Ensenada Toasts 77 Years of Margarita Magic

Ensenada celebrates 77 years of Mexico’s favorite cocktail—with yoga, music, and more margaritas than you can count

Kickoff Party at Bar Andaluz

Margarita Month starts with a bang this Wednesday, August 6. Head to the Bar Andaluz at the Riviera Cultural Center. The Patio Bugambilias will come alive with live music from Takón Machine at 8:00 PM. Margaritas will flow freely—and at promotional prices.

The evening blends two great things: summer heat and cold tequila. If that’s not a reason to celebrate, we don’t know what is.

77 Years of Margarita Magic

This year marks 77 years since someone (probably) mixed the first margarita in Ensenada. The city’s not letting the moment pass quietly.

According to Rosela Medina Lencioni, the idea is to reconnect people with local cultural spaces. And let’s be honest—if margaritas don’t bring people together, nothing will.

Main Event: August 23

The Festival de la Margarita takes place on Saturday, August 23, from 2:00 PM to midnight. Over 4,000 attendees are expected.

There will be seven margarita bars from Bar Andaluz, plus food stalls, music, and a kids’ zone with a movie dome. Parents can sip while the kids chill.

A surprise headliner will close the night. No spoilers—but it’s someone worth staying up for.

Margaritas Meet Yoga

If you’re into wellness with a twist, mark your calendar for Friday, August 16.

Join a vinyasa yoga class at 11:30 AM in the Jardín Misional, led by Eglys Gómez. The fee is just 150 pesos—and yes, you get a margarita afterward.

Balance, anyone?

Learn to Shake It

That same day, the Margarita Workshop is back. You’ll learn the secrets behind the perfect cocktail.

There are two sessions: 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, each limited to 20 people. The cost is 250 pesos and includes your drink and bragging rights.

How to Join the Fun

Reserve your spot by calling 646 176 4310 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) or messaging 646 189 2115 on WhatsApp. You can also register in person at the Riviera offices.

Whether you’re sipping, stretching, or shaking—Ensenada is ready to celebrate. Join the party, take the class, or just enjoy the vibe. Cheers to 77 years of margarita magic!

Luisa Rosas-Hernández

Luisa Rosas-Hernández is a writer for the Gringo Gazette North, where she covers Baja’s wine scene, good eats, and public safety—with a healthy dose of wit and no bad news allowed. By day, she’s a health researcher recognized by Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNI), and by night, she handles the Gazette’s finances and dabbles in social media—making sure the numbers add up and the posts pop. When she’s not chasing stories or crunching data, you’ll likely find her in the Valle enjoying a glass of red (or a crisp white with oysters)… for research purposes, of course.

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