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Where To Get Your Fiesta On For National Margarita Day In Charleston

It’s time for a fiesta! National Margarita Day is on February 22 and for the occasion, we’ve found some of the best margaritas in Charleston.

Zia Taqueria

 

 

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It’s Thursday, You’re Thirsty, & We’ve got just the ‘Rita for you! From our Casa, to our Premiums, to our House Infusions; we’ve got just what you need to celebrate almost making it to the weekend! . . . . . #ziataco #tacos #charleston #happyholidays #charlestonly #chsfoodie #chucktowneats #charlestoneats #foodporn #charlestonsc #chseats #hungry #charlestonrestaurants #foodie #charlestonfood #foodofinstagram #mexicanfood #texmex #holycityeats #eatlocalchs #dailyfoodfeed #chucktown #eat #foodgasm #chsdrinks #tacosarelife #charlestonfoodie #margs #margarita

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Zia Taqueria is a spot known for its out of this world tacos and tortas. It’s also got some of the best margaritas in Charleston. They have their classic Zia Rita made with fresh margarita mix, tequila Blanco and triple sec. The Zia Rita can be served frozen or on the rocks. If you want something a little fancier you can try the Primo Blanco, the Mas Margarita, the Primo Reposado, or the Grand Gold. All of these margaritas are served on the rocks.

Ruru’s

 

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We got your Saturday Night plans covered. Come thru.

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Ruru’s Tacos and Tequila is newer to the Charleston restaurant scene. It’s fun atmosphere makes it a great place to go and enjoy a margarita…or a few. They offer margaritas on the rocks and frozen, you can even add a strawberry, blueberry or peach puree to any margarita! Ruru’s also has one of the largest selections of fine tequila in Charleston!

Taco Boy

 

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National Margarita Day is Saturday, February 22! ?⁠ ⁠ To celebrate ?we’ll be offering a Passionfruit Margarita with a pineapple-infused tequila shot for $6 at all locations on 2/22. ⁠ ⁠ The margarita is made with house-made passionfruit syrup and rimmed with Li Hing Mui (dried plum powder) that gives it a unique sweet/salty/tangy flavor. ? The pineapple-infused tequila is a house favorite, made with vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks and fresh pineapple. ? ⁠ ⁠ Celebrate National Margarita Day ? with this special at all Taco Boy locations: Folly Beach, Downtown, and the newest location in Summerville at Nexton Square.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #summerville #follybeachsc #follybeach #chsdrinks #charlestonsc #charleston #southcarolina #nationalmargaritaday #margsonmargs

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Taco Boy has you covered when it comes to delicious tacos, but don’t forget about their margaritas next time you’re there. Their Casa margarita is the classic with Giro Silver tequila, triple sec & their house sour mix. The Casa is served frozen or shaken. The other options are the Skinny Casa, the Cadillac, Top Shelf, Pineapple-Infused, Skinny Pineapple-Infused, or the Fresh Fruit Frozen Margarita (mango, strawberry, or sangria).

The Taco Spot

 

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#tacotuesday fish, chicken, ground beef & vegetarian Gringo Tacos $2.50 when you dine in Happy Hour 3-6pm w/ $5 #margaritas

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the Taco Spot is another great place for Mexican and Southwestern food. And of course, they have topnotch margaritas. Their House Margarita is made with tequila reposado, house sweet & sour mix made with freshly squeezed lime juice. Then they have the Strawberry Margarita, Blueberry Margarita, and Picador Margarita.

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

 

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It’s all about the Swirl! ? Choose from several options like House Made Sangria or a Passion Fruit Swirl to add to your Frozen Margarita! ?

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This West Ashley spot is a wonderful place to celebrate National Margarita Day. Their Mex 1 Margarita is made with 100% Blue Agave Tequila and Mex 1 Mix. Then you have the Pineapple Habanero Margarita, the Cadillac Margarita, El Jefe “The Boss” Margarita, Jalapeño Margarita, Skinny Margarita, and Frozen Margarita.

Santi’s

 

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There is no better place to spend Margarita Day than the restaurant that makes the BEST one in town! We have been nominated for Best Margarita in Charleston many times, so we decided to make this day even more special! Come see us from 11am-11pm and enjoy our special prices for margaritas, as well as our special one time only drink with margarita and corona! ✨ • • • #margarita #margaritaday #margaritadaychs #santis #santisdowntown #santisofcharleston #chsrleston #charlestonsc #mexicanfood #mexicancharleston #chs #mexicanrestaurant

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A favorite among locals, Santi’s is a casual and affordable spot to enjoy some authentic Mexican food and margaritas! They make all of their margarita mix in house and serve their margaritas frozen and on the rocks! Santi’s also offers free chips and salsa with your meal too, which is a total plus!

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National Margarita Day

Where To Get Your Fiesta On For National Margarita Day In Charleston

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Every day there seems to be some obscure holiday or another. Some of them are worth celebrating, and some of them aren’t. One that we’re definitely planning to celebrate is National Margarita Day on February 22. For the occasion, we’ve found some of the best margaritas in Charleston.

Zia Taqueria

National Margarita Day

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Zia Taqueria is a spot known for its out of this world tacos and tortas. It’s also got some of the best margaritas in Charleston. They have their classic Zia Rita made with fresh margarita mix, tequila Blanco and triple sec. The Zia Rita can be served frozen or on the rocks. If you want something a little fancier you can try the Primo Blanco, the Mas Margarita, the Primo Reposado, or the Grand Gold. All of these margaritas are served on the rocks.

SOL Southwest Kitchen

National Margarita Day

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SOL has a tequila bar, so you know they have some awesome margaritas. The basic SOLarita includes Milagro Silver tequila, Cointreau, and fresh juice margarita mix. But the options don’t stop there. Other varieties you can try are Blood Orange Jalapeño Margarita, Strawberry Margarita, Black Diamond Margarita, Citrus Margarita, Blackberry Margarita, Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita, Habanero Grapefruit Margarita, and the Skinny Marg. Plus, they’ll have some National Margarita Day specials and live music!

Taco Boy

National Margarita Day

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Taco Boy has you covered when it comes to delicious tacos, but don’t forget about their margaritas next time you’re there. Their Casa margarita is the classic with Giro Silver tequila, triple sec & their house sour mix. The Casa is served frozen or shaken. The other options are the Skinny Casa, the Cadillac, Top Shelf, Pineapple-Infused, Skinny Pineapple-Infused, or the Fresh Fruit Frozen Margarita (mango, strawberry, or sangria).

The Taco Spot

National Margarita Day

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the Taco Spot is another great place for Mexican and Southwestern food. And of course, they have topnotch margaritas. Their House Margarita is made with tequila reposado, house sweet & sour mix made with freshly squeezed lime juice. Then they have the Strawberry Margarita, Blueberry Margarita, and Picador Margarita.

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

National Margarita Day

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This West Ashley spot is a wonderful place to celebrate National Margarita Day. Their Mex 1 Margarita is made with 100% Blue Agave Tequila and Mex 1 Mix. Then you have the Pineapple Habanero Margarita, the Cadillac Margarita, El Jefe “The Boss” Margarita, Jalapeño Margarita, Skinny Margarita, and Frozen Margarita.

Pancito & Lefty

National Margarita Day

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This King Street hot spot has delicious authentic Mexican cuisine. And along with that comes the margarita. You can order Original or Classic. They even have Mezcal and Blood Orange varieties that are pleasing to the taste buds. Order this cocktail and some apps, and you’ll have a great start to the evening.

 

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