Shouldn’t every day be National Margarita Day? If you have to pick one day to celebrate, let it be the official date of February 22. Here’s where to find fabulous margaritas (and a few alternate tequila-based cocktails) all over town.
Sea Level // Uptown
Ghost Pepper Pommarita: Lunazul Blanco Tequila, PAMA, Cointreau, ghost pepper syrup, pomegranate juice, and lime
Haymaker // Uptown
South of the Border: El Jimador, ruby grapefruit, ancho chili
5Church // Uptown
Viper: Silver tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cucumber water, cayenne pepper (5Church’s beloved signature drink)
The Imperial // Uptown
Paloma Stinger: Silver Tequila, grapefruit juice, serrano pepper, simple syrup, ginger, fresh lime juice, and an ice sphere infused with a serrano pepper and grapefruit slice
Que Onda Tacos // Various Locations
Choose from various margs or, if you’re feeling crazy, a tequila flight.
Queen City Q // Uptown
Jalapeño Margarita: House-made jalapeño sour mix, El Jimador tequila, and triple sec, garnished with lime and candied jalapeño
La Revolucion // Uptown
Go for the margaritas and stay for the dancing.
Fahrenheit // Uptown
Ghost’s Revenge: Fresno pepper and rosemary infused Herradura Anejo, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, angostura bitters, ginger beer
Sabor Latin Street Grill // Various Locations
You can find Sabor in 12 locations including their new Uptown spot. And GREAT news: National Margarita Day falls on a Friday this year, which means $5 Amigos Margaritas!
Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina // Uptown
Go light with the Skinny Margarita or upgrade with the Millionaire’s Margarita.
The Cellar at Duckworth’s // Uptown
Where There’s Smoke: Spicy smoked peach margarita
Mimosa Grill // Uptown
Pama Margarita: Blanco Tequila, PAMA, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lime juice
The Cowfish // SouthPark
Wasabi Yuzu Tequila-tini: Sauza Blue tequila, triple sec, yuzu, freshly squeezed lime, wasabi
1900 Mexican Grill // Various Locations
Find margs from 1900 on Park Road or in Elizabeth.
Azteca // Various Locations
Be sure to start with their delicious queso, too.
Zapatas // Various Locations
Enjoy a flavored margarita in Ballantyne, Lake Norman, or University area.
Upstream // SouthPark
Upstream Margarita: 1800 Reposado Tequila, fresh lime
Paco’s Tacos and Tequila // SouthPark
Enjoy their expansive selection of tequila mixed in your margarita.
WP Kitchen + Bar // SouthPark
K+B Margarita: Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, agave syrup, lime
Cantina 1511 // Madison Park
Most of their margs are available by the glass or pitcher.
Dot Dot Dot // Madison Park
Paloma: El Tesoro Reposado Tequila, lime juice, Jarritos, grapefruit soda, black sea salt
RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila // Myers Park
Have a blast reading the menu item names while sipping on your Friend Zone or Run Forrest Run.
Bakersfield // Dilworth
Order a pitcher and a platter of tacos, and you’re good to go.
Cabo’s Mexican Cuisine & Cantina // South Charlotte
Get a little spicy with the Jalapeño-Rita or stay classic with a traditional.
Superica // South End
We’ve got our eye on the Matador (tequila, pineapple, lime, cilantro.)
Tupelo Honey // South End
Tupelo Honey-Margarita: El Jimador Tequila, house-made honey liqueur, lemon, lime, mint, and chili-salt
SouthBound // South End
Here’s to hoping February 22 is a warm winter day because this So-Cal spot’s patio is incredible.
Three Amigos // Plaza Midwood
Great news! Large house margaritas are only $5 on Fridays.
La Unica // Plaza Midwood
Sit back and relax with a jumbo margarita at this Plaza Midwood favorite.
Sweet Lew’s BBQ // Belmont
Margaritas on tap AND amazing BBQ? Great way to spend a Friday.
Growlers Pourhouse // NoDa
Hibiscus Margarita: El Jimador Tequila, housemade strawberry and hibiscus syrup, triple sec, fresh lime, black pepper, salt
Crepe Cellar // NoDa
Smooth Operator: Private barrel El Tesoro Reposado Tequila, Amaro Montenegro, Pasubio Vino Amaro, xocolatl mole bitters, dark chocolate rim
Haberdish // NoDa
Making Romance: Single-barrel El Tesoro Reposado Tequila, strawberry gomme syrup, Amaro Montenegro, lemon, Maca tincture, honey powder, cinnamon
Cabo Fish Taco // NoDa
Pair your giant fish tacos with one of Cabo Fish Taco’s 12 margaritas.
Tijuana Flats // Various Locations
Find this Tex-mex spot in Concord, Ballantyne, and near UNCC.
The Prickly Pear // Mooresville
Sipping your margarita lakeside sounds like a wonderful Friday evening.
Carburritos // Davidson
This incredible menu of freshly-made margaritas will keep you busy for as long as you’re thirsty.
El Toro Mexican Grille // Cornelius
Top your evening of margaritas off with fried ice cream!
From Your Local Food Bloggers
Don’t feel like going out to celebrate? Make these delicious concoctions at home.
Classic Margaritas
Chrissie, Off the Eaten Path
Blackberry Sage Margaritas
Kate, Roast ‘n Relish
Watermelon Margaritas
Kate, Roast ‘n Relish
Coconut Margaritas
Laura, PheNOMenal Foods
Jalapeño Grapefruit Margaritas
Michelle, The Secret Ingredient Is
Frozen Blue Margaritas
Susannah, Feast +West
Sweet Blood Orange Margaritas
Susannah, Feast + West
