Happy National Margarita Day! Best Ways to Celebrate National Margarita Day in Bergen County
Monday, Feb. 22, is National Margarita Day. In honor of this fun holiday, we put together a list of great places in Bergen County to get tasty tequila cocktails. Whether you prefer yours on the rocks or frozen, we’ve covered all grounds. If you need to stay home we included our favorite recipes to make this delicious drink at home!
We’ve got the scoop on the best Bergen County spots to raise a glass. Let’s jump into the list! Cheers!
60 Riverside Square Mall,
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201.489.9100
Rosa Mexicano has delicious signature frozen margaritas. We recommend the pomegranate garnished with a flor de sal rim! You can try a few flavors with their mix and match deal for the holiday, where you can select 2 frozen margarita flavors and get 2 mini margaritas all for just ten dollars!
23 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ
201.541.0600
OR
Wyckoff
327 Franklin Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ
201.891.1039
Celebrate National Margarita Day at any Blue Moon Mexican Café location with $6 House Margaritas all day. Blue Moon’s famous House Margaritas are served on the rocks or frozen. We recommend the Blueberry Basil Margarita for a fun twist on the classic drink. Not only is this a great deal on the cocktails, but Blue Moon Cafe has upped the fun by hosting giveaways from 7:30-9:30 PM at both of their Bergen County locations.
65 Old Hook Road
Westwood, NJ
201.666.7998
OR
8809 River Road
North Bergen, NJ
201.943.6366
Lolita’s Mexican Cantina has a large cocktail menu with many variations on the classic margarita. They even have custom margarita options so you can design your own unique flavor combination! Lolita’s also serves authentic and bold Mexican food. Try this spot to discover your new favorite margarita & have an original Mexican cuisine.
52 South Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ
(201) 387-2107
Chapata’s Grill is a local gem with tasty Mexican food and fun cocktails. Their margaritas are made with fresh fruit and they offer margaritas by the glass and by the pitcher. They also recently added an interesting twist with a Margarita and corona combo drink. If you want to try something new and different, this is a great place to come.
930 Prospect St.,
Glen Rock, NJ
201.445.5566
Jalapeno’s is celebrating National Margarita day all week with amazing deals on their signature Margaritas. If you can’t make it down to a restaurant on a Monday, this restaurant is a great choice to keep the fun going!
590 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, NJ
973.478.7700
OR
361 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ
973.928.4470
La Fortaleza is in a celebratory mood for this festive holiday with one of the best margarita deals in Bergen County. Both locations are offering 50% off Margarita Pitchers and House Margaritas. If you want to get the best bang for your buck this is the place to come!
163 Old River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020
OR
790 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park,NJ 07010
Viva Margarita serves authentic Mexican cuisine in a beautiful and festive environment, and they have the cocktail of honor in their name! This is one of the most lively and colorful spots on our list and a great place to come for a stronger drink.
Many of these spots offer takeout options if you want to celebrate at home, but if you are looking to get a little more hands-on, below is our DIY section to get your hands dirty.! We selected three ideal Margarita recipes for you to mix up and enjoy, one of which we created ourselves!
Ingredients
2 ounces tequila
1 ounce Triple Sec
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Combine and serve!
Ingredients
1 ounce simple syrup
1ounce lime juice
1 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce orange juice
lime wedge, for garnish
Combine and serve! Option: To serve frozen, combine the ingredients in a blender with 3/4 cup ice and blend until smooth.
The Everything Bergen Margarita
Ingredients
2 oz tequila
.5 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 oz Agave Syrup or Simple Syrup
Sage Leaves
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill. Garnish with two sage leaves. Enjoy this classy cocktail!
Spend National Margarita Day wisely, as your body can only handle so many margaritas in one day.