Three women smiling and holding themed green drink containers at the Taco, Tequila, and Tiki Takedown at Hotel Flor in Tampa. They are standing in a crowded event space with a "Top Shelf" branded banner in the background.

Photos: Everyone we saw getting tipsy for Tequila & Tiki Takedown at Tampa’s Hotel Flor

The event formerly known as Margarite Wars happened last Friday.

by Ray Roa and Nick Cardello March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Formerly known as Margarita Wars, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s annual tequila tasting and throwdown is always the publication’s tipsy-est event. Known in 2026 as the Tequila & Tiki Takedown, the evening featured sample galore, food to soak it all up, plus the opportunity for attendees to crown “Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Tequila Cocktail.” At the end, […]