Sip on this: The spicy margarita with tequila or mezcal (+$2), lime, agave and spicy peppers ($15). Not a fan of heat? Puerta has four other margaritas to choose from, plus a non-alcoholic option.
Sip on this: The "Gold for the Bold" margarita, made with tequila, triple sec and blossom citrus, comes in a glass for $8 or a pitcher for $32. You can add a flavors, like strawberry, mango or pineapple, to any margarita.
Yes, and: Que Onda also has a soft serve margarita flight that's gone wildly viral on Instagram. You won't find it on the regular menu, though, so be sure to ask in person.
Stop by: Que Onda has five Charlotte-area locations , including Uptown, Highland Creek, Plaza Midwood, University and Matthews.
The flight is only available at Uptown, Plaza and Highland Creek.
Sip on this: The "Queen City Margarita," exclusive to the Uptown Dos Caminos, is made with Casamigos blanco tequila, charcoal agave syrup, lime juice and Tajin ($16).
Stop by: 601 S. Tryon St ., on the ground floor of the Ally Center, near Starbucks and Salata.
Sip on this: The Matador has 11 different margaritas on its menu. Play it safe with the house marg ($12), or switch it up with the blackberry habanero — your choice of mezcal or tequila, added to triple sec, blackberry habanero purée, lime and a Tajin Rim $13.
The devil went down to Durango (their take on an El Diablo cocktail) made with El Jimador Reposado, Ancho Reyes, spiced hibiscus cordial, lime and ginger beer ($12). Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios
Sip on this: With four house margaritas plus specialty margaritas, Condado offers something for every tequila lover. If you can’t decide, go for their house flight — it includes any three flavored mini house margs.
Sip on this: The 12 margaritas on the menu fall into three categories: classic lime, sweet & fruity and top-shelf.
For a classic marg that won’t hurt your wallet go with El Cheapo. Or, mix it up with the Azularita; it’s blue and made with Sauza Extra Gold Tequila, Blue Curacao, Pineapple juice and house mix.
Sip on this: They’ve got five margaritas on the menu, including their version of the classic, plus fancier options like the Mezcal Margarita and the Cranberry Ginger Margarita.
Sip on this: The house margarita is made with El Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec and fresh-squeezed citrus. You can also purchase a half gallon of marg mix to make at home.
Pro tip: They have margarita specials every Friday.
Sip on this: Try one of their two best sellers: the Margarita with No Name ($10) with El Jimador Blanco 100% blue agave tequila, fresh juices and house sour, or the Pineapple Mint Margarita ($11), with pineapple and mint-infused Lunazul Blanco, house sour and pineapple juice shaken with mint leaves and topped with Sprite.
For $1, you can try any marg with their infused tequilas, like three-pepper or pineapple-mint.
Sip on this: It’s called The Kick-Ass Margarita, and it’s made with Lunazul premium blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice and agave nectar. Get it on the rocks or frozen.
Sip on this: Choose between the Amigos Marg with house tequila, Triple Sec and lime or the Sabor Marg with 1800 Silver, Gran Marnier and lime. Get the Amigos Marg for $6 on Saturdays.
Stop by: Sabor has 15 Charlotte-area locations, including South End, NoDa, Elizabeth and Ballantyne, Davidson and Pineville to name several. Check out the closest to you here .
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