Celebrate National Margarita Day this Friday, February 22, 2013

Looking for an excuse to enjoy a few cocktails this week? Look no further than National Margarita Day on Friday, February 22, 2013. The beloved concoction of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice has long deserved its own holiday, so hit up your favorite bar or restaurant and show the margarita a little respect.

San Francisco has a plethora of establishments that make fabulous margaritas from the Mission hole-in-the-wall to fancy restaurants in the Marina. No matter how you take your margarita –blended or on the rocks—this holiday will surely put a smile on your face.

Tres Agaves

130 Townsend Street (at 2nd)

415-387-4747

Located in SoMa, Tres Agaves serves up delicious, simple margaritas made with 100% agave tequila.

Velvet Cantina

3349 23rd Street (between Mission and Valencia)

415-648-4142

Located in the Mission, you can get a traditional margarita or mix it up and have something creative like a watermelon or Midori melon margarita.

Puerto Alegre

546 Valencia Street (between 16th and 17th Streets)

415-225-8201

Known for its affordable pitchers of delicious margaritas and traditional Mexican fare, Puerto Alegre will be hopping come this Friday’s National Margarita Day

Mamacita

2317 Chestnut Street (between Divisadero and Scott)

415-346-8494

Mamacita serves up a delicious house margarita with 100% agave tequila, agave nectar, and fresh lime juice.

Tia Margarita

300 19th Avenue (at Clement)

415-752-9274

This Richmond favorite has been mixing fresh margaritas long before there was even a National Margarita Day. Their margaritas are strong, so be prepared to do a little dance after you throw back a few.

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