The Polished Palate is proud to be returning to historic Old Town San Diego for its entire Spirits of Mexico Festival in 2010.
The oldest and most comprehensive agave spirits Festival in the United States, this year’s Spirits of Mexico will be held during the 200 th anniversary of Mexico’s independence at the location of California’s birthplace.
Celebrating the spirits and the spirit of Mexico, the 2010 Festival is made possible by the generous contribution of Fiesta de Reyes within Old Town San Diego State Historic Park .
The Spirits of Mexico Festival is also supported and endorsed by the City of San Diego, the State of California in association with the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce and its members.
The Festival is and always has been a celebration of the Distiller’s Art. From its inception, the Festival was designed to take place around Mexican Independence Day, to honor the generations of Master Distillers & Blenders whose art and soul exists in every luscious drop.
Master Distillers & Blenders, Authors, Tequileras, Tequileros, Mixologists, Aficionados & Ambassadors of world-renown and new-to-market brands will all meet in San Diego in September 2010 to share their skills, experience and, of course, their spirits!
Best Western Hacienda Hotel , Old Town San Diego
(private; judging by invitation only)
More information is available at the Competition Home Page
NEW IN 2010 SPIRITS OF MEXICO SANGRITA CHALLENGE
SEMI-FINALS
(judges by invitation only)
Open to the Public. Barrio Star Restaurant, San Diego
San Diego, CA
NEW IN 2010
SPIRITS OF MEXICO SANGRITA CHALLENGE
FINALS
Café Coyote
Old Town San Diego, CA
SPIRITS OF MEXICO TASTING RECEPTION & OFFICIAL AWARDS DINNER
Barra Barra Saloon, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
A TASTE OF OLD TOWN FIESTA OF FLAVORS
Plaza de las Armas, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Brought to you by Fiesta de Reyes, Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce and sponsors
The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
SPIRITS OF MEXICO AFTER PARTY
Casa de Reyes Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
All day excursion to Puerto Nuevo
Brought to you by Poco Tequila
Additional Festival related events will be posted
!Check Back Soon!
Visit the 2009 Festival Page
PLEASE POLISH YOUR PALATE RESPONSIBLY
Must be of legal drinking age and present valid ID to attend

Sept. 18th 2010 declared
Spirits of Mexico
Festival Day