Tequila! Tequila! We know there are plenty of you out there whose favourite cocktail of choice is a margarita. Whether it’s a classic, Tommy’s, spicy, flavoured, with a full rim or half, these are the best bars and restaurants in Canberra that do it best.

Cartel Taqueria

Putting blood, sweat and tears into their famous frozen margaritas, Cartel Taqueria makes them completely from scratch, and you can tell the difference. With seven on the menu, including virgin, you’ll be going back for seconds when you’re forced to choose between chilli mango and passionfruit coconut.

Paloma’s

If you’re not getting their signature three-parts grapefruit, one-part tequila, try Paloma’s signature cocktail menu where margaritas reign supreme. From the fan-favourite original or spicy to the frozen chilli mango, lick the salt and sip on that delicious punchy flavour.

Loquita

Boasting an extensive marg list to pair with their tacos, Loquita is the place to go to taste your way through every flavoured margarita imaginable. From the classic Tommy’s to a frozen passionfruit, you’re bound to find your preferred flavour.

Highball

This cocktail from Highball needs a caution warning because there’s 99% chance of a brain freeze. Your favourite classic margarita in slushie form, it’s so good you’re bound to slurp a little too quickly.

Karl Bar

A micro margarita bar in the heart of the city, Karl Bar centres its menu around the ever-so-popular and very versatile cocktail. Inspired by the iconic designer, Karl Lagerfeld, the bar’s mood will be dark, elegant and understated. Featuring just a handful of cocktails that are heavy on margaritas with some ring-ins, expect expertly crafted and well-balanced flavours.

Cabo

Taking you to a place where tequila reigns supreme and the food is fresh, spicy and drool-inducing, Cabo’s modern coastal vibes are fully immersive. On the drinks menu, we’re talking margaritas (including build-your-own), sangria and slushies, plus 44 tequilas and 26 mezcal varieties. On Fridays, it’s margarita tree arvos, where you can enjoy 12 classic or spicy margs for you and your mates for $180. While Cabo has declared Wednesdays as Marg Day, where you can sip on your favourite cocktail for just $12.

Wakefield’s Bar and Wine

Margs really are a girl’s best friend, especially during happy hour when you can sling em’ for $10 at Wakefield’s when they roll round as cocktail of the month.

Assembly

Coconut just screams summer, and when shaken into the perfect marg and paired with Assembly‘s beer garden on a sunny day, we mean, what could be better?

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