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Add These 19 Restaurants Around Atlanta to Your Margarita List

From fresh and frozen margaritas and flavors like mango to Texas-style and spicy as hell

by Eater Staff Updated
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The refreshing and, yes, classic cocktail at its core is made with tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice, and can come fresh, frozen, or on the rocks. With patio season underway in Atlanta, the margarita might be the unofficial warm weather drink. From fresh and frozen and flavors like mango to Texas-style and spicy as hell, these restaurants around Atlanta do the margarita proper justice.

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CASITA MEXICAN KITCHEN & MARGARITA BAR

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Start off a meal at Castia with the El Trio — a trio of guacamole, queso, and salsa paired with fresh chips — before diving into a meaty braised pork burrito, carne asada plate served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas, or the chorizo torta garnished with lettuce, tomato, and pickled jalapenos. Margaritas come by the glass or pitcher and include both classic and Texas styles or flavored with strawberry, pineapple chile, guava, and mango.

682 Powder Springs St, Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 627-4751
(770) 627-4751

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Bone Garden Cantina

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The margaritas at this Westside cantina are made super fresh and are no joke. Try the Hot Chile with spicy habanero-infused tequila, orange liqueur, sweet and sour mix, and hot sauce.

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 418-9072
(404) 418-9072

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Tuza Taco

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This petite Howell Mill Road restaurant includes a great covered patio and serves classic margaritas, both frozen and on the rocks. Order the carnitas bowl or burrito, some chips and queso, and a marg and then grab a patio seat in the shade on a hot day in the A.

1523 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 343-4088
(404) 343-4088

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Taqueria Del Sol

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While known for its addictive queso and tacos, including the fried chicken or the Memphis made with smoked pork, Taqueria del Sol is equally known for its margaritas. Order one by-the-glass or the pitcher. DIY that margarita with one of 53 tequilas behind the bar. There are five outposts on Cheshire Bridge, in Decatur, Chamblee, the original location in Westside, and one in Athens.

1200 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 352-5811
(404) 352-5811

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Botica

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The Brookwood Hills restaurant, owned chef Mimmo Alboumeh (former owner of Red Pepper Taqueria,) fuses Mexican, Spanish, and Lebanese flavors and ingredients into the dishes served at Botica. This includes the seven margaritas on the menu, too. There’s the classic, which comes both frozen and on the rocks, as well as margaritas made with pineapple, frozen lime, pomegranate, and agave nectar. Pair a margarita here with a selection of tacos, including the lamb birria, chicken shawarma, brisket barbacoa, and crispy fish.

1820 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 228-6358
(404) 228-6358

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Catalina Mexican Restaurant

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This Hapeville Mexican restaurant includes everything from molcajete bowls, gorditas, and tortas to Mexican seafood plates, burritos, and even menudo on the weekends. The margaritas are strong, served frozen and on the rocks, and with or without a salt rim. Try the mango margarita.

4110 Old Dixie Rd, Hapeville, GA 30354
(404) 608-1653
(404) 608-1653

Bartaco

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This crowded Westside spot includes a large, open air patio, sharable plates of tiny tacos, and a serious margarita scene. Try the house margarita with reposado tequila, orange liqueur, agave syrup, and lime juice. There’s also locations in Inman Park, Vinings, and Chastain Park.

3802 Roswell Rd NE Ste E, Atlanta, GA 30342
(678) 871-8226
(678) 871-8226

Zocalo Mexican Kitchen & Cantina

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This Midtown Mexican restaurant staple located a couple of blocks from Piedmont Park is where to head for great warm weather patio vibes on the deck and solid margaritas. Get the house margarita fresh or frozen here or the ode to the ATL, the Atlantarita, with blanco tequila, peach liqueur, and citrus juice on the rocks.

187 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 249-7576
(404) 249-7576

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Mezcalito's Cocina & Tequila Bar

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Located on the edge of Grant Park, Mezcalito’s has been a longtime spot for residents and visitors to the neighborhood for tacos, chilaquiles tortilla lasagna, brisket flautas, and grilled shrimp and cheese quesadillas. Regulars to Mezcalito’s swear by the margaritas, which come by the glass or pitcher, and include a hibiscus margarita and the fiery Devil’s Water made with ten pepper-infused tequila. These margaritas are best enjoyed with a group of friends on the sunny patio out front.

304 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 705-7008
(678) 705-7008

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Guac y Margys

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Guac y Margys is loaded with margaritas. Try the Smokey and the Rabbit with smoked blanco tequila, fresh lime, agave, and 18.21 Bitters or the Strawberry_Pineapple_Holla! with strawberry and pineapple-infused tequila, jalapeño, and cilantro, rimmed with the spicy seasoning, Tajín. There’s also a frozen margarita and margaritas made with mezcal. A location is also open at the Interlock on Howell Mill Road.

