Happy Cinco De Mayo! Seriously is there anything better than tasty tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and hints of salt (or Tajín) on the rim? Fun fact, this cocktail was created in 1938 in Mexico and is a go-to for any amount of fun that will or is abut to happen. We love a good margarita (on the rocks or blended), especially to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, and there are only a select few places that make them elevated and extraordinary. So we taste tested some of LA’s best hotspots to find the best margaritas and landed on a few winners. Here are 5 Restaurants with the Best Margaritas in LA.
1. Gracias Madre (West Hollywood)
Where: 8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
The LA Girl Recommendation: Purista Margarita
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2. Tu Madre (Westwood)
Where: 1945 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Recommendation: Lychee Rose Margarita
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3. El Compadre (Hollywood)
Where: 7408 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
The LA Girl Recommendation: The Famous Flaming Margarita
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4. LA Cha Cha Chá (Arts District)
Where: 812 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Recommendation: Spicy Pineapple Margarita
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5. El Coyote Cafe (Mid-Wilshire)
Where: 7312 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The LA Girl Recommendation: Cadillac Margarita
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*Bonus* Make it Blended: Roadside Taco (Studio City)
Where: 10628 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
The LA Girl Recommendation: Frozen Margarita
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Having a Night In?
Ok as much as we love going out to have a drink with the girls, making margs at home are juts as fun. Our local fave cocktail guru – Paul Zahn – has put together these epic recipes that are easy to make and easy to drink too!
1. Codigo 1530 Rosa Skinny Margarita
2 parts Código 1530 Rosa Tequila
1 part lime Juice
1 part monk fruit syrup
Pour salt onto a small plate. Use the wedge of lime to wet the rim of a margarita glass. Dip the rim into the salt and fill the glass with ice.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice & ingredients.
Shake & pour into prepared glass.
2. A Cristalino Clear Margarita
1 ½ oz. Avión Reserva Cristalino
1 oz. Filtered Lime Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup
Add one and a half ounces of Avión Reserva Cristalino, filtered lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker. Stir gently until thoroughly mixed and strain carefully through a fine mesh strainer. Strain over coupette glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
3. Codigo 1530 Reposado Cadillac Margarita:
1.5oz Italic-us
1.5oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5oz Agave Nectar
Shaken & served over large rock or over ice
4. Frozen Watermelon Margarita (yum!)
1 ½ ounces Altos Anejo tequila
1 ½ ounces triple sec
¼ medium watermelon (diced and frozen)
1 medium lime
Kosher salt for the rim & mint
Cut watermelon into large cubes and freeze 6 hours or overnight Combine watermelon cubes, tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice in a high-speed blender Blend until thick and smooth Serve into a Margarita glass and enjoy! Cheers! Also, don’t forget the tacos!
