Friday, June 14, 2024

SAACA and Tucson Originals Restaurants partner to bring you the newest edition of the World Margarita Championship! This spirited competition event features some of the Southwest's premier chefs and restaurants as they duke it out for Judge's Choice and People's Choice awards for Signature Margarita and Best Bite. Attendees are welcome to enjoy food sampling and margarita tastings from Tucson Original Restaurants and other staple vendor selections from the region. Vote for your favorites and see who wins at the end of the night!

This lively cocktail competition has become one of the most anticipated culinary events in the region. It also features music performances, interactive arts experiences, and meet and greets with many Tucson area chefs and personalities.

eVENT TIMES

5:30PM-8:30PM

LOCATION

Westward Look
245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704

ADMISSION

Tickets On Sale May 6, 2024
$80 General Admission
​$100 VIP

PARTNERS

LOCATION

Westward Look
245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704
Originally built as a hacienda-style family home in 1912, the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa offers an upscale Southwestern experience with modern conveniences. Set on 80 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert, each of our thoughtfully-appointed guest rooms and suites offers a private balcony with breathtaking views of the surrounding Arizona landscape

TICKETS

$80 | General Admission
Admission 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tickets include libation and menu samplings from local Tucson Originals Restaurants and Purveyors. A total of 400 General Admission tickets will be sold.  

$100 | VIP Tickets
General Admission Benefits + Early Admission 5:30pm-8:30pm
Tickets include all General Admission benefits, one-hour early access to the event, a welcome Tequila Toast, and a private closing dessert reception from 7pm to 8:30pm with live music. A total of 150 VIP Tickets will be sold.  

Tickets on Sale May 6, 2024

Raffle Tickets are also available for purchase to be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets.

GET INVOLVED

  • Volunteer at the Event (Registration Begins May 6, 2024)
  • Participate as a competitor in the event.  Contact [email protected] for more information on registration.
  • Donate or become a sponsor. Contact [email protected] for more information.

2024 PARTICIPANTS

WINNERS

2024 WINNERS

Judges Choice for Margarita 
1st Place: Bisbee Breakfast Club - "Desert Refresher" (Cucumber Lemonade Margarita)
2nd Place: Nana's Kitchen - "Marco's Secret" (Agua Fresca Margarita)
3rd Place: Zio Peppe - "Sandia & Chill"
 
People's Choice for Margarita 
1st Place: Nana's Kitchen - "Marco's Secret" (Agua Fresca Margarita)
2nd Place: Saffron Indian Bistro - "Blue Skies over Mumbai"
3rd Place: Amelia's Mexican Kitchen - "El Carrizal"
 
Best Menu Sample 
Judges Choice: Bashful Bandit Barbecue - "Chicken Salad & House-Made BBQ Chips"
People's Choice: TIE - Palm at Westward Look - "Ancho BBQ Pulled Pork Taco" & Dante's Fire - "Miso-Glazed Pork Belly"
 

2023 RAFFLE WINNERS

Robin Kelley
Tucson Culinary Basket

Amanda Hart
Tuxon Hotel Gift Basket

Louisa Miranda
Ginger Garcia Insurance Basket

Reinhard Schmoelzer
Tucson Arts Basket
 
Jim Grosjean
Tucson Local Basket
 
Alex Dwyer
Transit Tea Basket

Jeff Herr
"Stay and Play" Basket

Paige Brevick
"Tucson Creatives" Basket

VIDEOS

PHOTO GALLERY