Sips & Sites & Bites

At Sips and Sites and Bites, we’re constantly tasting, testing, and toasting to find the spirits that earn a permanent place on our bar cart. And when it comes to blancos … especially for building a knockout margarita or savoring neat … we’re pretty particular. That’s why we’re excited to share our current favorite, Tequila El Mexicano Blanco.

This isn’t just any tequila. Crafted with care in the highlands of Jalisco by León Jr. and Willy Bañuelos, the grandsons of Cazadores’ legendary founder, El Mexicano is a love letter to pure, unadulterated agave. It’s tequila the way it was meant to be: no additives, no shortcuts, just honest craftsmanship and three generations of expertise in every sip.

Why We Love It

El Mexicano Blanco has a bright, crystalline clarity that hints at what’s to come. On the nose, it’s all about cooked agave, balanced with lemon zest, briny minerality, and a subtle herbal whisper of mint. The palate delivers a clean, slightly silky mouthfeel, with sweet citrus, soft herbal notes, and a lingering finish that reminds you, this is the real deal.

Whether we’re stirring it into a spicy paloma, pouring shots for the table, or sipping it slow with just a twist of lime, El Mexicano delivers. It’s versatile, agave-forward, and … thanks to a low-and-slow cooking process, open-air fermentation, and custom stainless-steel distillation … it lets the plant do all the talking.

A Heritage You Can Taste

What sets El Mexicano apart is the story behind it. Grown from six-year-old Blue Weber Agave, nurtured in Jalisco’s volcanic highlands, and crafted at Hacienda El Mexicano (NOM 1588) … this tequila honors its roots with every pour. The Bañuelos family has spent over 50 years perfecting their process, and it shows.

And yes, it’s true: Mozart plays in the background during fermentation. Because when you’re treating tequila like art, every detail counts.

Packaging That Pops

Let’s talk bottle. El Mexicano’s sleek, minimalist design is more than just shelf candy … it’s a tribute. From the colorful neck inspired by hacienda tilework to the embossed arches representing three generations of tequila masters, this bottle tells a story even before the first pour.

Grab a Bottle (or Two)

Tequila El Mexicano Blanco is now available nationwide at an approachable $40 suggested retail price. And for the cocktail curious, there’s also a Reposado ($45) and a Higher Proof Blanco 90 ($50) that’s perfect for bolder drinks.

Salud, friends … here’s to sipping the good stuff.
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