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Ten Best Spots for a Margarita
LOLA is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

1. LOLA

1575 Boulder St (16th St), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Highland · 117 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Try one of the specialty cocktails like the "Q Coin," a coin-style margarita made with el tesoro platinum, muddled cucumber, agave nectar and lime, finished with a squeeze of orange and cucumber twist

Tamayo is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

2. Tamayo

8.0
1400 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · LoDo · 81 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: It is worth trying one of the out of the box margaritas such as the "Mercado" which blends serrano-infused tequila with passion fruit puree, citrus and a hibiscus rosemary foam.

Pinche Tacos is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

3. Pinche Tacos

1514 York St, Denver, CO
Taco Restaurant · City Park · 94 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: The "House Casa Crib Coin Margarita" uses Exotico Blanco Tequila, cointreau, house simple syrup, and lime -- complete with a salted rim and plenty of attitude.

El Camino is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

4. El Camino

8.7
3628 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · West Highland · 74 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: This fun Highland neighborhood joint has more margarita options than you can shake a stick at. There's something for every taste at both of their daily happy hours.

Hacienda Colorado is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

5. Hacienda Colorado

4100 E Mexico Ave, Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Virginia Village · 53 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Hacienda has the right idea:big patios complete with firepits, and even bigger menus of margs, including that most adult of slurpies: a frozen margarita.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

6. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

7.3
1101 Walnut St (at 11th St.), Boulder, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Boulder · 92 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: The Rio continues to be a favorite place for hangover-inducing margaritas and boisterous company- in fact, the house margarita is so potent, a three-drink minimum is imposed on anyone who dares to try

Mezcal is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

7. Mezcal

7.2
3230 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Congress Park · 61 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Mezcal has an impressive 270 tequilas and mezcals, as well as over a dozen varieties of margaritas, including the smoky "Mezcalito" made with mezcal, lime, and orange liqueur.

Zengo is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

8. Zengo

1610 Little Raven St, Denver, CO
Asian Restaurant · LoDo · 60 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: You can drink simply with the "Margarita Tradicional," a mix of Exotico Reposado, orange liqueur and lime, or turn up the heat with "El Diablo," containing El Zarco tequila, habanero mango and lime.

Benny's Restaurant and Tequila Bar is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

9. Benny's Restaurant and Tequila Bar

301 East 7th Avenue (at Grant St.), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 70 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: If you like your drinks bigger than your face, you can opt for a liter of the Jose Cuervo Gold house margarita for $15 on Tuesdays only.

Emilio's is one of Ten Best Spots for a Margarita.

10. Emilio's

338 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 34 tips and reviews

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Emilio's Super Chef has a happy hour from 4 p.m. until close every day, with infamously stiff 16-ounce margaritas that are just $1.75 Thursday through Saturday.