661 Auburn Ave NE #120, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 343-4691
(404) 343-4691

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Superica

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The O.G. margarita at Superica is the winning move from this Tex-Mex restaurant. It’s made with reposado tequila, fresh triple sec, and lime juice and is served either short, strong, or on the rocks.

99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 791-1310
(678) 791-1310

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El Ponce

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This family-owned and operated restaurant features one of the best patios on Ponce. Head here for plates of tacos, including birria, tamales, chimichangas, and chile rellenos and pair a meal with a strong, yet refreshing margarita on the rocks or frozen. Try the spicy Herradura made with silver tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, fresh lime juice, jalapenos, and agave. Folks can also order batches of El Ponce margaritas to go. Make sure to order some Valentina hot sauce wings.

939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 881-6040
(404) 881-6040

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Elmyr

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This Little Five Points spot next to the Variety Playhouse is where to head for a dive bar margarita (or a pitcher with friends), a plate of nachos, and tacos from lunch to late night.

1091 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 588-0250
(404) 588-0250

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Pollo Primo

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It’s hard to beat a frozen margarita on a hot day in Atlanta. Sinaloan-style chicken restaurant Pollo Primo includes a $9 frozen margarita on its tight drinks menu, which can also come with a splash of hibiscus agua fresca. Grab a seat on the deck out front and dive into a pile of morita chile-spiced roast bird with sides of rice and beans.

792 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 748-9082
(404) 748-9082

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El Tesoro

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This Edgewood neighborhood hangout serves fresh flour and corn tortilla tacos dressed with onions and cilantro and doctored up with scrambled eggs, beef, chicken, pork, or salchichon (Mexican sausage). There’s even an option to add chapulines (dry-roasted crickets). Be sure to keep an eye out for weekly food specials like birria and the occasional mezcal dinner. Margaritas at El Tesoro come by the glass or the pitcher, including the Texas and passionfruit.

1374 Arkwright Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
(470) 440-5502
(470) 440-5502

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Antiguo Lobo

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Owner Jesús Oñate Jr. honors his late father with this Chamblee Mexican restaurant and tequila bar. Antiguo Lobo (“old wolf”) serves a variety of dishes paying homage to multiple regions in Mexico, including Molcajete El Monstruo served in a volcanic rock mortar, enchiladas verdes, and cochinita pibil, along with street corn, aguachile, and tacos. Oñate Jr. puts his skills as a trained tequila expert and certified master mezcalier to work in the cocktails served at Antiguo Lobo, which center around margaritas and other drinks using agave-based spirits, like mezcal.

5370 Peachtree Rd Suite A, Chamblee, GA 30341
(470) 385-6502
(470) 385-6502

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Raging Burrito

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Raging Burrito is a mainstay in Decatur for its generous portions at affordable prices. This includes the multiple margaritas on the menu, most which can come served as pitchers. Order the spicy jalapeño margarita for a bit of a kick. Frozen margaritas are also available and come in mango, raspberry, strawberry, peach, or pomegranate flavor. Grab a seat with some friends on the garden patio out back on a warm evening.

141 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-3311
(404) 377-3311

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El Granero Mexican Restaurant

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Serving everything from burritos, tacos, and fajitas to hearty tortas, molcajete bowls, birria, and chimichangas, El Granero Mexican Restaurant definitely has something for everyone on the menu. This includes its selection of margaritas, like the Texas, Cadillac, and sangria margaritas. Some margaritas comes by the pitcher. Make sure to also try El Granero’s Hurricane, daiquiri, Blue Hawaiian, and Mai Tai.

1445 Rock Quarry Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
(470) 878-6959
(470) 878-6959

Alebrije Mexican Cuisine

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With a menu filled with regional dishes found throughout Mexico, regulars to this family-owned and operated restaurant in Duluth swear by the food and friendly service here. Share appetizers of jicama Baja tacos topped with lime habanero slaw or a sizzling bowl of queso fundido with spicy chorizo, before ordering slow-cooked cochinita pibil (Alebrije shrimp drizzled with tamarind mezcal chipotle sauce) or the puntas al mezcal (beef tips cooked with cactus, pasilla peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.) The bar offers a variety of margaritas served on the rocks or frozen, including a serrano pepper-infused margarita, frozen mango margarita, and the El Tamarindo.

