1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila… floor. Did you know that with just a quick search you can find over 50 songs about tequila. That’s got to mean its a popular spirit among most, right? Pour some in a margarita or a paloma and I am a happy gal. If you’re also a fan then you’ll be happy to know Wednesday February 22nd is National Margarita Day and Philadelphia and surrounding areas are celebrating! From the classic margarita to frozen or on the rocks these area restaurants are featuring specialty margaritas and features to celebrate the holiday.

If going out isn’t your thing but you still want to celebrate, keep scrolling because I’ve got details on a new canned margarita cocktail and a recipe for a tasty margarita you can make at home.

Al Pastor

560 Wellington Square, Exton, PA 19341
Exton/ Western Suburbs
11:30am to 9:00pm
484-341-8886

Stove and Co. Restaurant Group celebrates National Margarita Day in the Western Suburbs with $5 margaritas all day, $20 pitchers, $9 nachos and a special 1800 Coconut Batanga Cocktail. This includes ALL standard margaritas and flavors – including traditional, pomegranate, al pastor, cucumber jalapeno, strawberry, mango, blood orange, passion fruit, pumpkin spice and skinny – plus the marg mocktail!
Añejo Philly
1001 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Northern Liberties
Special runs 5:00pm to 7:00pm
267-534-5746

Añejo Philly, located in the Northern Liberties Restaurant Row, celebrates National Margarita Day with a special National Margarita Day Happy Hour from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with an expanded pitcher selection that are all half off – including Blanco, Anejo, Mezcal and Jalapeno – plus $5 tacos (Chicken Al Pastor, Cauliflower, Pork Carnitas and Crispy Fish), and discounted Birria Nachos, Elote, Nachos, Carnitas Fries, Chicken Empanadas, Guacamole and more. Reservations are now available on Open Table or by calling 267-534-5746.
Buena Onda (Fairmount)
1901 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Fairmount/Art Museum
11:00am to 8:00pm
215-302-3530

Celebrate National Margarita Day at Chef Jose Garces’ Baja-inspired taqueria Buena Onda with $16 classic margarita pitchers and $20 seasonal flavored margarita pitchers – including Mango, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, Watermelon, Guava and Strawberry. Not valid on frozen margaritas. Pair with $1 chips and salsa for happy hour from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Buena Onda (Radnor)

20 N. Radnor Chester Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Main Line
11:00am to 8:00pm
(484) 430-4900

Celebrate National Margarita Day at Chef Jose Garces’ Baja-inspired taqueria Buena Onda with $16 classic margarita pitchers and $20 seasonal flavored margarita pitchers – including Mango, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, Watermelon, Guava and Strawberry. Not valid on frozen margaritas. Pair with $1 chips and salsa for happy hour from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Buena Onda (Rittenhouse)
114 S. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Rittenhouse/Center City
11:00am to 8:00pm
(267) 284-7990

Celebrate National Margarita Day at Chef Jose Garces’ Baja-inspired taqueria Buena Onda with $16 classic margarita pitchers and $20 seasonal flavored margarita pitchers – including Mango, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, Watermelon, Guava and Strawberry. Not valid on frozen margaritas. Pair with $1 chips and salsa for happy hour from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Cantina Dos Segundos

931 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Northern Liberties
5:00pm to 1:00am
(215) 629-0500

Cantina Dos Segundos will offer $7 house margs (flavors include: original, pineapple, raspberry, mango, passionfruit, guava, blood orange, strawberry, soursop, papaya, hibiscus, cucumber, jalapeño, blackberry, watermelon), $8 Raspados Mexicanos – frozen mango margarita in a snow cone with chunky mango, chamoY & tajin, and $5 virgin margs for folks extending their Dry Januarys!
Cavanaugh's Headhouse
421 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
12:00am to 2:00am
(215) 928-9307
Margarita Day Open Jam

