3 BEST Tequila Brands Under $30!

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There are so many tequila brands out there, and its hard to know which ones are actually worth your time and money. A lot of people think that for a brand of tequila to be good, it needs to be expensive or "ultra premium" but that's simply not the case. In this Video I will show you the 3 best budget tequila brands that you should be drinking. These are great tequila brands for under $30!
Tequila is rapidly becoming one of the most popular spirits on the markey and there are tons of brands popping up left right and center.
The Three brands I cover in this video are all incredible brands that are all well worth your money and are all additive free. Olmeca Altos tequila is an amazing budget tequila and has a clean delicious agave flavor that is incredible. El Tequileño is an awesome brand making some amazing tequila and their entry level Blanco Tequila is of incredible quality and value. Arette tequila is my current favorite budget or affordable tequila and it's the one i use at my bar and restaurant for all tequila cocktails!
These are the three best tequila brands 2022 for under $30.
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@Tommy_Gibbs_II 2 ай бұрын

Over the past 10-12 months I've tried about 6 of Lui's suggestions. He's never let me down. Tonight I try Arette Reposado.

@tagle2818 Жыл бұрын

Agree on the Olmeca Altos. That's our go to cocktail tequila.

@neo4102 5 ай бұрын

great recs I bought 2/3 you had listed here and they've been great!!

@jacquiestafford988 Жыл бұрын

Olmeca Altos plata tequila is the best for margaritas!! I love it. Thanks for the info on this great tequila. ❤🎉

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome my friend! It really is such a great spirit.

@dave1986R 9 ай бұрын

Believe it or not I learned about the Arette brand from watching Moonshiners. One of the guys went to Mexico to learn about Tequila and Mezcal. And the first stop was the El Llano distillery in the town of Tequila. I still have yet to try the one mentioned in this video but it’s definitely worth trying.

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail Жыл бұрын

LUI!!!! Great video!!! I'll def keep an eye out for these!!! WAIT!!! No lime/salt?????? Nevermind...CHEERS!!!!

@jfisher168 Жыл бұрын

I love Olmeca altos just to sip on! So good a cheap alternative over don julio Blanco

@parabellum5503 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking for that Arrete today. I been on Altos for a few years also Monte Alban.

@jasongudenkauf3855 Жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks for sharing! I will be on the look out.

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! 😁 Happy you enjoyed this list!

@JAA87 Жыл бұрын

COA is a hidden gem, its under $20!! Its from Los Altos, Jalisco... Its my favorite sipping tequila for the amazing price point... It has a masculine approach with a nice peppery pineapple finish😋😍

@ClaudeDiamond Жыл бұрын

I get Altos Reposado for $19.95 in a small liquor store in San Diego and it is amazing for the price. I prefer it to casa amigoes and clase Azul. Another great sippin tequila is Centenario Anejo. $26.00 in Costo (on special).

@lrvogt1257 7 ай бұрын

Arette has been my go to for awhile now. I like it better than more expensive quality brands. Question for you... What's your personal preference for and orange liqueur with Arette for margaritas? I've tried Clément Créole Shrubb, Cointreau, and Grand Marnier. I found that the first two create a bit of a sharp edge with Arette and prefer Grand Marnier with it. I think it's darker tone smooths out the mix better... I also have a blend of Grand Marnier and Clément that works pretty well. What do you prefer?

@miguelangeldiaz9380 Жыл бұрын

Peñasco Tequila is also a gem of a find😁 olmeca is the shit for sure👍👍❤️❤️

@untangledmind1 9 ай бұрын

¡Young Señor Fernandes is my go to for tequila reviews!

@adamroman8242 Жыл бұрын

Great list - my one addition would be Tapatio, at least by me the repo is low priced and it's fantastic

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Yeah tapatío would be a great addition to this list for sure! Thanks for the suggestion

@davidbulow1217 Жыл бұрын

Just swapped out my usual budget for the Altos. So far so good man!

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Oh good! Happy you're enjoying it 😁🙏

@protoman2260 Жыл бұрын

What’s a decently priced brand that’s really smooth? Also have you reviewed or have any thoughts on Cutwater’s tequila ?

@bruceacphoto5240 Ай бұрын

tyvm NiceWork!

@Dustbrother1099 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree on Arrete. It's absolutely delicious. And for $5 more, you can grab a nice bottle of Cascahuin blanco (not the tahona one). It is superb.

