Best Tequilas Under $30

[Joey Link]

We've had good success with the Rum and Bourbon threads, now I need to get some tequila advice. I owe a buddy a bottle and I'd like to get him something he's probably never tried before. He usually drinks Patron Silver, but I wouldn't be surprised if there was some obscure tequila that could hold it's own against it for a lot less.

[gvarsity]

30-30 Anjeo

[psychII]

if you are will to splurge and pay another $7, I would say El Tesoro silver would be the way to go.

I had a get together the other night with several long time Patron drinkers. We did a side-by-side comparison with shots and margaritas using ET, Patron, and Don Julio.

They were all converted to ET by the end of the night.

[Puro_Angler]

Great tequilas don't exist for under 30 bucks, IMO. Unless you live close to the border, you have to spend upwards of $50 for greatness. A decent tequila you may find for around the $30 range is Cazadores reposado. Give that a try.

[EastBay]

Originally Posted by Puro_Angler

Great tequilas don't exist for under 30 bucks, IMO. Unless you live close to the border, you have to spend upwards of $50 for greatness. A decent tequila you may find for around the $30 range is Cazadores reposado. Give that a try.

Completely agree.

[clampdown]

If you want to include Mezcal then I would say that. I had a bottle of Monte Alban that was around 20 years old and the smokey flavor was amazing. But for a cheap inexpensive Tequila I ususally go with Milagro Silver.

[chippewastud79]

Patron Silver .375L for $19.99, not sure you can beat that for a pint

[clampdown]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Patron Silver .375L for $19.99, not sure you can beat that for a pint

[Joey Link]

Wow, I'm surprised more people haven't commented. I see quite a few bottles of tequila under $30, do they all suck?

[Wattsie]

Originally Posted by Joey Link

Wow, I'm surprised more people haven't commented. I see quite a few bottles of tequila under $30, do they all suck?

For standard "house" tequilas, I prefer Sauza over Cuervo. You may be able to find a sale for Sauza Hornitos as well.

[lenguamor]

Sauza Commemorativo around that range or a bit higher.

That's the thing about Tequilas, though - when they're good, they're expensive...and generally, when they're inexpensive they'll eat a hole in your gut.

I had to quit Tequila altogether for quite a number of years after some heavily-contested bouts with Señor Cuervo.

Cheap booze just isn't worth it.

[galaga]

Still like Cazadores. Here's an old thread

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by galaga

Still like Cazadores. Here's an old thread

And who knows "old" better than you?

[Les Paul]

I know they aren't under $30 but I think Cabo Wabo and Patron Silver and Anejo are worth the extra $$.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Originally Posted by Wattsie

For standard "house" tequilas, I prefer Sauza over Cuervo. You may be able to find a sale for Sauza Hornitos as well.

I was able to pick up Sauza Gold for 22 bucks. I think it's satisfactory. It's not patron, but it'll do.