Everybody loves a margarita and the famous cocktail is thought to have been created right here in California in 1938. According to NationalToday.com, several people claim to be the original creator of the margarita including Carlos "Danny" Herrera in Baja, California.
So where can you find the best margarita in Southern California? Luckily, Yelp has compiled a list of the best restaurants and bars offering the delicious cocktail. According to the website, Mauricio's Mexican Food & Pizza is the highest-rated when it comes to margaritas.
One reviewer, Jamie B., says, "The margaritas are as close to a perfect margarita as I've had in a while." Another reviewer, Kevin J., who visited the restaurant earlier this month said "Oh yea, the margaritas will knock you on your butt. Highly recommend."
These are the best margaritas in SoCal, according to Yelp:
- Elvira's Mexican Grill
- Compadres Cantina
- Hortencias At the Cliffhanger
- Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen
- Habanero Mexican Grill
- La Casita Olvera
- Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen
- Fonda Don Chon
- Xecora Gastronomia Urbana
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