We’ve rounded up the 10 best spots to sip a margarita in Scottsdale.
Toca Madera Guava Margarita
Barrio Queen knows that variety is the spice of life. Case in point: the margarita flight. Served with three five oz, pours, you can choose from the pineapple-driven People’s Margarita, the spicy El Pepino Loco and the blueberry-featuring Toloache.
Whether a pitcher or for yourself, you can’t go wrong with Blanco’s classic margaritas, like the Dodge’s Cadillac and The New Skinny. Cool down with a frozen margarita or order the Mango Stand, an idyllically sweet-spicy concoction of Blanco tequila, spiced mango and chamoy.
If you’re ever going to stray from a standard margarita, Cien Agaves is the place to do it. Your top-of-mind consideration should be the Arizona Prickly Pear margarita, which is made of Tradicional silver tequila, fresh prickly pear, lime, simple syrup and triple sec.
Who says margaritas are only reserved for taco feasts? Maple & Ash proves a steakhouse is a fitting contender for the best margarita in town. Order the Lady in Black from the signature cocktail menu—made with Tanteo tequila and Del Maguey Vida mezcal, spiced watermelon agave, Cointreau, lime and rosemary.
Yes, The Mexicano has an excellent, varied lineup of margaritas like the spiced pomegranate and smoked piña, but what’s important to note is its build-your-own margarita bar. Kick the party up a notch by opting for the build-your-own piñata margarita, which comes with Mexican candy and a piñata tequila shot.
The modern Latin cuisine restaurant promises an environmental blend of old-world charm and modern elegance where you can choose from a seven-item long margarita list, which features choices like prickly pear, spicy hibiscus and cucumber jalapeño.
A margarita is best illuminated by the Old Town charm of this establishment’s 75-year-old adobe home. Pay homage to the cocktail’s history with the original margarita created by Margarita Sames, made with Lunazul Blanco tequila, triple sec and fresh citrus juice.
Sol is all about being innovative. Choose between the delectable blackberry ginger (Espolòlon Blanco, muddled blueberries, ginger, lime and agave) or the spicy mango con chile (frozen with mango puree, dried mango and chile salt) margaritas.
Sumomaya’s Mexican-Asian cuisine pairs well with a refreshing margarita. Order a lineup of seafood-driven dishes complemented by the Perfect Patron Margarita. Alternatively, add some heat with the spicy peach margarita, made of chile de arbol-infused Sauza blue tequila, Combier peach, peach puree, peach bitters, Thai basil and house lemonade. sumomaya.com
Toca Madera’s elevated cocktail program carves out a special place on the menu for margaritas made with bold flavors and fresh ingredients—think the guava margarita (Avion silver, Combier, guava, thyme, lime) and the Ghost Rider (Altos Plata, fresh mint, lime agave).
Photography by: Photo by Alonso Parra for Toca Madera
