Austin is known for its fabulous tacos, but nothing tastes better on a hot day than a cool 'rita by the pool or on the patio of your neighborhood Tex-Mex joint. From perfected house margaritas with freshly squeezed lime juice to creative concoctions bursting with flavor and spice, the following restaurants are serving the best of the best when it comes to Austin's "unofficial drink."
Alcomar
1816 S 1st St
Try: Coco Tropical
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio St Ste 170 | Website
Try: House Margarita
Baby Acapulco
Various Locations | Website
Try: Purple Rita (Limit 2/person)
Chuy’s
Various Locations | Website
Try: Chuy’s Famous Rita
Curra’s Grill
614 E Oltorf St | Website
Try: The Avocado Margarita
Don Mario
1700 Ranch Rd 620
Try: House Margarita
El Alma Café y Cantina
1025 Barton Springs Rd | Website
Try: Flaquita Margarita
El Mercado
Various Locations | Website
Try: House Margarita with Flavor
El Naranjo
85 Rainey St
Try: Make Your Own Margarita
Enchiladas y Mas
1911 W Anderson Ln
Try: House Margarita
Fonda San Miguel
2330 W North Loop Blvd | Website
Try: Silvercoin Margarita
Guero’s Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave | Website
Try: Soco Rita
Hecho en Mexico
Various Locations | Website
Try: Tamarind Margarita
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Blvd | Website
Try: Rip Tide
Hoover’s Cooking
2002 Manor Rd | Website
Try: Beet-A-Rita
Jack Allen’s Kitchen
Various Locations | Website
Try: Cucumber-Jalapeño Rita
La Condesa
400 W 2nd St | Website
Try: Pineapple Margarita
Licha’s Cantina
1306 E 6th St | Website
Try: House Margarita
Manuel’s
Various Locations | Website
Try: Original Margarita
Matt’s El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd | Website
Try: Spicy Margarita
Maudie’s
Various Locations | Website
Try: Blackberry Mint Margarita
Polvo’s Mexican Restaurant
Various Locations| Website
Try: House Pitcher Margarita
Ranch 616
616 Nueces St
Try: Ranch Water
Santa Catarina
1310 Ranch Rd 620 S Ste A4 | Website
Try: House Margarita
Taco Flats
Various Locations | Website
Try: Margarita Casera
Trudy’s Texas Star
Various Locations | Website
Try: Famous House Margarita
Vivo Restaurant
6406 N Interstate 35 #2343 | Website
Try: IXÁ Top Shelf Margarita
Workhorse Bar
100 N Loop Blvd | Website
Try: Workhorse Margarita
Paired with your favorite chips and queso or a great taco, these margaritas are sure to hit the spot. Grab a few friends and head to your local Mexican eatery for one of these tasty margaritas!
