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40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas
Lauriol Plaza is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

1. Lauriol Plaza

8.2
1835 18th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 264 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Lauriol Plaza throws a rooftop happy hour from 5-10. Yes, 10 p.m. Margaritas and beer go for $3.99 and half pitchers of margaritas cost $11.95. The rooftop happy hour takes place Monday-Thursday. Read more.

Barrio Chino is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

2. Barrio Chino

8.5
253 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 298 tips and reviews

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: The spiciest, most delicious margarita award goes to this place. Don't sleep on their chips and salsa or full menu either. But the margs keep me coming back.

El Vez is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

3. El Vez

8.9
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews

Bre B.Bre Bonner: Winners are: Blood Orange Frozen Margarita, Taco Tasting Platter and the Macho Nachos w/ chorizo or chicken. Be sure to have reservations if you want a table or you can try getting seats at the bar.

Big Star is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

4. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

Hannah M.Hannah Muirhead: Excellent margaritas. Splendid tacos.

Sweet and Vicious is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

5. Sweet and Vicious

7.5
5 Spring St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Lounge · NoLita · 303 tips and reviews

Emilie F.Emilie Futterman: Happy hour before 7, come by 5 to get a table on the patio. Margs are legendary.

Tropisueño is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

6. Tropisueño

8.3
75 Yerba Buena Ln (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 398 tips and reviews

Sterling S.Sterling Salzberg: Absolutely incredible service. Cena del Oso Margarita was amazing.

Toloache is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

7. Toloache

8.6
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 394 tips and reviews

MartinMartin: La Paloma and la flaca are the best margaritas on the menu. Try the pomegranate guacamole as well!

El Compadre is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

8. El Compadre

8.8
7408 W Sunset Blvd (at N Vista St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews

Offbeat L.A.Offbeat L.A.: Classic Mexican food. Dark, with an old world hacienda feeling, leather booths and flaming margaritas.

Border Cafe is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

9. Border Cafe

32 Church St (at Palmer St.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 256 tips and reviews

Karine H.Karine Hsu: Margaritas for days

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

10. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

6.9
1525 Blake St (btwn 17th St & 15th St), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · LoDo · 95 tips and reviews

NatalieNatalie: They have a pretty good quesadilla and absolutely delicious margaritas.

Jose Tejas is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

11. Jose Tejas

9.0
700 US Route 1 (at Green St), Iselin, NJ
Mexican Restaurant · 275 tips and reviews

Ernie O.Ernie Oporto: Absolutely the best Mexican food in town. They are always busy and have a giant line but the line moves quick and the food is worth the wait! Grab one of their awesome margaritas too!

Gran Eléctrica is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

12. Gran Eléctrica

8.7
5 Front St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · DUMBO · 203 tips and reviews

Jackson I.Jackson Isaacson: Great margaritas, a beautiful garden area to eat in, and excellent (but small) tacos. Try the spicy grapefruit margarita!

Curra's Grill is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

13. Curra's Grill

8.1
614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 174 tips and reviews

NatNat: Avocado margaritas are deliciously rich. Fantastic Tex next and mex mex

Rosepepper Cantina is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

14. Rosepepper Cantina

8.1
1907 Eastland Ave (Chapel), Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Samantha M.Samantha M: Great porch. GREAT margaritas. Hilarious signs!

Cantina Los Caballitos is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

15. Cantina Los Caballitos

7.9
1651 E Passyunk Ave (at Morris St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 136 tips and reviews

Alex M.Alex Mas: Good food. The huevos rancheros were amazing! And the watermelon margarita a must.

Chavela's is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

16. Chavela's

8.9
736 Franklin Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Crown Heights · 291 tips and reviews

Jackie M.Jackie Mucilli: SO. GOOD. Margaritas are especially excellent. Small place, but they serve you quickly.

Puerto Alegre is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

17. Puerto Alegre

8.4
546 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 106 tips and reviews

Natalie M.Natalie M: This place slays, seriously. Everything is good and they do pitchers of the best margaritas. You will not regret coming here...until the hangover the next morning

Mesa Coyoacan is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

18. Mesa Coyoacan

8.3
372 Graham Ave (btwn Skillman & Conselyea), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 217 tips and reviews

XMNDA C.XMNDA CHEEKS: Mango Jalapeño Margarita for sure. 🍹

El Carmen is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

19. El Carmen

8.0
8138 W 3rd St (at S Kilkea Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 77 tips and reviews
Güero's Taco Bar is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

20. Güero's Taco Bar

8.1
1412 S Congress Ave (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 246 tips and reviews

Valerie T.Valerie Tyson: My absolute favorite restaurant and happy hour location in Austin. Amazing food and literally the worlds greatest margarita. Ever.

