National Tequila Day deals 2026 bring $1 margaritas and tequila specials
Applebee’s, Chili’s, Twin Peaks and more are marking July 24 with margarita discounts, queso specials and a Cuervo rebate.
By Bianca Rossi · Entertainment Editor
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National Tequila Day deals 2026 are pouring in for July 24, with restaurant chains including Applebee’s, Chili’s, Twin Peaks and On The Border using the tequila holiday to push short-run drink and snack specials.
The offers run from Applebee’s returning $1 margaritas to Cuervo reimbursing eligible customers for a cocktail purchase. Some deals are tied to July 24 only, while others stretch across July or through the weekend.
National Tequila Day is a food-and-drink promotional holiday observed on July 24. For diners, the practical meaning is simple: chains use the date to sell discounted margaritas, tequila cocktails, shots and bar food.
What are the National Tequila Day deals for 2026?
Applebee’s is bringing back its $1 Dollarita for National Tequila Day. The chain says customers can get a classic margarita on the rocks for $1 at participating locations every day in July.
Chili’s is offering $5 Classic Margaritas and $7 Patrón Frozen Margaritas all day on July 24. The chain is also running its July “Rita of the Month,” the $6 Bombshell Marg, made with El Jimador Blanco tequila, triple sec, dragonfruit, strawberry and house sour.
Chuy’s has a trio of specials for the day: $1 floaters, which add an extra shot poured over a drink, $1 off Frozen Patrón Pineapple ’Ritas and $5 queso appetizers.
Cuervo Tequila is offering a margarita reimbursement for National Tequila Day. Customers must upload a receipt for a Cuervo cocktail through Cuervo, and the brand says eligible purchases will be reimbursed through PayPal or Venmo up to $10.
On The Border is listing several tequila-day specials: $4 Cuervo ’Ritas, $3 Cuervo Shots, $2 Queso Cups and $1 Meltdowns, which are shot toppers for cocktails.
Taco Cabana is stretching its celebration across July 24 to July 26. The chain’s weekend lineup includes $2 Margaritas & Huracáns, $20 Gallon Margaritas to-go and $0.99 Bean & Cheese Tacos.
Tocaya is keeping the setup simple with all-day happy hour on National Tequila Day.
Twin Peaks says participating lodges are serving $5 Peaks Margaritas, $6 House Margaritas and $7 Tequila Sunrises or Twin Peaks Barrel Select Margaritas all day.
Which National Tequila Day deal is free?
Cuervo’s offer is the only deal in this list described as a reimbursement. Customers buy a Cuervo cocktail, upload the receipt and can receive money back through PayPal or Venmo, capped at $10.
Other deals are discounts rather than freebies, with the lowest listed drink price coming from Applebee’s $1 Dollarita and On The Border’s $1 Meltdowns. As with any alcohol promotion, customers should check local participation and drink responsibly.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.