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Guide to the Best Margaritas in Denver

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

by Allie Scheu
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Let's be honest: The best thing about Cinco de Mayo is the excuse it gives you to drink Margaritas. These 15 Denver places offer the best of the classic tequila drink. For the taco fanatics, check out the Denver taco heatmap.

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1. Comida

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3350 Brighton Blvd
Denver, CO 80216
(303)-296-2747
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Comida has already been acknowledged for its amazing tacos and those come complimented by fresh and exotic Margaritas. Guests will have to choose between flavors like pineapple habenero and tomatillo with citrus and guava nectar in the "Cabana" margarita.

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2. Marg's Taco Bistro

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1519 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 534-6274
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As if the name of the restaurant doesn't emphasize it enough, Marg's Taco Bistro channels some of the most unique Marg flavors you will ever come across. Your taste buds will love the fruity and spicy combination of a kiwi-jalepeno Marg or maybe feed your sweet tooth with a sugary-sweet vanilla-coconut Margarita.

3. Pinche Tacos

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1514 York St
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 475-1337
(720) 475-1337
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What began as a food truck is now two thriving restaurants in City Park and the Highland, serving some of the best margaritas, tacos, and more. Pinche uses great ingredients throughout its Marg menu like Squirt, agave nectar, and of course fresh squeeze lime.

4. North County

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94 Rampart Way
Denver, CO 80230
(720)-532-0106
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With an impressive selection of over 100 different tequilas, North County offers fresh and potent Margaritas made with your choice of Blanco, Repasado, Anejo, Mezcals and Joven style tequilas. Take your pick from original, strawberry, grapefruit, or skinny Margaritas.

5. Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

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1294 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 778-1294
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This Platte Park family-operated restaurant is named after an archetype of of a woman warrior during the Mexican Revolution, "La Adelita." The venue's Margaritas tap into that archetype by producing a strong, fresh, and classic salt-rimmed drink that can be purchased 2 for 1 on Monday nights. On Tuesday's enjoy $1 tacos along with your drink.

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6. El Camino Community Tavern

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3628 West 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 889-7946
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El Camino provides an opportunity for guests to do good by drinking a Marg by donating a portion of the proceeds directly to local schools. The tavern makes its own house-infused tequilas using a variety of ingredients that provide salty and sweet flavors. Brunch-goers can enjoy a $6 straw-mary Margarita, made with a home-infused strawberry rosemary tequila, agave nectar, and lime juice.

7. Los Chingones

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2461 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80205
(303)-295-0686
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The wittily-named Margs at this RiNo hot spot are irresistible. Try the "silk pajamas" Marg made with egg-white and Patron, or the grammatically questionable "los marg," made with a house-made sour mix.

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8. Rio Grande Co.

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201 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80223
(303)-623-5432
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Head to one of the eight locations of the Rio throughout the region and enjoy either a strawberry, mango, or a combined "manberry" margarita. Guests looking for something non-fruity can go for a traditional coin, skinny, or "big tex" marg. Bonus: during the month of May, the Rio is holding its "Summer Thaw" promotion where guests can win special discount coins by waiting for them to melt out of special ice blocks... cross your fingers for warm weather!

9. La Biblioteca

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1610 Little Raven St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 572-3000
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Rather than filling shelves with books, La Biblioteca's walls are lined with bottles of tequilas used to craft some of the best margaritas in town. The classic Marg here incorporates Agavales Blanco tequila and agave nectar, while a house Margarita can be customized by guests using one of the restaurant's many infusions in flavors like grilled pineapple and tamarind.

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10. Leña

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24 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
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As one of 5280's Best New Restaurants this year, it's safe to say that the recognition was achieved with a little help from Leña's three delicious Margarita options. Pick from the classic Leña, orange juice-based Suprema, or the Serrano for a taste of Latin America.

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11. Uno Mas Taqueria Y Cantina

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1585 S Pearl St
Denver, CO 80210
303.777.2866
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The taqueria and cantina's farm-to-plate concept guarantees guests locally grown ingredients in all meals while also providing customers with fresh and authentic Margaritas. Made from 100% Blue Webber Agave and one of the 70 tequilas, an Uno Mas Marg can be accompanied by street tacos, tortas, and more.

12. LOLA

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1575 Boulder St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 570-8686
(720) 570-8686
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Lola Mexican Fish House is now a classic and without a doubt home to a darn good Margarita. The restaurant offers a large selection of coin style margaritas, featuring Mezcal, Blanco, and Reposado tequilas.

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13. Paxia

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4001 Tejon St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 583-6860
(720) 583-6860
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Paxia's elegant Latin atmosphere is the perfect spot to enjoy freshly made guacamole and a mango-jalepeno Margarita, any day of the week. If you're a student at Regis, you're in luck, as the restaurant is known to occasionally offer free margs for Regis students with a valid ID!

14. Mezcal

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3230 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-5219
(303) 322-5219
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This high energy Mexican restaurant and bar offers the popular "La Original" Margarita, made with Exotico Blanco Tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime juice and freshly squeezed OJ. This house Marg can be enjoyed for a few bucks less at $5 during early happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.

15. La Loma

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2527 W 26th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-8300
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La Loma brings Latin fine dining to the Denver area, along with a versatile Margarita. The classic tequila cocktail can be served frozen or on the rocks and comes in flavors like prickly pear, blood orange, mango, peach guava and passion fruit.

