National Margarita Day: Sip on these deals
In case you hadn’t “marged” your calendars for today, it’s National Margarita Day.
For all those who want to pay homage to the refreshing tequila, triple sec and lime cocktail, whether you like it frozen, on the rocks or served in a big ol’ chalice, we’ve got options for you to sip on this holiday. And hopefully, next year, Casa Bonita will be one of them.
Here are 9 Denver restaurants with National Margarita Day deals.
Cantina Loca
Get local and loca this holiday from the creator of Doña Loca Mezcal and Tequila herself, chef Dana Rodriguez, at her Lohi restaurant Cantina Loca. All agave cocktails, which are usually $12$14, will be $10 all night, including the Perra Basica, or the house margarita, and the new Mezcal Sunset, which is made with Rodriguez’s Doña Loca Espadín Mezcal amaro, orange and lemon juices, agave and bitters before being topped off with a float of Pinot Noir.
2890 Zuni St., Denver; cantinaloca.com
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Rio Grande is a Colorado staple when it comes to Tex-mex cuisine, and every meal is served better with its legendary margaritas. On National Margarita Day, head to any of the restaurant’s five locations to try its new seasonal blood orange margarita, which is usually $12, for $2 off.
Find all of Rio Grande’s locations on its website: riograndemexican.com
STK Steakhouse
STK never fails to throw a good party. But on Wednesday, STK is offering 50 percent off its “Perfect Margarita,” (normally $21) which comes with Milagro silver tequila, cointreau and fresh lime.
1550 Market St., Denver; stksteakhouse.com
Los Chingones
One day isn’t long enough for chef Troy Guard and Los Chingones to celebrate. From Feb. 20
27, Los Chingones’ five locations are offering guests $5 house and frozen margaritas. For $1 more, add any flavor to your margarita or paleta, a Mexican popsicle from Denver-based Chupacabra Paleta. Upgrade the margarita to a coin, skinny, or add a Grand Marnier float for $2.
Find all Los Chingones locations on its website: loschingonesmexican.com
Necio Mexican Kitchen
Grab a friend or a date and swing by Necio Mexican Kitchen in Sunnyside. The family- owned restaurant is offering two “Neciorita” house margaritas for the price of one ($10). The “Necio-rita” is made with Blue Agave Tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and a splash of citrus mix.
4001 Tejon St., Denver; neciomexicankitchen.com
Federales
Tacos and tequila outpost Federales is no stranger to a strong margarita, and on National Margarita Day, the Rino hotspot will have its green chile margarita and frozen Mexican Bulldog, or a Coronita margarita, for only $8. Pair your cocktails with happy hour specials from 4 to 7 p.m., like the $8 crowdfavorite queso or hatch-chile nachos.
2901 Larimer St., Denver; federalesdenver.com
Señor Bear and Mister Oso
Señor Bear and both Mister Oso locations in Rino and Washington Park will
be offering happy hour pricing ($8), at the bar, on two yet-to-be- determined flavors of margaritas for National Margarita Day. Pair your margarita with a Gordo Crunch, a mini take on Taco Bell’s Cheesy Gordito Crunch, from Mister Oso, or chicharrones from Señor Bear.
Señor Bear: 3301 Tejon St., Denver; senorbeardenver.com; Mister Oso: 3163 Larimer St., Denver; 103 S. Ogden St., Denver; misterosodenver.com
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
You’ll be sure to leave Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, known for its fast-casual, Baja-style fare, a little fuzzy this National Margarita Day. The taco chain’s 17 Colorado locations will be offering
18- ounce house margaritas for $5, available on the rocks or frozen, for dine-in customers all day long.
Find all of Fuzzy’s Colorado locations on its website: restaurants.fuzzystacoshop.com