Miami knows how to mix a cocktail — and when it comes to margaritas, the city truly shines. Whether you like them spicy, fruity, frozen, or on the rocks, there’s a margarita for every occasion.
At Miami Culinary Tours, we’ve explored the city’s most buzz-worthy bars and restaurants through our Miami Food and Culture Tours, giving us the lowdown on where you can sip on the highest quality cocktails. Keep reading to learn where to find the best margaritas in Miami, from Lincoln Road to Brickell and Coconut Grove. And if you have any questions about our tours, just get in touch!
915 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sip, mingle, and enjoy refreshing Margaritas at Lincoln Road’s Southern Mediterranean restaurant, Playa. Playa brings the tastes, colors, sounds, and scents of the Southern Mediterranean to Miami Beach. Guests can take their taste buds on a journey with Playa’s Sweet Pear Margarita (Don Julio Blanco, lime, agave, sweet pear). Loaded with delicious flavor and color, it’s perfect for a celebration!
Another one guests can sip on is their Passion Margarita (Don Julio Blanco, agave, lime, passion fruit). It’s the combination of fresh, bright, a little sour, and so great in a cocktail. Guests can also take advantage and pair their drinks with one of their delicious appetizers.
While you’re in this corner of Miami, make sure to check out our Ultimate Miami Beach Travel Guide for our top tips!
1265 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
On the rocks or frozen? For the perfect refreshing Margarita to quench your thirst in a tasty and tantalizing way, head to Miami Beach’s neighborhood bar and restaurant Mickey Burkes for the ultimate margarita. In such a steamy city, sipping on a frozen beverage is more than just an indulgence, it’s a necessity. Mickey Burkes works with some of the best mixologists in the industry to offer a unique menu of specialty, crafted cocktails. Guests can cool off with their Passion Fruit Spicy Margarita, a boozy cocktail with the perfect kick.
Mickey Burkes also serves Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM between Monday and Friday, with specials on delicious bites to pair with your favorite Marg!
Craving another kind of cocktail? Check out our blog about Where to Find the Best Martinis in Miami.
1022 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Nothing goes better with Miami’s perfect beach day weather than a margarita. Looking for an impressive and beautiful bar? Stroll down Lincoln Road and make your way to Issabella’s, a cozy Mediterranean restaurant with good vibes and excellent food and drinks.
Issabella’s beverage program takes its cues from Europe with a wide array of imported gins and aperitif-style cocktails, plus an extensive wine list. The beautiful contemporary Mediterranean interior design will leave you enamored for hours, sipping on one… maybe a few delicious margaritas! And with plenty of Tequilas to choose from, we can assure you that you’ll be sipping on high-end quality margaritas at Issabella’s!
Make sure to visit during apertivo hour to enjoy their array of drinks and delicious bites, and check out our blog about the Best Happy Hour Spots on Lincoln Road, including Issabella’s!
901 S Miami Ave Suite 108, Miami, FL 33130
If you’re out strolling down Brickell during the day and looking to get a quality margarita as well as some fresh Modern European cuisine, stop by Balan’s. Their strawberry margaritas offer sweet refreshment on a summer’s day, with a delicious mix of tequila, strawberry, simple syrup, fresh lime, and a salt rim.
Whether you want a fancy night out with a significant other or a casual lunch with friends, Balan’s has you covered. Their Happy Hour menu is always a delight, with a range of cocktails, beers, and wines.
3067 Grand Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Are you craving a hand-crafted margarita? Jaguar Restaurant is the place to visit! Located in the enchanting neighborhood of Coconut Grove, Jaguar offers a full bar with dozens of tequilas and other liquors. Start light with a classic margarita containing tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and sugar before mixing it up with a variety of spicy or fruity flavors. Pair your cocktails with delicious Latin-American bites like their ceviche tostadas, fried calamari, or three cheese quesadilla, just to name a few!
206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
There’s nothing like a deliciously crafted tequila cocktail at Copper 29 Bar! Their Passionfire Margarita is guaranteed to fire you up, with its mix of Patron Reposado, hellfire bitters, passion fruit purée, lime juice, and agave syrup. During Happy Hour, you won’t want to miss out on Tommy’s Margarita, made with Hornitos Tequila, blue Agave nectar, and lime. Copper 29 Bar’s cocktails offer a flavor explosion like no other, and they’re paired perfectly with their small bites and sharing plates!
Whether you're a purist who loves a classic lime-and-tequila combo or someone who enjoys a fruity or spicy twist, Miami offers no shortage of incredible spots to enjoy a standout margarita. Each location brings its own flair to the beloved cocktail, making every sip a new discovery. And if you're hungry for more local flavor, join us on any one of our delectable Miami Food and Culture Tours!
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