickets are available for purchase until sold out for $60. Day of Tickets $70 if available. Raffle Tickets are also available for purchase to be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets. |
EVENT PARTNERS
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LOCATION
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Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704 It’s tranquil, yet mesmerizing. Private, yet wide open. A distinctive luxury hotel in Tucson where historic charm and modern luxury unite. Welcome to Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa … Tucson’s first and finest resort. Built in the early 1900s, our 80-acre, certified green resort is flawlessly set at the base of the striking Santa Catalina Mountains. A favorite Tucson luxury resort and vacation destination, Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa offers visitors of all ages the joy of getting close to nature with on-site hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Learn more at https://www.westwardlook.com/ |
GET INVOLVED
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Participation in the event as a featured competitor is limited to Tucson Original Restaurants.
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2019 WINNERS
Judges Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert – “Monsoon Margarita”
2nd Place: Casino del Sol – “Fresa Rosada”
3rd Place: Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa – “Pomegranate Ginger Margarita”
People's Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Benson City Grille – “Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Margarita”
2nd Place: Rigo’s Restaurant - “Grilled Pineapple Margarita”
3rd Place: Bisbee Breakfast Club – “Cherry Vanilla Margarita”
Best Menu Sample
Judges Choice: Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert – “Chiltepin Chocolate Mudslide Sensation”
People's Choice: Rigo’s Restaurant – “Traditional Carnitas Tacos” / Bisbee Breakfast Club – “Smoked Pork Posole” (TIE)
1st Place: Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert – “Monsoon Margarita”
2nd Place: Casino del Sol – “Fresa Rosada”
3rd Place: Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa – “Pomegranate Ginger Margarita”
People's Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Benson City Grille – “Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Margarita”
2nd Place: Rigo’s Restaurant - “Grilled Pineapple Margarita”
3rd Place: Bisbee Breakfast Club – “Cherry Vanilla Margarita”
Best Menu Sample
Judges Choice: Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert – “Chiltepin Chocolate Mudslide Sensation”
People's Choice: Rigo’s Restaurant – “Traditional Carnitas Tacos” / Bisbee Breakfast Club – “Smoked Pork Posole” (TIE)
2019 PARTICIPATING TUCSON ORIGINALS RESTAURANTS
Achiote-Grapefruit-Vinegar Margarita- Grapefruit, lime, apple cider vinegar, Cazadores Blanco, Agavero, achiote paste, raw blue agave margarita with an ancho Maldon rim
Tequila Esquites- charred and grilled corn off the cobb, crema, lime and grapefruit juices, Cazadores Blanco and apple cider reduction, cotija, cilantro and Tajin |
Fresa Rosada- Variation of a classic strawberry margarita
Guava Couscous Salad- Couscous salad with refreshing guava |
Signature Margarita
Mini Cupcakes- Gluten free cupcakes |
Brulee Grapefruit Jalapeno Margarita- Spicy, tangy, citrusy margarita
Paloma Chicken Salad |
The Reposado Margarita- Over 2 months in the making, featuring 5 different spirits and locally foraged and hand crafted ingredients, this margarita is luxuriously made for sipping. Citrus Goat Cheese Mousse- A bright and tart goat cheese mousse
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Monsoon Margarita- Smoked guajillo and tamarindo, sugar lightning , blue agave clouds, lime raindrops caviar
Chiltepin Chocolate Mudslide Sensation- Spicy devil’s food cake, chiltepin sea salt, tamarindo gel, chocolate mud |
Watermelon Mimosa Margarita- Fresh Watermelon - Cava Brut - Tajin Rim
Crispy Wonton Jalapeño Popper- Wonton cup - Jalapeño - Tomatillo Pico |
Non-alcoholic Mexican beverage
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Old Pueblo Sunset Margarita- orange, cucumber, tequila, beet juice with a smoked tajin rim
Fire & Ice- Seafood Ceviche cocktail with avocado foam and chorizo chips |
Pomegranate Ginger Margarita- Hibiscus flower, bubbles & fresh mint
Pomegranate Smoked Shrimp Taco- Pickled chayote squash, jicama, fresh cilantro |
Jalapeno Margarita
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Cherry Vanilla Margarita
Smoked Pork Posole |
Grilled Pineapple Margarita- Grilled pineapple and tequila with a tajin and lime rim
Traditional Carnitas Tacos- Fresh pico de gallo and grilled pineapple |
Grapefruit Elderberry Margarita
Savory Spinach Turnover |
Cilantro, Lime, Jalapeno Margarita- Freshly muddled cilantro and jalapeno for a perfect margarita
Fresh, Housemade Chips & Salsa |
Classic Margarita
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Santa Cruz'r Golden Ale and Flashdance Hoppy Lager
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Waiting There For You- Refreshing watermelon margarita
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2019 ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music by Nathaniel Burnside Duo (Flamenco Fusion)
Live Painting by Victor Navarro
Movement Performances by Circus Sanctuary
Interactive Mural Display by Snoodmen Art Collective
Chalk Mural Gallery
Free live music after the event in Lookout Bar by Five Way Street
Live Painting by Victor Navarro
Movement Performances by Circus Sanctuary
Interactive Mural Display by Snoodmen Art Collective
Chalk Mural Gallery
Free live music after the event in Lookout Bar by Five Way Street
Safe Ride Partner
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To help ensure all attendees make it to and from the event safely we have partnered with Lyft to encourage everyone attending the festival to plan ahead and keep the community safe.
First Time User: Redeem up to $20 in Free Lyft Credit using code: SAACA Existing User: 20% off your ride to and from the World Margarita Championship using code: SAACA19 |
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