Best Margaritas in Nashville, TN

A French brasserie with serious Nashville energy. Penny mimosa refills, Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles, and a gorgeous Parisian-meets-Southern space. If you're doing one bottomless brunch downtown, this is the move.

The best all-inclusive brunch deal in Nashville. $25 gets you 2 hours of bottomless food AND drinks — mimosas, bloodies, vodka juice bar, tacos, shareables, and self-serve mini donuts. Massive retractable-roof patio. — “High-energy taco and tequila bar with retractable roof and signature ice shots.”

“High-energy taco and tequila bar with retractable roof and signature ice shots.”

The Gulch's most budget-friendly bottomless option. $15 Almost Bottomless mimosas four days a week. More laid-back neighborhood bar than Instagram brunch — craft burgers, dog-friendly patio, no pretense. — “Reliable Gulch gathering spot with consistent margarita offerings.”

“Reliable Gulch gathering spot with consistent margarita offerings.”

Wedgewood-Houston's wood-fired taco joint takes brunch to the rooftop. $25 bottomless mimosas, $2 oysters, and a Tex-Mex menu that slaps. The Cowboy Breakfast with smoked brisket is the standout. — “Wood-fired tacos complement one of Nashville's best rooftop margarita experiences. Five fruit flavors.”

“Wood-fired tacos complement one of Nashville's best rooftop margarita experiences. Five fruit flavors.”

Former auto body shop turned neighborhood bar. Standard M–F happy hour is solid, but the real magic is the themed daily specials: $7 Teeny Tinis Monday, $6 margaritas Tuesday, $6 frosé Wednesday. The covered patio is the most dog-friendly spot on Charlotte Ave. — “Marathon Village taco + tequila bar. Best value craft margs in Nashville.”

“Marathon Village taco + tequila bar. Best value craft margs in Nashville.”

Saint Anejo is a tequila temple with 100+ bottles and margaritas that could convert even the most devoted bourbon drinker. The happy hour runs long with $9 margaritas available throughout the day, and the Mexican-inspired food menu — from street tacos to queso fundido — is built for sharing. The spa — “120+ premium tequila and mezcal labels with craft margaritas. Serious agave bar.”

“120+ premium tequila and mezcal labels with craft margaritas. Serious agave bar.”

Bartaco is the happy hour spot that Hillsboro Village didn't know it needed — upscale street tacos paired with some of the best margaritas in Nashville, all in a beachy-casual space with a patio that stays packed year-round. The HH deals on house margaritas and rotating draft cocktails make it an ea — “Popular 12 South taco spot. Annual Margarita March with rotating specialty flavors.”

“Popular 12 South taco spot. Annual Margarita March with rotating specialty flavors.”

A cheerful Tex-Mex and coastal Mexican brunch spot from Austin-based restaurateurs, Little Rey brings a taste of Austin's vibrant food scene to Nashville's West End. The bright, family-friendly space with colorful tilework and an open layout is perfect for weekend mornings. Known for their breakfast — “Chef Ford Fry's Tex-Mex with on-tap frozen margaritas.”

“Chef Ford Fry's Tex-Mex with on-tap frozen margaritas.”

A coastal Mexican restaurant inside the boutique Noelle Hotel in downtown Nashville's Printers Alley district. Lona brings Baja California and Mexican Riviera-inspired cuisine to a gorgeous rooftop and indoor space. Weekend brunch features creative Mexican-inflected brunch dishes with stunning views — “Chef Richard Sandoval. 85+ tequila, 200+ total mezcal/tequila options. Elevated craft program.”

“Chef Richard Sandoval. 85+ tequila, 200+ total mezcal/tequila options. Elevated craft program.”

Redheaded Stranger is primarily a taco shop (from the Butcher & Bee team), but the Green Chili Cheeseburger has developed its own cult following. Bear Creek Farm beef, soft potato roll, Hatch green chiles, American cheese, Gifford's bacon, ranch. Michelin Guide recognized. It's a burger at a taco re — “Named after Willie Nelson. Ginger-Curacao twist on the classic. Diners Drive-Ins & Dives. Michelin Guide.”

“Named after Willie Nelson. Ginger-Curacao twist on the classic. Diners Drive-Ins & Dives. Michelin Guide.”

Vintage thrift store meets bar meets music venue meets street taco stand. Shop 60s-Y2K era vintage, sip house-infused cocktails, eat 100% Wagyu hot dogs, and catch live music — all under one roof. Spend $100 on vintage and they ring the bell for a free shot. Also has a Downtown Nashville location. "You hear the train, we hear $5 shots." — “Jalapeno pineapple, watermelon, strawberry — all house-infused tequilas. Shop vintage while you sip.”

“Jalapeno pineapple, watermelon, strawberry — all house-infused tequilas. Shop vintage while you sip.”

Nashville's Best Margarita winner 11 consecutive years. Handcrafted from scratch using 80+ varieties of premium tequila with fresh-squeezed lime — no sour mix ever. The $5.99 house margarita all day is the gold standard. Vibrant East Nashville cantina with a killer patio. — “Nashvilles Best Margarita 11 consecutive years. 80+ tequila varieties. Fresh-squeezed lime, no sour mix ever.”

“Nashvilles Best Margarita 11 consecutive years. 80+ tequila varieties. Fresh-squeezed lime, no sour mix ever.”

Underground margarita bar beneath Fifth + Broadway with 100+ tequila and agave-based spirits. Poetry-inspired cocktails with creative twists. DJ music and upscale speakeasy vibe. Reservations recommended on weekends. — “100+ tequila and agave spirits. Poetry-inspired cocktails in an underground speakeasy beneath Fifth + Broadway.”