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Did not know the Cascahuin was that cheap! Ill have to be on the lookout for some soon!

@jehminjung89 11 ай бұрын

Arette was $25 1L here the other was like 37 750ml. I was looking for the tahona one but found the one you noted instead

@lrvogt1257 7 ай бұрын

Cascahuin and Tapatio are right up there but I prefer Arette for myself.

@painmanage2881 5 ай бұрын

Have you tried Tequila Zarpado Reposado? Would be in the same budget tier - its a great sipper as well.

@davpart7723 Жыл бұрын

Hey Lui, I love your videos, seriously thank you for providing the knowledge. Can you recommend a tequila to make good Paloma ( grapefruit soda and tequila)drink but also use the same tequila to take a shot every so often. Thanks in advance

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Man honestly I'd say any of these here. I'd also throw in Tequila Ocho i find it super versatile for both sipping and mixed drinks

@davpart7723 Жыл бұрын

@@Lui_Fern Thanks for the advice, went out and bought a couple bottles of Tesoro, tequila Ocho, Arette and a bottle of Fortaleza and a Tequileño repo, keep it the good work!!

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

@@davpart7723 woooo! Happy you are enjoying it! 😁🙏

@bhart8855 Жыл бұрын

Just finished my first bottle of arette blanco the other day, went back and bought their blanco and reposado to add to my home bar. Great tequila, everyone loves it in my drinks. Found a local liquor store that carries fortaleza so thats hopefully next.

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Oh awesome ! Happy you enjoyed Arette. And honestly I'd run not walk to that store and stock up on Fortaleza before it's gone. Demand for it is insane right now and from what I've heard most places can't keep it in stock long enough

@briancarbajal9 Жыл бұрын

Hey boss have you ever had real De penjamo? I've never been able to find it here in the states but my mother is from a little Pueblo bordering tequila Jalisco so I she brings me back a bottle or 2 a few times a year when she visits. Also here in Texas I can only get the arette that's like $160 I can't seem to find the bottle snowed in your videos but I'm on the lookout.

@GamerToday 6 ай бұрын

Good suggestions

@Lui_Fern 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DuyNguyen-ki1op Жыл бұрын

The Arette blanco really blown me away too bad I can’t find the anejo anywhere

@clintwestwood1895 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, today I will look for the Olmeca Altos at my local shop.

@thesleepyweasel3775 4 ай бұрын

I'm curious if you've got any experience/thoughts on Mi Campo?

@iess2006 Жыл бұрын

+1 for Pueblo Viejo Repo as a mixer and as a sipper with a beer chaser....I was shocked at this one and how good it is for the price.

@RodneyHenderson357 9 ай бұрын

Agreed 10000%. Was turned onto this brand. Prefer to sip neat even though have used as mixer. Their higher grade San Matias is a sure winner.

@Hotlog69 Жыл бұрын

Altos is fine for a more "premium" mixer. Though, in general I recommend to people are, Cazadores, Pueblo Viejo, Jimador or Lunazul. I try to steer people away from JC Especial, JC Trad, Sauza and 1800. If someone wants something really cheap that's actually tequila, Mount Alban.

@jayc148 6 ай бұрын

Omeca Altos is 🔥🔥🔥.

@covarishepburn8836 8 ай бұрын

The Anejo Altos is really good.

@michaelmontaname2umedia 9 ай бұрын

Tres agaves crushing everything

@jonlouis2582 Жыл бұрын

I recently tried Cimarron and was shocked at how good it was. Where I work, it’s cheap, really cheap.

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Cimmaron is incredible! For the price and for the taste

@Hotlog69 Жыл бұрын

Haven't received any in months. Enjoy it while you can.

@jonlouis2582 Жыл бұрын

@@Hotlog69 Oh dear, that doesn’t sound promising. For now it’s a lot of other good brands we can’t get.

@jehminjung89 11 ай бұрын

Hello gentlemen, is it just me or.... does cimarron taste wierd ? Upon my first sip i was hit with this earthy flavor i couldnt describe. It was different from any tequila iv ever tasted. It has a higher score on tequila match maker than arette. However i didnt like the flavor. I put it down for a few weeks but ran out of other things and came back to it. Upon trying it again the flavor was strange but the more i drank it, the earthy notes started tasting like floral notes almost like this tequila called LALO but more pungent with the cimmaron. I have mixed feelings about this one. Drank this room temp sipping or in shots.

