Today is National Margarita Day! The day is celebrated annually on February 22. The margarita — triple sec, tequila, and lime juice — was created in 1938 in Mexico and is widely considered the official drink of having fun. The margarita was created by a man named Carlos “Danny” Herrera in 1938 in Baja California. According to the website Nationaltoday.com: Herrera made the drink “for a famous customer named Marjorie King, a dancer on the hit American theatrical broadway “Ziegfeld follies” because she was allergic to spirits but not tequila.” Thus the margarita was born. There is another man who is claiming to be the first to claim making a margarita. His name is Francisco “Pancho” Morales. He claims to have made it in 1942 in Juárez, Mexico. But then there’s one more person: Margarita Sames, a Dallas “higher class” citizen, believed she created the drink in her vacation home for her guests in Acapulco, Mexico in 1948.

Regardless of who you believe created the famed drink, it’s here to stay and people LOVE it. Whether you like the traditional one to strawberry to peach to mango, there are several flavors for you to choose from. 76% of Americans enjoy drinking margaritas so today should be one for the ages. We have compiled a list of local restaurants that are offering some sort of deals for this national day. Whether you enjoy the margarita on the rocks or frozen, you’re bound to find a deal locally where you can indulge today. A whopping 30% of people in America say the margarita is their favorite happy hour drink. So whether you’re going to enjoy a margarita today for happy hour or if you just want to have one to have one, consider visiting one of these restaurants to get the best bang for your buck. And make sure someone is there to drive you home!

• Chili's $5 premium margaritas

  Tequila Trifecta, Grand Romance and Straw Eddy – all day (and you can keep the souvenir cup)

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  Chili's Grill & Bar. View menu, order online, and view restaurant hours.

• Bahama Breeze classic margaritas $2.22

  All day long! Only valid when you dine in

  https://www.bahamabreeze.com/home

• Jose Cuervo can get you some prizes and bragging rights

  Enter the Marg Shake-Up contest for a chance to have your margarita creation sold in stores next year and win a $50,000 cash prize.  Starts today! 

  https://cuervo.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAl9efBhAkEiwA4ToripH4c0bEIgV_c6LTb0miETX7P6_NGSuaj77pJFsmlhJa6oSE3Am2uxoCxTwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

• On the Border house margarita $5

  The Sangria Swirl Margarita, a frozen House Margarita swirled with sangria or strawberry, for $6. 

  On The Border - Mexican Grill & Cantina - Tex Mex Restaurant

  With over 120 restaurants serving Tex-Mex food near you, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina offers lunch & dinner for for dine-in, take-out and delivery.

• Bartaco try new and fresh margarita creations

  From 2/22 through 3/31, we’re launching a fresh + new cocktail each week for #bartacoMargaritaMarch Sandia on Fifth: 2/22-2/28 The Last Razz: 3/1-3/7 Violet Haze: 3/8-3/14 Kiwi Vanilla Smash: 3/15-3/21 bartaco Green Margarita: 3/22-3/31 #bartaco #bartacolife

• Temazcal invites you to try one of their signature margaritas

  The happiest day of the year … National Margarita Day …Yes that’s right friends…it’s time to mark your calendars…22nd February 2023
  
  How do you like your margarita?
  
  Salud and cheers to #nationalmargaritaday preparation!
  
  #cocktail #cocktails #bartender #bartenderlife #mixology #craftcocktails #tequila #mezcal #margaritas #nationalmargaritaday2023

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• The Painted Burro is offering flights and asking you to vote

  Wednesday is National Margarita Day and we will be celebrating all weekend long!  We’re putting the power to choose our newest margarita flavor in your hands. Come in, order a flight of the two flavor options and vote for your favorite! The flavor with the most votes will be added to menu in March!

  The Painted Burro | Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar

  The Painted Burro is a Mexican kitchen & tequila bar in the Greater Boston area that features an exciting seasonal menu highlighting the diverse cuisines of Latin America for dining, take out, and delivery.

• Margarita's offering a flight every month

  With delicious flavors rotating on a monthly basis, it’s a great way to sample our extensive Margarita menu to find your new favorite!

  Waltham | Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

  Margaritas Mexican Restaurant offers distinctly delicious Mexican food that is made fresh throughout the day and each Margarita is hand shaken using real lemon and lime citrus blends. With a commitment to provide an authentic ambience, the decor is crafted by Mexican artisans and brought up on a tr

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