This unassuming Tex-Mex eatery in Historic Downtown Carrollton’s square transports diners to a vibrant Mexican resort with a whole section of delicious margaritas. Opt for the chipotle or pineapple serrano-infused Jimador, with Cointreau, agave, and lime to wash down those perfectly-seasoned brisket tacos.

This neighborhood restaurant serves up straight-forward fare with some Texan twists (like chicken-fried quail). Try the “Mexican Donkey,” a mashup between a margarita and a mule, with tequila, agave, ginger beer and jalapeños.

Nora takes a typical margarita on a trip to the Middle East with cumin-syrup finishing off its house-infused chipotle tequila which is served with muddled cilantro and lime juice. It’s the perfect way to whet diners’ appetites for the forthcoming onslaught of delectable Afghan dishes like mantoo (steamed beef dumplings topped with yogurt and tomato sauce), and the delicious lamb korma with simmered tomatoes, garlic, split peas, and a touch of dried plum.

Don’t let the bright green hue fool you, this drink is as delicious as it is vibrant. Instead of starting with the typical tequila base, Wheelhouse opts for mezcal to tee off the Kickstarter, followed by poblano juice, pineapple, lime, and cumin bitters. Who knew pineapple would be the perfect accompaniment to smoky mezcal and spicy poblano.

This Uptown seafood eatery actually has two spicy cocktails on its enviable drinks menu. The Margarita Verde adds cucumber and basil to its jalapeño, tequila, and agave base, which is finished with an ancho chile salted rim. While the Lone Star features coriander and sweet yellow peppers, then adds mezcal, to a tequila and jalapeño cocktail sweetened with agave.

This baby burger joint in Deep Ellum serves up a mean spicy margarita. Ask for The Martinez, made with Sauza, triple sec, pickled jalapeño juice in a salted-rim glass, and garnished with a whole pickled jalapeño. It’s served with a 7 oz. Dos Equis on the side that diners can mix-in or drink separately. Muy delicioso.

This muy authentico mezcal bar in Expo Park serves up some inventive cocktails that are off the beaten path. Adventurous drinkers, try the El Charro with pineapple chipotle infused mezcal, chocolate mole bitters, Angostura bitters, and orange peel.

This library-themed bar (and downstairs speakeasy) in the heart of Downtown Fort Worth offers a literal book of cocktail options with more than 50 offerings on the menu. Pepper lovers will go bananas for the “Killing Pablo” made with Tequila Cabeza, jalapeño-infused agave, Luxardo Maraschino, and fresh lime juice.