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National Tequila Day 2021: Verified Deals & Specials in Austin

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National Tequila Day in Austin Photo by Blake Wisz on Unsplash

Austin: Are you ready for some great deals for National Tequila Day 2021? Saturday, July 24 is when fans celebrate the beloved liquor. And this year, it falls on the weekend – more time to celebrate and recover.

Check out our list of verified deals & drink specials to celebrate National Tequila Day in Austin!

Editor’s Note: The staff at Austinot try to bring you the most up to date information. However please remember to confirm before heading out and remember to enjoy responsibly! 

Verified National Tequila Day Deals in Austin

Applebee’s

Applebee’s is now featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Tequila! This is an ultra-premium mucho margarita made with small batch tequila! Try the Blue Aloha Margarita or the Strawberry Coconut Margarita. They’re just $7 each and are available for a limited time only!

Chuy’s

Chuy’s is serving up delicious Tex-Mex and their world-famous margaritas all day. Super tequila fans will also love our Super Grande ‘Rita – that’s 22 ounces of fresh-squeezed margarita in a super cool color-changing cup. The best part – you can take the cup home! They will also serve $1 Tequila Floaters and $5 Top-Shelf Tequila Shots. 

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Try Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen’s Watermelon ‘Ritas for $5.99. It’s a sure shot hit combined with Cheddar’s takeout menu or Family Bundles starting at $24.99. 

Chili’s

From flavors like Cherry to Peach and iconic brands like Deep Eddy Vodka to 1800® Reposado Tequila, Chili’s is changing it up each month to match the season using quality ingredients everyone loves. July’s $5 Marg of the Month, the Captain’s Stay-Cay ‘Rita, is a premium mix of Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Rum, Lunazul® Blanco Tequila, Fresh Sour, Coconut Purée, Pineapple Juice and Grenadine.

Krause’s

Krause’s Cafe + Biergarten in New Braunfels is serving up a special cocktail appropriately called Beat the Heat for Tequila Day. Take a break from floating the river and grab a refreshing treat at Krause’s Cafe for $6.00 on Saturday, July 24.  

Pappasito’s

There’s nothing more authentic, more legendary, more seductive than this centuries old libation crafted in the heart of Mexico. Papasito’s has an extensive collection of fine tequilas represents the wide range of flavor and character that this Mexican staple is famous for. Try out the Pappasito’s Reserva Margarita, Agua Tranquilas, or The Ranch Water. 

Torchy’s

All day, Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy Torchy’s Weekend Cures – $3.50 for Sangria, Bloody Mary, Mimosas or a Tequila Sunrise.

Austin Taco & Margarita Festival

The Austin Taco & Margarita Festival is taking place at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater + 3TEN ACL Live + Terrace at W Austin on Saturday July 24th, 2021. Try out tacos from various vendors across town. Enjoy music from Bri Bagwell, The Watters, plus Donnie Lee Strickland and Shane Thorton upstairs at ACL Live plus Payton Howie along with Tristan Cole downstairs at 3TEN ACL Live.

El Alma


Relish one of El Alma’s diverse margaritas — which include everything from avocado to ghost pepper tequila. Happy hour specials range from $4-6 per drink and this weekend, there will be happy hour on both days!

El Arroyo


El Arroyo is partnering with YETI to bring you margaritas at their South Congress flagship location in Austin, TX. The El Arroyo team + margarita machine will be on-site starting at 11am with our bestselling El Arroyo engraved lowballs. The best part? You get a frozen margarita with the purchase of an EA lowball at the YETI bar! And get this y’all – one out of our 500 YETI lowballs will have a golden token for a FREE CUSTOM EL ARROYO YETI COOLER. The event will go on as long as supplies last, so hurry on over on Saturday!

El Patio

Check out the house crafted specials in partnership with LALO Tequila to celebrate!

El Nuevo Mexican Restaurant


It’s a party at El Nuevo! $5 shots and music by DJ @djjonnyboy (Austin) and DJ Wiz (Bastrop)!

10 Best BBQ Places in Austin – Top Barbeque Restaurants

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Looking for the best bbq in Austin? We have you covered!

BBQ holds a sacred place in the pantheon of Austin food-stuffs. As the crowning point in the Texas Trinity (Tex-Mex, breakfast tacos, BBQ), smoked meat goes beyond foodie culture. It’s integral to the fabric of what makes Austin “Austin.”

So where to go! As a semi-experienced member of the BBQ-loving community, I’ve tried my fair share of local favorites and selected ten of my favorite spots for smoked deliciousness. 

10 Best BBQ in Austin

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10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Austin

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Image courtesy: Candy Zimmermann via Unsplash

As the capital of Texas, it’s only right that the best desserts can be found all around Austin. When it comes to ice cream shops, there are plenty that’ll make you wish you had gotten a double scoop. From creamy, dreamy, to delicious, these ice cream shops are worth a pit stop.

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Vecina Provisions and the Art of Neighborly Giving

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Vecina Provisions Pasilla Chile Magic (Credit: Vecina Provisions)

Did you know that the average spice spans a 15-person supply chain before making it to your table? When Amanda Munden of Vecina Provisions heard this, she knew something had to change. When formulating her product, she wanted to work directly with smallholder farmers to elevate their status and tell their stories. And that she did. If you’re looking for an incredible, unique spice with just the right amount of heat, look no further than Vecina Provision’s Pasilla Chile Magic.

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Austin’s Best Local Grocery Stores

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Fresh Plus Grocery Store
Fresh Plus grocery store in Hyde Park

As I’ve visited local markets and grocery stores in Austin that many neighborhood residents frequent, it quickly became apparent what Austinites value: organic food, local products, and craft beer.

