Tray of margaritas on the rocks
Enjoy some of the tastiest margaritas in the DC area this summer. Blended or shaken, spicy, sour, sweet or fruity, with so many options, there is undoubtedly a margarita for every preference. ¡Oye! Vayamos bebir estas mejores margaritas este verano.
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For the calorie counters working for their summer body, health or fitness, opt for the skinny cucumber margarita at Baja Tap Bar, made with minimal ingredients like Camarena Silver Tequila, cucumber and lime juice. For the sweet tooth margaritas sippers, indulge in the slushy frozen libation with the option to add strawberry, pineapple or mango flavor. Check out the other specialty margaritas that range from smoky to spicy. Website | 202-742-6100
dLeña mercado margarita with hibiscus-rosemary foam
dLeña DC offers the tamarindo margarita with reposado tequila, lime, agave and tamarind and the prickly pear margarita with blanco tequila, prickly pear, Don Ciccio & Figli Fico d'India and lime. Opt for the fresh-fruit-forward and herbaceous mercado margarita, which utilizes serrano pepper-infused blanco tequila and hibiscus-rosemary foam for a complex yet unified flavor profile. If your style is simple, the casa margarita keeps to the most traditional making to enjoy in chef Richard Sandoval's 2022 Michelin Guide-featured Mexican eatery. Website | 202-560-5999
One of Arlington, VA's top taco and tequila destinations, Don Tito has three floors and a rooftop to create the ultimate cantina margarita-fueled fiestas. The 10-thousand-square-foot space, of which 3,000 are the rooftop, Don Tito is the spot to be. Enjoy seasonal cocktails, the slim 67 skinny margaritas, the house margaritas, the grande 24-ounce margaritas and more at this super fun hot spot. Website | 703-566-3113
Explore Maïz64's underground cocktail lounge for an ever-changing beverage program. Novelty and mezcal are at the forefront of this Michelin-Guide featured restaurant regarding mixology. "For us, cocktails are like Mexican culture, always changing, always fresh, but always with a deep respect for the land and the season. That’s why you can always find the perfect drink to pair with the perfect moment," expresses the local and seasonal sourced ingredient-based establishment. Website | 202-450-4962
Oyamel margarita with salt air classic and pomegranate variations
Partake in the festivities at what Michelin Guide calls a "fun, festive and ultra-popular Mexican destination" that José Andrés and his team created. The Oyamel margarita combines Milagro Blanco, salt air, Combier L'Original and lime with a pomegranate variation available. Additional beverage offerings include the serrano margarita to bring the heat and the al gusto margarita made with cucumber-infused Partida Blanco, lime and St. Germain for a cool and slightly floral taste. Website | 202-628-1005
Taco Tuesday and happy hour are prime times to visit Salazar. The happy hour menu is offered on Thursdays all night and during select hours every other day of the week. Try the various margaritas, including the Salazar, strawberry, pineapple-jalapeño, hibiscus and Cadillac preparations. Website | 202-621-6114
Inspired by Columbia Heights Puebla, Taqueria Habanero provides fresh handmade tortillas for tacos, quesadillas and other dishes. Pair ice-cold margaritas ranging from classic, habanero and rosemary flavors. Website | 202-722-7700
Photography by: BFA.COM/BILLY FARRELL; Courtesy of dLeña; Courtesy of Oyamel
