Toast to National Margarita Day at these Portland-area restaurants

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s not Friday yet, but it is the next best thing: National Margarita Day.

Whether you order the drink with sugar or salt on the rim, Portland restaurants are ready to mix it up.

Margarita Factory

Location: Several locations

This local chain has restaurants throughout Oregon and Washington, including a new one that just opened in Tigard. Margarita Factory fittingly offers dozens of margaritas, but the 48-ounce “Large Best In Town Margarita” with light-up ice cubes is one of the best for photo ops.

Nuestra Cocina

Location: 2135 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

Husband and wife chef duo Benjamin Gonzales and Shannon Dooley-Gonzales own Nuestra Cocina, which translates to “Our Kitchen”. The couple serves up tasty Mexican cuisine, while their bar serves up a variety of margaritas including ones made with pomegranate, guava, tamarind and more.

Matador

Location: Several locations

With three restaurants in Portland and many others in different cities, Matador is a popular spot for margaritas. “Try a margarita made with our own fresh, house-made sour mix, or one of our many other creative cocktails crafted by our in-house mixologist,” the chain said.

¿Por Qué No?

Location: 3524 N Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97227 and 4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR, 97215

This taqueria offers classic margaritas, but customers can opt for pomegranate, agua fresca or hibiscus flavoring. Mezcal-based beverages are also available, along with margarita kits for those who want to sip at home.

Qué Pasa Cantina

Location: 1408 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Choose between Qué Pasa Cantina’s traditional margaritas, ‘skinny’ options, jalapeño-infused drinks, or even a “margarona” mixed with Corona beer. “Fruity, Classic, Spicy or Slushie - we’ve got em!” the restaurant said.

Carlita’s

Location: 1101 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR 97209

Celebrate National Margarita Day with Carlita's Margarita of the Month. Throughout February, the Pearl District eatery’s black cherry margarita with triple sec and house-made sour is just $10.

Taquería Los Puñales

Location: 3312 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 9721

This Belmont neighborhood joint is recognized as one of the city’s best taco spots, but its menu has no shortage of drinks. Guests can order a signature, habanero, mango, strawberry or mezcal margarita.