Celebrating National Margarita Day 2026, Houston, Austin, and nationwide offer numerous deals and special drinks at various restaurants and bars. In Houston, 19 venues including Axelrad, Best Regards, Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, Caracol, Hugo’s, URBE, Xochi, Zaranda, Liberty Kitchen, Mambo Seafood, Mexican Sugar, Molina’s Cantina, Ninfa’s, Reset Lounge, State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Twin Peaks, Velvet Taco, and others are celebrating with margarita specials ranging from $3 frozen house ritas at Mambo Seafood to $18 margarita flights at Ninfa’s. Other notable deals include house margaritas for $5 at State Fare and $6 at Velvet Taco, with some venues offering all-day happy hours and weekend specials. Austin’s best margaritas are highlighted at numerous locations such as ATX Cocina, Curra’s Grill, De Nada Cantina, El Alma, El Cockfight, Fresa’s, La Condesa, Licha’s Cantina, Polvos, Techo Mezcalería, Azul Rooftop, Corner, Edge Rooftop, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Juliet Italian Kitchen, Powder Room, The Roosevelt Room, Upstairs at Caroline, VERDAD, Via 313, and Waterloo Ice House. These establishments feature a variety of margaritas including classic, frozen, spicy, and innovative flavors, with some offering special promotions like $6 margaritas or $13 margaritas all day. Nationwide, popular chains such as Chili’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Margaritas Mexican Restaurants, Velvet Taco, and others are participating with discounts, exclusive cocktails, and themed merchandise. Chili’s has launched a Margarita of the Month Club with themed merchandise and special prices for National Margarita Day, including $5 Tequila Classics and $6 seasonal margaritas. Other deals include Velvet Taco’s $5 margaritas, Fuzzy’s Pantalones Organic Tequila cocktails, and Margaritas Mexican Restaurants’ Patrón bottles. The history of the margarita remains somewhat mythic, with origins dating back to 1930s Mexico, and it has become a Texas and nationwide staple. The tequila industry has seen a surge in sales, with margarita-style ready-to-drink cocktails remaining highly popular. This year’s celebrations highlight a wide array of creative drinks and discounts, making it an ideal time for enthusiasts to enjoy the iconic cocktail.