Cinco de Mayo is here and many of us are ready for the 5 o’clock work whistle to blow and the tequila consumption to start.  As an avid margarita drinker, I take this very seriously.  If you are looking for a spot that won’t disappoint, check out these locals nationwide!

 

1. LOS ANGELES – El Compadre: Home of the flaming Margarita http://www.elcompadrerestaurant.com/home

2. NEW YORK –Rosa Mexicano: Has locations all over the city! http://rosamexicano.com/new_york_city

3. WASHINGTON DC – Uncle Julio’s: home of the swirl – a frozen margarita with frozen sangria.                                                                                               http://www.unclejulios.com/

4. CHICAGO – El Mariachi: Strict policy of only serving top quality ingredients                     http://elmariachitequilabar.com/

5. BALTIMORE – Nacho Mama’s: home of the hubcap margarita! Say Whaaat? https://www.mamasmd.com/NachosSite/

6. PITTSBURGH – Mad Mex: experimental with huge flavors!          http://www.madmex.com/

7. ATLANTA – Taqueria Los Hermanos: a family run business with hometown flair http://www.taquerialoshermanos.com/

8. DENVER – Tomayo: chicrestaurant with over 100 tequilas and a rooftop bar                     http://www.richardsandoval.com/tamayo/

9. PHOENIX – Modern Margarita: all fresh ingredients and nominated “Best Margarita” by Phoenix New Times                                                      http://www.modernmargarita.com/

10. DALLAS/FORT WORTH – Joe T. Garcias: started 1935 and still the best in town!               http://www.joets.com/

11. OKLAHOMA CITY – Fuzzy’s Tacos: originally a Fort Worth restaurant, this place is spicing up downtown                                                                         http://www.fuzzystacoshop.com/locations/30057-fuzzys-taco-shop-oklahoma-city-ok