Five bars serving up the marg of your dreams this International Margarita Day
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Whether it’s International Margarita Day or just a regular afternoon, these restaurants and bars are serving up the spiciest, zestiest, and most addictive margaritas to tantalise your taste buds.
After this heat wave, what better way to rehydrate than with an ice-cold marg? Sip your way through the day, from a classic mix of triple sec and lime to a frozen, fruity blend of mango and coconut.
Read this list, gather your drinking partners, and start sipping. Get ready for some rim-licking-good marg recommendations ahead of International Margarita Day on Sunday 22 Febraury.
Cartel Taqueria (Belconnen and Queanbeyan)
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Serving up 100 per cent handmade margs made fresh daily, Cartel Taco in Belconnen and Queanbeyan offers a variety of margaritas to expand your palette. From classic lime for our OG marg lovers, to passionfruit coconut or raspberry lychee for the fruity fans, Cartel’s frozen margaritas will not disappoint. Order one (or more, we won’t judge) of their famous tacos and enjoy the views of the Queanbeyan River or Belconnen Lake.
5/114 Emu Bank, Belconnen | Ray Morton Park, 6 Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan East | Open Thursday to Sunday, 12 pm till late | carteltacos.au
Palomas (Braddon)
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Okay, technically, Palomas isn’t open on International Margarita Day, but who said celebrating early was so wrong? Consider it a margarita meal prep. Swing by Palomas on the eve of the blessed day after 8 pm to make the most of their $10 Tommy margs. Feeling spicy? Order Palomas’ Margarita with their fiery twist of cascabel chilli-infused tequila and Yuzu Sake. Located on Lonsdale Street, Braddon, they’re the perfect spot for a post-work happy hour drink.
2/5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Open Tuesday to Friday 4 pm till late, and Saturday 11 am till late | palomas.bar
Loquita (City)
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Located in the heart of the city, Loquita is serving up good vibes with $10 happy-hour margaritas from 5 pm until7 pm, or you can stay later for a tequila-fuelled boogie with their live DJ from 9.30 pm. Choose from their extensive margarita menu, including El Coco Loco (a coconut lover’s dream) or the Mango and Coconut frozen marg (featured in the mouthwatering photo above).
17 Garema Place, City | Open Monday to Friday 5 pm till late | loquita.com.au
Fonda Mexican (City)
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Can’t decide between their 11 delicious margarita flavours? We don’t blame you. Luckily, Fonda has you covered with a margarita tasting paddle. Start with their spicy range, including the Spicy Tommy’s and the Pine-Jalapeño margarita, then cool things down with their fresh margs, like coconut, cucumber or watermelon. After all, on International Margarita Day, it’d be rude not to try them all… right?
Shop FG10/148 Bunda Street, City | Open Monday to Sunday 12 pm to 8.30 pm and until 9 pm Thursday to Saturday | fondamexican.com.au
Hecho en Mexico (Kingston)
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Craving an extra caffeine kick to power through your margarita marathon? Say hello to the Bull Marg – a Red Bull–infused margarita with a cinnamon sugar rim that’ll carry you straight across the finish line. With 12 carefully curated margaritas to choose from, Hecho en Mexico is the ultimate spot to celebrate, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and take in the gorgeous views of the Kingston foreshore.
27 Eastlake Parade, Kingston | Open Monday to Thursday 11,30 am- 9.30 pm, Friday 11.30 am till 10 pm, Saturday 11 am till 10 pm, and Sunday 11 am till 9.30 pm | hechoenmexico.com.au
Feature image: Cartel. Via Instagram.
