National Margarita Day is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by sipping on the best margaritas in Greater Palm Springs. From classic, perfectly balanced recipes to creative twists that push the boundaries of flavor, this guide has something for every margarita enthusiast. Cheers to finding your new favorite!
Keep It Classic
Las Casuelas
A traditional margarita is the perfect refreshing beverage to enjoy in this sunny oasis. Start your margarita tour by visiting these Las Casuelas restaurant locations. The Original Las Casuelas in Palm Springs was established by the Delgado family in 1958. There are now multiple locations including downtown Palm Springs (Las Casuelas Terraza) and Rancho Mirage (Las Casuelas Nuevas) as well as Casuelas Cafe in Palm Desert. All have great patios for sipping margaritas in the sunshine!
El Mirasol
You can get a great margarita at the two locations of El Mirasol (one on the south side of Palm Springs and one on the north side at Los Arboles Hotel). Their De La Casa Margarita, made with their famous 35-year-old recipe, is a must-try. In particular, the patio at the Los Arboles location, which has lush fruit trees around the perimeter has a great vibe.
Adobe Grill at La Quinta Resort & Club
Enjoying cocktails with friends? Each of the margaritas at Adobe Grill at La Quinta Resort & Club is available by the pitcher! Try the Margarita Del Rey, made with Casamigos Reposado, Cointreau Noir orange liqueur, lime and lemon juice. Bonus: there’s live music on the patio, Thursday through Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m.
Lulu California Bistro
Lulu California Bistro in Palm Springs offers seven refreshing margarita flavors on their menus. Try their Cadillac Margarita or the tasty Blood Orange Margarita for a refreshing experience.
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa
Reserve a cabana at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. Their cabanas are complete with several amenities including flat-screen televisions, misters, ceiling fans and a mini-refrigerator. Enjoy margaritas from their full-service WetBar in your private poolside oasis!
Something Unique
Tac/Quila
The Margarita Flight at Tac/Quila in Palm Springs is a must-try. It features mini sizes of their four specialty margaritas: Pineapple Passion, Spicy Refrescado, Watermelon, and Prickly Pear. The prickly pear is a standout, made with blanco tequila, guanabana, prickly pear, orange and lime juice and agave.
Azúcar at La Serena Villas
One of the most popular offerings in Azúcar at La Serena Villas hotel is their Blood Orange Margarita, made with tequila reposado, blood orange purée, fresh lime and agave nectar, with a ground chili rim. It’s so good, and even better when you sip one on the Sugar High rooftop deck, which has amazing views of the San Jacinto mountains.
bluEmber at Omni Rancho Las Palmas
The lounge menu in bluEmber at Omni Rancho Las Palmas resort features some creative combinations, including the Rhubarb Blush margarita, made with Hornitos Black Barrel Anejo Tequila, Cointreau, strawberry purée, lime and rhubarb bitters.
Seymour’s
Seymour’s is a great spot in Palm Springs for innovative cocktail concepts in a dark and cozy setting. For a riff on the margarita, try the Big Trouble in Little TJ, made with Ilegal Mezcal, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, muddled cilantro and black and white peppercorns.
El Jefe at The Saguaro Palm Springs
The new outdoor deck at El Jefe at The Saguaro Palm Springs has just been completed, with killer mountain views, misters for cooling, market umbrellas, cool custom furnishings by designer Eric Trine, and even outlets to keep your phone charged, making it the perfect spot to enjoy an alfresco margarita! For something a little different, we love the Hibiscus Margarita (Lost Explorer Mezcal, hibiscus infused agave, fresh lime) and the Spicy Guava Margarita (jalapeño-infused blanco tequila, guava, fresh lime).
Now That's A Deal
Pueblo Viejo Grill & Tequila Bar
Pueblo Viejo Grill & Tequila Bar, with locations in Indio and Palm Desert, has great happy hour pricing on margaritas and small plates. Stop by for their daily happy hour from 2-5:30 p.m. – house margaritas are $6 and flavored margaritas (strawberry, mango or tamarindo) are $8.
El Patio
El Patio in Palm Springs and La Quinta offers a vibrant setting, tasty classic Mexican dishes, and mouthwatering margaritas. Their Happy Hour menu offers $8 appetizers and cocktails. You can't go wrong with a classic margarita, but the menu also features jamaica, tamarindo, and mango margaritas along with a few other fruity flavors.
Try This At Home
Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita at Las Casuelas Nuevas. Photography: Camron Carrier; Gabriel Cabrera (El Jefe); Nichole Gawalis (Las Casuelas Nuevas)
Make your own Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita with this quick and delicious recipe by Las Casuelas Nuevas in Rancho Mirage.
Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita
1.5 oz Partida Tequila Silver
0.5 oz Grand Marnier
0.5 oz Agave Nectar
1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
2 slices Fresh Jalapeño
2 slices Fresh Cucumber
Margarita Salt
Muddle one slice of jalapeño and one slice of cucumber, then shake with fresh lime juice, agave nectar, tequila and Grand Marnier. Serve over ice with a salted rim and jalapeño and cucumber garnish. Enjoy!
Keep the fun times going with this list of tasty summer cocktails to enjoy in this Southern California oasis. Bottoms up!
