Celebrate on the cheap: Best Phoenix deals on National Margarita Day, Feb. 22
In Arizona, the margarita is pretty much our unofficial state cocktail.
Thursday, Feb. 22, is National Margarita Day, and restaurants across Phoenix are offering great deals on the tequila-based cocktails.
The exact origin of the margarita is unknown. Some say it dates to 1938, invented by Carlos "Danny" Herrera at his Tijuana-area restaurant, Rancho La Gloria. Others say Francisco "Pancho" Morales came up with the concoction in 1942 at Tommy's Place Bar in Texas.
It's more fun to debate over a discounted drink at one of these Valley restaurants celebrating National Margarita Day.
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Crujiente Tacos
From 3 to 10 p.m., the hip taco spot in Arcadia is featuring four kinds of hand-crafted margaritas for $5. The special applies to:
- Arcadia Margarita: Gran Agave tequila, cucumber, cilantro, lime, house-made agave syrup and jalapeño (regularly $8).
- Premier Cru Margarita: Gran Agave Tequila, agave syrup, lime and muddled orange (regularly $7).
- Strawberry Basil Margarita: Gran Agave tequila, strawberries, basil, house-made agave syrup and lime (regularly $9).
- Passion Fruit Serrano Margarita: Gran Agave tequila, passion fruit, serrano, house-made agave syrup and lime (regularly $8).
Details: 3961 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-687-7777, crutacos.com.
Taco Guild
At this Mexican restaurant in central Phoenix, pay $5 all day for the 1893 Margarita (Sauza Blue Reposado tequila, Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower liqueur). There are other specials, including a shot of Herradura Ultra tequila for $14.
Details: 546 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix. 602-264-4143, tacoguild.com.
Salty Sow
The northeast Phoenix gastropub is offering its margarita board for $12, featuring mini versions of the Blanche, Blanche Royale, Little Larry and Wallow margaritas. Guests can also sip fresh lime margaritas for $5 all day.
Details: 4801 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. 602-795-9463, saltysow.com.
Roaring Fork
The Scottsdale restaurant, known for its wood-fired dishes and great happy hour, is offering happy-hour pricing on frozen margaritas in the saloon from 4 p.m. to close. Pay $5 for selections like the new Spicy Jalapeño Margarita, the popular RF Margarita and Huckleberry Margarita.
Details: 4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-947-0795, roaringfork.com.
Hula's Modern Tiki
There are two locations of the tropical-themed restaurant with a retro vibe. Both will offer two-for-one pricing on the Lilikoi Margarita (tequila, passion fruit, sweet and sour, orange juice and lime juice) all day. That's $8 for two margs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Details: 4700 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-265-8454. Also, 7213 E. First Ave., Scottsdale, 480-970-4852. hulasmoderntiki.com.
Sandbar Mexican Grill
Both locations of the beach-themed cantinas will offer house margaritas all day for $4 (regularly $8).
Details: Desert Ridge Marketplace, Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix. 480-585-5900. Also, 7200 W. Ray Road, Chandler. 480-961-1700, sandbaraz.com.
Casa Amigos
Enjoy $5 house margaritas all day at this sleek Mexican restaurant and bar in downtown Scottsdale. Afterward, head upstairs to Skylanes for a round or two of bowling.
Details: 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale. 480-361-3440, casaamigosaz.com.
Texaz
The laid-back spot serving home-style food and steaks will feature the house margarita all day for $3.50 (regularly $7). In addition, Texaz is celebrating National Chili Day a day early, so guests can get all-you-can-eat chili for $8.50 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 22.
Details: 6003 N. 16th St., Phoenix. 602-248-7827, texazgrill.com.
RnR
The popular day drinking spot in Scottsdale will serve $5 Altos Margaritas all day.
Details: 3737 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-945-3353, rnrscottsdale.com.
Joyride Taco House
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the modern Mexican joint will serve most margaritas for $5. There are seven varieties, including:
- Cucumber Serrano: Tequila, green tea syrup, cucumber, lime, serrano and cilantro.
- Strawberry-hibiscus: Hibiscus-infused tequila, strawberry, Campari and house-made sour mix.
- The Tropicale: Coconut-infused tequila, pineapple, mango, passion fruit and house-made sour mix.
Details: 5202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-274-8226. Also, 302 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480-632-8226. joyridetacohouse.com.
Sierra Bonita Grill
From open to close, enjoy happy-hour pricing on two signature margaritas. Pay $7 for the fresh-squeezed margarita (reposado tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave nectar) or the pomegranate margarita (Pama liqueur, reposado tequila, orange liqueur, orange juice and house-made sweet and sour mix).
Details: 6933 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-264-0700, sierrabonitagrill.com.
El Hefe
Both locations will offer house margaritas for $5 until 10 p.m. The bar in Tempe will throw a party featuring a tiki and tequila theme, Hawaiian decor and DJ Cutswell.
Details: 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-257-2797. Also, 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, 480-945-6200. elhefe.com.
Someburros
All locations of the Mexican restaurant chain (except Sun Devil Stadium) are featuring $2 frozen strawberry or lime margaritas all day. The special, which runs through Feb. 23, is limited to one per person with a purchase.
Details: Valley-wide locations at someburros.com.
Thirsty Camel
The newly renovated bar and lounge in the high-end resort will feature the Phoenician Herradura Double-Barreled Reposado Margarita (Herradura Double Barrel Reposado tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and agave nectar) for $10 (regularly $21).
Details: The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 480-423-2530, thephoenician.com.
Z'Tejas
Both locations will offer the 6th Street Margarita (blanco tequila, triple sec and lime) for $5 each (regularly $7.75) all day.
Details: 10625 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, 480-948-9010. Also, 7221 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-893-7550. ztejas.com.
Nando's Mexican Cafe
The casual Mexican restaurant has three locations, and each will offer $4 house margaritas all day.
Details: 6715 E. McDowell Road, Mesa, 480-830-8181. Also, 3519 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, 480-633-1313. And, 1890 W. Germann Road, Chandler, 480-855-4344, nandosmexicancafe.com.
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