You’ve had a stressful week and are looking forward to the weekend. But how are you going to kick things off? By celebrating National Margarita Day, of course!
The beloved cocktail—traditionally made with tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice—is celebrated annually on February 22. Falling on a Saturday this year, National Margarita Day invites us to celebrate. Here is a list of places that have something special planned, plus a few other spots that shake up some pretty darned good margaritas.
Agave
Agave boasts more than 100 tequila options and a variety of margaritas and other cocktails. What started as a small Mexican restaurant in Lewes has expanded to boast locations in Rehoboth Beach and Annapolis, MD. For National Margarita Day, enjoy specialty margaritas ranging from the ancho chili margarita to the cobalt margarita made with Blanco, orange liqueur, blue curacao, lime juice, and agave.
137 2nd Street, Lewes | 19178 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth | 106 Annapolis Street, Annapolis MD
Big Chill Surf Cantina
This coastal hotspot makes a mean margarita in a variety of flavors. Try the watermelon margarita for something sweet and summery, or warm up with the En Fuego margarita made with house-infused jalapeno tequila. To celebrate National Margarita Day, Big Chill Surf Cantina will serve $6 margs starting at noon.
19406 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach
Del Pez Mexican Gastropub
This Wilmington riverfront staple has a newly opened Newark location and a tempting number of signature margaritas, including a popular hibiscus margarita. Del Pez also offers margaritas to-go for those who prefer to celebrate at home. Order some takeout tacos and add on a 16 oz, 32 oz, or 64 oz margarita.
400 Justison Street, Wilmington
501 Grove Lane, Newark
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Anejo Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar
This Trolley Square tequila bar is a no-brainer to celebrate America’s favorite tequila-based cocktail. The tequila list is extensive, and the bar fare with Mexican flair is sure to satisfy. Enjoy a variety of margarita flavors including pineapple, cucumber, jalapeno, and wild berry.
1717 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington
El Camino Mexican Kitchen
El Camino Mexican Kitchen is a great spot to celebrate National Margarita Day in Wilmington. Sip on a traditional margarita or spice it up with flavors like strawberry and mango.
3559 Silverside Rd, Wilmington
La Hacienda
This Dover and Milford Mexican hotspot is getting in on the occasion. Enjoy plenty of margarita options, or go straight for a margarita flight to sample multiple flavors. Sip on options like raspberry, strawberry, peach, mango, passion fruit, and pineapple alongside Mexican-inspired fare.
1171 Bay Road, Dover
18 South Walnut Street, Milford
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Taco Reho
Celebrate National Margarita Day by pairing $6 margaritas with burritos, tacos, and more at Taco Reho. Enjoy $6 house margaritas from open to close.
18784 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach
Dos Locos
Dos Locos in Rehoboth Beach invites patrons to celebrate National Margarita Day. With $5 margaritas all day, $5 off margarita pitchers, a menu filled with Mexican flavors, and plenty of seafood options, this is a great spot to celebrate at the beach.
208 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
El Maya Mexican Grill
El Maya Mexican Grill near Prices Corner features plenty of margarita flavors, including peach, pina colada, mango, and more. Or, try the blue, passion, or fiesta margarita from the specialty margarita menu.
1300 Centerville Road, Wilmington
La Tolteca
With multiple locations, an extensive tequila menu, and great happy hour specials, La Tolteca is an ideal place to celebrate National Margarita Day. La Tolteca also offers a half-gallon margarita to-go, which is perfect for celebrating at home with friends.
4147 Concord Pike, Wilmington | 304 Buckley Mill Road, Greenville
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Mexican Table Restaurant
This Mexican restaurant in Hockessin offers margarita flavors like coconut and peach along with a blue margarita, blood orange margarita, and more.
7288 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin
Santa Fe Mexican Grill
Santa Fe is a UD staple and has a dozen delicious margaritas on its menu at both locations. Regulars love the specialty margarita flavors like the Earth Margarita, made with melon liqueur and blue curacao, as well as the blended fruit margaritas and the spicy margarita. Santa Fe also offers margaritas to-go in 16 oz, 32 oz, or 64 oz sizes.
190 East Main Street, Newark
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington
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Three Amigos Mexican Grill
If you’re looking for great food to pair with your cocktail for National Margarita Day, check out Three Amigos Mexican Grill in Wilmington. The cozy Mexican restaurant on North Lincoln Street serves up Mexican flavors alongside affordable and delicious margaritas. Patrons rave about the fast and friendly service, authentic flavors, and blend of traditional and contemporary ambiance.
1016 North Lincoln Street, Wilmington
Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria
For margaritas around Fenwick Island, try Papa Grande’s. With plenty of tequila options, Papa Grande’s offers a margarita upgrade on any tequila for $2. Plus, featured margaritas like the House Rita, Spicy Rita, Maximo Rita, and more make this the perfect spot in southern Delaware.
38929 Madison Avenue, Selbyville
