Cheers to National Tequila Day With These Delicious Drink Deals

You'll want to grab a drink after work on Wednesday to celebrate.

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Updated Aug. 13, 2024
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National Tequila Day is Wednesday, July 24, and your favorite restaurants will have deals featuring the fermented blue agave spirit from Mexico. Tequila is a region-specific type of mezcal that only uses the blue agave. 

Other agaves can also be distilled into mezcal, but none have achieved the notoriety and fame of tequila. 

Adding a drink to a restaurant order can quickly raise the total, so those looking to stretch their restaurant budget often skip the drinks to save money — but on Wednesday, it won't break the bank to add a treat onto the bill. See which restaurants have the best deals on drinks to celebrate.

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Chili's

Courtesy of Chili's Berry Shark Bite Marg from Chili's

According to a Facebook announcement from the restaurant chain, Tequila Trifectas will be just $5 on Wednesday, July 24, for National Tequila Day. The drink mixes three premium tequilas, triple sec, and fresh sour for a truly tequila experience. 

Chili's Margarita of the Month for July is the Berry Shark Bite Marg, which is available for $6. 


On the Border

Courtesy of On the Border Margaritas from On the Border restaurant

On the Border also announced its National Tequila Day specials on Facebook, telling patrons to "marg your calendars" for July 24, when it will be offering "App-y hour" all day with half-off appetizers and drink specials. Prices and participation will vary among locations, so check your local restaurant for what's available. 

Chuy's

Courtesy of Chuy's Margaritas from Chuy's restaurant

Customers dining in Chuy's for National Tequila Day will see all-day drink specials, including $2 grande size upgrades on House Rocks 'Ritas or House Frozen 'Ritas. They'll also be offering $1 floaters, meaning an extra shot of tequila to your margarita orders. 

Those who go straight for the shot specials will love the $5 top-shelf shots the restaurant will be offering all day. 

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TGI Fridays

Courtesy of TGI Fridays Happy Hour drink specials served at TGI Fridays

In honor of National Tequila Day, TGI Fridays is offering tequila cocktails all day long for $5. The offer is only available to restaurant guests and includes specials such as the Dragon Fruit Margarita and Best Fridays Margarita.

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alexlukin Tequila shots with salt and lime

Wednesdays have always been a good day to grab a drink after work with friends to help overcome the mid-week hump, but this week the deals are even better for those who love good tequila. Raise your glass, toast the good things in life, and enjoy savings on top-shelf shots or fruity frozen drinks with tequila as a main ingredient. 

Enjoying an occasional adult beverage can quickly raise the cost of dining out to eat, and many are looking to find ways to save money at restaurants so they can continue to enjoy an alcoholic treat with their meals. Finding drink specials and deals can help stretch your restaurant budget without sacrificing the frills that enhance the experience of dining in a restaurant. 

Don't forget to check your favorite local restaurants for National Tequila Day celebrations, as many smaller independent restaurants offer great specials that are only advertised on social media.