Best Local: Margaritas

Grab a glass and relax at these margarita famous Chicago locations!

Need a quick retreat? Wednesday, February 22 is National Margarita Day! Escape the February drear with a tropical drink from any of these Chicago bars and restaurants serving top-rated margaritas. Don’t forget the salt!

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Choose from a variety of flavors at La Cantina Bar & Grill! The bar features flavors such as pineapple, mango, and coconut, or for a spicy kick try their jalapeño jalapeño cucumber mix. Come to their $5 Monday Margaritas for a beginning of the work week pick-up. La Catrina also feature an delicious burritos, quesadillas, and seafood options, along with a vegan menu. Only a 12 minute ride from 215 West Apartments!

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Taste margaritas with a twist at Frontera Grill! The restaurant’s expansive margarita menu features specials such as the xoco margarita, blue agave margarita, and champagne margarita, pairing oranges, lime and sparkling Moet champagne. Only a short walk down Clark St. from AMLI River North or a 5 minute walk from Grand Plaza.

Five colorful cocktails in various glassware are arranged on a bar counter, each garnished differently with fruit, leaves, or cherries, with a blurred bar background under blue lighting.

Sample from a large selection of mezcal cocktails at Mercadito. The restaurant features La Mez agave lounge with drinks such as classic margaritas and specialties including casagria, paloma diabla. and la vida rosa drinks. Attend one of their mixology classes and learn how to create delicious drinks at home! Only a short walk down Kinzie St. from AMLI River North or a short walk down LaSalle Blvd. from 400 N LaSalle.

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Stop by Flaco’s Tacos for great margaritas and tacos to pair! Voted Top 10 in Chicago for margaritas by the Chicagoist, Flaco’s features original margaritas or flavored such as peach, wildberry, and strawberry. Enjoy their Monday Margarita special featuring $3 margaritas, or their Sunday Sangrita, a mixture of their beloved margaritas and sangria. Don’t forget to order their taco of the week along with your drink! Only a 4 minute walk from State & Chestnut.