A classic of Carlsbad, Casa de Bandini has margaritas for every palate, from the boozy Don Juan Margarita with sweet and sour and a float of Grand Marnier to the Cinco-Rita Margarita with frozen mango and strawberries.

The colorful decor beckons you into this longtime Encinitas haunt. The table menu offers margaritas by the glass or pitcher or try the Horney Margarita with tequila Sauza Hornitos Reposado, sweet and sour, and orange juice.

While its shelves are stocked with over 100 tequila and mezcal, the flagship Alce margarita is the place to start. With the majesty of its namesake (the mighty moose) a black lava salt-rimmed glass comes brimming with blue agave blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and local honey.

Puesto offers a completely additive-free tequila cocktail menu. Bar and spirits creative director Beau du Bois developed the ultimate premium margaritas, which include That Good Good Cadillac made with Siete Leguas añejo tequila, Grand Marnier, and fresh lime.

A taste of Old Town in East County. Casa De Pico relocated to Grossmont Center in 2005 where they have been serving classic and specialty margaritas ever since. Their menu spans from the Don Julio with triple sec, sweet and sour, and orange juice to the “Padres Pride” with fresh lime, lemonade, and agave.

A Kensington classic for 50 years, the Meza family serves favorites like the Cadillac margarita with 1800 Reposado, Grand Marnier, lime, and sweet and sour. Or, you can build your own with modifications like Skinny (lime and agave) or Frutas with blends of desert pear or mango.

Simplicity allows Cantina Mayahuel’s extensive tequila lineup to shine. Choose your base from their shelves organized by blancos, reposados, anejos, and extra anejos and have them transform it into a margarita with organic lime, agave, and VSOP orange liqueur.

Colors lace through every element of Casa Guadalajara, from the papel picado fluttering overhead to the stained glass lighting the bar. Their margaritas come in many shades too, from the pale Hand Shaken with triple sec and sweet and sour to the bold hues of the Strawberry margarita de la casa.

Explore the depths of mezcal at Old Town’s Tahona Bar, or stick to their classic margarita made with RDV Tequila, housemade triple sec, and fresh lime. One of the best cocktails spots in the area, it’s a must at any hour (but especially happy hour).

The unique margarita selection offers cocktails shaken with natural pink guava pulp and blood orange juice. Or try their Perfect Cadillac with lime juice, triple sec, and a float of orange liqueur.

Tall, chili-rimmed, margaritas spiked with cucumber and jalapeno are available everyday at El Comal. Enjoy them with dinner or during their excellent happy hour.

An Ocean Beach favorite, Hugo’s came close to closing earlier this year, then Erika Leyva and Georgina Ballesteros stepped in. After taking over ownership, the duo made a few changes but continue to serve the familiar lineup of lime, jalapeno with lime, mango, and strawberry margaritas.

Grab a table on Jimmy Carter’s 5th Avenue patio and enjoy one (or more) of their colorful cocktails, from their electric blue Margarita Azul to their refreshing cucumber or cran-guava blends, all available by the glass or pitcher.

Visit this recent Little Italy arrival for its classic margarita made with the hospitality group’s own special batch of Herradura Reposado, lime, and house curaçao and stay to sample from its seriously stocked collection of agave spirits.

Murrieta’s offers old school comfort with plenty of libations. The menu is broken down by top shelf, sweet, and traditional margaritas. Go fancy with a Champagne Showers, a blend of 1800 silver with Triple Sec and champagne or a mango margarita infused with chamoy.