Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina
There’s no better way to soak up the sun than with an ice-cold margarita in hand.
Whether you prefer sugar or salt on the rim, on the rocks or frozen, or a sweet or spicy pour, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots in and around Music City to sip a marg.
Harriet’s Rooftop
If you’re a fan of cocktails with a kick, Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Nashville serves up a spicy margarita that offers a mild chili flavor without packing too much heat. Combined with house-made lime agave and an easy-to-sip Espolon Blanco tequila, the Shishito Pepper margarita is rimmed with celery salt for an extra savory finish. (1hotels.com/nashville/taste/ harriets-rooftop)
Taco Mama
Sharing is caring at Taco Mama with the choice of a single pour or a whole pitcher. Once you’ve picked your size, choose from several options like the pomegranate, jalapeño, or cucumber margarita. Be sure to check out the rotating seasonal flavors as well. (tacomamaonline.com)
bartaco
Nothing goes better together than tacos and tequila; especially a house marg from bartaco made with Libélula Joven tequila, Combier Liqueur D’orange, agave syrup, and lime juice. If you’re looking for a kick, you can also make it spicy. Or try bartaco’s spin on green juice, the Green margarita, composed of Libélula Joven tequila, house-made green juice, fresh-squeezed lime juice, triple sec, agave, and garnished with a Tajin rim. Who says margaritas can’t be healthy? (bartaco.com)
Fins Bar
Waste away in Margaritaville at Fins Bar, located on Margaritaville Hotel Nashville’s pool deck, with a License to Chill margarita. Crafted with Margaritaville Gold Tequila, a splash of Blue Curaçao, and a signature house margarita blend, this ‘rita tastes like an escape to the tropics. (margaritavilleresorts.com)
Taco Chela
A margarita bar... need we say more? Options include the Orange-arita, Vodkarita, Ghost Pepper margarita, and the Patron margarita. As hard as it is to choose, rest assured that all taste buds are covered. (tacochelaeats.com)
Superica
This Tex-Mex-inspired restaurant in the Gulch offers a variety of margs including frozen house-style, spicy ginger syrup, Mezcal, and jalapeño options. Ask your server for the Slushie Del Dia, aka the daily frozen treat. (superica.com)
Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina
Enjoy your tacos with the Outlaw margarita, made with three ingredients and the truth. The classic features Lunazul Blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave, along with the option to add flavors like strawberry, mango, blueberry and pineapple. Want to try a little of everything? Order the margarita flight, which features three margaritas (the Main Squeeze, Dreamsicle, and Cosmic Cactus) in tasting glasses. (panchoandleftys.com)
Stateside Kitchen
For a delightfully fruity and tart twist on a traditional margarita, Stateside Kitchen at Dream Nashville serves up a Blackberry margarita on the rocks. This cocktail swaps Triple Sec for a sweet and floral elderflower liqueur, and lime for fresh lemon, before both ingredients are shaken up with blackberry and Blanco tequila. (dreamhotels.com/nashville/dining-nightlife)
Bungalow10
If you have trouble deciding which margarita you’re in the mood for, why not try them all? At Bungalow10 you can order a fruity margarita flight featuring flavors such as honey-lemon, lychee, peach, and strawberry. The colorful assortment of margaritas on the rocks combined with the bar’s tropical decor will transport you to paradise. (bungalow10dining.com)
Church & Union
Spice up your margarita with Church & Union’s The Ghost. This spicy twist on a classic margarita is hauntingly delicious and includes tequila, cucumber water, orange liqueur, lime juice, and cayenne pepper. (churchandunion.com/location/nashville)
Bakersfield
Take it to the tropics with Bakersfield’s margarita selections. Try the pineapple margarita made with El Jimador Blanco, Licor 43, Pineapple, agave nectar, and fresh lime, or try the smoky Mezcal margarita. You can’t go wrong with either. (bakersfieldtacos.com)
El Fuego
Come for the tacos, stay for the margaritas. Priced at only $5.99, the house margaritas made with freshly squeezed lime juice and served on the rocks is where you’ll get the most bang for your buck. (elfuegonashville.com)
Mojos
If you’ve been to Mojo’s then you know good tacos, but have you tried one of their margaritas? Pair your brisket taco with a Mojo’s house marg and make it a double for $12. (mojostacos.com)
Butchertown Hall
Grab your significant other, your family, or your marg-loving pals because Butchertown Hall’s classic margarita is beloved by all. Complete the experience by pairing your drink with the restaurant’s variety of craft tacos or Texas-style BBQ. (butchertownhall.com)
Rosepepper
Don’t let the red solo cups deceive you, the margaritas at this East Nashville staple are not to be missed. Choose from the classic, skinny, tropical, or the El Fuego made with El Jimador Silver, Triple Sec, Rose’s lime juice, and fresh jalapeños. (rosepepper.com)