By Nicole A. Williams
There is no shortage of top notch margaritas in
Chicago according to area tequila connoisseurs. Based upon customer reviews, the restaurants below know how to do it right whether its on the rocks or frozen, salted or sugared. Be sure to check out these favorites.
Frontera Grill
Frontera Grille
Owner and celebrity chef Rick Bayless is responsible for this area hot spot and the margaritas shaken there. Try the number one Topolo Margarita consisting of
Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila, Gran Torres Orange Liqueur, limejuice water and sugar shaken to perfection. This was voted the best margarita in Chicago by sneaky Sunday in 2008.
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60610
(312) 661-1434
rickbayless.com
El Jardin
el jardin margarita
Customers have called the margaritas at this cantina "potent" and on their website El Jardin claims it offers "the most wicked margarita in Wrigleyville so they have to be good. Locals claim the food here, which consist of traditional mexican tacos, fajitas and enchiladas, are nothing special but the specialty margaritas are worth the visit.
El Jardin
3335 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60657
(773) 528-6775
eljardincafe.com
De Cero
Customers claim just two margaritas here and you will be done for so be sure to have the cab on speed dial before you arrive. De Cero calls itself a modern day taqueria and the decor as well as the atmosphere make this true. However, by true taqueria tradition the tequila options are extensive. Be sure to indulge in the specialty hibiscus margarita but coat your stomach with plenty of chips and salsa first.
814 W Randolph St
Chicago, Illinois 60607-2308
(312) 455-8114
decerotaqueria.com
The Twisted Lizard
The Twisted Lizard
This restaurant offers the best in southwestern cuisine and margaritas in Chicago. Monday and Wednesday is a real crowd pleaser when house margaritas are just $3. Choose from over 20 tequilas. Give the frozen strawberry margarita a try as the locals rave it is the best in the city.
The Twisted Lizard
700 E Grand Ave # 123
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 494-9400
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About the Author:
Nicole A. Williams is from Boston, Mass. She currently teaches at Bridgewater State University and Massasoit Community College. Her research interests include web 2.0 technologies, multimodal composing, the construction of space in the composition classroom and political campaign rhetoric. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in rhetoric and composition from Ball State University.
