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
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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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