Made with hornitos blanco, grand marnier, If you’re a traditionalist when it comes to your margaritas then Mercadito is the place to go. You can also get all Lonesome Rose’s margaritas in pitcher size ( $38-$61)įind Lonesome Rose at 2101 N California Ave 7. Their totally delicious combo of a classic margarita and their prickly pear mezcal one will cool you down even in the hottest days! But if you’re looking for other options Lonesome Rose’s got you covered with their Call Margarita ( $13) featuring Siete Leguas Blanco and Pueblo Viejo Reposado Tequila and their Spicy Margarita ( $11) with tequila, curaçao, agave, lime and an intriguing spicy tincture ( $11). Lonesome Rose, Logan SquareĬan you get anything more refreshing than frozen margaritas? The answer’s yes, you can get Lonesome Rose’s frozen swirl margaritas. You can find Las Fuentes at 2558 N Halsted St, 6. Whether you choose to go classic with their “Especial Margarita” made with Grand Marnier, tequila, and fresh lime juice ( $12) or edgier with their “Smoked Sombra Mezcal Margarita” with Grand Marnier and mezcal ( $15) Las Fuentes’ drinks are bound to satisfy all your margarita cravings! The family-owned restaurant has been serving Chicagoans traditional Mexican food since 1982 and they sure know how it’s done. If traditional Margaritas are what you seek, then Las Fuentes is the place to go. Talking of Lincoln Park, the affluent North Side neighborhood is also home to one of our favorite terraces in Chicago by the name of Las Fuentes. You can find La Vaca at 1160 West 18th Street.
Pro tip: La Vaca Margarita Bar tends to fill up very quickly so make sure to make your reservation ahead of time! La Vaca has also just opened a second brick-and-mortar location in Lincoln Park! With options like lime, passion fruit, spicy mango, pepino, and more there are plenty of options but we definitely recommend you try the mouthwatering strawberry-jalapeño and tamarindo margaritas. All margaritas $12 single and $28 a pitcher. If you’re on a budget then La Vaca is the place to go. You can find Federales at 180 N Morgan St.
Now that the city of Chicago has legalized to-go cocktails, Federales is also selling to-go margaritas with a side of ice-pops, the perfect combo for a warms summer’s day if you ask us! We suggest pairing these with their signature tequila-lime shrimp tacos ( $4.5) for an extra shot of tequila. This lively bar offers a wide variety of margaritas from the classic one ( $12) and a mango-flavored one ( $12) to a spicy watermelon margarita that comes with an extra kick ( $14). If you’re looking to enjoy some killer margaritas while throwing tequila shots at a bell (yes, Federales has a tequila bell you get to throw ice shot glasses at) then we suggest going to Federales. You can find Big Star at 1531 N Damen Ave and 3640 N Clark St. Whether you choose to have them by the glass ( $12) or by the pitcher ( $48) their delicious combo of tequila, Marie Brizard Curaçao, Gran Gala Orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice make them a great choice for cooling down in summer! A total classic of the Chicago outdoor dining scene, Big Star has had its signature margaritas on its menu since 2009. We couldn’t come up with a list of the best margaritas in town without including Big Star in it. You can find Antique Taco at 1360 N Milwaukee Ave and 1000 W 35th St. Pro tip: Try their Blueberry Basil Margarita ( $12/$36)! You can get a kit of 4 with your online delivery here! Pair either of them with some of Antique’s homemade tacos and you’ve got yourself a killer combo! At Antique you can also get your rosemary margaritas to go in both individual or pitcher sizes.
For those of you with a sweet tooth, we suggest trying their guava coconut margaritas ( $11/$36 quart).
Antique Taco, BridgeportĪntique Taco’s margaritas are as original as they are refreshingly delicious! Their rosemary margaritas ( $12/$33 quart) offer an uber-fresh twist on the classic marg that will keep you going back for more. We dare you to get through this list without giving these a shot! 1. Whether you choose to enjoy them by the glass or by the pitcher these margaritas are a guaranteed good time. We’ve put together a guide of 10 spots around Chicago serving some of the best margaritas in town. After living through a pandemic, we could all do with a few margaritas among friends, and luckily Chicago has an abundance of phenomenal margaritas all over the city.
When the weather starts getting warmer, there is nothing better than that heavenly mixture of freshly-squeezed lime, tequila, and just the right amount of salt. Warmer days are upon us and that can only mean one thing: It’s margarita time!