El Agave Restaurante and Tequileria – San Diego, California
Tequila has long endured a legacy of scorn, derision and misinformation. It’s been a proving ground for manhood among frat boys downing shooters to show their mettle. Urban myths and legends have long been believed of hallucinogenic worms at the bottom of the bottle. Because of “ta-kill-ya” induced hangovers (usually the result of poor quality tequila), men with iron-cast constitutions have been known to swear off hard liquor. With such a reputation, it’s no wonder tequila hasn’t been thought of as an adult beverage of choice for discerning drinkers. Times have changed. In recent years, tequila has become a viable option for drinkers of sophisticated taste. Credit this evolution of thinking to the Mexican government which–similar to what the French…