From herbaceous berry flavors to classic lime with a twist, here are our picks for the best margaritas from around the Coastal Bend. First, let’s start with our Editorial Team’s personal favorites.
House Margarita, YOLA Cocina Mexicana
3818 S Alameda St.
“If I’m in the mood for a margarita, YOLA cocina mexicana is typically my go-to destination. Simple and straightforward, it combines, in my humble opinion, the only three ingredients a margarita needs: your choice of tequila, fresh lime juice and Naranja Orange Liqueur. The premium, Mexican-made liqueur is specifically designed to complement tequila in margaritas, and it shows. A very meticulous, fully salted rim is just the cherry on top. An added bonus? It’s only $5 during happy hour on Mondays.” – Kylie Cooper, Editor-in-Chief
Cucumber Margarita, Acapulco Bar & Grill
6602 Saratoga Blvd.
“I’m a sucker for cucumber-based drinks, and Acapulco’s Spicy Cucumber Margarita hits all the right notes I’m looking for. Using jalapeño slices and fresh cucumber, plus a chamoy-tajin rim, you get hit by both the spice and the cucumber flavors at once. Nothing like it. Get it with your choice of tequila, a wide selection as expected from a beloved Mexican restaurant like this one. Perfect for the hot summer months incoming!” – Evelyn Martinez, Digital Media Coordinator
Prickly Pear Frozen Margarita, BierHaus
522 E Avenue G, Port Aransas
“Ordering a frozen margarita is always a gamble. If it’s too heavy on the syrup, you’re basically sipping a gas station slushie. However, the prickly pear frozen margarita from BierHaus is the exception. Tart, sweet and perfectly balanced, the prickly pear melds with the tequila and lime in all the right ways. It’s bright pink and best enjoyed after a long day at the beach.” – Alexa Rodriguez, Digital Director
Pitcher of Margs, El Camino
314 N Chaparral St.
“I love a good deal, especially when it comes to cocktails. So my go-to for margaritas is the pitcher at El Camino. At only $26, you get several rounds of drinks–perfect for sharing (or not).” – Jarred Schuetze, Art Director
Now, a speed round of margaritas you might not have tried yet. Sure, some are more margarita-adjacent, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a spot on this list!
1. Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita, Gallery 41
100 N Shoreline Blvd.
2. Mexican Penicillin, The Post
411 Doddridge St. #102
3. Tu Madre Margarita, The Annex
312 S Chaparral St.
4. The Sexy Mexy, House of Rock
511 Starr St.
5. Hibiscus Basil Margarita, Trout Street Bar & Grill
104 W Cotter Ave., Port Aransas
6. Cowboy Margarita, Prime Steakhouse + Whiskey Lounge
6326 Yorktown Blvd. Ste. 2
7. Monsoon, Dokyo Dauntaun
424 N Chaparral St.
8. Cantarito Margarita, Restaurant San Juan
410 Cut-Off Rd, Port Aransas
9. Mediterranean Margarita, Elizabeth’s at the Art Museum
1902 N Shoreline Blvd.
10. Picosita Margarita, Gabriela’s
1815 Broadway St., Rockport
11. Cantarito Margarita, Restaurant San Juan
410 Cut-Off Rd, Port Aransas
12. Metallica Margarita, Rock & Rolls Sushi