@tonyjames2144 5 ай бұрын

I agree with this

@Computerlegacy Жыл бұрын

Trying the El tequileno now pretty good 👍🏾

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Love it! Happy youre enjoying it 😁

@rmaciasjr295 Жыл бұрын

2:51 I just picked up a bottle of Arette blanco in my area, Lawrenceville Ga. When I got home and was about to open it, I noticed it had particles floating inside. Is that normal?!

@coreysturghill7656 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried the Olmeca Anejó ?? I found it for $35 in my area

@bendarama Жыл бұрын

Are all Altos Tequila additive free or is it just the blanco?

@SirBrass 3 ай бұрын

I stumbled onto Olmeca at Meijer years ago and can comfirm its VERY good. Unfortunately I can't find it there anymore, just like my local Kroger stopped carrying cane-sugar-based grenadine syrup (I'll have to make my own since I have too much self respect to use Rose's with HFCS and fake flavors). As soon as Kroger finds out you like something, they immediately stop carrying it and replace it with a really cheap substitute

@ajw4996 Жыл бұрын

I just started watching your videos and today I picked up a bottle of the altos. I’ll try it sometime this week. Any chance you can make a video on how to make batch margaritas. I like your videos. Cheers.

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Oh awesome! So for Batching Margaritas I just multiply this recipe by how many people I'm trying to serve Margarita: 2 oz Tequila 0.5 oz Cointreau 1 oz Lime Juice 0.5 oz simple syrup.

@jackbrady86 Жыл бұрын

Handles of Altos under $50 is nuts

@stefantopuzov6140 Жыл бұрын

Funny, I was watching the video and thinking of dropping a comment how Cimmaron is another one that is worth checking out. It's a bit more expensive but it's 1 liter bottles, not 700 ml, so per volume it's a pretty good deal. And it's great, 100% agave and all. Cheers!

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Cheers friend! Haha that is wicked funny. Happy you thought of Cimmaron as well! 😁🙏

@kenseijoe666 11 ай бұрын

Where in Massachusetts is your bar/restaurant?

@craigstahl1874 3 ай бұрын

Tequila Arette es una ganga.

@elcharlton Жыл бұрын

Altos is my go to, but have you ever had El Mayor? Would like to know what you think about it. It's also under $30, but I like it slightly better. The blanco is great at the price, but the Reposado and the Añejo are really good too, and not too much more expensive!

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I haven't had it myself. I'll have to check it out!

@BenJalameAmI Жыл бұрын

Thoughts on batanga?

@matthewrodriguez7967 3 ай бұрын

Is olmeca good for shots?

@revizion9101 Жыл бұрын

I’m curious on your thoughts on espolon I am debating between trying that or Olmeca where I live they both cost 46 CAD for there Reposado

@jehminjung89 11 ай бұрын

Idk about the reposado but the espolon blanco wasnt very good. Id get the olmeca altos. The espolon had a more alcohol burn to it. A bartender told me to get espolon but something tells me she doesnt even appreciate tequila, she probably justs drinks vodka.

@Ghostsp78 Жыл бұрын

Where can u find Arette Tequila in mass?

@cuervo98 Ай бұрын

Yankee Spirits in MA carries all these tequilas

@mz8393 Жыл бұрын

Used to drink espolon but decided to try arette. Was an INSTANT HIT! Want to try fortaleza next.

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Wooo happy to hear that 😁🙏

@Lokalo1 10 ай бұрын

@Lui_Fern did you try rooster rojo? Curious what you think. As Im new to tequila, bought it, it has similar rating to olmeca altos, but i cant say i liked it. Thinking to buy Olmeca altos reposado next, hoping to feel difference. But any thoughts would be helpful

@chrisofd 2 ай бұрын

Where do u get Arete? I’m in the area

@JAA87 Жыл бұрын

Im just like you my brother!! I do my best to educate every one about spirit's especially tequila and mezcal... I am a Sommelier in Las Vegas Nevada 🙏

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Thanks friend! That's awesome to hear haha. I'll have to check out that COA ! 😁

@JAA87 Жыл бұрын

@@Lui_Fern love watching all of your content.. very informative! Keep it up my brother💪💯

@Bezowinz 4 ай бұрын

Is Olmeca Altos still additive free? Matchmaker no longer lists it as so.

