On the rocks

Houston's Best Margaritas of All Time

Craving a classic frozen marg or a smoky mezcal version? These Houston Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants serve some of the city’s strongest, most beloved margaritas.

02/12/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Mmm, delicioso

The Definitive Guide to Houston's Best Mexican Restaurants

Grab a concha at Casaema. Dig into a sizzling plate of fajitas at Ninfa's, and experience the best tasting menu in the city at Tatemó.

09/08/2025 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez

Leveling Up

What to Expect from Tacos Doña Lena’s Heights-Area Location

The beloved hole-in-the-wall spot that brings droves to Spring Branch is now ready to expand with a second restaurant.

03/19/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Tequila!

How to Do the Margarita Mile on a Dallas Weekend Trip

So many drinks, so little time.

05/09/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Fifth of May

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Houston

The parties, events, and dining specials.

05/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

MAKE IT A DOUBLE

Celebrate National Margarita Day at These 20 Spots

Frozen with a twist, or on the rocks with a Tajín rim, we’ve got the cocktails you crave.

02/19/2023

BAR SCENE

The Margaritas at La Diabla Retro Bar Are Sinfully Good

This new downtown tequila bar is an ode to Mexico City pop culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

02/15/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

SALUTE

Carryout, DIYS and Dine In: Where to Eat for Memorial Day Weekend

Tex Mex, ‘cue and all you can eat mudbugs that will have you saying ‘Oorah’

05/26/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Daniel Renfrow

It's For Sale

Local Restaurants Are Selling Groceries, Craft Kits, Cocktail Mixes, and More

Eateries are getting inventive to help your quarantine.

03/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Party Time

Here's What to Drink on National Margarita Day This Year

Picos' tequila expert Monica Richards de Osberg talks spirits.

02/21/2020 By Brandon Summers-Miller

New Sips

Tex-Mex With More Than Margaritas? It's True

At El Tiempo on Navigation, a few new cocktails are calling us.

10/25/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Cinco de Drinko

Where to Eat and Drink This Cinco De Mayo

So many margarita specials, so little time.

04/30/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Tequila!

Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day

A number of restaurants and bars are mixing up specials for this all-day happy hour.

02/20/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Clutch City

Trim the Tree with These Houston-Inspired Ornaments

Get into the Christmas spirit with these Bayou City baubles.

11/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Worth Every Penny

There's a $75 Margarita in Houston, and We Tasted It

For National Tequila Day, why not try Picos' La Billionaria?

07/24/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

3 Margaritas You Need This Cinco de Mayo

Whether frozen or on the rocks, drink up, y'all.

04/24/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

It's A Celebration!

Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day in Houston

The best happy hours to get your drink on this Thursday.

02/21/2018 By Anita Gomez

Tex-Mex Guide

Tex-Mex City: Eating Across Houston the Texican Way

Overwhelmed by your options? Houstonia is here to help.

05/04/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Houstonian Way with Margaritas y Mariscos

These three Mexican seafood dishes will make May 5 a proper celebration.

04/17/2017 By Alice Levitt

On the Rocks

Where Is the Best Strawberry Margarita in Houston?

The he said, she said of one of Space City's favorite drinks.

03/08/2017 By Beth Levine