“100+ tequila and agave spirits. Poetry-inspired cocktails in an underground speakeasy beneath Fifth + Broadway.”

Fox Restaurant Concepts property on Broadway with fresh-squeezed juice in every margarita. The shareable Margarita Tree (4 drinks) is the signature experience. Rooftop patio with Lower Broadway views. — “Fresh-squeezed juice in every margarita. The shareable Margarita Tree (4 drinks) is the signature. Rooftop views of Lower Broadway.”

“Fresh-squeezed juice in every margarita. The shareable Margarita Tree (4 drinks) is the signature. Rooftop views of Lower Broadway.”

Chef Ford Fry's Tex-Mex restaurant with house-made margaritas as the most popular beverage. Multiple specialty flavors with locally produced spirits. Retro 60s-inspired patio with live music stage. — “Chef Ford Frys Tex-Mex with house-made margaritas as the most popular beverage. Multiple specialty flavors.”

“Chef Ford Frys Tex-Mex with house-made margaritas as the most popular beverage. Multiple specialty flavors.”

Over 100 tequila selections with every margarita available as a pitcher. Four variations of their signature margarita (Classic, Pineapple, Skinny, Spicy) plus mezcal and anejo options. Fresh citrus in every drink. Open 11AM-midnight daily. — “100+ tequila selections. Every margarita available as a pitcher. Four variations: Classic, Pineapple, Skinny, Spicy. Fresh citrus in every drink.”

“100+ tequila selections. Every margarita available as a pitcher. Four variations: Classic, Pineapple, Skinny, Spicy. Fresh citrus in every drink.”

Miranda Lambert's Broadway cantina across 4 floors with 5 bars. Made-from-scratch margaritas, fresh daily salsas, and an extensive tequila selection. Live music and rooftop cantina with pink umbrellas and downtown skyline views. — “Miranda Lamberts Broadway cantina. 4 floors, 5 bars, rooftop with pink umbrellas. Made-from-scratch margaritas.”

“Miranda Lamberts Broadway cantina. 4 floors, 5 bars, rooftop with pink umbrellas. Made-from-scratch margaritas.”

The most comprehensive margarita menu in Nashville with 14+ options starting at $7. Made-from-scratch with flights, pitchers, frozen combos, and specialty options like avocado and dragon fruit. Unbeatable value. Since 2000. — “Most comprehensive margarita menu in Nashville. 14+ options starting at $7. Flights, pitchers, frozen combos, avocado and dragon fruit specials. Since 2000.”

“Most comprehensive margarita menu in Nashville. 14+ options starting at $7. Flights, pitchers, frozen combos, avocado and dragon fruit specials. Since 2000.”

Elevated Mexican in trendy 12 South with handcrafted margaritas using premium tequilas. The Deville with Gran Centenario and optional Grand Marnier float is the fan favorite. Street-level patio with outdoor bar. — “Elevated Mexican in 12 South. Gran Centenario Reposado, Cointreau, optional Grand Marnier float. Outdoor bar on the patio.”

“Elevated Mexican in 12 South. Gran Centenario Reposado, Cointreau, optional Grand Marnier float. Outdoor bar on the patio.”

Indoor bar plus dedicated outdoor margarita bar with creative house-made margaritas using fresh fruit. The strawberry-jalapeno Tenderheart and whiskey-based Cowboy Margarita are unconventional standouts. Expansive beer garden with yard games and live music. — “Dedicated outdoor margarita bar with creative house-made margs. Strawberry-jalapeno Tenderheart and whiskey-based Cowboy are unconventional standouts.”

“Dedicated outdoor margarita bar with creative house-made margs. Strawberry-jalapeno Tenderheart and whiskey-based Cowboy are unconventional standouts.”

Nashville staple since 2000 with multiple locations and a reputation for generous, affordable frozen margaritas. No-frills neighborhood Mexican where locals go for reliable, well-priced margs. $4.99 HH margaritas every day. — “Nashville staple since 2000. Generous, affordable frozen margaritas. $4.99 HH every day. Multiple locations.”

“Nashville staple since 2000. Generous, affordable frozen margaritas. $4.99 HH every day. Multiple locations.”

Sidecar is a Germantown hangout with a sense of humor, from its movie-quote menu names to the themed pop-up bars it runs next door in Sonny's Clubhouse. Grab a margarita and the Royale with Cheese, and come early on weekdays for $2 off during happy hour.

Maggie's Place is The Nations' backyard: turf, fire pits, a few TVs and a margarita pitcher on every picnic table. Bring the dog, order a round of $5 tacos, and settle in.

Happy Does is Division Street's grown-up playground: karaoke, pool, arcade games and a dog-friendly patio with a big screen for game day. Wednesday's $1 wings and karaoke is the move, and if you bleed purple and gold, this is where the LSU crowd lands on Saturdays.

Tin Roof 2 is a loud, easygoing Cool Springs bar where the salsa gets as much attention as the band. Come for $6 margaritas at happy hour, stay for trivia on Tuesdays or live music on the weekend.

The Hard Rock has held down the river end of Broadway since 1994, and it's still the easy call when you've got a group that can't agree on anything. Burgers, fajitas and a wall of rock history downstairs; head up to the rooftop on Friday or Saturday afternoons for $5 drinks and a band.

Jackalope has been pouring in WeHo since 2011, and the backyard is still one of the best places in town to drink a Bearwalker with your dog at your feet. There's a real kitchen now — pizzas, smash burgers, pimento cheese boards — and a free band on the patio most weeks.