Mercadito is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

21. Mercadito

8.1
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Gabrielle R.Gabrielle Rosas: Margaritas here are tasty and strong. You WILL get your buzz on.

Baja Betty's is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

22. Baja Betty's

8.7
1421 University Ave (at Normal St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Hillcrest · 125 tips and reviews

Joelle R.Joelle Reeder: Guava-strawberry frozen margaritas are delish. Get the *small* nachos, trust.

Joe T. Garcia's is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

23. Joe T. Garcia's

8.6
2201 N Commerce St (at N.E. 22nd St.), Fort Worth, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 207 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Beef fajitas are always great. Love their margaritas and piña coladas.

24. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews

Monika M.Monika McMahon: Get the margarita with the salt air instead of the salt rim.

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

25. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

9.0
271 Dartmouth St (btwn Boylston & Newbury), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Back Bay East · 175 tips and reviews

Mar M.Mar Mar: The margaritas are amazing and the free cotton candy is a nice treat. Loved the atmosphere!

Tin Lizzy's Cantina is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

26. Tin Lizzy's Cantina

415 Memorial Dr SE (Boulevard St.), Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Grant Park · 125 tips and reviews

Donna L.Donna L: Pomegranate margarita is delicious!

Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

27. Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar

8.2
722 S Saint Marys St (at St Mary's St), San Antonio, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 225 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Sneed: Shrimp Nachos & Prickly Pear Margarita are great.

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

28. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

9.1
2704 Navigation Blvd (at N Delano St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 177 tips and reviews

SpaceTex M.SpaceTex Mendell: Drink the house margaritas and smile! No fanciness needed.

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

29. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar

8.1
1313 E Las Olas Blvd (SE 15 AVE), Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mexican Restaurant · Colee Hammock · 207 tips and reviews

garygary: They make the guacamole fresh for you when you order! All kind of margaritas, and try the fish tacos.

Bakersfield Mass Ave is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

30. Bakersfield Mass Ave

9.0
334 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 107 tips and reviews

Taylor S.Taylor S: Friendly service. Try the guac. Strong margaritas and perfect tacos. A new favorite.

Conejito's Place Mexican Restaurant is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

31. Conejito's Place Mexican Restaurant

8.3
539 W Virginia St, Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · Walker's Point · 119 tips and reviews

Katie H.Katie Hutton: Plate lunch is the best!! Well second best to the margaritas🍹

The Painted Burro is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

32. The Painted Burro

8.5
219 Elm St (btwn Bowers & Russell), Somerville, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Davis Square · 135 tips and reviews

Margot M.Margot Mazur: Super fun and the food is delicious! Get the mango margarita and try and sit by a window. It can get loud!

Chava's Mexican Restaurant is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

33. Chava's Mexican Restaurant

8.4
925 Geyer Ave, St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Soulard · 69 tips and reviews

Ricardo R.Ricardo Rodriguez: The food here is great and the margaritas are fantastic, a lot of different flavors to choose from.

Javier's Mexican Restaurant Las Vegas is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

34. Javier's Mexican Restaurant Las Vegas

8.7
3730 South Las Vegas Boulevard (at Aria Resort & Casino), Las Vegas, NV
Mexican Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

Lori K.Lori King: Best tamarind margaritas in town.

Taco Boy is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

35. Taco Boy

8.8
217 Huger St (btwn Hanover St & Morrison Dr), Charleston, SC
Taco Restaurant · East Central · 107 tips and reviews

Corley H.Corley Higgins: Shrimp tacos are the best! Also the frozen strawberry margaritas are delicious 😋

Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

36. Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila

8.2
7228 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ
Taco Restaurant · Old Town Scottsdale · 79 tips and reviews

Taylor C.Taylor Campbell: Amazing happy hour. Great house margaritas, salsa, guacamole, you can't go wrong!

El Coyote is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

37. El Coyote

8.2
7312 Beverly Blvd (btw Fuller & Poinsettia), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 121 tips and reviews

Carlos N.Carlos Nunley: The scratch margarita and the tacos are off the chain!

Momocho is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

38. Momocho

8.9
1835 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH
Mexican Restaurant · Ohio City · 60 tips and reviews

Amber B.Amber Brothag: Cucumber margarita & ANY of their guacamole!

Cafe Coyote is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

39. Cafe Coyote

8.5
2461 San Diego Ave (at Conde St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Town · 211 tips and reviews

EceEce: Delicious fajita, and strawberry frozen margarita at its best!

Los Toros Mexican Restaurant is one of 40 Excellent Places to Drink Margaritas.

40. Los Toros Mexican Restaurant

8.4
21743 Devonshire St (btwn Jordan & Hillview Ave), Chatsworth, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Brittany F.Brittany Fehlman: Cadillac margaritas by the pitcher! 🍹🙋