Top Spots For Tequila In Miami
Tequila produces a range of delectable drinks, most of which are perfect for letting loose a bit. So sit back, relax and pretend you're on vacation when visiting Miami's best tequila bars.
Patron Azteca
5181 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 967-0720
www.patronazteca.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Mon to Thurs 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Fri and Sat 11 a.m. - 12 a.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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Don't be mislead by Patron Azteca's name - the bar offers much more tequila than just Patron. Try any of the 15 other varieties, ranging from Hotel California to VooDoo Tiki. If you need some grub to soak up the tequila, El Taco Tuesday will fix that right up. From 4 p.m. until closing, you'll get all-you-can eat tacos for five bucks with any drink purchase.
Churchill's Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 757-1807
www.churchillspub.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.
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Churchill's is a Miami fixture for live music and offers have an extensive tequila list. The place where Marilyn Manson first performed live offers Corazon tequila all day, every day for only four bucks. All well drinks are $2.50 before 9 p.m., so you can get the same Corazon tequila mixed with pineapple juice, cola or whatever your heart desires.
El Vato Tequila and Taco Bar
1010 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 523-2393
www.elvatobar.com
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Mon to Wed, Sun 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Thurs to Sat 11:30 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Click here for the extensive tequila list.
El Vato's dons a whopping 22 types of tequila - not including any flavored or premium brands. Specialty margaritas include the El Diablo, which is a mix of Cazadores Silver Tequila, Bacardi Rock coconut and fresh pineapple. Play it safe with a shot of Patron, or start a night on the town with the Tanteo Coca made with tequila and chocolate pieces. You'll even find a jalapeño-flavored option, the Tanteo Jalapeño. If you have exhausted all previous options, lighten up with the Tiki Dessert Rose and its juicy pear flavor.
Tequila Chica's
1501 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33109
(305) 531-7010
www.tequilachicas.com
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Daily 12 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Click here for the full drink list.
Tequila Chica's prides themselves on tequila and the bartenders, or chicas, that serve it. Choose between the Chica Rita Margarita, made with Sauza Conmemorativo Anejo Tequila or try the classic Tequila Sunrise, a blend of Patron tequila, orange juice, reposado and grenadine. If you're confident that you can put your money where you mouth is, a shot of Herradura Seleccion Suprema will run you $100. The high price tag stems from the tequila's ten-year process, which includes dilution, fermentation and a long stint in the stone over for core blue agave and tequilana weber.
Anthony Cave is a freelance journalist based in North Miami Beach, Fla. He has written for The Miami Herald, Broward/Palm Beach New Times, CruiseCritic.com and he also interns at WLRN-Miami Herald News. His work can be found at Examiner.com.
