This year for National Margarita Day, you can raise a glass safely from home without even having to turn on the blender. Many Charlotte and Lake Norman spots are offering this classic drink to-go, so we’ve rounded up some options and included how to order to make celebrating a breeze. Here’s where you can get to-go margaritas around town:
Bakersfield
1301 East Blvd.
On the menu:
- The Bakersfield Margarita: el Jimador Blanco, triple sec, agave nectar, fresh lemon/lime
- Pineapple Margarita: el Jimador Blanco, Licor 43, pineapple, agave nectar, fresh lime
- Cranberry Ginger Margarita: Espolon Blanco, Ginger Liqueur, Cranberry, Lime, Agave Nectar
How to order: Online.
RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila
715 Providence Rd.
On the menu: Order one of their nearly-famous margaritas to-go with your food order (packaged and sealed for safe transport!) or add your favorite tequila at home when you order a gallon or half-gallon of their Magic Mike and Friend Zone margarita mix.
How to order: Call 704.332.7933.
Cantina 1511
4271 Park Rd., 12330 Johnston Rd., 120-D Marketplace Ave., Mooresville
On the menu: Order their house margarita mix to-go and mix it up at home.
How to order: Call 704.331.9222 for Park Road, 704.360.4427 for Mooresville and 704.752.9797 for Toringdon.
1900 Mexican Grill
1523 Elizabeth Ave., 5110 Park Rd. #1e
On the menu: Choose from a variety of to-go cocktails, or opt for the most popular option: the house margarita.
How to order: Call 704.523.1554 for SouthPark and 704.334.4677 for Elizabeth.
Cabo Fish Taco
3201 North Davidson St., 11611 N. Community House Rd.
On the menu: All of Cabo Fish Taco’s margaritas are available to go, including the original (Margaritaville Oro tequila, triple sec, OJ, and our house mix) and the Baja Gold Coast (A Gold Coast classic made with 1800 Reposado, Grand Marnier, house mix, and a splash of OJ).
How to order: Call 704.332.8868 for NoDa and 980.335.2869 for Ballantyne.
Paco’s Tacos and Tequila
6401 Morrison Blvd.
On the menu:
- No name margarita: El Jimador blanco 100% blue agave tequila, with fresh juices & house sour
- Rusty el camino: Sauza Hornitos Reposado tequila, Cointreau, blood orange, lime juice & house sour
- Pineapple mint margarita: Pineapple and mint infused Lunazul Blanco, house sour, & pineapple juice shaken with mint leaves & topped with a splash of Sprite
- Margarita Mix (1/2 Gallon): Made with fresh juicy limes, housemade sour mix, and orange juice. Just add tequila!
How to order: Call 704.716.8226.
Chuy’s
7314 Waverly Walk Ave.
On the menu:
- Chub’s Famous Ritas: 10 or 20oz of Chuy’s Famous Margaritas, pre-mixed with tequila, served with salt and lime. Your choice of Rocks, Frozen, Strawberry, Flavor of the Month or Swirl.
- 32oz Margarita Mix (non-alcoholic)
How to order: Online.
Spindle Bar
Optimist Hall – 1115 N Brevard St.
On the menu: Any drink on the menu is available to-go, including their margarita (Blanco Tequila, Lime, Agave, Sea Salt).
How to order: In person at Optimist Hall.
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
5234 South Blvd.
On the menu: Opt for the classic or branch out with a frozen strawberry, lime or peach-flavored margarita.
How to order: Call 704.525.5075.
El Thrifty
1115 N Brevard St.
On the menu:
- El Thrifty Margarita: Olmeca Altos Plata, orange liqueur and lime, on the rocks or frozen
- Blood Orange Margarita: Olmeca Altos Plata, blood orange puree, agave and lime
How to order: Call 980.949.7837.
Taco Mama
2452 Park Rd Suite C
On the menu: Options abound from the classic, to a skinny take and various flavors. Browse them all online here.
How to order: 704.900.2470.
Bargarita
3221 N Davidson St.
On the menu: As the name suggests, you’ll have no shortage of options. Choose from a classic or one with a twist like coconut or spicy cucumber.
How to order: Call 980.819.8449.
Taco Molino
1328 Broadcloth St.
On the menu: In Fort Mill, stop by to pick-up some of their margarita mic to go. Add your own tequila and flair at home.
How to order: Online.
Carrburritos
445 S Main St, Davidson
On the menu: Grab a virgin margarita pitcher to-go and add your own alcohol at home. They have plenty of flavor options, including mango, blackberry lime, flaming orange and of course, the classic house.
How to order: Online.
El Toro Grill
20930 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius
On the menu: All margaritas on the menu at this Cornelius spot are available to-go.
How to order: Call 704.997.2534 or 980.689.2523.
El Cerro Reyes
655 Brawley School Rd # 101, Mooresville
On the menu: EL Cerro Reyes offers margarita mix to-go, which should make between 5-6 margaritas at home.
How to order: Call 704.799.0429.
