In what region of Mexico is the majority of agave grown and tequila produced?

The majority of agave is grown and tequila is produced in the Jalisco region of Mexico, which is the heartland of tequila production. This region has the ideal climate and soil conditions for growing the blue agave plant, which is the only type of agave permitted for the production of tequila as per Mexican regulatory standards. Tequila is primarily made from the core (piña) of the blue agave plant, and the production methods, including cooking and fermentation, have been refined in this region over centuries.

Jalisco is home to many of the most famous tequila distilleries and is recognized globally as the center of tequila craftsmanship and culture. While other regions mentioned, like Oaxaca and Puebla, may produce mezcal and other agave spirits, they are not the primary producers of tequila. Sonora, while also growing some agave, does not have the same traditional or regulatory status as Jalisco when it comes to tequila.