Sunday, February 22 is officially National Margarita Day, and Houston is shaking, stirring and pouring its way into the celebration. From $2 frozen \u2018ritas to fancy tequila riffs, local bars and restaurants are rolling out specials, flights and inventive takes on the city\u2019s favorite cocktail. Here\u2019s where to grab your next glass and raise a toast.<\/p>\n
Arnaldo Richards\u2019 Picos Restaurant<\/a>, 3601 Kirby<\/p>\n February 22 only: get two house margaritas and two tacos for $26.<\/p>\n Axelrad<\/a>, 1517 Alabama<\/p>\n Hit the cocktail garden to celebrate National Margarita Day with $5 House Margaritas made with tequila, triple sec, lime and simple syrup.<\/p>\n Bayou Heights Biergarten<\/a>, 3905 Washington<\/p>\n Try the Quiet Life Rita special for $12 (normally $16), a frozen mix of Blanco tequila, lime, mint, parsley, dry cura\u00e7ao and agave, perfect for sipping on the patio.<\/p>\n Betelgeuse Betelgeuse<\/a>, 2101 Washington, 4500 Montrose<\/p>\n From open until 8\u202fp.m. on February 22, grab BOGO Hornitos Blanco Margaritas or BOGO Amaras Verde Mezcal Margaritas (one per person), the limited-time $14 Clarified and Carbonated Peach Margarita and $7 El Tesoro Single Barrel Reposado shots.<\/p>\n Christian\u2019s Tailgate<\/a>, multiple locations<\/p>\n All locations are serving $2 house Margaritas \u2013 frozen or on the rocks.<\/p>\n Escalante\u2019s<\/a>, multiple locations Heights & Co.<\/a>, 1343 Yale St Jethro\u2019s Cocktail Lounge<\/a>, 95 Tuam<\/p>\n Grab three specialty Margaritas all weekend: the Clarified Margarita, Charred Pineapple Margarita and Strawberry Hibiscus Margarita, priced at $13 each.<\/p>\n Johnny Ritas Cocina y Cantina<\/a>, 5602 Fulton<\/p>\n The Lindale Park newcomer serves brunch 9:30\u202fa.m. to 2\u202fp.m. with a lineup of signature Margaritas: Rita\u2019s Rocks & Frozen $10, Black Card $19 (Grand Marnier and fresh orange juice), and Frozen Strawberry Basil $14. Margaritas are also available to go by the half gallon ($50) or full gallon ($90).\u00a0<\/p>\n Mambo Seafood<\/a>, multiple locations<\/p>\n Celebrating 30 years, Mambo offers Frozen House \u2018Ritas for $3 in Lime, Strawberry, Chamoy, Mango and Tamarindo across its 13 Houston locations.<\/p>\n Mexican Sugar<\/a>, 3505 West Dallas Monkey\u2019s Tail<\/a>, 5802 Fulton Nobu Houston<\/a>, 5115 Westheimer<\/p>\n Nobu Houston is rolling out an elevated take on the Margarita: the Noburita. Made with Nobu Tequila by Qui, Grand Marnier Centenaire, lime and agave, it\u2019s finished with Maldon sea salt and served over a signature Nobu ice cube.<\/p>\n On the Kirb<\/a>, multiple locations The Original Ninfa\u2019s<\/a>,\u00a0 2704 Navigation, 1700 Post Oak<\/p>\n Houston\u2019s classic Margarita Day spot pours the Ninfarita (100 percent Weber blue agave, frozen or on the rocks) for $7 all day. Also on deck: $10 Uptown Margarita (regular $15), $10 Navigation Margarita (regular $15) and Margarita Flights for $15.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pour Behavior<\/a>, 2211 Travis Reset Lounge<\/a>, 606 Dennis<\/p>\n The Midtown stop is an easy choice for a low-key National Margarita Day, with happy hour running all day Sunday. Keep it simple with a $6 Margarita made with Espolon Tequila, triple sec and fresh lime.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sylvia\u2019s Enchilada Kitchen<\/a>, 6401 Woodway, 1140 Eldridge Parkway<\/p>\n Both locations are teaming up with Astral Tequila to pour three specialty Margaritas at happy hour prices all day long. Choose from a classic made with 100 percent Blue Agave Astral Tequila Blanco, the Smokin\u2019 Pi\u00f1a Verde with grilled pineapple and cilantro, or the Astral Premium Margarita crafted with Lobos 1707 Tequila Reposado.<\/p>\n
Buy one margarita, get half-off the Perfect Margarita featuring 100 percent blue agave Jose Cuervo Tradicional (dine-in only).<\/p>\n
Score $7 classic margaritas all weekend, and on Sunday, sip the full menu of flavored margaritas for the same price, including Watermelon Cooler, Ancho Mezcal, St. Margarita, Agua Fresca and Sicilian Margarita.<\/p>\n
From February 20 through March 2, The Tejas Flight features a Prickly Pear Sorbet Margarita, Texas Margarita and Jalape\u00f1o Margarita, each with inventive local twists and Henry\u2019s Ice Cream sorbet.<\/p>\n
Celebrate all weekend with Hornitos margaritas and frozen specials. Sunday, February 22 features crawfish, an Amaras tasting booth 2 to 4 p.m., Loteria from 4 to 6:30\u202fp.m. and DJ beats \u2018til 9.<\/p>\n
Enjoy three all-organic, wellness-forward margaritas \u2013 Cucumber Aloe Vera, Ginger Cayenne, Blueberry Lemon \u2013 available as cocktails or zero-proof mocktails.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On February 21\u201322, grab a Margarita Madness flight for $25, including Berry Organic Margarita, Smoked Pineapple Frozen Margarita and Blueberry Habanero Margarita.<\/p>\n