Where to Celebrate National Tequila Day in Chicago

Cesar's Killer Margarita

The longtime Lakeview, family-owned restaurant has built its reputation on a lineup of more than 30 margarita flavors, from classics to tropical guava, banana, mango, and Blue Curacao creations. Can’t decide? Go for a Margarita Flight to sample a handful, or make it a party with the Killer Margarita Mega, a shareable sip for your crew. 

Bocaditos 

The restaurant pairs its Mexican-inspired menu with cocktails designed to let tequila shine. Start with the Paraíso, where Cazadores Tequila meets Aperol, orange, and passion fruit for a citrus-forward sip, or opt for the Tequila Old Fashioned, which swaps whiskey for Cantera Negra Reposado, layered with almond bitters, orange bitters, and agave for a smooth, spirit-forward take on the timeless classic. Bocaditos also has a Margarita Flight, available in flavors that include mango, tamarindo, hibiscus, passion fruit, strawberry, pineapple, or lime.

Dell' Rooster 

Dell' Rooster's Chapulín Colorado blends tequila with Aperol, aloe liqueur, and fresh lime, striking a balance of citrus and bitterness. Craving something more tropical? The El Rico Suave layers blanco tequila with passion fruit, hazelnut, vanilla, and lime, creating a cocktail that's lush and velvety.

Folklore 

For those who like a little heat in their glass, Folklore delivers an Argentine-inspired take on tequila. The Mango Picado blends Maestro Dobel tequila with mango rum, fresh lime, mango purée, and Cholula hot sauce before a chili-sea salt rim adds a lingering touch of spice. Prefer to keep it classic? The house Margarita pairs Casa Noble Reposado with muddled limes, fresh citrus, Ombier orange liqueur, and agave nectar for a crisp, well-balanced, sugar-free take on the cocktail that started it all.