Though the atmosphere of these local businesses varies, they all make shopping local convenient and offer easy access to unique foods that are difficult to find anywhere else. Here’s a list of what I consider the best local grocery stores in Austin.

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7 of the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Austin

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Austin's best chocolate chip cookies
Some of the best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Austin

A really good chocolate chip cookie just can’t be beat. I would even argue that they are the best dessert of all time! Chocolate chip cookies are classic and comforting, but the coolest part is that they can be made so many ways. Whether you like chewy, bakery-style cookies or giant, thick cookies or crispy and flat cookies, there’s definitely a perfect chocolate chip cookie for you in Austin.

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At Home Series: Con’ Olio Moves Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar 101 Class Online

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Tabatha Conarko is leading the online Con’ Olio classes

If you are into local restaurants, wineries, and farmer’s markets at all, you’ve likely sampled or bought Con’ Olio’s Ultra Premium olive oil or balsamic vinegar. They are offering their popular Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar class online.

That’s right, now we can experience this virtual burst of knowledge and flavor comfortably in our own homes. Con’ Olio is one of those places in town with a reputation that precedes it. I’ve long heard great things about their Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar 101 classes from foodie friends.

Simple, high quality ingredients and traceable sources make Con’ Olio’s flavors stand out

This Austin business has been on my radar for some time now, ever since I met owner Tabatha Conarko at a wine tasting and class at the outstanding El Gaucho Winery. I am so looking forward to this!

Disclosure: Con’ Olio invited me to join in a Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar 101 class. Look for social media coverage on Oct. 22, when I actually participate.

What to Expect

Con’ Olio virtual classes show you the best ways to bring out the flavors of their balsamic vinegars and EVOOs

Con’ Olio’s classes are about so much more than olive oil and balsamic vinegar, although those ingredients are the core components of the class. The classes include an educational aspect and pairings with complementary flavors. I’m really looking forward to trying out their new classes, scheduled once weekly through mid-November.

Current dates for the Con’ Olio Virtual Class: Olive Oil + Balsamic 101 are October 22 and 27, and November 5 and 12. The classes are $40 per person, plus tax.

All About Upcoming Con’ Olio’s Virtual Classes

Here is the lowdown from the class description and press release.

Con’ Olio Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar classes are now online

Conarko will lead the class, guiding attendees through a variety of flavors: intense and robust, mild and buttery Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs), and light and dark balsamic vinegars. She’ll go over when and how to use each one. In the Con’ Olio class, Conarko will also pair these EVOOs and balsamics with lots of tasty goodies, like Antonelli’s cheese and prosciutto, apples, caprese salad, artisan bread, and Amy’s Ice Creams.

In the class, Conarko will go over the myths and truths of the Mediterranean diet and its health benefits. She’ll also talk about how the fine Con’ Olio EVOOs and balsamic vinegars are produced and will teach participants how to detect the freshest olive oil and when they have gone bad or are low quality.

Salad deconstructed with Con’ Olio EVOOs and balsamic vinegar

Guests will be asked to pick up their plates via contactless curbside pickup at the Con’ Olio Arboretum location, from 1-4pm the day of the class. That same day, participants will receive an email with a Zoom link to the class. Classes should run about 45 minutes, with a 10-15 minute Q&A at the end. 

Loving This Trend

This looks like a fun pairing Con’ Olio’s Conarko has concocted

I’m getting excited to see how many long-established Austin eateries are finding their online groove with these classes. Like many of you, I’m still staying home more often than not and avoiding crowds in an effort to socially distance myself safely for as long as necessary.

These virtual classes, cooking kits, and tastings help bring people together. Even while we are physically apart, the need for human connection is real. We also want to support our local businesses and enjoy the excellent food and drinks these Austin eateries have to offer.

I’m grateful to Con’ Olio for adding this fun – and tasty – class to the growing number of ways to virtually experience Austin’s best at home. If you sign up, let me know what you think!

10000 Research Blvd, #130 – Con’ Olio Virtual Classes

@theAustinot wants to know:

What is your favorite Austin local online class or tasting you’ve tried in 2020?

At Home Series: Cooking with El Alma’s Chef Alma

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Chef Alma regales the Zoom audience with tales of her childhood and the history of internal Mexican cuisine. (credit: Erica Wilkins)

No more boring dinners! If you have run through your repertoire of go-to recipes, and can’t stand the thought of looking at that sourdough starter mess again, El Alma is here to help!

Now you can sign up for an absolutely genius El Alma At Home monthly membership program. They have considered a wide range of budgets and perks, so that everyone can join if they’d like. El Alma At Home membership tiers start at $5 and go up to the VIP membership at $75.

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At Home Series: Buenos Aires Café DIY Empanada Kit or Amaro Tasting

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Buenos Aires Café's make-at-home empanada dinner
Treat yourself to a make-at-home Argentinian empanada dinner (credit: Buenos Aires Café)

Want to channel your inner Argentinian? Buenos Aires Café is here to make it easy! Besides dancing the tango and tossing back some Malbec, the make-at-home empanada kit from Buenos Aires Café is a fun way to show off your South American style.

Their take-home Amaro tastings and date night kits from their Milonga Room speakeasy are also excellent ways to do so for drinkers with a sophisticated or adventurous palate. Another way to celebrate Argentinian flair is to enjoy an upcoming cooking class with Chef Reina Morris and Paola Guerrero-Smith. Or you can try a date night with Guerrero-Smith and her husband.

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