Pairings Tacos
Tacos

Tacos

Food

Soft or hard shell tacos

Best wine varietals

1

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde's crisp acidity and light body complement the fresh, zesty flavors of tacos.

2

Garnacha

Garnacha offers bright fruit and spice that pairs well with the bold, savory taco fillings.

3

Tempranillo

Tempranillo's medium body and red fruit notes balance the richness and spices in tacos.

4

Chardonnay

Chardonnay's versatility and moderate oak enhance creamy or cheesy taco toppings.

Best cocktails with this

1
Paloma

Paloma

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bright acid, salty rim cuts fat; grapefruit bitterness complements char, bubbly (grapefruit soda) — excellent match

Score: 95
2
Slutty Margarita

Slutty Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/salt/bubbles — bright lime and tequila cut through fat, complements spicy fillings

Score: 95
3
Vampiro

Vampiro

Highball glass • Medium • 10 min

acid + umami (tomato) and chili heat mirror taco salsas; savory and zesty — handles spice and fattiness well

Score: 93
4
Pink Paloma

Pink Paloma

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bitter/acid/bubbles — grapefruit bitterness and soda refresh against rich, fatty tacos

Score: 92
5
Hot Ass

Hot Ass

Highball glass • Medium • 10 min

heat/acid/bubbles — jalapeño + tequila + soda adds spicy lift and cleansing acidity

Score: 90
6
Tequila Blood Orange Spritz

Tequila Blood Orange Spritz

Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min

citrus brightness and gentle bitterness from blood orange, bubbly lift — refreshes palate between bites

Score: 90
7
Hot Piece

Hot Piece

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

heat/acid — tequila with fresh lime and jalapeño pairs well with spicy, savory taco flavors

Score: 88
8
Hot Mess

Hot Mess

Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min

heat/bubbles/acid — tequila, jalapeño and soda give spicy, effervescent contrast to tacos

Score: 87
9
Rum Margarita

Rum Margarita

Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min

classic lime-driven profile (acid) translated to rum — bright, salty, and refreshing; works with lighter fillings

Score: 82
10
Slut Sauce

Slut Sauce

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

heat/acid/spicy rim — jalapeño-forward, salty/spicy rim enhances chiles and savory meats

Score: 82
11
Cranberry Moscow Mule

Cranberry Moscow Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/acid/ginger — ginger beer’s spice and lime refreshes palate and balances richness

Score: 80