Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a great margarita? With its tangy, refreshing flavor that packs quite a punch, the margarita is a cocktail in a class all its own. History says that the first margarita was created in Mexico in the state of Baja California Norte in the 1930’s near the towns of Tijuana and Ensenada. A few years later in 1953, the first margarita recipe appeared in Esquire magazine so that readers could start enjoying this exquisite cocktail at home. Without a doubt the margarita is one of the world’s most popular cocktails. Do you own a second home in Cabo San Lucas, or simply love visiting the beautiful coastal town on the tip of the Baja Peninsula? If so, you probably want to know where you can find the best margaritas in town. Read below for our top 6 picks on where to try the best margaritas in Cabo.
#1 Monkey’s Cave Bar
Monkey’s Cave Bar is one of the top spots to find the best margaritas in Cabo San Lucas. With 2 locations to choose from, their main location is in the Cabo marina and a smaller bar in situated in the downtown area. Their margarita’s are homemade and only the freshest, local ingredients and top shelf liquor are used. The margaritas are garnished with succulent slices of freshly cut lime or orange wedges and the serving size won’t disappoint. Their margaritas are served in locally made glasses which are created at the nearby Glass Factory which are available for sale in case you are looking for a souvenir or gift to take back with home with you.
#2 Garza Blanca Beach Deck’s Raw Bar
Looking for an upscale option for your margarita in Cabo? The newly opened Garza Blanca Resort is an upscale beachfront property that exudes luxury and elegance. Featuring the freshest and unique seafood concoctions, Beach Deck’s Raw Bar is a sophisticated beachside snack bar that is the perfect place to relax in a lounger and enjoy incredible sunset views with your refreshing margarita. Garza Blanca also has several other restaurants on site if you want to enjoy a gourmet meal along with your cocktail. Happen to be in the market for a prime oceanfront real estate investment in Cabo? Ask to see which luxury beachfront residences are still available for sale.
#3 Uno Mas
It’s easy to say “Uno mas!” when it comes to enjoying margaritas in Cabo. Uno Mas is a cozy and casual bar that visitors and locally flock to. A great place to enjoy happy hour with friends, try their well priced classic margarita for only $3.50. Want to try something different? Uno Mas has a unique take on the classic margarita. Their pineapple margarita is made with Controy, Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, lime, a splash of orange juice and fresh, sweet pineapple chunks. You are sure to enjoy this special cocktail in paradise!
#4 La Catrina
La Catrina Restaurant and Bar is our 4th top choice for places to try margaritas in Cabo. There’s nothing quite like sipping your cocktail as you dig your toes in the warm sands on Playa El Medano Beach. La Catrina Restaurant and Bar also serves cuisine that is a fusion of Spanish, Mexican and Vegetarian flavors. Open all day from 7am to 11pm, La Catrina serves breakfast, lunch or dinner so you can enjoy margaritas all day long if you choose to. That’s what vacation is for, right? La Catrina is known for its great service and amazing views that pair perfectly with their tasty and well priced margaritas. Their Ultimate Margarita costs just $4.99 so it’s delicious and easy on your budget, too.
#5 The Office
Want to say you are at the office when in reality you are on the beach in Cabo? If so, your solution is a restaurant and bar called The Office that is situated right on the sand on Playa El Medano beach in Los Cabos. The Office is a popular hot spot for tourists so reservations are recommended. The Office offers a variety of tasty margaritas including a refreshing Cadillac Margarita made with only the highest quality ingredients. The Office’s menu is Mexican and seafood cuisine that is a perfect compliment to your tasty margarita.
#6 Tequila Sunrise
If you don’t getting out of town a bit, you can head to Todos Santos which is a small town near Los Cabos where Tequila Sunrise has great margaritas. Tequila Sunrise is centrally located across the street from the popular tourist destination, Hotel California. The food and drinks are of good quality although the prices are a bit high when compared with less popular spots. Their Margarita Diamont is a crowd pleaser with its wonderful blend of flavors that many clients claim is the best margarita they’ve ever tasted.
Headed to Cabo San Lucas for a getaway, or hope to live there soon? We hope you enjoyed this list of our top 6 Margaritas in Cabo. See how many you can try!