Agave on the Rocks

Celebrate the essence of the margarita and the spirit of the southwest at the 11th Annual Agave on the Rocks at the Desert Botanical Garden. Savor an evening of gourmet eats prepared by the Valley’s best restaurants & caterers and Samba under the stars to vibrant Latin rhythms.

Stop by the Sol de Mexico Tequila sampling station where guests are invited to try a taste of the evenings featured tequilas. A representative will be present to answer any guest questions and discuss the finer points of tasting. (Tasting station will be open 6-8 p.m.)

Ticket Information

Members: $60 | Log-in to receive member pricing
General Public: $65 | Become a member today to receive member pricing!

Ticket Price includes:

• Welcome cocktail upon arrival served in a glowing glass (a non-alcoholic option will also be available). Guests can keep glass.
• Unlimited samples of gourmet cuisine from renowned Valley restaurants and caterers

Food & Drink

• Sol de Mexico Tequila sampling station / 6- 8 p.m.
  
  • Taste the evenings featured tequilas.
    
  • Speak with a representative about the finer points of tequila tasting and get your questions answered.
• Unlimited samples of gourmet cuisine from renowned Valley restaurants and caterers included with the ticket price.

Menu

• America's Taco Shop
  Mini Bean & Cheese Burritos & Mini Carne Asada Burritos
• Arizona Taste Catering
  Caesar Salad / Rainbow Sunset Pasta with the Choice of Chicken Adobo or Grilled Vegetables
• Atlasta Catering
  BBQ White Bean Tostadas with Napa Cilantro Slaw
• Aventura Catering
  Sesame Waffle Cone Filled with Corn Shoots, Snow Pea, Chipotle Mushroom Confit & Chipolata Mayo
  Asian Spiced Tenderloin of Beef Cashew Nut Purple Basil Pesto, Micro Cress, Port Demi Drizzle
  Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes Topped with AZ Orange Zest Icing with a Hint of Lemon Grass
• Bruce Brown Catering
  Phoenix-Lime Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Marinated Chili, Garlic, Lime Boneless Chicken Breasts / Offered with Fresh Flour Tortillas, Sautéed Peppers, Onions & Salsa
• Chipotle
  Choice of Carnitas Taco or Sofritas Taco
• Classic Cooking Academy
  Chocolate Pot de Crème Topped with Passion Fruit Mousse, Garnished with Chocolate Croquant
• Copper Square Kitchen
  Tequila Chili Flamed Shrimp Tostadas with Chipotle Refried Beans, Queso Fresco, Pickled Onion, Avocado Crema & Watermelon Radish
• Creations in Cuisine
  Smoked Shrimp & Poblano Chili Quesadilla with Sweet Corn Relish & Chipotle Cream
• Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events
  Green Chile Crusted Diver Scallop, Smoked Corn Mash, Tomato Pablano Jam, Crema & Micro Cilantro
  Tequila Cheesecake with Mesquite Graham Cracker Crust
• The Gelato Spot
  Gourmet Almond Snickers or Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato / Dairy Free Strawberry or Mango Sorbet
• Gertrude's
  Green Chile Pork: Niman Pork, Roasted Chiles, Poblano Mole, Crow’s Dairy Quark, Cotija, Local Corn Tortillas & Cilantro
• Levi Catering Café & Bakery
  Texas BBQ Braised Beef Brisket Sliders
  Black Beans Corn Wontons Cups
  Guacamole & Salsa Served with Corn Chips
• M Catering by Michael's
  Pork Carnitas Chachanga with Roasted Poblano Pico de Gallo, Cotija & Micro Cilantro
  Berry Sopapilla with Mesquite-Macerated Berries & Shaved Ibarra Chocolate
• Paletas Betty
  Variety of Mini Ice Pops: Zarzamora - Blackberry & Lavender / Mango con Chlie - Ripe Mexican Mangos with a Handmade Chile Powder / Naranja - Local Citrus Orange Vanilla Cream in 2 Layers
• Province Restaurant
  Seasonal Agua Fresca & Arroz Chaufa
• Santa Barbara Catering
  Kale Salad, Quinoa Salad or Barley Salad
  Dessert of Marshmallows Dipped in Chocolate & Caramel

Entertainment

Spice up the night with captivating entertainment by some of the Valley’s most high-energy Latin and World performers, featuring:

• DJ Seduce
• The Cal Tjader Tribute Band
• Grupo Liberdade
• SambAZ Dancers
• Capoeira Brasil Arizona
• Jaleo

Questions

• Call 480 481.8188 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
• Visit the Admissions Box Office 8 a.m. -8 p.m. daily
  

The Fine Print

• Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions.
• Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present.
  
• Event programming is subject to change.
  
• No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden.
  
• No refunds, exchanges or rain dates.
• Advance ticket purchase recommended.
• Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s education, research and conservation programs.