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 A perfect companion to south-of-the-border cuisine or as a refreshment
all on its own, nothing tops a margarita. Say “Si Si” to a margarita on
ice with salt, or blended and frothy.
A shopping oasis with creative cocktails: Z Tejas
Try: A blended Chambord Rita – Chambord liqueur royal floated on top of a famous 6th Street Margarita
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa
Ztejas.com
714.979.7469
Open for lunch and dinner
$5-$20
Fun and funky with Elvis memorabilia everywhere you look: Azteca Mexican Restaurant and the Crooners Lounge
Try: Elvis’ Pink Cadillac Margarita
12911 Historical Main St., Garden Grove
elvislounge.com
714.638.3790
Open for lunch and dinner
$3-$14
North County tequila heaven: Blue Agave Southwestern Grill
Try: La Suprema Margarita with Blue Agave Cuervo 1800 Platinum Tequila
18601 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda
blueagaveswgrill.com
714.970.5095
Open for lunch and dinner
$5-$20
A local favorite along the coast: Javier's Cantina
Try: Javier’s Margarita with Cuervo 1800 tequila and Grand Marnier
480 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
javiers-cantina.com
949.494.1239
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
$5-$20
Popular and plentiful: El Torito Grill
Try: The Grill Margarita with Cuervo Gold tequila and Orange Curacao
Anaheim, Brea, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita,
Etgrill.com
Open for lunch and dinner
$5-$25
Lakefront dining with famous Taco Tuesdays: Tortilla Flats
Try: Tortilla Flats Especial with Herradura Anejo
27792 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo
tortillaflatsrestaurant.com
Open for lunch and dinner
$5-$25
Libations on the bay: Kantina
Try: A signature Kantina Margarita with fresh-squeezed sweet & sour (including organic agave nectar) and Herradura Reposado
2406 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach
Kantina.com
949.673.1400
Open for lunch and dinner
$5-$30
Upscale & authentic: Taleo Mexican Grill
Try: The signature house-made sweet and sour
3309 Michelson Drive, Irvine
Taleomexicangrill.com
949.553.9002
Open for lunch and dinner
$5-$28
Old-school delight: El Matador
Try: A traditional margarita
1768 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa
949.645.1771
Open for lunch and dinner
$5-$20
Amazing view with margaritas named after Laguna’s famous beaches:
Las Brisas
Try: Main Beach Margarita (a local fave) with Sauza Hornitos, Triple Sec and Grand Marnier
361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach
Lasbrisaslagunabeach.com
949.497.5434
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
$5-$35
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