# Tropics-Themed Agave Bars This Palm Springs Bar Offers Agave-Based Cocktails & Mexican Street Food By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agave-bar References: [la.eater](https://la.eater.com/2022/4/14/23024032/el-jefe-desert-cantina-bar-cocktails-palm-springs-saguaro-hotel-opening-inside) & [thesaguaro](https://thesaguaro.com/palm-springs/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thTDvaHzInC0U-_7JzyYN0_kTK1RMjlVED_jNGGYML0yOwnCrgRhoKEaAkJ3EALw_wcB)  Patrons who stay at the Saguaro Palm Springs hotel, renowned for its stylish decor and eminently Instagrammable aesthetic, will now be able to partake in a wide array of agave delights courtesy the new El Jefe Desert Cantina. El Jefe Desert Cantina is positioned as an [agave-focused bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-agave-nectar) that will offer an assortment of unique cocktails. These include such unique offerings as the [espresso martini made with tequila](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cocktails) and vanilla horchata, and the soft pour corn, made with corn liqueur fused with tequila. In addition to these novel cocktails, El Jefe Desert Cantina will also offer classic Latin American cocktails like [margaritas and palomas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapefruit-paloma), not to mention South American and Spanish wines. The Latin American influence will also be evident in this agave bar's menu, with executive chef Ben Diaz putting together a menu of small dishes that are inspired by the street food of Mexico. Image Credit: El Jefe Desert Cantina ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Agave Bar Trend:** Agave-focused bars offering unique cocktails inspired by Latin American cuisine are becoming increasingly popular. - **Street Food Menu Trend:** Bars are adding small dishes inspired by street food to their menus to enhance the overall experience for patrons. - **Latin American Cocktail Trend:** Classic Latin American cocktails like margaritas and palomas are gaining popularity in bars. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts are incorporating unique, themed bars as a way to attract guests and enhance the overall experience. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Bars and restaurants are expanding their drink and food menus to offer more diverse and unique options. - **Alcohol Industry:** Bars and restaurants are experimenting with new ingredients and flavors to create unique, one-of-a-kind cocktails and drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Heritage Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauza-agave-cocktails.md) - [Hospitality Drink Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-west-hollywood-edition.md) - [Cold-Pressed Juice Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-cocktails.md) - [Taquito-Topped Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delimex-x-jaja-taquitorita.md) - [Ultra-Premium Mexican Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cocktails.md) - [Sparkling Canned Mezcal Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-mezcal-cocktail.md) - [Sparkling Agave Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agave-drinks.md) - [Agave Wine Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-and-night-margaritas.md) - [Paloma-Style Tequila Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-azul-grapefruit-tequila-soda.md)