By Molly McMenamy By Molly McMenamy | July 11, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guide, Guides,
Our editors scoured the city for the best margaritas in Boston—check out our top 10 picks.
bartaco
Adorned with hanging woven basket lights and potted plants, this modern Mexican eatery offers a vibrant experience and some of the city’s tastiest margaritas. The bartaco margarita with LibeĢlula Joven tequila and combier liqueur d’orange is both tangy and sweet. Pair with some kimchi and seared chorizo tacos. Multiple locations, bartaco.com
Bodega Canal
Enjoy heightened nightlife with modern drinks like the house margarita. Blending tequila and orange liqueur with fresh-squeezed lime juice, this sip is one for the ages. Try it with steak fajitas for a sweet and savory experience. 57 Canal St., bodegacanal.com
Borrachito
Take a seat at the chef-driven taqueria and cocktail bar and relax with the Business Class margarita. Agave and lime combine with Lalo tequila and Cointreau to create a timeless cocktail. Dining with a group? Order the x-large mango margarita for the table. 70 Pier 4 Blvd., Suite 270, borrachito.com
Casa Romero
In this intimate Back Bay spot, the colorful atmosphere is as vibrant as its drinks and cuisine. Sip on the Perfecta margarita, which consists of Cointreau Lime, Casamigos, and lime. Customers can enjoy a simple La Grand margarita alongside flavorful dishes like the bestselling carne asada. 30 Gloucester St., casaromeroboston.com
Citrus & Salt
For those who used to haunt the Back Bay location—listen up. Citrus & Salt recently migrated to Seaport, beloved margaritas in tow. Among the eatery’s colorful lights and cascading flowers, enjoy sips like the Citrus & Salt margarita, boasting a citrus salt rim, Monte Alban tequila and orange liquor with lime. 319 A St., citrusandsaltboston.com
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
With its rustic millwork and brilliant murals, this taqueria and oyster bar offers chilled drinks and great eats. The Coco margarita, infused with coconut, Lunazul blanco, milk and lime, is its own refreshing experience. Alongside this sweet beverage, feast on the savory birria tacos. Multiple locations, locotacoshops.com
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar
Looking for a sultry bar with divine drinks? Look no further than Lolita. Cool down with the Broken Heart margarita, featuring a sweet mixture of raspberry, lime and white grape with blanco tequila and elderflower. The red sugar rim calls for a salty pairing like their chicken rancho quesadilla. 253 Summer St., lolitamexican.com
The Painted Burro
Vibrance lies in every detail of this Mexican kitchen and tequila bar. Enjoy a mango pineapple margarita shaken with tequila blanco, triple sec, mango, pineapple and line. Multiple locations, thepaintedburro.com
Sabina Mezcaleria
Mezcal lovers finally have a haven on Newbury Street from restaurateur Allan Rodriguez—of Boston’s La Neta and El Centro. Indulge in tapas and sweet sips like the hibiscus or tamarind margarita. 253 Newbury St., sabinamezcaleria.com
Yellow Door Taqueria
Taking inspiration from Mexico City’s vibrant culinary scene, this eatery takes well-known drinks and dishes to new heights. Start the night with a refreshing raspberry mint margarita that soothes your tastebuds. Enjoy a mango or watermelon margarita with a dish of red shrimp aguachile. Multiple locations, yellowdoortaqueria.com
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