Never be disappointed on tequila again. Use this technique to discover if the tequila you are drinking, even if it says it’s ‘organic’, is good or not.

The NOM number is legally required to be on every bottle of 100% agave tequila. If you don’t see one on the label, you can be sure you’re not drinking anything especially good. READ MORE

And please, please always get reposado and not the Spring Break favorite: silver tequila.

Oh, also: have you tried agave distillates?  There are a number of places where you can get mezcal now, but my favorite is at Loló’s Agave Bar. Perhaps, if La Rondalla follows soon on distillates those margaritas would have the required punch.

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Andrea hails from Mexico City and lives in the Mission where she works as a community interpreter. She has been involved with Mission Local since 2009 working as a translator and reporter.

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