The Tequila Experience

Our Approach to Tequila

Here at Firehouse Gourmet, Inc Tequila is more than our sprit of choice it is a passion. I have been drinking and studying Tequila for over 45 years and as a Chef been cooking with and pairing with food for over 20 years. It is enjoyed by our entire team, to us it is more than a beverage; it is a region, a town, and a destination with a culture and a history. We offer events that feature Education where you can learn where Tequila comes from, how it is made and what constitutes good Tequila. We do Tastings, food pairings with recipes that can be followed by anyone and made at home. We can tell you where in San Diego you can go sip Tequila with knowledgeable people behind the bar; these are places we frequent and really enjoy. If you are interested in purchasing Tequila we can send you in the right direction, our go to place is Old Town Wine and Spirits, they know their Tequila. We are in Mexico, in the Tequila region, a couple times a year and we offer interested people to accompany us on our trips. We can help you get Tours with Clayton Szczech of Experience Tequila Distillery Tours and La Cata Bar, which is the only independent Tequila tasting room in Tequila, Jalisco. TEQUILA it is not the drink you remember from your younger days or college, come join us and experience what we have known for years. Whether you are a novice or an aficionado we have something for you.

Salud

Chef Don

Our Tequila Pilgrimages

The Tour to Tequila

DISTILLERIES

Experience all facets of tequila production, from the agave harvest, cooking, fermentation and distillation to private tastings with master distillers and brand owners.

MEALS

From street tacos to high-end cuisine, get a taste of real Mexican food in a variety of settings. Stick to what you know or get adventurous and try emblematic regional dishes.

TRANSPORTATION

Every experience includes a professional driver and a comfortable, air-conditioned, insured, late-model vehicle. And they're stocked with beverages and snacks to enjoy between distilleries.

HOTELS

Our boutique partner hotels are gracious hosts to our guests. They extend the warm hospitality of Mexico, and most feature a pool, restaurant and bar to enjoy during your free time.