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The margarita is a cocktail mainstay, and this drink with an elusive origin story will be celebrated on National Margarita Day on Sunday, February 22nd.
Tequila-based cocktails appeared after Prohibition, and by 1939 similar drinks like picadors and tequila sours were appearing in cocktail books. By the 1940s, margaritas were being served in many places, including California and Texas. The basic ingredients include tequila, lime juice (freshly squeezed is ideal), an orange liqueur like triple sec, and usually salt on the rim.
While there may be some uncertainty about the margarita’s origins, you’re sure to find a great deal on the drink this National Margarita Day.
Chili’s National Margarita Day Special and Margarita of the Month Club
Chili’s launched its Margarita of the Month Club earlier this month, coinciding with the monthly release of a new $6 seasonal and culturally inspired margarita (this month it’s the Straw Eddy Margarita). The restaurant chain is giving away free cocktail passport books to keep track of your cocktails and has started selling this month’s margarita merchandise, including polo shirts ($45) and hats ($30).
Chili’s also has several specials for National Margarita Day on Sunday, February 22nd, including this month’s strawberry-themed margarita.
- $5 Tequila Classic Margarita: This new twist on a classic cocktail is made with Cuervo Traditional Blanco, triple sec, and a house-made chili sour and garnished with a lime wedge.
- This month’s $6 StrawEddy Margarita: Made with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Strawberry Puree, and House-Made Sour (available at participating locations throughout February).
- $7 Frozen Daisy Pattern: Made with Patron Silver Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave.
More National Margarita Day sales and specials
- study: The Japanese restaurant chain will be offering $9 margaritas all day from Sunday, February 22nd through Wednesday, February 25th. These include the classic Rocky’s Margarita, made with Altos Plata tequila, Combier d’Orange, organic agave, yuzu, and Grand Marnier (also mango, passion fruit, and strawberry varieties).
- Buffalo Wild Wings: The new Spicy Margarita (made with spicy Ghost Tequila) is available for $10.50.
- Mr. Chewie: The Austin, Texas-founded Tex-Mex chain will be hosting a National Margarita Day drink special on Sunday, February 22nd. This includes an extra $2 on any House Rita a Grande (with special cup, while supplies last) and a $1 floater. This is a great plan for dine-in only.
- Taco County: Get a $27 Margarita Pitcher from Friday through Sunday and try the new Mystery Margarita ($5) through March 2nd. Guess the flavor and win free tacos for a year. Children 10 and under get free with the purchase of an adult entree of $12 or more. Thursday through Saturday, you can purchase a flight of two margaritas for $20.
- Duffy’s Sports Grill: National Margarita Day is Sunday, February 22nd, so the Florida-based chain will be serving $2.22 El Jimador Margaritas all day long (dine-in only; not included in the 2-for-1 drink special).
- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: Specials include $4 house margaritas, $4 sangria Rita swirls, and $4 Coors Light drafts. There are also two limited edition margaritas made with Pantalones Organic Tequila. Two flavors are available in limited-edition pants-shaped cups: the Party Pants Margarita, and the Pants on Fire Margarita, made with strawberries and jalapeños.
- Kona grill: Celebrate National Margarita Day with $6 margaritas from Sunday, February 22nd through Wednesday, February 25th.
- Lime fresh Mexican grill: The Florida-based fast-casual chain will be serving $5 frozen margaritas all day on Sunday, February 22nd. We also have a giveaway where three lucky winners will receive free margaritas for a year. The competition can be entered online and closes on February 22nd, with winners announced on Sunday March 1st.
- Little Saints: The non-alcoholic canned cocktail maker launches new non-alcoholic margaritas online and in retail stores in time for National Margarita Day. With no sugar and just 5 calories, the canned margarita is described by the company as “salty, with the tang of fresh lime, and the brightness of bitter orange, just like the classic Cointreau-style margarita you’d order at your favorite bar.”
- Margarita Mexican Restaurant: This Mexican restaurant chain has some special menu items for National Margarita Day. These include Original and Classic Flavor Margaritas available for just $6, Patrón Margaritas ($9.99) served in a souvenir cup, and the Patrón Tree ($39), your choice of four classic flavor margaritas served in individual-sized Patrón bottles.
- Margaritaville: Members of the Paradise Points loyalty program can purchase up to 20 ounces of “Margarita in Paradise” for $2 when they bring in a cup, glass or blender on February 22nd. You can participate in the Dining Rewards Program online.
- Native Grill & Wings: On National Margarita Day, you can get a $6.50 Native Margarita (dine-in only at participating locations).
- Crazy Eyes Sports Cantina: On Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22, $3 Short House Margaritas or $5 Regular House Margaritas will be available frozen or on the rocks. Other drink options include the Cerveza Rita with Corona, or the Dos Equis Laga Es Special blended with Ojos Locos’ signature frozen margarita, and the new $5 Spicy Strawberry Margarita with La Lo Blanco, strawberry puree and fresh jalapeños.
- STK Steakhouse: The steakhouse chain will be serving $9 Perfect Margaritas all day on Sunday, February 22nd (not available at Chicago, Oak Brook, Charlotte, or Boston locations).
- Talkie Taco: The Austin, Texas-based chain is offering two National Margarita Day specials throughout the day. $10 House Margaritas with collectible Torchy cups (while supplies last) and $1 Patron Blanco Floaters.
- Twin Peaks: Celebrate National Margarita Day with the new Cuervo Traditional Margarita, made with Jose Cuervo Traditional Blanco, triple sec, agave, and lime juice.
- Velvet taco: The Texas-founded franchise will be offering special $5 margaritas on Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22, in observance of National Margarita Day.
Mike Snyder is a national trends news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, and X, and email him at: mike snyder & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com.
