Cinco de Mayo & Specialty Cocktail Guide

by Samantha Cooper
| April 22, 2019 4:51 pm CDT

The margarita is the No. 1 tequila-based cocktail in the U.S., and a must-have at Mexican restaurants across the globe. In Houston, restaurants are serving the most creative margaritas on almost every corner. So here’s our list of some of the top margaritas and specialty cocktails that’s worth trying for Cinco de Mayo and the spring season.

Prime Daiquiri
Stop by and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Prime Daiquiri. Get FREE samples of the best margaritas and daiquiris in town, plus free crawfish and shrimp samples all day on May 5 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

8150 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
832.904.0014
PrimeDaiquiri.com

El Tiempo
The family-owned El Tiempo knows good food and margaritas. Their famous house margarita is served frozen, on the rocks or skinny. Also, their margaritas are made with real ingredients along with the El Tiempo Tequila.

El Tiempo

Several Houston-area locations to choose from
ElTiempoCantina.com

El Big Bad
With 70 handmade-infused tequilas, El Big Bad is a downtown Houston destination with top-notch margaritas. The restaurant is open for happy hour and game-day events for the Astros and Rockets.

El Big Bad

419 Travis, Houston, TX 77002
713.229.8181
ElBigBad.com

Pappasito’s Cantina
When it comes to variety, Pappasito’s has an extensive menu and that includes their list of margaritas. The restaurant is now offering frozen margarita flights that include watermelon, mango chile, blueberry vanilla and more.

Several Houston-area locations to choose from
Pappasitos.com

Chuy’s
Chuy’s is celebrating Cinco de Mayo from May 3-5, with specials on drinks and appetizers that include: $1 off Dos Equis, $8 Grande House Ritas, $5 Regular House Ritas and $5 Queso or Guacamole.

Chuy’s

Several Houston-area locations to choose from
Chuys.com

Spanish Village Restaurant
Instead of #WineDown Wednesday, Spanish Flowers has #MargaritaWednesdays to celebrate their tasty tequilas and specialty drinks each week.

Spanish Village Restaurant

4720 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004
713.523.2861
SpanishVillageTX.com

The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation
There’s nothing like the original, and The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation has new drinks for customers to try this season including the Hibiscus Margarita and the Jalapeno Pinarita.

Jalapeno Pinarita at The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation

2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003
713.228.1175
Ninfas.com

Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila
Escalante’s has a drink for all occasions including the smooth El Senor. It’s a margarita that’s made with Pura Vida Anejo, Grand Marnier and agave nectar. Delicioso!

Several Houston-area locations to choose from
Escalantes.net

Hugo’s
Whether it’s to kick off the weekend, happy hour or Cinco de Mayo, visiting Hugo’s for one of their made-from-scratch and colorful margaritas is never a bad idea.

Hugo’s

1600 Westhiemer, Houston, TX 77006
713.524.7744
HugosRestaurant.net

Tia Maria’s
Just like Texas, everything is big at Tia Maria’s including their margaritas. The restaurant offers several glorious flavors and specials throughout the week!

Tia Maria’s

4618 Dacoma St, Houston, TX 77092
713.680.0825
TiaMarias.net

Cuchara
Cuchara has become a Montrose staple by offering the culture and flavors of Mexico City. The restaurant is open Tuesday – Sunday with their refreshing Mezcal and Watermelon Margaritas on standby.