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The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked
The Wayland is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

1. The Wayland

9.0
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 282 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The Garden Variety margarita made with kale and ginger juice is even better than your morning green smoothie. Why? Tequila. Read more.

Empellón Taqueria is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

2. Empellón Taqueria

8.1
230 W 4th St (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · West Village · 229 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Cool things down with a fresh and not-too-sweet pineapple cilantro margarita. (Unless you’re one of those people who thinks cilantro tastes like soap. And if you are, we’re so, so sorry.) Read more.

ABC Cocina is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

3. ABC Cocina

8.4
38 E 19TH St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This Basil Jalapeño margarita means business. It won’t make you breathe fire or anything, but maybe don’t go for the super-spicy salsa while you’re drinking this guy. Read more.

Rosie's is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

4. Rosie's

8.3
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Claim a spot on the patio and sip a Mango margarita with Serrano-infused tequila, mango, lime, OJ and cilantro with a chipotle salt rim. Hey, that’s like, three servings of fruit. Read more.

Masa y Agave is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

5. Masa y Agave

41 Murray St (Church St), New York, NY
Lounge · Tribeca · 3 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Tequila’s equally dangerous cousin mezcal helps make the Tamarind Mezal margarita, with tamarind paste, cinnamon-infused agave, lime and a smoky kick at Rosa Mexicano’s downstairs agave bar. Read more.

Toloache is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

6. Toloache

8.8
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 394 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: If you like your margaritas tart and sour, the sweet Hibiscus margarita, a refreshing treat made with real hibiscus flowers probably isn’t for you. (You probably hate ice cream and puppies, too.) Read more.

Zengo is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

7. Zengo

622 3rd Ave (at E 40th St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Midtown East · 139 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Sometimes you’ve just gotta go plain and simple with your margarita. And make it a double! Read more.

Javelina Tex-Mex is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

8. Javelina Tex-Mex

6.3
119 E 18th St (btwn Park Ave S & Irving Pl), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 99 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Veggie cocktails are having a huge moment, and you can stay on trend with the creamy and surprisingly tasty Avocado margarita here. (Oh, an avocado is a fruit? Whatever.) Read more.

Gran Eléctrica is one of The Best Damn Margaritas in New York City, Ranked.

9. Gran Eléctrica

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

PureWowPureWow: You love beets in your salad, so why not in your marg? This downtown joint mixes tequila, lime juice, beet juice and simple syrup to create its signature cocktail: the Margarita de Remolacha. Read more.