Tacos & Tequila for National Tequila Day!

July 16, 2012 - PRLog -- WHAT: Tequila is a part of Mexico’s history and folklore, and the stories, myths and legends surrounding it are as old as the country itself. Named after the small town where it was first produced, tequila gained prominence after Mexico achieved independence in 1821 and was a symbol of national pride during the Mexican Revolution. In the United States tequila has typically been sampled in the form of a margarita, but people are starting to discover that the zesty flavors in good tequila are best enjoyed like a fine wine or spirit, sip-by-sip!

On Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, Olé Mexican Grill, located in Cambridge, MA, and Zócalo Cocina Mexicana, located in Boston, MA, will celebrate National Tequila Day by offering guests a special Taco and Tequila Pairing menu. For just $25 per person, guests will sample shrimp, beef and braised pork tacos, along with blanco, resposado and anejo tequilas from Herrardura. This menu will be served in conjunction with the regular menu, and vegetarian options are also available.

After sampling the best of the best that Herradura Tequila and the Olé Restaurant Group have to offer, guests will be demanding, “One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, more!”

WHEN: Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at Zócalo Cocina Mexicana and Olé Mexican Grill; 5:00PM to 11:00PM.

WHERE: Olé Mexican Grill, 11 Springfield Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, Zócalo Cocina Mexicana, 35 Stanhope Street, Boston MA 02116
www.olerestaurantgroup.com

COST: 3 tacos and tequila tastings for $25 per person.

RSVP: Olé Mexican Grill (617) 492-4495 or Zócalo Cocina Mexicana (617) 456-7849.

MENU:
Tacos & Tequila
Served in conjunction with the regular menu.

1st Pairing
Blanco Tequila
Also known as silver, this tequila is not aged except for a resting period up to two months after distillation.

And

Baja Tacos
Beer-battered shrimp with pickled cabbage, cilantro pesto, chipotle aioli, toasted black sesame seeds, on hand-made corn tortillas.
or
Rajas Tacos (Vegetarian Option)
Roasted poblano peppers tacos, with crema and cheese.

2nd Pairing
Reposado Tequila
Rested tequila is aged between two to twelve months in wood barrels

And

Tinga Taco
Cold marinated shredded beef tenders tacos with shiitaki mushrooms, pico de gallo, avocado and pasilla salsa
or
Pipián Tacos (Vegetarian option)
Grilled squash, zucchini, carrots and corn tacos in Pipián mole

3rd Pairing
Añejo Tequila
Añejo is aged in oak barrels for at least one year

And

Tacos de Carnitas
Braised pork tacos with guacamole and pickled red onions
or
Tacos de Hongos (Vegetarian Option)
Variety of seasonal mushrooms cooked to perfection with epazote and garlic mojo.