Beef Tacos
Seasoned beef tacos
Best wine varietals
Malbec
Malbec's bold fruit and spice complement the rich beef and taco spices.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo pairs well with smoky and savory flavors in beef tacos.
Garnacha
Garnacha's bright fruit and moderate tannins balance taco seasoning.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity and versatility for varied taco toppings.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid forward/citrus — bright lime acidity cuts beef fat, salty rim complements seasoning
Wine glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles, floral — tequila + hibiscus brings tartness and effervescence to balance savory beef
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/fat — similar to margarita with richer agave/tequila presence for hearty beef
Clay cup • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/citrus — multi-citrus, effervescence refreshes palate and balances spice and fat
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, heat — bright lime and cola cut fat and echo tequila; refreshing, casual match
Highball • Medium • 10 min
sweet/heat/acid — pineapple sweetness plus jalapeño heat mirrors taco flavors and adds freshness
Highball Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, bubbles, herbal, sweet — mango + mint + lime refreshes palate and balances fat and spice
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/simple — clean tequila-lime profile to lift seasoned beef without overpowering
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/texture — honey adds sweetness, lemon and egg white give silky mouthfeel to tame heat and fat
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, herbal — clean tequila + vermouth provides citrusy, savory lift to seasoned beef
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet — orange liqueur adds bright citrus and slight sweetness that complements smoky/grilled beef
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
heat, acid, sweet — ginger spice and lime cut richness and complement savory/charred flavors