Head to Headhouse Square for margaritas and nacho specials with some great tunes! The specials will be available all day, the music starts at 8pm. Margarita Day Specials with $5 House Margarita, $7 Jameson Orange Margarita and $2 Off Nachos.
El Camino Real
1040 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Northern Liberties
11:00am to 11:00pm, plus extra specials 4:00pm to 6:00pm
(215) 925-1110

Enjoy a National Margarita Day all day long with special pineapple margaritas made with Milagro tequila and tropical Redbull served in a fresh pineapple! Plus. come ready to share with 32oz Prickly pear margarita for two served in a super sized margarita glass. Margarita flights will be offered with guava, mango and serrano chili. For Happy Hour from 4:00pm to 6:00pm enjoy half off El Camino house margaritas and five dollar bites, including Panchos Nachos, Elote Brussels sprouts and chicken dorados tacos.
El Rey
2013 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3330

STARR’s staple Mexican restaurant takes inspiration Mexican home cooking, and the margaritas here are some of the best around.

National Margarita Day Specials: $8 flavored margaritas and $5 watermelon jello shots
Fitz on 4th

743 S 4th St,
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 315-8989

Visit Fitz on 4th for a delicious, 100% vegan margarita! On special is the Fresh Berry Margarita $14, the perfect combination of sour and sweet (made with reposado tequila, fresh muddled berries, lime, berry & lime sugar rim)
Grace and Proper

941. S. 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Italian Market
4:00pm to Midnight

Philadelphia new vintage Eurobar Grace and Proper celebrates National Margarita Day with a classic. From 4:00pm to Midnight, open to close, Grace and Proper will offer “If It Ain’t Broke” a classic craft margarita using 100% blue weber agave for only $8.
Las Cazuelas BYOB
426 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Northern Liberties
12:00pm to 9:00pm
(215) 515-8785

Head to Northern Liberties and BYO for National Margarita Day with 20% off BYO house-made marg mixers including passionfruit, mango, guava, jalapeno and classic.
LMNO
1739-1749 N Front St,
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 770-7001

Visit Fishtown’s hottest Baja Mexican style restaurant for $10 classic margaritas and $12 flavored margs. OR join for happy hour from 4:00 – 6:00pm for $6 margaritas
Rosa Mexicano
105 Coulter Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
610-673-0870

Rosa Mexicano is celebrating with 6 oz Mini Frozen Hibiscus Margaritas, available for $2 with the purchase of a food item. Drinks are available all day, at all locations. Maximum of three drinks per guest.
Talula’s Garden
210 W Washington Square,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787

Because who says you need to celebrate National Margarita at a Mexican restaurant? The beloved farm-to-table restaurant located in Washington Square lowkey offers one of the best margaritas in Philadelphia.

“The Influencer” cocktail ($16) is easy sipping (blood orange margarita with silver tequila, blood orange, lime, agave, spiced salt rim) with the option to make it spicy!
Tio Flores

1600 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
South Street West / Graduate Hospital
4:00pm to 10:00pm
(267) 687-2220

The South Street taqueria and bar will offer classic margs for $7 and Mezcalita for $8, both served on the rocks. For an additional dollar pick from the following signature flavors: Mango Pineapple, Cranberry Sage, Pink Guava and Blood Orange. All Margs can be made spicy for those ready for some heat!
Grab A Canned Margarita

Staying in? Try a premium ‘rita in a can. SouthNorte is a specialist in premium tequila-based canned cocktails that deliver the authentic flavors of Mexico. SouthNorte’s ready to drink margarita contains only authentic ingredients – premium tequila and orange liqueur, real lime juice and agave syrup – no artificial ingredients and is 10% abv.
Make a Margarita at Home
Cantera Negra, the ultra-premium hand-crafted tequila shares a margarita recipe with a twist.

Cantera Margarita

Ingredients:

2oz Cantera Negra Silver

1oz lime

.5oz agave syrup

Orange bitters

Instructions:

Shake and strain over ice in double rocks glass

Add 2 dashes of orange bitters giving a nice orange essence without any added sugar