Houstonians don't need a special holiday to knock back margaritas, but Cinco de Mayo is a great time to drink with a crowd. The days of pre-mixed concoctions have been replaced by fresh ingredients and clean flavors. Here, a list of some of Houston’s best margaritas (in alphabetical order): from classics to new, fresh takes on the traditional.
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We've added a few to the list. Here's Houston's Hot spots to cool down with the a margarita.
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1. The Pastry War
310 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 226-7770
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2. Pico's Mex Mex
3601 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
Houston, TX 77098
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3. El Big Bad
419 Travis St
Houston, TX 77002
Houston, TX 77002
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4. Hugo's
1600 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
Houston, TX 77006
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5. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77003
Houston, TX 77003
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6. El Tiempo Cantina
5602 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77007
Houston, TX 77007
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7. Molina's Cantina
4720 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77007
Houston, TX 77007
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8. El Patio
6444 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057
Houston, TX 77057
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9. El Real Tex-Mex Cafe
1201 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77006
Houston, TX 77006
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10. Spanish Village
4720 Almeda Rd
Houston, TX 77004
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 523-2861
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11. Pistolero's
1517 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
Houston, TX 77006
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12. PESKA Seafood Culture
1700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 190
Houston, TX 77056
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 961-9229
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13. Añejo
1180 Uptown Park Blvd Ste 1
Houston, TX 77056
Houston, TX 77056
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14. Churrascos
2005 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
Houston, TX 77098
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15. The El Cantina Superior
602 Studewood St
Houston, TX 77007
Houston, TX 77007
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16. Cuchara Restaurant
214 Fairview St
Houston, TX 77006
Houston, TX 77006
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