Where To Get Your Margarita Fix in Beijing for International Margarita Day
In case you needed another excuse to enjoy a margarita – besides longing for warmer days and places, with a citrusy tequila cocktail in hand – then look no further than today (Feb 22), otherwise known as International Margarita Day.
An American holiday that's since gone international, International Margarita Day is one of the country's many holidays honoring drinks and spirits – seeing as we from the US are masters of turning just about anything into an excuse to imbibe.
Below, we've compiled a list of places to get your fix on this special day of the margarita, perhaps with some tacos, chips, and salsa while you’re at it.
BOGO Frozen & DIY Margaritas at El Barrio
El Barrio is gearing up to make this a margarita day you’ll not soon forget – or perhaps forget all too soon, as the restaurant is offering two special options: BOGO frozen magaritas or the option to craft your own margarita! Simply choose between three base spirits (tequila, mezcal, or raicilla), opt for extra liqueur like Contreau, and then add salt, lime, syrup or other fruit to make your own libation for the evening.
El Barrio
2F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun North Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园2楼
BOGO margaritas & other drinks at Pebbles’
Get down in Wudaoying hutong at Pebbles' Courtyard where they’re offering BOGO margaritas and mezcal margaritas all day long. If you’re feeling adventurous, ask for Ray who can help you pick a special tequila or mezcal to liven up your beverage.
Pebbles Courtyard
74 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区五道营胡同74号
Margarita Day Deals at Q MEX & Q MEX Taqueria
Q MEX and Q MEX Taqueria will be offering margarita and bulldog drink deals all day long. Sparkling margs are RMB 35, frozen margs are RMB 45, and bulldogs are RMB 65 at all Q MEX locations. Over at Q MEX Taqueria, you can enjoy 20 percent off on all margaritas and bulldog drinks.
Q MEX Bar & Grill (multiple locations)
H01, 1F, Bldg 80, Courtyard 4, Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工体北路4号院80号楼1层H01
Q MEX Taqueria
106 JinShangYuan, 20 Xinyuanli Xili, Chaoyang District
朝阳区新源里西20号楼金尚源106单元
BOGO Signature Margaritas at Las Musas
At Las Musas, margarita lovers can enjoy BOGO on their Signature Margaritas all day long if they show wait staff the poster above. With seven to choose from there's something for everyone, from the Las Musas Classic (RMB 55-70), to the Strawberry & Basil (RMB 60-75) and Apple Pie (RMB 65). For something a little smoother, go for the Cadillac (RMB 88), featuring reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, lime, and agave syrup.
Las Musas
6 Sanlitun South Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区南三里屯路6号
Margarita pitchers & more at Home Plate BBQ
In the Southwest, margaritas aren’t just good with Mexican food, but almost any other kind of cuisine, especially Southern BBQ. Try this flavor combo for yourself at Home Plate BBQ, where they’ve got frozen and standard margaritas (RMB 50 for glass, RMB 160 for pitcher), or, if you're looking for something a little more premium, you can go for their 1800 Margarita, which uses 1800 Tequila Silver as its base.
Sanlitun branch
106, 1F, Bldg 10, Courtyard 4, Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工体北路4号10号楼1层106号
Sanyuanqiao branch
35 Xiaoyun Road Courtyard, Chaoyang District
朝阳区霄云路35号院
READ: Hutong Hunter: Q&A With the Capital's Ambassador of Agave Spirits, Ray Heng of Pebbles' Courtyard
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