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1. Comida

3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216
Comida has already been acknowledged for its amazing tacos and those come complimented by fresh and exotic Margaritas. Guests will have to choose between flavors like pineapple habenero and tomatillo with citrus and guava nectar in the "Cabana" margarita.
3350 Brighton Blvd
Denver, CO 80216
(303)-296-2747
Visit Website

2. Marg's Taco Bistro

1519 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
As if the name of the restaurant doesn't emphasize it enough, Marg's Taco Bistro channels some of the most unique Marg flavors you will ever come across. Your taste buds will love the fruity and spicy combination of a kiwi-jalepeno Marg or maybe feed your sweet tooth with a sugary-sweet vanilla-coconut Margarita.
1519 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 534-6274
Visit Website

3. Pinche Tacos

1514 York St, Denver, CO 80206
What began as a food truck is now two thriving restaurants in City Park and the Highland, serving some of the best margaritas, tacos, and more. Pinche uses great ingredients throughout its Marg menu like Squirt, agave nectar, and of course fresh squeeze lime.
1514 York St
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 475-1337
Visit Website

4. North County

94 Rampart Way, Denver, CO 80230
With an impressive selection of over 100 different tequilas, North County offers fresh and potent Margaritas made with your choice of Blanco, Repasado, Anejo, Mezcals and Joven style tequilas. Take your pick from original, strawberry, grapefruit, or skinny Margaritas.
94 Rampart Way
Denver, CO 80230
(720)-532-0106
Visit Website

5. Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

1294 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
This Platte Park family-operated restaurant is named after an archetype of of a woman warrior during the Mexican Revolution, "La Adelita." The venue's Margaritas tap into that archetype by producing a strong, fresh, and classic salt-rimmed drink that can be purchased 2 for 1 on Monday nights. On Tuesday's enjoy $1 tacos along with your drink.
1294 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 778-1294
Visit Website

6. El Camino Community Tavern

3628 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
El Camino provides an opportunity for guests to do good by drinking a Marg by donating a portion of the proceeds directly to local schools. The tavern makes its own house-infused tequilas using a variety of ingredients that provide salty and sweet flavors. Brunch-goers can enjoy a $6 straw-mary Margarita, made with a home-infused strawberry rosemary tequila, agave nectar, and lime juice.
3628 West 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 889-7946
Visit Website

7. Los Chingones

2461 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
The wittily-named Margs at this RiNo hot spot are irresistible. Try the "silk pajamas" Marg made with egg-white and Patron, or the grammatically questionable "los marg," made with a house-made sour mix.
2461 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80205
(303)-295-0686
Visit Website

8. Rio Grande Co.

201 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80223
Head to one of the eight locations of the Rio throughout the region and enjoy either a strawberry, mango, or a combined "manberry" margarita. Guests looking for something non-fruity can go for a traditional coin, skinny, or "big tex" marg. Bonus: during the month of May, the Rio is holding its "Summer Thaw" promotion where guests can win special discount coins by waiting for them to melt out of special ice blocks... cross your fingers for warm weather!
201 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80223
(303)-623-5432
Visit Website

9. La Biblioteca

1610 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202
Rather than filling shelves with books, La Biblioteca's walls are lined with bottles of tequilas used to craft some of the best margaritas in town. The classic Marg here incorporates Agavales Blanco tequila and agave nectar, while a house Margarita can be customized by guests using one of the restaurant's many infusions in flavors like grilled pineapple and tamarind.
1610 Little Raven St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 572-3000
Visit Website

10. Leña

24 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
As one of 5280's Best New Restaurants this year, it's safe to say that the recognition was achieved with a little help from Leña's three delicious Margarita options. Pick from the classic Leña, orange juice-based Suprema, or the Serrano for a taste of Latin America.
24 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
Visit Website

11. Uno Mas Taqueria Y Cantina

1585 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
The taqueria and cantina's farm-to-plate concept guarantees guests locally grown ingredients in all meals while also providing customers with fresh and authentic Margaritas. Made from 100% Blue Webber Agave and one of the 70 tequilas, an Uno Mas Marg can be accompanied by street tacos, tortas, and more.
1585 S Pearl St
Denver, CO 80210
303.777.2866
Visit Website

12. LOLA

1575 Boulder St, Denver, CO 80211
Lola Mexican Fish House is now a classic and without a doubt home to a darn good Margarita. The restaurant offers a large selection of coin style margaritas, featuring Mezcal, Blanco, and Reposado tequilas.
1575 Boulder St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 570-8686
Visit Website

13. Paxia

4001 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211
Paxia's elegant Latin atmosphere is the perfect spot to enjoy freshly made guacamole and a mango-jalepeno Margarita, any day of the week. If you're a student at Regis, you're in luck, as the restaurant is known to occasionally offer free margs for Regis students with a valid ID!
4001 Tejon St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 583-6860
Visit Website

14. Mezcal

3230 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
This high energy Mexican restaurant and bar offers the popular "La Original" Margarita, made with Exotico Blanco Tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime juice and freshly squeezed OJ. This house Marg can be enjoyed for a few bucks less at $5 during early happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.
3230 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-5219
Visit Website

15. La Loma

2527 W 26th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
La Loma brings Latin fine dining to the Denver area, along with a versatile Margarita. The classic tequila cocktail can be served frozen or on the rocks and comes in flavors like prickly pear, blood orange, mango, peach guava and passion fruit.
2527 W 26th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-8300
Visit Website

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