Toca Madera Guava Margarita
In Scottsdale, restaurants with margaritas are a dime a dozen, so we’ve narrowed it down to the very best. Whether you like your cocktail classic frozen or interesting, we’ve got you covered. Read on for all the must-have margaritas in Scottsdale.
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Website/ 8390 East Vía de Ventura 85258
As a scratch kitchen, Agave del Scottsdale prides itself on serving up fresh, bold flavors up and down the menu. And yes, that includes the entire section of margaritas. Keep it classic with a Cadillac or the Tamarindo or enliven your order with a fruit-forward flavor like agave watermelon, blackberry or mango.
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Website/ 7114 E Stetson Dr 85251
Barrio Queen knows that variety is the spice to life. Case in point: the margarita flight. Served with three five-ounce pours, you can choose from the pineapple-driven People’s Margarita, the spicy El Pepino Loco and the blueberry-featuring Toloache. But if you prefer to savor over a single drink, be sure to also consider the Skinny Chola , the Jalapeño Margarita and the Casa Margarita.
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Website/ 6166 N Scottsdale Rd 85253
The laidback party atmosphere of Blanco is practically begging you to order a margarita. Whether a pitcher or for yourself, you can’t go wrong with its classic-style margaritas like the Dodge’s Cadillac and The Spicy Skinny. We also recommend cooling down with a frozen margarita or ordering the Mango Stand, an idyllically sweet-spicy concoction of blanco tequila, spiced mango and chamoy.
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Website/ 7228 E 1st Ave 85251
If you’re ever going to stray from a standard margarita, Cien Agaves is the place to do it. We think 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. But you’ll also find the Mango Tango, Jalapeño & Cucumber and Pom-Berry margaritas undoubtedly tasty.
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Website/ 4338 N Scottsdale 85251
Diego Pops is inspired by taco and tequila-fueled conversation on Yucatan beaches, so what better way to embrace its muse than with a few rounds of margaritas? You’ll be satisfied with the Fresh One and Diego margaritas, but if you’re looking for something that packs a punch ask for it “Diego’s way” and consider the Tropic Like It’s Hot (1800 coconut tequila, elderflower liquor, jalapeño, lime) or the Prickly Pear (1800 reposado, agave, prickly pear, housemade sweet and sour).
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Website/ 7135 E Camelback Rd 85251
Who says margaritas are only reserved for taco feasts? Maple and Ash proves a steakhouse is a fitting contender for the best margarita in town. Its expert bar team can create your margarita of choice, but you’ll truly elevate the evening by ordering the Lady in Black from the signature cocktail menu. Made with Tanteo tequila and Del Maguey Vida mezcal, it features spiced watermelon agave, Cointreau, lime and rosemary.
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Website/ 4801 E Cactus Rd 85032
Yes, The Mexicano has an excellent, varied lineup of margaritas like the spiced pomegranate and smoke piña. But what’s important to take note of is its build-your-own margarita bar. You have 30 craft ingredients to choose from and assemble what you consider the world’s best margarita. What’s more, kick up the party a notch by opting for the build-you-own piñata margarita, which comes with Mexican candy and a piñata tequila shot.
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Website/ 3815 N Brown Ave 85251
When you’re looking to sip on a margarita in a more relaxed, intimate setting, look no further than The Mission. 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.
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Website/ 6910 E Main St 85251
A margarita is best illuminated by the Old Town charm of this establishment’s 75-year-old adobe home. Among the many choices on its margarita menu, we say pay homage to the cocktail’s history with the Mrs. Sames Original Margarita. Made with Sauza silver tequila, triple sec and fresh citrus juice, the recipe is the original margarita created by Margarita Sames, who is believed to have invented the cocktail.
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Website/ 15323 N Scottsdale Rd 85254
Sol is all about being innovative. So while you’ll delight in its Cadillac, house or skinny margarita, you’ll truly be impressed by its more cutting-edge creations. Choose between the blackberry ginger (Espolòlon blanco, muddled blueberries and ginger, lime, agave) and the mango con chile (Sol’s frozen margarita with mango puree, fried mango, chile salt) margaritas.
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Website/ 6560 N Scottsdale Rd 85253
Sumomaya’s Mexican-Asian cuisine pairs well with a refreshing margarita. Order a lineup of seafood-driven dishes like the Rainbow Ceviche, Crispy Rock Shrimp and your favorite signature rolls and you’ll find a perfect complement in the Perfect Patron Margarita. Alternatively, add some heat to your beverage of choice by ordering the Spicy Peach Margarita, which is made of chile de árbol-infused sauza blue tequila, Combier peach, peach puree, peach bitters, thai basil and house lemonade.
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Website/ 4736 N Goldwater Blvd 85251
You can always expect Toca Madera to take drinking and dining to the next level, which makes it a more-than-worthy contender for best margaritas. Its elevated cocktail program carves out a special place on the menu for margaritas made with bold flavors and fresh ingredients like the guava margarita (Avion silver, Combier, guava, thyme, lime), Ghost Rider (Altos Plata, fresh mint, lime agave) and the thai basil margarita (Altos Plata, thai basil, lime, agave).
See also: The 7 Best Mexican Restaurants In Scottsdale
Photography by: Photo by Alonso Parra for Toca Madera