@rafiqueramlan5938 Жыл бұрын

hey mate, new to tequila here...and hard to get all the brands that you featured here...only JC, Espolon, Heradura, Don Julio, 1800, Codigo & Patron. My question is which one is the best and should I go for blanco first, anejo or reposado? Will be mainly consumed sips or shots..

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Out of the options you gave me there, there isn't anything amazing. Tho Patron and Código are additive free. I'd probably go with Código out of those options. And I'd go with Blanco or Repo for sipping. But that also depends

@rafiqueramlan5938 Жыл бұрын

@@Lui_Fern Thanks for the reply. I shortlisted to Espolon Blanco / Reposado or Codigo Blanco / Reposado. Still have no idea which best for both sipping and shots for the money.

@MrsBieber7891 Жыл бұрын

Can you review 3 generationes please

@paulhassex Жыл бұрын

lunazul blanco is also fantastic and tends to be around $20 here in california

@Computerlegacy Жыл бұрын

Yes that and the repo is really good

@paulhassex Жыл бұрын

@@Computerlegacy yea i actually saw some at a local safeway recently for only 16 a fifth

@brandonhayes604 Жыл бұрын

Is there anything that is similar to Azulejos tequila? I hated tequila until I had Azulejos tequila.

@Jay-zd9kx 6 ай бұрын

In my country we only have jose cuervo, el jimador and olmeca

@omar7643 7 ай бұрын

Arette añejo good sipping ?

@Youngmiyagi 11 ай бұрын

How do you feel about Camera Tequila?

@joshcoxmusic Жыл бұрын

El mayor and corzo are the best cheap Blancos and in my opinion rival expensive tequila

@asht7629 Жыл бұрын

Is the cheaper El Tequileno 100% de agave?

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

yup! 100%

@krazydogg82 3 ай бұрын

A workhorse of a tequila. I see what you did there 😂

@taureangraves122 Жыл бұрын

Does anybody know about milagro brand tequila

@The1985zFinest Жыл бұрын

Espolon blanco kicks some ass too as a budget brand

@angelredeemed46 Жыл бұрын

What do u think of hornitos? And is additive free?

@unparalleled3039 Жыл бұрын

I tried this and it gave me a headache immediately. I doubt its additive free, even jose quervo(fake tequila) didn't do me like that.

@rayonensb Жыл бұрын

Hornitos not additive free lol

@cuzinpete2713 Ай бұрын

In Oklahoma City, these all cost $35 - $40.

@noel4854 9 ай бұрын

I love Altos it was my go to but now I buy El Tesoro sometimes Ocho. I want to try these budget options but they look cheap and for some reason that matters to me.

@noel4854 7 ай бұрын

I bought Arette blanco and was not very impressed. Altos is much better in my opinion

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail Жыл бұрын

FIRST?!?!?--------------->YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!

@andrencoelho25 Жыл бұрын

In Brazil, we dont have at least an ok tequila. Just José Cuervo, El Jimador and 1800 are avaible here. :(

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

O Brasil e foda mesmo com tequila 😐

@andrencoelho25 Жыл бұрын

@@Lui_Fern uai hahaha cê é brasileiro? Depois de ver seu vídeo das 30 tequilas, eu tô procurando um serviço de redirecionamento pra trazer pelo menos uma tequila de 20 dólares razoável pra eu provar.

@noel4854 7 ай бұрын

El jimador

@thomasolsen5543 Жыл бұрын

norwegian alcohol so expensive hate the taxes

@picturesquemoto8023 10 ай бұрын

If olmeca altos is additive free why isn't it listed on tequila matchmaker list... going to say you got that one wrong 😂

@ZRex92 8 ай бұрын

You’re not wrong, but truthfully you can most likely tell if a tequila is additive free by just tasting it. This guy has a lot of experience with tequila so it’s up to you wether you trust his palate or not… also if you pour some tequila on your hand and rub it in like when you’re washing your hands, if your hands become dry afterwards and the tequila maintains it’s consistency it’s most likely additive free, however if your hands become sticky and the tequila starts to feel like syrup, there is most likely additves

@Boltbacker83 2 ай бұрын

You can’t get El Tequileno for no $25 anymore that’s for damn sure

@thomasolsen5543 Жыл бұрын

Arette Blanco Tequila cost 51.26 usd in norway

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Woah! That's crazy. But i figured it would've been more expensive due to importation

@jehminjung89 11 ай бұрын

Is it the same bottle? Because they have a premium brand of arette with a different bottle design. The plastic twist caps are the value bottles and the corks are the premium line of arrete and the price is over $50usd

@fearofgod4 Жыл бұрын

What about Lunazul?

