Best Tequila and Mezcal Bars in Austin for a Bachelorette
| Quick Summary | |
|---|---|
| Best for | Groups who want agave that goes past frozen margaritas |
| Budget range | $13 to $18 a cocktail, $18 to $30 for a flight |
| Must-book | Las Perlas, Mezcaleria Tobala |
Why Austin for an Agave Crawl
Austin quietly became one of the best agave cities in the country, with dedicated mezcalerias, rooftop patios, and cocktail bars that treat tequila like the serious spirit it is.
The scene clusters on the east side and downtown, so your group can hit three or four spots in a night without a long drive between them.
Las Perlas
Best for: A lively downtown kickoff | Price: $13 to $16 cocktails
A downtown staple with a deep agave list and a loud, fun crowd. Knowledgeable bartenders will steer first-timers and geeks alike through the menu.
Order this: The Paloma with fresh grapefruit at about $14, or a curated mezcal flight to start the night off right.
Mezcaleria Tobala
Best for: The most atmospheric mezcal room in town | Price: $15 to $18 pours
Hidden above Whisler's on East 6th, this tiny room pours wild-varietal mezcales in traditional veladora glasses and feels like a rural cantina. Open Wednesday through Saturday nights only.
Order this: A flight of wild-varietal mezcales, sipped slowly the way the room intends.
Techo Mezcaleria and Agave Bar
Best for: A speakeasy hideaway above great Tex-Mex | Price: $14 to $17 cocktails
Tucked above Mi Madre's on Manor Road, Techo is an intimate agave bar with inventive mezcal and tequila cocktails. Perfect for a group that wants somewhere that feels like a find.
Order this: Whatever mezcal cocktail the bartender is proudest of that night, usually around $15.
El Naranjo
Best for: Oaxacan food to anchor the drinks | Price: $14 to $16 cocktails
Run by Oaxaca natives, El Naranjo pairs its agave cocktails with real interior Mexican cooking. Book a dinner here early in the night so nobody is drinking on an empty stomach.
Order this: A mezcal cocktail alongside the mole negro, one of the kitchen's signatures.
Seven Grand
Best for: A deep agave and whiskey library | Price: $14 to $18 cocktails
A handsome, clubby bar with a serious back bar and a billiards room. It works when the group wants to slow down and sip something rare late in the crawl.
Order this: Ask the bartender to pour a comparison of two mezcales so the table can taste the difference.
Planning Tips
- Start downtown at Las Perlas, then push east toward Tobala and Techo as the night goes.
- Mezcaleria Tobala only opens Wednesday through Saturday and fills up, so arrive early.
- Eat at El Naranjo or another sit-down spot before the crawl, not after.
- Line up rideshares between the east side and downtown; it is a short but real distance.
- Sip mezcal, do not shoot it, and drink water between stops.
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