These are the absolute best places for a margarita in Vancouver
One of our favourite cocktails of all time, the margarita is anything but humble – tart, sometimes salty, and definitely a party starter, the margarita is where fun begins.
The moment the sun comes out, we start to crave anything that reminds us of a vacation, and drinking a margarita is included in that category.
Whether you prefer it frozen or on the rocks, with or without salt, classically lime or with a different twist, there’s no shortage of fantastic spots in Vancouver to grab a marg.
Here’s our list of the absolute best margaritas you can get in Vancouver.
La Mezcaleria
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One of the first spots that comes to mind when we think of where to go for a margarita is La Mezcaleria. The Commercial Drive spot has a fantastic menu of Mexican eats, sure, but it also has the option of a margarita flight, and that’s pretty special if you ask us.
Address: 1622 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-559-8226
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La Casita
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Patrons will find some seriously super-sized margaritas at Gastown’s La Casita, made with El Jimador tequila and Triple Sec, and available in lime, strawberry or mango. La Casita also offers marg pitchers – highly recommended for a good time with some pals – as well as weird weekly specials (previous concoctions have included popcorn flavour and a Cadbury creme egg margarita).
Address: 101 West Cordova Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-646-2444
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Los Cuervos
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Los Cuervos serves up classic margaritas in a short, salt-rimmed glass on the rocks and makes them with traditional tequila. This Mount Pleasant spot also offers rotating specialty concoctions – previous renditions include a rosemary ginger margarita.
Address: 603 Kingsway, Vancouver
Phone: 604-558-1518
Gringo
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Both of Gringo’s locations are colourful, playful, and a ton of fun. Gringo’s margaritas are served with your choice of “crap tequila,” “ok tequila,” and “BTO” (better than okay), and also happen to be served in a jar. If you’re feeling adventurous, Gringo also has cocktails served in bright beach buckets and topped with sour candies, too.
Address: 27 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver
Address: 1074 Davie Street, Vancouver
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Cuchillo
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Cuchillo specializes in “Latin American tapas,” and it also happens to have a few different variations on the classic margarita. You can choose from the classic, jalapeño, mezcal, or the Cadillac of all margaritas.
Address: 261 Powell Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-559-7585
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El Camino’s
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Mount Pleasant hangout El Camino’s serves margaritas “Tommy-style,” made with Alto Blanco, agave syrup, and lime juice. You can also choose to change things up with a passionfruit, jalapeño, super habanero, or coconut-flavoured marg, too.
Address: 3250 Main Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-875-6246
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The Diamond
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The Diamond is known for its exquisite cocktails and its margarita is no exception. Going for a steep $23, The Diamond’s marg features Don Julio Reposado Tequila, agave, and lime, and is served in the traditional way – shaken, over ice, with a salted rim.
Address: 6 Powell Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-568-8272
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Tacofino
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With several locations in Vancouver, Tacofino is an obvious choice for a margarita in this city. Made with El Jimador Blanco tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup, Tacofino serves up its margs in a variety of ways – with jalepeño, pineapple ginger, blood orange, and more. Plus, every location has a Margarita Mondays special, with $9 tequila margs and $11 for a mezcal version.
Address: 15 West Cordova Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-899-7907
Address: 1050 West Pender, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-8453
Address: 1025 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-379-8226
Address: 2327 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-253-8226
Address: 8 E 5th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-709-0015
Address: 1909 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-620-8729
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Las Margaritas
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A classic Kitsilano spot since 1994, Las Margaritas stays true to its name with a variety of marg options. Here you have a choice of slushy margs or classic over the rocks, as well as a Cadillac margarita, passionfruit margaritas, and rotating seasonal options, too.
Address: 1999 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 778-650-4533
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Tocador
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Tocador is a Latin-inspired cocktail bar in Mount Pleasant where it always feels like you’re on holiday. Of course this place also happens to have a great margarita, including a few variations, like the seasonal burnt rosemary margarita.
Address: 2610 Main Street, Vancouver