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Designated Eater: El Paso's many flavors

Daniel Acuña takes on Chihuahuas' vibrant food, meaty drinks
July 19, 2019

When I attended June 18th's El Paso Chihuahuas game at Southwest University Field, they did not play as the Chihuahuas. Rather, they suited up as as their "Margaritas" Copa de la Diversión identity. It's a striking look, to say the least. 

When I attended June 18th's El Paso Chihuahuas game at Southwest University Field, they did not play as the Chihuahuas. Rather, they suited up as as their "Margaritas" Copa de la Diversión identity. It's a striking look, to say the least. 

Tweet from @bensbiz: Another night with the @epchihuahuas, except tonight there will be no Chihuahuas. It���s Margaritas Night.#copadeladiversion pic.twitter.com/DArKnFQzXQ
Margaritas were invented in El Paso, or at least that's how the story goes. It the Margaritas are on the field then margaritas are sold at the ballpark (for reasons having to do with local liquor laws, these margaritas are agave wine-based and do not contain tequila). But no matter what sort of game you're attending at Southwest University Park, one thing's a guarantee: there will be food, and lots of it. 
On this Tuesday evening,