13 great places to grab a margarita
Nido's in Oakland serves up a tasty margarita. Photo courtesy of Nido's Backyard.
Whether you prefer your margarita on the rocks or blended, with or without a salt rim, in a pitcher or just a glass, taking BART is the best (and safest) way to try all these delicious libations.
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East Bay
The bar at Agave Uptown. Photo courtesy of Agave Uptown.
Agave Uptown
Don't limit yourself to just the margarita at Agave Uptown. With different varieties of mezcal and tequila to choose from, you'll discover a new favorite spirit. Sit indoors or outside on the patio. Take BART to 19th St. Oakland, and fresh margs are 0.2 miles away at 2135 Franklin St.
Nido's Backyard
Enjoy Nido’s extensive drink menu of traditional margaritas, as well as innovative, new cocktail concoctions in their garden. Take BART to Lake Merritt, and 104 Oak St is 0.4 miles away
Comal
Margaritas aren’t the only thing on the menu; be bold and try a tequila and mezcal tasting flight at Comal. Take BART to Downtown Berkeley, and Comal is just a block away at 2020 Shattuck Ave.
The bar at Fuego Tequila Grill. Photo courtesy of Fuego Tequila Grill.
Fuego Tequila Grill
There's freshly squeezed juice in every margarita served at Fuego Tequila Grill. Fuego's bar boasts over 1200 bottles, 25 signature recipes and is stocked with only the finest selections. Take BART to Walnut Creek Station, and Fuego drinks are 0.7 miles away at 1359 Locust St.
La Piñata serves margaritas by the pitcher, so bring a couple of friends to share. Take BART to Concord BART, and 2301 Willow Pass Road is 0.4 miles away.
San Francisco
Cocktails from Tropisueño. Photo courtesy of Tropisueño.
Tropisueño
You won’t find your typical lime and salt margarita at Tropisueño. Enjoy delicious infused versions, like the mango, strawberry or hibiscus margarita. Take BART to Powell St and stroll one block to 75 Yerba Buena Lane.
Matador
Matador serves authentic Mexican food with unique margaritas, on the rocks or frozen. Take BART to Powell St, you'll find one-of-a-kind mixes 0.4 miles away at 679 Sutter St.
Mosto
Nosh on tacos from Tacolicious (which is right next door) while washing them down with an ice-cold margarita at Mosto. Exit BART to 16th St Mission and head 0.4 miles to 741 Valencia St.
Puerto Alegre
Puerto Alegre is known for their affordable margarita pitchers, so save some damage to your wallet and plan your next meet-up with friends here. Take BART to 16th St Mission, and Puerto Alegre is a short 0.2 miles away at 546 Valencia St.
The rooftop at Cubita. Photo courtesy of The Infatuation.
Cubita
Sip on margaritas while marveling at the breathtaking views from El Techo’s rooftop. It’s the perfect spot to catch a sunset, unless Karl the Fog makes an appearance. Take BART to 24th St Mission, exit towards Mission St and Cubita is 0.3 miles away at 2516 Mission St.
Loló
The aesthetically appealing Loló serves delectable bites as well as gorgeous drinks that pack a punch. Get your phone ready because you'll want to snap a picture here. Loló is 0.5 miles from 24th St Mission at 974 Valencia St.
Latin American Club
Warning: the margaritas here are strong. Drink with the full SF spectrum (old-school locals to new-school tech people). Take BART to 24th Street Mission, and the bar is 0.3 miles away at 3286 22nd St.
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