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Sip in Style: Margaritas in Massachusetts You Must Try

Bartender garnishing a cocktail with a lemon slice, next to shakers and measuring cups.

Crafting the perfect margarita with a lemon twist.

Who doesn’t love a tangy, cold margarita? Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply reveling the end of the work week, there’s little else that feels as celebratory and refreshing. Do you like yours rimmed with salt? Frozen versus shaken? No matter how you like your margaritas, the following places in the Bay State will serve you the best around.

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The Painted Burro, Somerville, MA

An “upscale casual Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar,” the Painted Burro makes a might margarita. With more than 100 tequila options from which to choose, you simply can’t go wrong when stopping in for a drink.

El Centro Mexican Restaurant, Multiple locations

The bar at El Centro Mexican Restaurant has an impressive selection of beer, but they make an even more impressive margarita. Stop in after work for one or two, and be sure to sample the nachos while you’re sipping. Find locations in the South End, Brookline, Belmont, and Dedham. 

Olé, Cambridge, MA

Featuring California-Mexican cuisine, Olé mixes up magnificent margaritas. Some are even made with tequila’s cousin, mescal. While both liquors are made from agave, tequila is made solely from blue agave, while mescal is made with several different kinds of agave. Try a margarita made with mescal. Maybe you’ll find your new favorite drink!

MIJA Cantina & Tequila Bar, Boston, MA

Located in the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace. MIJA Cantina & Tequila Bar features the largest tequila selection in all of Massachusetts. While some tequilas—called mixtos—are actually 51 percent tequila with sugar and water added in, MIJA has tequila that is 100 percent blue agave. Prepare for a potent—and potentially primo—margarita!

Casa Vallarta, Multiple locations

Whether you like your margarita classic or spicy, Casa Vallarta will serve one you’re certain to enjoy. Family owned and operated, it’s well worth ordering a bite to eat while you enjoy your beverage, too. Find locations in Northborough, Brockton, Falmouth, and Saugus. 

Frontera Grill, Chicopee and Springfield, MA

Locally owned, Frontera Grill is known for its Blue Moon Margarita. Made with Premium Jimador Plata Tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and triple sec, it is hand shaken with a bit of Blue Curacoa poured on top. It’s as pretty to look at as it is refreshing and delicious to drink!

La Tapatia Taqueria, Marlborough, MA

Locally owned and operated for over 20 years, La Tapatia Taqueria is the perfect place to grab a taco and a margarita. The atmosphere makes it a comfortable spot to unwind after a long day and dream of Mexican beaches while indulging in a margarita or two.

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, Multiple locations

Patrons flock to Fiesta Mexican Restaurant for the food, and they love the margaritas here, too. Big, colorful, and served creatively, they’re as much a sight to behold as they are thirst quenchers. Find locations in Somerset, East Bridgewater, Norton, and Dartmouth. 

Rancho Chico, Plainville, MA

Family owned and operated, Rancho Chico features a colorful dining room and a comfortable, friendly bar. It’s at the bar that locals gather for Plainville’s best margaritas. Choose from one of a dozen options, made from your choice of 30 different tequilas.

Key Insights at a Glance

  • The Painted Burro: This upscale tequila bar offers more than 100 options—perfect for crafting your ideal margarita.
  • El Centro Mexican Restaurant: With spots across the Boston area, El Centro serves refreshing margaritas that pair perfectly with their popular nachos.
  • Olé: Enjoy margaritas made with tequila or smoky mezcal in a cozy setting known for its California-Mexican flair.
  • MIJA Cantina & Tequila Bar: In Faneuil Hall, MIJA boasts the state's most extensive tequila selection and offers potent 100% agave margaritas.
  • Casa Vallarta: Family-owned and known for classic and spicy margaritas, this spot is perfect for sipping with a hearty Mexican fare.
  • Frontera Grill: Don't miss the Blue Moon Margarita—vivid and delicious with premium tequila, Cointreau, and a splash of Blue Curacao.
  • La Tapatia Taqueria: A longtime local favorite where you can relax with a margarita and dream of sunny beaches.
  • Fiesta Mexican Restaurant: Known for vibrant and eye-catching margaritas, Fiesta delivers flavor and fun across four Massachusetts towns.
  • Rancho Chico: Choose from a dozen margaritas made with your pick of 30 tequilas at this warm, family-run restaurant and bar.
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