Mouthful - Margaritas

AgaveThis rustically charming restaurant in Cabbagetown is just right for an after-work bitch session at the bar over ‘ritas and guac. Some of the concoctions, like the Peachtree Anejo made with peach schnapps, are a bit froufrou for our taste, but Agave also serves up delicious traditional margaritas. Try the Herradura Estate Top Shelf.

242 Boulevard. 404-588-0006. www.agaverestaurant.com.

Asada Order a pitcher of margaritas at this easygoing, Southwestern newcomer and you’ll depart extra happy (if a bit cross-eyed). We’re a sucker for the upsell on tequilas, and servers are quick to ask if you’d like to upgrade your drink with a brand called Penjamo Reposado, which indeed imbues a vivid, smooth edge to your drink.

1238 DeKalb Ave. 404-522-8666. www.asada-atl.com.

SalaMargarita connoisseurs, welcome to your Holy Grail. Sala serves the most precisely and seductively engineered margaritas in town. We’re perpetually jonesing for the Longhorn, Sala’s not-too-sweet take on a Texas margarita. They ain’t cheap, and you can spend a small fortune here, but they’re worth every sip.

1186 N. Highland Ave. 404-872-7203. www.sala-atlanta.com.

Zocalo The vivacious, breezy rooms of these Midtown and Decatur Mexican joints are ideal for whiling away a lazy summer afternoon or evening. The margaritas are strong and gimmick-free. Servers are prone to upselling better brands of tequila (they’ve got rainbows of bottles on display). Take them up on it once in a while - the subtle differences between Cuervo Gold and, say, El Jimador Anejo will surprise.

187 10th St., 404-249-7576; and 123 E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-270-9450.??






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