Tuesday may seem like a mini-Cinco de Mayo celebration.
July 24 is National Tequila Day and restaurants across the country are pouring deals for the made-up holiday.
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant, which is found near the city of Tequila, Mexico.
According to a report by IBISWorld, tequila like rum, underwent a backslide in popularity over the past five years. But unlike rum, the research company has found tequila sales have rebounded in recent years.
Tuesday also is National Drive-Thru Day, National Cousins Day, National Amelia Earhart Day and National Thermal Engineer Day.
Best tequila brands
According to Ranker.com, a crowdsourcing rankings website, here are the top 10 tequila brands based on votes:
Don Julio
Herradura
Patron
1800 Tequila
Cabo Wabo
Milagro
Tres Generaciones
Corralejo
Clase Azul
Casa Noble
Tequila Day deals
Participation and offers vary by location – sometimes because of state and local laws – so check with your closest location before heading out.
Abuelo’s: Premium margaritas are $6.95 Tuesday. There also will be a social media contest Tuesday through Thursday on Facebook and Instagram.
Applebee's: Specials vary by location and region. Nationwide, the chain’s July Neighborhood Drink is the “3 DOLLAR Goose and Cranberry,” but the $3 cocktail doesn’t include tequila.
Bahama Breeze: It's a four-day fiesta. Through Thursday, get the Classic Margarita for $5 all day at participating locations.
bd’s Mongolian Grill: Through Sept. 15, Sauza Tequila Margaritas are $5 all day, every day.
Chevys Fresh Mex: The first 25 people to visit Chevys starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday get a free shirt when they use the code word “Tequila” and with a purchase. Limited quantities and sizes available.
Chili's: Instead of just one $5 margarita, the chain will have three $5 margarita options Tuesday.
Chuy’s: Get $1 floaters like el Jimador Tequila, Casamigos, Casa Sauza, 1800 Tequila or get $1 off the chain’s Perfect Margarita featuring Patrón Tequila.
Duffy's Sports Grill: The Florida-based chain has an all-day happy hour with two-for-one wine, beer and cocktails.
El Fenix: House margaritas served on the rocks or frozen are $1 Tuesday at all locations.
El Torito: The first 25 people at El Torito starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday get a free shirt when they use the code word “Tequila” and with a purchase. Limited quantities and sizes available.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar: Get $5 Classic Frozen Margs and $2 Little Larrys Tuesday at all Hopdoddy locations.
Hooters: The chain has extended its $5 Watermelon Margarita in select locations for a limited time.
Hy-Vee: Get $2 margaritas at Hy-Vee Market Grille and Market Grill Express locations Thursday.
Jose Cuervo: At 21 bars in select cities across the county – Washington D.C., Houston, Orlando, Chicago and San Diego – get a Cuervo Tradicional drink for $1. Find the participating bars at www.bit.ly/NTDCuervoTradicional.
McCormick & Schmick’s: House Margaritas are $5 and Ancho Chile Margaritas $6 Tuesday.
On The Border: Through Tuesday, get $2 Classic 'Ritas and tequila shot specials start at $3. On Tuesday, there will also be taco specials starting at $2.
Twin Peaks Restaurants: All day Tuesday, Cuervo Silver or Dulce Vida Flavored Tequilas are $2.99 or Patron Silver, Don Julio Silver or Herradura Silver are $4.99 at participating locations.
More deals: Get additional drink deals during restaurant happy hours. Plus, locally owned restaurants and bars also will have National Tequila Day specials. One of the easiest ways to find specials is by checking social media accounts.
