5 must-try margaritas for National Margarita Day

Explore these twists on margaritas, including sweet, spicy, and sans-alcohol options.

The glasses of margaritas at Lionfish, including the Snake Eyes, Passion of the Marg, and Sweet Treat

Lionfish will have three specialty margaritas for National Margarita Day.

Photo via Clique Hospitality

This Thursday, Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day and we’re shaken with excitement. We rounded up five local spots that have must-try margs, for the “holiday” and beyond.

  • Lionfish — Pendry San Diego’s restaurant offers three specialty margaritas made with Casamigos Tequila, but we’re really curious about the Sweet Treat made with sweetened condensed milk and a graham cracker rim.
  • The Duck Dive — We’ve got our eye on the Pacific Beach restaurant’s “Take Me to Mexico” margarita made with Olmeca Altos Plato Tequila, watermelon, and jalapeno.
  • Barrio Star — This Bankers Hill restaurant has many margaritas, but why not spice things up with a Roasted Jalapeno Blackberry marg?
  • Ponce’s — With two San Diego locations, this restaurant shines with its variety of tequilas and margaritas, including mocktail options.
  • Cafe Coyote — Why settle for one margarita? You can get a flight of five at this Old Town staple.
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