WE DRANK MARGARITAS ACROSS SAN DIEGO TO FIND THE CITY'S BEST

Depending on who you choose to believe, the margarita was invented in Tijuana, Ensenada, Juarez, Acapulco, or Galveston, Texas, within about 10 years on either side of 1940. Since then, the iced elixir of tequila, triple sec (citrus liqueur), and fresh lemon or lime juice served in a salt-rimmed glass has seen more experimentation than a Captain Beefheart concert. While there’s nothing probably wrong with pounding pitchers of cheap tequila, supermarket marg mix, and blended ice, we knew there had to be a better way. To find out, we drank our way across town in search of San Diego’s best margarita with a twist........

The 5 best margaritas in the country

This popular San Diego Mexican restaurant offers several unexpected twists on the classic margarita, but its Jalapeño Blackberry Margarita has a special place in our hearts. Spicy, sweet, warm and tart.....

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San Diego's Best Restaurants 2018

Best Margarita

Critic’s Pick: Galaxy Taco
Readers’ Pick: Barrio Star
Runner-up: Cantina Mayahuel

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Barrio Star offers Mexican food and drinks for the soul

Barrio Star is a small gem located in Bankers Hill. It is hard to miss this eye-catching restaurant as you drive north on Fifth Street toward Hillcrest. First impressions, the decor is eccentric and very colorful......

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