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Miriam Cocina Latina has an array of margaritas in all shapes, sizes, and flavors.
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11 Essential Margaritas in DFW

Go to where tequila, lime, and salt are perfection — and adding a little something else to the mix isn’t bad either

by Eater Staff Updated
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Miriam Cocina Latina has an array of margaritas in all shapes, sizes, and flavors.
| Raynor Brumfield
by Eater Staff Updated

Whether on the rocks, frozen, or infused with fruit, margaritas are Dallas’ favorite cocktail. This classic combination of lime juice, salt, and tequila is perfect on its own, yet somehow more interesting when tricked up with smoky mezcal, fresh fruit purees, and inventive garnishes.

Everyone’s got their own preferences when it comes to this classic cocktail, from the simplest of drinks to fancy, fruit-forward creations. Let this map of 20 excellent Dallas margarita options serve as a guide to the city's most ubiquitous cocktail.

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Escondido TexMex Patio

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In a city full of frozen margs, Escondido offers one of the deeper lists of flavors. It’s got guava and mango, sure, but it also has one with a blackberry sangria swirl, a Weekend in Cabo that mixes mango and spicy chili rum, and a classic Taxi.

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 471-5929
(214) 471-5929

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Mariano's Hacienda Ranch Dallas

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It's a Dallas rite of passage to try the (frozen) margarita that started it all. At least sort of. Mariano’s owner Mariano Martinez may not have invented the cocktail, but he is responsible for the margarita’s most exciting innovation – the frozen margarita machine. The original machine sits in the Smithsonian, but this longstanding spot still serves up a fine margarita. Jazz it up with jalapeno-infused tequila or a floater of sangria.

6300 Skillman St Bldg J, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 691-3888
(214) 691-3888

Jose

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The bar program at Jose spotlights different sprits monthly, and rotates out the flavors in its margaritas seasonally. And a selection of them are available at happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 891-5673
(214) 891-5673

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Apothecary

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It’s always worth a trip to this Lowest Greenville bar for a cocktail. And while its take on the margarita, called the OnlyFans, made with blanco tequila, passionfruit, and lemon, stretches the boundaries (as it typical of its cocktails), it is certainly a singular marg.

1922 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 850-9192
(972) 850-9192

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La Calle Doce

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This longstanding Lakewood spot is a neighborhood favorite for margaritas, the perfect accompaniment to Mexican-inspired seafood. On the rocks or frozen, this is the kind of margarita that's the definition of an easy drinker.

1925 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 824-9900
(214) 824-9900

Las Palmas Tex-Mex

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Chill vibes and a cool patio make Las Palmas an Uptown favorite. Smoky meats pair extra well with margaritas, whether frozen or on the rocks, classic or “dry.” And for those who are taking their food away to eat at home, Las Palmas offers its margaritas to-go in tall boy cans as well.

2708 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 647-1232
(214) 647-1232

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El Bolero Cocina Mexicana

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El Bolero is known for the Oilman margarita, its signature black marg with activated charcoal and a gold salt rim. If that’s a little too far out there, the prickly pear and spicy mandarin margaritas are also solid choices.

1201 Oak Lawn Ave #160, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 741-1986
(214) 741-1986

Rattlesnake Bar

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For one of the fanciest margaritas in town, head to the Ritz-Carlton Dallas and belly up to the bar at Rattlesnake by Fearing’s. Those in the know choose chef Dean’s classic margarita, made with top shelf tequila, agave, and lemon.

2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-4848
(214) 922-4848

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Miriam Cocina Latina

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A margarita overlooking Klyde Warren Park sounds like a nice way to spend an afternoon. Head to Miriam Cocina Latina for the El Tornado with a pomegranate sangria swirl or the La Fresca with strawberry and cucumber puree.

2015 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 855-5275
(214) 855-5275

Yellow Rosa Cocktaileria

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From spicy to smokey to cool as a cucumber, the choose your own adventure list of margaritas at this Deep Ellum cocktaileria are thick. For fans who can’t decide where to start, it has a $5 for frozen margaritas special on Thursdays.

