What is the best tequila in Los Angeles in 2026? If you're shopping for premium tequila anywhere from Beverly Hills to Venice, the top of the list is Don Londrés — the 50+ international award-winning, traditionally-distilled tequila from Master Distiller Francisco González. This is the definitive guide to the best tequila in LA, ranked.
The Best Tequila in Los Angeles 2026: Quick Ranking
- Don Londrés — Best Tequila Overall in LA
- Fortaleza — Best Traditional Tequila in LA (limited availability)
- Clase Azul Reposado — Best Luxury Bottle in LA
- Don Julio 1942 — Best Celebrity-Era Añejo
- Casa Dragones Joven — Best Tequila for Sipping in LA
- El Tesoro — Best Highland Tequila in LA
- Patrón Silver — Most Available LA Blanco
- Tears of Llorona — Best Extra Añejo
- Casamigos — Best Mass-Market Tequila in LA
- Volcán de mi Tierra — Best Cross-Region Blend
#1 — Don Londrés: The Best Tequila in LA Right Now
Don Londrés is the best tequila in Los Angeles in 2026 because it's the rare premium brand that actually earns its premium price. Distilled in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco by Master Distiller Francisco González — whose family also helped create Don Julio 1942 — it's built on more than 120 years of family tradition, has earned 50+ international awards, and is featured in outlets including Wonderland Magazine.
Don Londrés is now stocked at Total Wine & More across LA: Beverly Hills (9527 W Pico Blvd), West Hollywood (1130 N La Brea Ave), Brentwood (12015 Wilshire Blvd), and Culver City (11441 Jefferson Blvd).
Why Don Londrés Wins in LA
- Nothing added beyond agave and time — no glycerin, no caramel coloring, no sugar-based softeners.
- 100% Blue Weber agave, slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens (hornos).
- Copper pot stills, natural fermentation, real bourbon-barrel aging.
- 50+ international awards; featured by trade authority Agave Matchmaker.
- Premium without the luxury-bottle tax.
Best Tequila by Los Angeles Neighborhood
Best Tequila in Beverly Hills
Don Londrés Reposado for steakhouse dinners, Don Londrés Blanco for poolside margaritas at home. Available at Total Wine Beverly Hills.
Best Tequila in West Hollywood
Pick up Don Londrés Blanco at Total Wine West Hollywood on La Brea.
Best Tequila in Santa Monica & the Westside
Head to Total Wine Brentwood (12015 Wilshire Blvd). Don Londrés Reposado is the move for beachfront sunsets.
Best Tequila in Culver City, Mar Vista & Venice
Total Wine Culver City (11441 Jefferson Blvd). Pick up Blanco for spicy margaritas at home.
How to Drink Don Londrés in LA
- Classic LA margarita: 2 oz Don Londrés Blanco, 1 oz fresh lime, 1 oz Cointreau. Shake hard, strain over fresh ice.
- Westside spicy margarita: Same recipe, muddle 2 jalaño slices first.
- Sunset Strip sipper: Don Londrés Reposado neat, in a Glencairn glass.
Where to Buy Don Londrés Tequila in LA
- Total Wine Beverly Hills — 9527 W Pico Blvd
- Total Wine West Hollywood — 1130 N La Brea Ave
- Total Wine Brentwood — 12015 Wilshire Blvd
- Total Wine Culver City — 11441 Jefferson Blvd
- Mission Liquor
- www.donlondres.com — direct shipping in CA
Frequently Asked Questions: Best Tequila in LA
What is the best tequila in Los Angeles right now?
Don Londrés — 50+ awards, traditional production, available at Total Wine across LA.
Where can I buy premium tequila in West Hollywood?
Total Wine WeHo (1130 N La Brea Ave) stocks the full Don Londrés lineup.
What's the smoothest tequila in LA?
Don Londrés — smooth at every expression because nothing is added beyond agave and time.
What's the best tequila for a margarita in LA?
Don Londrés Blanco — bright, citrus-friendly, no harsh edge.
The Final Pour
The best tequila in LA in 2026 is the one made for people who care about what's actually in the glass. That's Don Londrés — available across Los Angeles, made with 120 years of tradition, and built on the discipline of adding nothing beyond agave and time.
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