A classic margarita will never let you down. In the U.S., there are a myriad of purveyors shaking and blending up the iconic drink with ingredients we sometimes couldn't even imagine.
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To share our knowledge, we've rounded up 14 of the best margaritas from across the country. See our picks below!
Multiple Locations / Website
This Tex-Mex restaurant serves tasty margaritas, entrees, hot cakes and mimosas frescas. With an entire menu dedicated to margaritas, visitors can choose from options like the O.G. Margarita, served on the rocks with El Jimador Reposado, Stirrings triple sec and fresh lime juice, or they can spice things up with the Habanero Margarita, crafted from habanero-infused tequila, Brovo Curaçao and fresh lime. Read our full list here.
Various Locations / Website
Adorned with hanging woven basket lights and potted plants, this modern Mexican eatery offers a vibrant experience and some of the city’s tastiest margaritas. The bartaco margarita with LibeĢlula Joven tequila and combier liqueur d’orange is both tangy and sweet. Pair with some kimchi and seared chorizo tacos. Read our full list here.
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2101 N California Ave.; 773-770-3414 / Website
A must order margarita here is the Frozen Swirl, made with a swirling of the flavored frozen mezcal margarita. The classic frozen margarita is always great, too. Read our full list here.
33A Main St., East Hampton; 631-329-2583 / Website
A little birdie once said something very true to us, Blue Parrot makes a mean margarita. Although the restaurant is only open for the summer, this beloved local joint is offering casual eats and refreshing cocktails perfect for the season. Whether classic or frozen, the Dirty Bird margarita leaves its drinkers squawking for joy with its fruity and flavorful nature. Some other stellar options are the Spicy Watermelon made with jalapeno-infused Silver Tequila and the Cadillac paired with tangy orange juice. Here, “the bird” is truly the word. Read our full list here.
3720 S Las Vegas Blvd unit 233, 725-255-9030 / Website
When feasting on A5 wagyu crispy tacos and Mexican sashimi at this upscale bar and restaurant, salute the evening with a Noble Margarita topped off with jalapeño, cilantro and earthy Salers Gentiane liqueur. Read our full list here.
812 E 3rd St 90013 / Website
With a sister-predecessor restaurant in Mexico City, LA Cha Cha Cha brings a specialized authenticity to its cuisine and bar. The Spicy Pineapple Margarita isn’t an ingredient-overloaded cocktail, but it still offers a refreshing spin on the classic drink. Featuring Maestro Dobel Blanco, it is made with pineapple, lime and tajin. Read our full list here.
2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
The signature margarita combines elegant flavors of tequila, Cointreau jalapeno and lime. Exuding glamour with fresh flavors, each sip is the perfect indulgence. Read our full list here.
113 7th Ave S.; 212-924-2305 / Website
Ofrenda offers happy hour every day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sip on either their traditional margarita for $8 or fun flavors such as mango, prickly pear or cucumber for $10. Spicy marg lovers, never fear, as the smoky jalapeño margarita comes in at just $9 during happy hour. If you’re planning a margarita night with your besties, you can opt to order pitchers of your favorite flavor. Lastly, grab some classic delicacies such as guacamole, nachos and quesadillas and you’ve got yourself a party. Read our full list here.
7832 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach / Website
Newport Beach loves this buzzy, tropical-style spot off Pacific Coast Highway. Whether dining in for elevated Mexican favorites or grabbing a quick after-work drink, indulge in Javier’s specialty margaritas made with only the finest tequila. Read our full list here.
560 Wellington Square, Exton; 484-341-8886 / Website
The bright and fresh modern Mexican food at Al Pastor is even better with a margarita in hand. Flavors include mango, pomegranate, strawberry and more. A new location opens soon this month in Havertown, Penn. Read our full list here.
789 West Harbor Dr. / Website
With locations across San Diego, you’re never too far from Puesto’s noteworthy margaritas. Order a round of guava margaritas, and if you’re feeling adventurous, opt for the sweet honeydew or spicy ginger varieties. Read our full list here.
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5929 Geary Blvd. / Website
When it comes to a top-shelf margarita, you can trust Tommy. Thomas and Elmy Bermejo founded this restaurant in 1965, and while its Yucatan recipes and flavors wow the crowd, it’s the famous 100 percent agave tequila bar that makes this place a must-visit. Extensive doesn’t begin to capture this artfully shelved eatery. Tommy takes great pride in his collection of Mexican spirits, and the margaritas are likewise exemplary. Stick with the housemade order, or get adventurous and try a specialty tequila that can’t be ordered anywhere else. Read our full list here.
7114 E Stetson Drive Ste 105 / Website
Barrio Queen knows that variety is the spice of life. Case in point: the margarita flight. Served with three five oz, pours, you can choose from the pineapple-driven People’s Margarita, the spicy El Pepino Loco and the blueberry-featuring Toloache. Read our full list here.
2800 Pennsylvania Ave., NW / Website
While a steakhouse may not be top of mind for tasty margaritas, Bourbon Steak’s lead bartender, Engidawork Alebachew, is proving otherwise with the No Facetime In Public. This refreshing margarita mixes Casamigos Blanco tequila, pear, orange, lime and ginger. Read our full list here.
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