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Tamales

Mexican

Steamed masa filled with meat or vegetables

Garnacha
Garnacha's fruitiness complements the rich, spicy flavors of tamales.

Tempranillo
Tempranillo pairs well with the savory and smoky elements in tamales.

Riesling
Riesling's acidity balances the richness and spices in tamales.

Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers a crisp, refreshing contrast to tamales' hearty texture.

Slutty Margarita

acid — classic lime-citrus lift that cuts masa richness and complements savory fillings

Score: 95

Tequila Baja Paloma

acid, bubbles — bright grapefruit acidity and salt cut the masa’s fat; refreshing with light bitterness (classic Paloma)

Score: 95

Tequila Sandía Smash

acid, sweet, herbal — watermelon and lime refresh and lift rich fillings; agave ties to Mexican flavors, gentle bubbles

Score: 92

Tequila Coastal Spritz

acid+bubbles — light, citrusy and effervescent to refresh the palate between bites

Score: 90

Tequila Pineapple

sweet+acid — tropical pineapple brightness pairs well with corn masa and spicy fillings

Score: 88

Tequila Raspberry Thyme

acid, herbal, sweet — lime and raspberry add bright contrast; thyme adds savory-herbal bridge to meat fillings

Score: 88

Hot Ass

heat+acid+bubbles — jalapeño kick and soda help mirror and tame spicy or fatty tamales

Score: 85

Tequila Peach Ginger

acid, sweet, heat — peach and lime balance richness; ginger adds warm spice that complements chile in tamales

Score: 85

Hot Mess

heat+acid — tequila with chile and citrus for smoky/peppery contrast to rich fillings

Score: 84

Watermelon Crawl Punch

acid, sweet, heat — tequila + watermelon + lime is light and refreshing; soda keeps it fizzy and palate-cleansing

Score: 84

Sunrise Punch

acid, sweet — tequila with orange and pineapple plus grenadine brings tropical sweetness that plays well with corn masa

Score: 80

Tequila Chata

fat+sweet+spice — creamy horchata-tequila echoes masa’s comfort and soothes chile heat

Score: 80