1611 Satellite Blvd #1a, Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 676-6093
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CASITA MEXICAN KITCHEN & MARGARITA BAR

682 Powder Springs St, Marietta, GA 30064

Start off a meal at Castia with the El Trio — a trio of guacamole, queso, and salsa paired with fresh chips — before diving into a meaty braised pork burrito, carne asada plate served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas, or the chorizo torta garnished with lettuce, tomato, and pickled jalapenos. Margaritas come by the glass or pitcher and include both classic and Texas styles or flavored with strawberry, pineapple chile, guava, and mango.

682 Powder Springs St, Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 627-4751
(770) 627-4751

Bone Garden Cantina

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

The margaritas at this Westside cantina are made super fresh and are no joke. Try the Hot Chile with spicy habanero-infused tequila, orange liqueur, sweet and sour mix, and hot sauce.

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 418-9072
(404) 418-9072

Tuza Taco

1523 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

This petite Howell Mill Road restaurant includes a great covered patio and serves classic margaritas, both frozen and on the rocks. Order the carnitas bowl or burrito, some chips and queso, and a marg and then grab a patio seat in the shade on a hot day in the A.

1523 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 343-4088
(404) 343-4088

Taqueria Del Sol

1200 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

While known for its addictive queso and tacos, including the fried chicken or the Memphis made with smoked pork, Taqueria del Sol is equally known for its margaritas. Order one by-the-glass or the pitcher. DIY that margarita with one of 53 tequilas behind the bar. There are five outposts on Cheshire Bridge, in Decatur, Chamblee, the original location in Westside, and one in Athens.

1200 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 352-5811
(404) 352-5811

Botica

1820 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

The Brookwood Hills restaurant, owned chef Mimmo Alboumeh (former owner of Red Pepper Taqueria,) fuses Mexican, Spanish, and Lebanese flavors and ingredients into the dishes served at Botica. This includes the seven margaritas on the menu, too. There’s the classic, which comes both frozen and on the rocks, as well as margaritas made with pineapple, frozen lime, pomegranate, and agave nectar. Pair a margarita here with a selection of tacos, including the lamb birria, chicken shawarma, brisket barbacoa, and crispy fish.

1820 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 228-6358
(404) 228-6358

Catalina Mexican Restaurant

4110 Old Dixie Rd, Hapeville, GA 30354

This Hapeville Mexican restaurant includes everything from molcajete bowls, gorditas, and tortas to Mexican seafood plates, burritos, and even menudo on the weekends. The margaritas are strong, served frozen and on the rocks, and with or without a salt rim. Try the mango margarita.

4110 Old Dixie Rd, Hapeville, GA 30354
(404) 608-1653
(404) 608-1653

Bartaco

3802 Roswell Rd NE Ste E, Atlanta, GA 30342

This crowded Westside spot includes a large, open air patio, sharable plates of tiny tacos, and a serious margarita scene. Try the house margarita with reposado tequila, orange liqueur, agave syrup, and lime juice. There’s also locations in Inman Park, Vinings, and Chastain Park.

3802 Roswell Rd NE Ste E, Atlanta, GA 30342
(678) 871-8226
(678) 871-8226

Zocalo Mexican Kitchen & Cantina

187 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

This Midtown Mexican restaurant staple located a couple of blocks from Piedmont Park is where to head for great warm weather patio vibes on the deck and solid margaritas. Get the house margarita fresh or frozen here or the ode to the ATL, the Atlantarita, with blanco tequila, peach liqueur, and citrus juice on the rocks.

187 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 249-7576
(404) 249-7576

Mezcalito's Cocina & Tequila Bar

304 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Located on the edge of Grant Park, Mezcalito’s has been a longtime spot for residents and visitors to the neighborhood for tacos, chilaquiles tortilla lasagna, brisket flautas, and grilled shrimp and cheese quesadillas. Regulars to Mezcalito’s swear by the margaritas, which come by the glass or pitcher, and include a hibiscus margarita and the fiery Devil’s Water made with ten pepper-infused tequila. These margaritas are best enjoyed with a group of friends on the sunny patio out front.

304 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 705-7008
(678) 705-7008

Guac y Margys

661 Auburn Ave NE #120, Atlanta, GA 30312

Guac y Margys is loaded with margaritas. Try the Smokey and the Rabbit with smoked blanco tequila, fresh lime, agave, and 18.21 Bitters or the Strawberry_Pineapple_Holla! with strawberry and pineapple-infused tequila, jalapeño, and cilantro, rimmed with the spicy seasoning, Tajín. There’s also a frozen margarita and margaritas made with mezcal. A location is also open at the Interlock on Howell Mill Road.

