7 top spots for a margarita in the Twin Cities

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It is a fitting beverage for National Margarita Day (which is February 22) and Cinco de Mayo. But let’s be real, a margarita is delightful any day of the year.

I went to my Facebook page and asked Minnesotans on Reddit to discover what bars and restaurants serve the best margaritas in the Twin Cities. If you know of a spot not listed, let me know by filling out the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Sonora Grill

3300 E Lake Street, Minneapolis 55406

• Currently available for dine-in, take out and delivery

Jefe

219 SE Main Street, Minneapolis 55414

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• Reopened February 18, 2021
• Open Wednesdays – Sundays from 4:00 – 9:00 pm

Nico’s Tacos

2516 Hennepin Avenue S, Minneapolis 55405

2260 Como Avenue, Saint Paul 55108

• Available for dine-in, take out and delivery

Pajarito

605 West 7th Street W, Saint Paul 55102

3910 W 50th Street, Edina 55424

• Available for dine-in, take out and delivery

Also on Give Me The Mike…

Pajarito is one of top 5 Mexican restaurants in Minnesota. Click here for the full list

Boca Chica Restaurante

11 Cesar Chavez Street, Saint Paul 55107

• Available for dine-in, take out and delivery
• Boca Chica was also voted as one of the top 5 Mexican restaurants in Minnesota

Rojo Mexican Grill

1602 West End Boulevard, Saint Louis Park 55416

• Available for dine-in, take out and delivery
• Note the Edina location inside Southdale Center is permanently closed

Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant

230 Lewis Street S, Shakopee 55379

• Closed Sundays
• Pablo’s was voted as one of the top 5 Mexican restaurants in Minnesota

Honorable mention

• Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, Andover, Blaine, Ham Lake, Maplewood, New Brighton, Ramsey, Stillwater, Woodbury
• Cantina Laredo, Mall of America (currently closed due to COVID-19)
• Cielito Lindo, Eagan
• El Loro, Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Crystal, Eagan, Lexington
• El Tequila, Faribault, New Prague, Northfield, Owatonna, Waseca
• Fiesta Cancun, Lino Lakes, Stillwater
• Lago Tacos, Excelsior, Minneapolis, Prior Lake
• Las Tortillas, Rosemount
• Mucho Loco, Elk River

Know of a restaurant or bar serving a great margarita that is not listed? Submit your entry here or comment below!

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