@jehminjung89 11 ай бұрын

Hello for $34 1.75 i dont think you can beat lunazul. Bc the ones hes recommending is like $50 for the same quantity of alcohol. However I will say the arette and olmeca are a little better but lunazul isnt bad. There is just little more flavors that come out of these other tequilas for the money. One thing ill say other after drinking for awhile everything starts tasting the same or you just stop caring.

@Timmymtd 6 ай бұрын

Arette in my market is $40 :(

@jacobmoux5235 2 ай бұрын

I'M SORRY HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS? YOU'RE LOCAL?

@Lui_Fern 2 ай бұрын

Yessir! My bar is in Marlborough MA

@jacobmoux5235 2 ай бұрын

@@Lui_Fern here I am trying to learn about better tequila brands for a friend, when I can just bring him to you! I must go some day!

@Lui_Fern 2 ай бұрын

@@jacobmoux5235 please do! It would be a pleasure to host you

@jehminjung89 11 ай бұрын

I tried all the tequilas you recomended. After awhile all of them start tasting the same and your splitting hairs unless its the first drink of the day. Arrette was smoothest but i had a different lot which was a bit more earthy.Meaning the flavors change between lots? $25 1L. Olmeca altos was 26.99 750ml i like this after arette. This tequila also has the nicest cap. The arrete bottle cap is so bad it doesnt stay tight and free spins, leading me to drink more of it faster. The el tequileno was ok but had a bit more alcohol notes and not as smooth at the other two. $20 750ml. Not bad tho. The cimmaron 1L $26. This one is interesting it had the earthiest taste. You will either gag or learn to embrace that earthy flavor. It tastes like a floral note after awhile. This tequila was the most memorable for me, its flavor profile was the most distinguishable. These were all rated 80+ on tequila match maker. Another one i drank before was lunazul $34 1.75L . Its rated high 70s on tmm its not as nice as the others above but if your drinking alot on the cheap it works. Plus you only appreciate the first few shots and after while one might stop caring what things taste like. I didnt particularly like the cimarron so i blended it with some other tequila in small amounts and it created some interesting blends. I think one could mimic a nicer tequila if you blend the right amount of cimarron to arette. Hint would be just a splash of cimmaron bc its very over powering

@ARmYofSixxTH 11 ай бұрын

You should be getting paid for this bro

@sergioknuf 6 ай бұрын

He is

@charliep9066 Жыл бұрын

1942 is incredible. You're out of you mind. Bar none, it's the best tequila by far - the only one that sips like a great old scotch.

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 okay. Enjoy you're fake vanilla over priced agave water. 👍

@charliep9066 Жыл бұрын

@@Lui_Fern Ok, poor man's Billy Mays, keep making your crappy shorts and videos with no views. I hope you have a day job, because your (not you're*) bartending knowledge sucks balls. Maybe you can afford 1942 if you stick with it. Then again, your preferred drink is likely strawberry daquiris anyways. 🥱

@iess2006 Жыл бұрын

Try Siete Leguas Anejo and then put that extra $100 back in ur pocket....Don Julio has been out of the business since 2015.

@ssds86 3 ай бұрын

How many oz of tequila do you drink Every day😂???

@sebastiangarciarce4011 Жыл бұрын

Mixto? 🤮

@emilishungry Жыл бұрын

Best cheap tequilas for shots? Lol

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Any of these my friend!

@Iraqveteran-ke6qu 5 ай бұрын

Altos is the most disgusting tequila I’ve ever tasted.

@HD-we2we Жыл бұрын

Come on recommend ALTOS ? How much did they pay you? This stuff is like JOSE CURVO , how much did they pay you to say that? After that I will never take a recemendation from you

@Lui_Fern Жыл бұрын

Okay pal. Later.

@HD-we2we Жыл бұрын

@@Lui_Fern Ok pal,, nice reply

@noel4854 7 ай бұрын

Budget