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Trudy’s Margarita – Austin, Texas

Austin is home of the Texas State Capitol and some of the most delicious margaritas Texas has to offer. Area restaurants and bars are constantly improving their margarita creations to keep up with customers taste preferences. Several years ago it was rare to find a spicy cocktail on a drink menu and now they are everywhere. This creativity is what keeps us excited to see what Austin drink managers and bartenders will come up with next. Below we show you where to find some of the best margaritas in Austin.

In alphabetical order:

Curra’s Grill – 614 E Oltorf St, Austin, Texas 78704 – Probably best known for their avocado margarita, with their website claiming “Home of the original avocado margarita in Austin”

Fonda San Miguel – 2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756 – Always a favorite of locals and the restaurant frequently finds itself at the top of best margarita lists for Austin.

La Condesa – 2ND Street District, 400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 – Their Margarita La Condessa with fresh pineapple and lime juice is their signature cocktail.

Maudie’s Milagro – 3801 North Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX, 78746 – Home of one of the best jalapeno margaritas we have tried at a restaurant.

Trudy’s Texas Mex Bar and Restaurant – 409 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78705 – Famous for their Mexican Martini’s and margaritas.

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Maudies Milagro – Austin Texas

If we left off your favorite, please leave a note in our comments. We haven’t had a chance to make it to some of the other well known margarita destinations in Austin so we would enjoy hearing where to stop next.

Our margarita tastings have taken us through Austin and many other cities throughout Texas. To find out which destinations we have visited in the Lone Star State, check out our alphabetical listing of reviews or our interactive map.

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Strawberry Jalapeno margarita at The Spot

We have made regular trips to Galveston in recent times mostly due to the Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival and Moody Gardens. It’s hard to beat patio seating near the beach and a cold margarita. There are many options in the area ranging from grabbing a frozen margarita on the seawall or heading down to the strand to visit one of the many bars and restaurants. While we have not sampled all that the island has to offer, several locations stand out for having delicious drinks. Out of all that we have tasted so far, these stand out as the best margaritas in Galveston.

In alphabetical order:

Lucky Lounge – 8305 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554 – Won 1st place for best margarita at the 2015 Texas Tequila & Margarita Festival.

Olympia Grill Pier 21 – 100 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550 – Two locations in the area, one on the seawall and Pier 21 near the strand and both serve their signature Greekarita.

Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant  – 4604 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 – The Dead Gold margarita is top notch.

The Spot (Squeeze Tequila & Margaritas) –  3204 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 – Excellent view of beach and margaritas to match. The strawberry jalapeno margarita is one of our favorites on the island.

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Salsa’s Restaurant

What do you think of this list? If you have a favorite margarita in Galveston, let us know in the comments. We try to visit new locations during every visit so we would enjoy knowing popular places we missed or hidden gems.

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According to Brown-Forman, Americans drink an unbelievable 185,000 margaritas an hour. If that is a yearly average, Cinco de Mayo consumption is probably off the charts. Bars and restaurants all over town create specials leading up to the event to get patrons into their bars and our website traffic goes through the roof of people searching for margarita recipes. If you are going to a party or just making margaritas at home, below are the top 5 Cinco de Mayo margarita recipes.

Cinco De Mayo Margarita Recipes

Strawberry Margarita

INGREDIENTS

• 1 oz blanco tequila
• 1/2 oz orange liqueur
• 1/2 oz strawberry schnapps
• 1/2 oz Margarita Texas Mix
• 1 oz fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup ice

DIRECTIONS

Rub rim of glass with a rind of lime and dip in salt or sugar. Pour all ingredients into blender, blend until slushy and serve.

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 INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 oz tequila
• 3/4 oz triple sec
• 3/4 oz Midori
• 2 oz sour mix (suggested: Margarita Texas Mix)
• 6 oz cubed, seeded watermelon
• 8 oz ice

DIRECTIONS

Blend all ingredients together; serve in a 14-ounce glass. Garnish with lime and watermelon wedge.

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Blue Lagoon Margarita

INGREDIENTS

• 1 oz Tequila
• 1 oz Blue Curacao
• Splash of Margarita Texas Mix
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice

DIRECTIONS

Mix ingredients in shaker with ice. Strain into margarita glass filled with ice, garnished with lime. Squeeze some lime juice over the top and serve.

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Pineapple Margarita

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Margarita Texas Mix
• 2 cups Blanco tequila
• 2 cups orange liqueur
• 2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
• Pineapple slices for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Pour all ingredients into shaker, shake and pour over ice. Garnish with fresh pineapples.

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Banana Margarita

INGREDIENTS

• 6 oz blanco tequila
• 6 oz Margarita Texas Mix
• 4 oz triple sec
• 6 cups ice
• 2 bananas
• 1/4 cup coarse granulated sugar

DIRECTIONS

Sugar the rims of your margarita glasses. In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

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What type of margaritas are you making this Cinco De Mayo? Leave a comment below and let us know your favorite.

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