2901 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 996-8969
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Chimy's

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Chimy’s is Fort Worth’s hidden margarita gem. The margaritas are on point and only $5.50 during happy hour.

1053 Foch St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 348-8888
(817) 348-8888

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Escondido TexMex Patio

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230

In a city full of frozen margs, Escondido offers one of the deeper lists of flavors. It’s got guava and mango, sure, but it also has one with a blackberry sangria swirl, a Weekend in Cabo that mixes mango and spicy chili rum, and a classic Taxi.

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 471-5929
(214) 471-5929

Mariano's Hacienda Ranch Dallas

6300 Skillman St Bldg J, Dallas, TX 75231

It's a Dallas rite of passage to try the (frozen) margarita that started it all. At least sort of. Mariano’s owner Mariano Martinez may not have invented the cocktail, but he is responsible for the margarita’s most exciting innovation – the frozen margarita machine. The original machine sits in the Smithsonian, but this longstanding spot still serves up a fine margarita. Jazz it up with jalapeno-infused tequila or a floater of sangria.

6300 Skillman St Bldg J, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 691-3888
(214) 691-3888

Jose

4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209

The bar program at Jose spotlights different sprits monthly, and rotates out the flavors in its margaritas seasonally. And a selection of them are available at happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 891-5673
(214) 891-5673

Apothecary

1922 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

It’s always worth a trip to this Lowest Greenville bar for a cocktail. And while its take on the margarita, called the OnlyFans, made with blanco tequila, passionfruit, and lemon, stretches the boundaries (as it typical of its cocktails), it is certainly a singular marg.

1922 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 850-9192
(972) 850-9192

La Calle Doce

1925 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206

This longstanding Lakewood spot is a neighborhood favorite for margaritas, the perfect accompaniment to Mexican-inspired seafood. On the rocks or frozen, this is the kind of margarita that's the definition of an easy drinker.

1925 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 824-9900
(214) 824-9900

Las Palmas Tex-Mex

2708 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201

Chill vibes and a cool patio make Las Palmas an Uptown favorite. Smoky meats pair extra well with margaritas, whether frozen or on the rocks, classic or “dry.” And for those who are taking their food away to eat at home, Las Palmas offers its margaritas to-go in tall boy cans as well.

2708 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 647-1232
(214) 647-1232

El Bolero Cocina Mexicana

1201 Oak Lawn Ave #160, Dallas, TX 75207

El Bolero is known for the Oilman margarita, its signature black marg with activated charcoal and a gold salt rim. If that’s a little too far out there, the prickly pear and spicy mandarin margaritas are also solid choices.

1201 Oak Lawn Ave #160, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 741-1986
(214) 741-1986

Rattlesnake Bar

2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

For one of the fanciest margaritas in town, head to the Ritz-Carlton Dallas and belly up to the bar at Rattlesnake by Fearing’s. Those in the know choose chef Dean’s classic margarita, made with top shelf tequila, agave, and lemon.

2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-4848
(214) 922-4848

Miriam Cocina Latina

2015 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201

A margarita overlooking Klyde Warren Park sounds like a nice way to spend an afternoon. Head to Miriam Cocina Latina for the El Tornado with a pomegranate sangria swirl or the La Fresca with strawberry and cucumber puree.

2015 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 855-5275
(214) 855-5275

Yellow Rosa Cocktaileria

2901 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

From spicy to smokey to cool as a cucumber, the choose your own adventure list of margaritas at this Deep Ellum cocktaileria are thick. For fans who can’t decide where to start, it has a $5 for frozen margaritas special on Thursdays.

2901 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 996-8969
(469) 996-8969

Chimy's

1053 Foch St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Chimy’s is Fort Worth’s hidden margarita gem. The margaritas are on point and only $5.50 during happy hour.

1053 Foch St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 348-8888
(817) 348-8888

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