Their El Carrizal earned third place for the People’s Choice award at the Margarita Championship in 2024. And their Margarita del Sol won first place for the People’s Choice award in 2025. Their Prickly Pear Margarita features locally sourced prickly pear syrup.

Calle Tepa is a scratch kitchen — everything is made fresh daily. This includes their salsa, tortillas, and, for the sake of this guide, the ever-so-tasty margaritas. When stopping by, head to the back of the restaurant where the bar resides, and you’ll likely join in on a nearby conversation with a stranger, acquire new friends, and express your love for their house-made margaritas.

With a history dating back to 1922, El Charro holds the title of the nation’s oldest Mexican restaurant in continuous operation by the same family. Steeped in tradition, this beloved establishment offers a menu that pays homage to authentic Sonoran cuisine, featuring timeless classics like carne seca, the iconic chimichanga, and the beloved margarita. Stop by for a taste of history!

Also worth noting: Charro Steak North chef Roderick LeDesma won the Judges’ Choice award at the 2025 World Margarita Championship.

When having a margarita at El Torero, it’s not only about which one you should order (the classic, habanero, etc.) but what size are desiring. It all depends on how thirsty you are! They offer margaritas by the glass or by the pitcher. Party on!

“There are nearly 10 different margaritas on the menu but if you’re looking for a high-rise booze cruise, check out the Bandera Margarita — made to look like the Mexican flag with layers of melon-lime, house margarita mix, and strawberry.”

More than 20 years ago, owner Emma Vera opened the very first location on Prince Road and the Oracle location followed in its footsteps in 2016.

“The Uber-Ritas will turn any day into a party and you cannot beat their 2-for-1 specials.”

The restaurant’s rotating flavors include Blue Demon (blue curacao), Tropical (hibiscus-jamaica), Prickly Pear, Tamarindo, Cucumber Jalapeño, and Tucson H2O (splash of Negra Modelo).

There’s plenty to love about La Chingada’s margarita selection. The Pomegranate Margarita is a go-to on the menu but if you’re looking for one that’s not so sweet, take the Cucumber Lime Marg for a spin.

“Mi Nidito’s margaritas are classically delicious and sweet.”

Mi Nidito — Spanish for my little nest — has been serving Mexican food since 1952. Started by Sonoran couple Ernesto and Alicia Lopez, Mi Nidito is now in its third generation of being family-owned.

“I showed up closer to closing time than I wanted, but their hospitality matched their name and it took all the effort to decline their effort to further rounds of their well-rounded, refreshing margs.”

The family-owned and operated Nana’s Kitchen serves authentic Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients, homemade tortillas, and some binge-worthy tacos in Marana.

Reforma has offered a wide variety of gourmet Margarita flavors over the years such as Blood Orange, Tamarindo, Prickly Pear, Mango Habanero, and Cucumber Mint. Oh, and every Monday is $7 Margarita Monday!

“The Prickly Heat at Surly Wench stands by its name. It’s one margarita that I can count on having to sip slowly.”

This super spicy margarita is made with a house-infused jalapeño and habanero Milagro Tequila, a prickly pear syrup, and then Tajín on the rim.

Frozen or on the rocks? Doesn’t matter because they’ll all knock your socks off. There’s more than five to choose from on the menu but you need to try the No Mames Margarita — it’s a frozen mountain of tequila, chamoy, and frozen margarita mix.

“The marg on tap at Tap & Bottle is legit. Strong, smooth, and the right amount of sour.”

There’s more than just beer on tap at both Tap & Bottle locations!

At the 2025 World Margarita Championship, their cucumbery take Mr. Pepino took second place.

The Mercado location recently started offering margaritas as well. Fresh, limey, and perfect after a Tumamoc Hill hike. Also available as a flight.