Raise a glass to one of Texas’ favorite drinks to celebrate National Margarita Day! With so many spots to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to spend this special day celebrating. We’ve put together a guide to the best spots for margaritas in Austin, ranging from traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants to trendy bars.
Whether you prefer classic lime or more exotic flavors, you’re sure to find a margarita that suits your taste buds at one of these eight hand-picked spots.
Terry Black’s BLACK Marg – Credit Terry Black’s FACEBOOK
Terry Black’s BBQ: To celebrate the holiday, they’re pouring their signature frozen Black Marg and classic Golden Marg for only $3 at their locations in Austin, Dallas, and Lockhart.
El Naranjo: Get 20% off all margaritas at this traditional Mexican restaurant all day.
Taquero Mucho & Gabriela’s (all locations): Gabriela’s (both locations), and Seareinas are each set to serve $6 House Margaritas, $8 Don Julio margaritas, and $4 tequila shots to visitors all-day long. Taquero Mucho (both locations) will also be serving their pink house margaritas for only $6, Espolon Tequila margaritas for $8, and house tequila shots for $4.
TLC: TLC is celebrating National Margarita Day on February 22nd with $5 TLC margaritas all day! TLC adds a little spice to their house margaritas with Jalapeño-infused El Jimador Blanco, Cointreau, and lime. Sip the day away on their dog-friendly patio with yard games and group seating!
TRACE: Austin at the W Hotel: Enjoy several drink specials on their Trace patio and tequila bar from 4-8 pm.
The Roosevelt Room: Sip on extravagant cocktails and try their RR margaritas for $8 and Mezcal margaritas for $9.
De Nada Cantina: Taste the three new margaritas crafted by beverage program creator Chris Bostick in partnership with Tromba Tequila.
Drink at Fareground: Build your own margarita for only $5! Choose from Socorro Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, or Mezcal, and customize your rim with options such as salt, spicy Tajín, Tajín sugar, or sugar. Then, select your preferred flavor from strawberry, mango, blood orange, or spiced Jalapeño, and top it off with a float of Dos XX, Gran Gala Orange, or Red Wine.
Barton Creek Resort – The Don Julio truck will be on property from 9PM-11PM on February 22nd for all their guests as a complimentary experience to celebrate the national holiday, including samples. The Blind Salamander restaurant will also include a few food specials to enjoy with the margaritas! They will be featuring Dungeness Crab Enchiladas and Codorniz Con Mole Poblmano, to their already delightful menu!
League Kitchen & Bar: $5 Margaritas, plus a Mariachi Band at the Galleria from 5-8pm
Z’Tejas: Get $5 margaritas all day on Wednesday at both of their Austin locations, with a special $1 flash sale from 5 to 6 pm and 9 to 10 pm.