Planning for fajitas for dinner tonight or this weekend? You can count on this guide to help you make the right choice from classic lime margaritas to smoky mezcal palomas. I’ve rounded up the 6 best beers and cocktails to balance the flavors and elevate every bite.
- Classic Fresh Lime Margarita: It’s a classic for a reason, it tastes great with any protein (beef, chicken, shrimp and veggie). The high acidity from the lime cuts the rich flavors from the guacamole and creaminess of the sour cream.
- Mezcal Paloma: It’s great for seared skirt steak or carnitas. The Mezcal’s signature earthy taste compliments the skillet roasted peppers and beef. Cutting the cocktail with grapefruit soda creates a refreshing bright contrast to the earthy seasonings of the the fajitas.
- Ranch Water: Ideal for cheesy fajitas or spicy beef. The heavy carbonation and zero sugar makes this a refreshing beverage to cut the heavy oils from the the fajitas, acting as the ultimate palate cleanser.
- Mexican Vienna Lager: Pairs perfectly with steak and pork. It’s a smooth semi sweet malt that really brings out the taste of the onions and charred beef without feeling overfull.
- Crisp Mexican Pilsner: It’s great for chicken, shrimp or fish. The lighter, brighter tasting beer garnished with a lime helps elevate the fresh airiness of the protein and helps to cool the spiced heat from the seasonings.
- Citrus forward IPA: Ideal for spicy beef or chorizo mixed fajitas. The tropical notes (usually grapefruit, mango or passionfruit) amplify the bold fajita flavors and creates a West Coast SoCal flavor pallet.
