10 spots in Toronto to have the best margarita of your life
It's National Margarita Day tomorrow, celebrate wisely.
What Toronto might lack in beaches and palm trees, it makes up for with some solid Mexican restaurants and bars to enjoy a refreshing margarita. Perfectly salted rims, fresh & punchy limes and smooth-sipping tequila, the humble margarita is a necessary cocktail to have alongside your favourite Mexican dishes.
With National Margarita Day on deck for tomorrow, there’s no better excuse to sip, salt, and celebrate one of the most beloved cocktails out there.
We’ve rounded up a few places that take their margaritas seriously so you can celebrate with ease this weekend.
Atomic 10
This St. Clair West staple serves up a solid classic margarita, but we come here for its spicy sister, with their patented chili-sesame & honey rim.
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Reposado
The name gives it away that they probably have some seriously good Mexican cocktails here. Alongside their classic margarita, you can try their blood orange, mango or passionfruit ones, and spice it up with their habanero-infused tequila.
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Playa Cabana
With multiple locations across Toronto, there’s no excuse to not get out for a marg. Playa Cabana has a strong focus on tequila and mezcal-based cocktails, using only 100% blue agave tequila and small batch mezcal—you’re bound to have a great marg here.
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Papi Chulo’s
Dining out with friends? This Ossington staple is the rowdy Mexican spot for you. Get a margarita tower here if you’re feeling bold or opt for a margarita flight for a personal tasting experience.
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Xola
If there’s one place on this list you’re going to save for margarita day, let it be at least this one. Known for their grasshopper guac, Xola also has an abundance of specialty margaritas that provides a bevvy option for everyone.
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Fonda Lola
If you haven’t tried this lowkey Queen West Mexican bistro, this is your sign. Alongside their creative, delicious Mexican dishes, you’ll find five margaritas ranging from the classic and spicy margs, to the specialty ones with hibiscus and tamarind.
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El Rey
This modern and cozy Kensington taqueria has a list of amazing, thoughtful cocktails on deck, but it would be nothing if they couldn’t do a margarita right.
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Campechano
A simple, modern taqueria that is perfect for any occasion, Campechano also has a solid, no-frills list of Mexican cocktails, including the humble margarita.
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La Bartola
This incredible plant-based Mexican restaurant serves up some unreal vegan tacos, but will blow you away with their house margarita, which uses strawberries to elevate its fruitiness and replaces tequila with reposado.
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Casa Madera
This upscale eatery at the 1 Hotel is an experience worth coming for, but don’t skip out on their margarita—a simple take made with high-quality ingredients.
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