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Smokey Mezcal Marg at Bar Collins inside Loews Miami Beach
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13 Excellent Margaritas in Miami

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Smokey Mezcal Marg at Bar Collins inside Loews Miami Beach
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Nothing goes better with Miami’s perfect beach day weather than a margarita. It’s a classic cocktail that can be kept simple or served with endless twists. Whether preferred blended or on the rocks, there’s plenty to choose from in Miami’s eclectic restaurant and bar scene.

Here are 13 excellent margaritas to check out in Miami.

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With over 100+ tequilas and mezcals adorning the walls of Bakan, it’s no surprise that this menu features more than one great margarita. For those looking for a little smokiness, try the Sera Melon, Sera Sandia made with mezcal, watermelon, and lime juice served in a skull head glass.

Le Chick Miami

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There’s nothing like a frozen margarita on a hot Miami day to help wash down killer fried chicken and burgers at Wynwood’s Le Chick. Available for $7 during happy hour from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Coyo Taco

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Simple and served in a branded plastic cup, the margaritas at Coyo Taco can’t be missed. Protip: order a gallon for your next gathering and take the magic of the Coyo Taco margarita home.

Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company

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The name might be a bit broad, but Sweet Liberty’s version of a margarita is one of the best on the beach. Named Something Spicy with Tequila made frozen with Milagro Blanco, Ojo de Tigre mezcal, Cointreau, mango, and Tajin — it’s a mango margarita done right.

Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar

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Tucked into Sunset Harbor, it’s easy to almost miss Tequiztlan, but once inside guests will discover 250+ tequilas and a margarita menu featuring over a dozen variations of the traditional cocktail. Try the Polanco made with Herradura Reposado that’s infused with basil and strawberry for a sweet twist on a classic.

Bar Collins at Loews Miami Beach Hotel

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The Smokey Mezcal Marg at Bar Collins inside the Loews Miami Beach Hotel is exactly what it sounds like, a smokey mezcal margarita. The cocktails rim is where the fun flair comes into play. The classic margarita is rimmed with a mixture of sea salt, cinnamon, citrus zest, root beer extract, and coconut oil.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila (Multiple locations)

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Frozen or on the rocks, this late night hot spot has margaritas aplenty. Snag them for $7 during happy hour every day from 6 to 8 p.m.

Oh! Mexico

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Enjoy a make-your-own-margarita menu at Espanola Way’s Oh! Mexico where a long list of ingredients are offered for guests to mix and match into the margarita of their dreams. Order a few and nosh on chips and salsa while taking in the surroundings and all of South Beach’s people watching glory.

Taquiza

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Known most for the freshly ground blue masa tacos, Taquiza has so much more to offer. Here margaritas come in every style and imbibers are welcome to choose their favorite — regular, frozen, skinny, spicy, or passion fruit! Don’t worry, they all pair really well with tacos.

Serena Rooftop

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Rooftop margs are where it’s at and Serena at the new Moxy South Beach has the goods. Order the Serena margarita for a refreshingly classic treat.

Cantina La Veinte Miami

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Located in Brickell, this swanky Mexican spot turns traditional tacos into a feast of gawk-worthy masterpieces. Go there for dinner, and pair that “Queso Fundido” with a passion fruit margarita. It will definitely make the queso more fundido.

Taquerias El Mexicano

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For nearly 40 years, this has been a hot spot for margaritas and Mexican food on Calle Ocho, so naturally the margaritas are on point. Major key alert: the mango margaritas are 2-for-1 every Taco Tuesday.

Talavera Cocina Mexicana

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This Mexican mainstay in Coral Gables is best known for its Mexican eats and powerful margaritas. Go for the margarita lab, which offers six different versions of the margarita, because who wants to choose just one flavor.

BAKAN

With over 100+ tequilas and mezcals adorning the walls of Bakan, it’s no surprise that this menu features more than one great margarita. For those looking for a little smokiness, try the Sera Melon, Sera Sandia made with mezcal, watermelon, and lime juice served in a skull head glass.

Le Chick Miami

There’s nothing like a frozen margarita on a hot Miami day to help wash down killer fried chicken and burgers at Wynwood’s Le Chick. Available for $7 during happy hour from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Coyo Taco

Simple and served in a branded plastic cup, the margaritas at Coyo Taco can’t be missed. Protip: order a gallon for your next gathering and take the magic of the Coyo Taco margarita home.

Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company

The name might be a bit broad, but Sweet Liberty’s version of a margarita is one of the best on the beach. Named Something Spicy with Tequila made frozen with Milagro Blanco, Ojo de Tigre mezcal, Cointreau, mango, and Tajin — it’s a mango margarita done right.

Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar

Tucked into Sunset Harbor, it’s easy to almost miss Tequiztlan, but once inside guests will discover 250+ tequilas and a margarita menu featuring over a dozen variations of the traditional cocktail. Try the Polanco made with Herradura Reposado that’s infused with basil and strawberry for a sweet twist on a classic.

Bar Collins at Loews Miami Beach Hotel

The Smokey Mezcal Marg at Bar Collins inside the Loews Miami Beach Hotel is exactly what it sounds like, a smokey mezcal margarita. The cocktails rim is where the fun flair comes into play. The classic margarita is rimmed with a mixture of sea salt, cinnamon, citrus zest, root beer extract, and coconut oil.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila (Multiple locations)

Frozen or on the rocks, this late night hot spot has margaritas aplenty. Snag them for $7 during happy hour every day from 6 to 8 p.m.

Oh! Mexico

Enjoy a make-your-own-margarita menu at Espanola Way’s Oh! Mexico where a long list of ingredients are offered for guests to mix and match into the margarita of their dreams. Order a few and nosh on chips and salsa while taking in the surroundings and all of South Beach’s people watching glory.

Taquiza

Known most for the freshly ground blue masa tacos, Taquiza has so much more to offer. Here margaritas come in every style and imbibers are welcome to choose their favorite — regular, frozen, skinny, spicy, or passion fruit! Don’t worry, they all pair really well with tacos.

Serena Rooftop

Rooftop margs are where it’s at and Serena at the new Moxy South Beach has the goods. Order the Serena margarita for a refreshingly classic treat.

Cantina La Veinte Miami

Located in Brickell, this swanky Mexican spot turns traditional tacos into a feast of gawk-worthy masterpieces. Go there for dinner, and pair that “Queso Fundido” with a passion fruit margarita. It will definitely make the queso more fundido.

Taquerias El Mexicano

For nearly 40 years, this has been a hot spot for margaritas and Mexican food on Calle Ocho, so naturally the margaritas are on point. Major key alert: the mango margaritas are 2-for-1 every Taco Tuesday.

Talavera Cocina Mexicana

This Mexican mainstay in Coral Gables is best known for its Mexican eats and powerful margaritas. Go for the margarita lab, which offers six different versions of the margarita, because who wants to choose just one flavor.

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