Sip, sip, hooray — National Margarita Day is on its way and Austin restaurants always rise to the occasion.
Call your friends, book a reservation, and celebrate accordingly on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Arriba Abajo Rooftop Cantina, 506 San Jacinto Blvd.
Want to create your own margarita flight? Choose three flavors — prickly pear, jalapeno cucumber, frozen blue, mango, passionfruit, strawberry, and crystal clear — and get a mini version of each for $22.
Azul Rooftop, 310 E. 5th St.
Sip a $25 flight of mango, passionfruit, watermelon, and strawberry margaritas while you enjoy a live DJ set on the rooftop from 6 to 9 p.m.
Codependent Cocktails + Coffee, 301 West Ave. Ste. #110
The Carabuena Margarita can be yours for just $10 from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Seaholm District hangout.
Corner Restaurant, 110 E. 2nd St.
Snag a $5 margarita at the JW Marriott Austin’s in-house restaurant. City Editor Morgan recommends the Summer Year Round Marg, made with hibiscus, freshly squeezed watermelon, and citrus juice.
Curra’s, two locations
Both locations — Hyde Park and Oltorf — will throw block parties for the holiday, complete with drink specials, live music, and raffles.
Downright Austin, 701 E. 11th St.
Grab a Lalo Tequila Sunrise in the hotel lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or stop in for a margarita tasting from 4 to 6 p.m. Plus, its on-site restaurant Swim Club will sling libations like the Flor de Oro and Sage Sunset from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Edge Rooftop, 110 E. 2nd St.
Drink a $5 margarita made with Espolòn Tequila while taking in Downtown skyline views with your friends.
Lulu’s, 10402 Menchaca Rd., Bldg. C
Frozen, spicy, and rocks margaritas will be just $8 at the mother-daughter-owned cocktail bar, and DJ performances will keep the vibes high from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Nido, 1211 W. Riverside Dr.
The rooftop bar will offer two specials for the holiday: a smoky mezcal cocktail with tropical pineapple + agave called The Perfect Union, and a twist on a classic watermelon margarita called the Sandia Sol.
Odds Bar + Bistro, 1401 S. I-35 Frontage Rd. 35, Ste. #120, Round Rock
Stop in this newly opened restaurant, helmed by Food Network television host John Green, for half-price classic and seasonal margaritas.
ONETACO. Taquería, nine locations
This Austin mini-chain might have the best National Margarita Day deal in the city — a Tequila 512 margarita with a Tajín rim will only put you out $3.50.
The Roosevelt Room, 307 W. 5th St.
Snag a reservation at the cocktail bar to try its award-winning margarita for $8, or order the smoky mezcal version for $9.
Tómalo Grill, 44 East Ave., Ste. #100
Frozen margs will be half-price and house margaritas will be $10 all day at this restaurant near the Rainey Street Trailhead.
Upstairs at Caroline, 109 E. 7th St.
Reserve your spot on the pet-friendly patio for this party featuring $8 Patrón margaritas, $3 tacos, and a live DJ from 4 to 11 p.m.
VERDAD True Modern Mexican 2701 Perseverance Dr.
It’s National Margarita Week now-Sunday, Feb. 23 at this Mexican restaurant. Specials include:
- A carafe of margaritas (four servings) for $34
- A complimentary slice of Margarita Lime Pie with the purchase of two starters + one entree