661 Auburn Ave NE #120, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 343-4691
(404) 343-4691

Superica

99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

The O.G. margarita at Superica is the winning move from this Tex-Mex restaurant. It’s made with reposado tequila, fresh triple sec, and lime juice and is served either short, strong, or on the rocks.

99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 791-1310
(678) 791-1310

El Ponce

939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

This family-owned and operated restaurant features one of the best patios on Ponce. Head here for plates of tacos, including birria, tamales, chimichangas, and chile rellenos and pair a meal with a strong, yet refreshing margarita on the rocks or frozen. Try the spicy Herradura made with silver tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, fresh lime juice, jalapenos, and agave. Folks can also order batches of El Ponce margaritas to go. Make sure to order some Valentina hot sauce wings.

939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 881-6040
(404) 881-6040

Elmyr

1091 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

This Little Five Points spot next to the Variety Playhouse is where to head for a dive bar margarita (or a pitcher with friends), a plate of nachos, and tacos from lunch to late night.

1091 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 588-0250
(404) 588-0250

Pollo Primo

792 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

It’s hard to beat a frozen margarita on a hot day in Atlanta. Sinaloan-style chicken restaurant Pollo Primo includes a $9 frozen margarita on its tight drinks menu, which can also come with a splash of hibiscus agua fresca. Grab a seat on the deck out front and dive into a pile of morita chile-spiced roast bird with sides of rice and beans.

792 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 748-9082
(404) 748-9082

El Tesoro

1374 Arkwright Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

This Edgewood neighborhood hangout serves fresh flour and corn tortilla tacos dressed with onions and cilantro and doctored up with scrambled eggs, beef, chicken, pork, or salchichon (Mexican sausage). There’s even an option to add chapulines (dry-roasted crickets). Be sure to keep an eye out for weekly food specials like birria and the occasional mezcal dinner. Margaritas at El Tesoro come by the glass or the pitcher, including the Texas and passionfruit.

1374 Arkwright Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
(470) 440-5502
(470) 440-5502

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Antiguo Lobo

5370 Peachtree Rd Suite A, Chamblee, GA 30341

Owner Jesús Oñate Jr. honors his late father with this Chamblee Mexican restaurant and tequila bar. Antiguo Lobo (“old wolf”) serves a variety of dishes paying homage to multiple regions in Mexico, including Molcajete El Monstruo served in a volcanic rock mortar, enchiladas verdes, and cochinita pibil, along with street corn, aguachile, and tacos. Oñate Jr. puts his skills as a trained tequila expert and certified master mezcalier to work in the cocktails served at Antiguo Lobo, which center around margaritas and other drinks using agave-based spirits, like mezcal.

5370 Peachtree Rd Suite A, Chamblee, GA 30341
(470) 385-6502
(470) 385-6502

Raging Burrito

141 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030

Raging Burrito is a mainstay in Decatur for its generous portions at affordable prices. This includes the multiple margaritas on the menu, most which can come served as pitchers. Order the spicy jalapeño margarita for a bit of a kick. Frozen margaritas are also available and come in mango, raspberry, strawberry, peach, or pomegranate flavor. Grab a seat with some friends on the garden patio out back on a warm evening.

141 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-3311
(404) 377-3311

El Granero Mexican Restaurant

1445 Rock Quarry Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Serving everything from burritos, tacos, and fajitas to hearty tortas, molcajete bowls, birria, and chimichangas, El Granero Mexican Restaurant definitely has something for everyone on the menu. This includes its selection of margaritas, like the Texas, Cadillac, and sangria margaritas. Some margaritas comes by the pitcher. Make sure to also try El Granero’s Hurricane, daiquiri, Blue Hawaiian, and Mai Tai.

1445 Rock Quarry Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
(470) 878-6959
(470) 878-6959

Alebrije Mexican Cuisine

1611 Satellite Blvd #1a, Duluth, GA 30097

With a menu filled with regional dishes found throughout Mexico, regulars to this family-owned and operated restaurant in Duluth swear by the food and friendly service here. Share appetizers of jicama Baja tacos topped with lime habanero slaw or a sizzling bowl of queso fundido with spicy chorizo, before ordering slow-cooked cochinita pibil (Alebrije shrimp drizzled with tamarind mezcal chipotle sauce) or the puntas al mezcal (beef tips cooked with cactus, pasilla peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.) The bar offers a variety of margaritas served on the rocks or frozen, including a serrano pepper-infused margarita, frozen mango margarita, and the El Tamarindo.

1611 Satellite Blvd #1a, Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 676-6093
(770) 676-6093

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