10 Best Margarita’s in Austin for Happy Hour

January 14, 2021

Where to find the best austin margaritas and deals on margaritas in Austin! These restaurants serve up my favorite margaritas for every occassion. Whether you want a chill happy hour with friends or a full fledged party, something on this list will fit the need!

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Hanks Austin

Cherry Wood, Austin // $$ // Known for their Good Deals

Every time I go to Hanks during Happy Hour, I get their margarita. Cannot resist how yummy that spicy marg is, and for such a solid deal during happy hour. Plus, they have plenty of delicious food if you’re craving some dinner but less Tex Mex and more burgers!

Happy Hour // Daily 3pm – 6:30pm with $6 Frozen Cocktails, $6 Tap Wine, $3 Off Apps and Half Off Burgers on Mondays

Bar Peached

Clarksville, Austin // $$ // Known for their Delicious Tapas

One of the cutest spots on this list! Bar Peached is a spinoff from Peached Tortilla and it lives up to the name. Their apps are incredible and so are their drinks! Grab a marg here and enjoy the outdoor (heated) patio or the gorgeous interior.

Happy Hour // Weekdays 4pm-6:30pm with $7 Craft Cocktails, $6 Wine Glasses, $5 Beers, $5 Snacks, and $4 Tacos. Plus $8 little plates!

La Condesa

Downtown Austin// $$ // Known for their $5 Happy Hour Menu

Their happy brings a $5 margarita, which is such a good deal because I would argue they’re one of the best in town! Plus, you have to get an app to pair with it because La Condesa food is truly amazing. It’s my go-to after work margarita spot because it’s right downtown.

Happy Hour // Wednesday-Saturday 4pm-6pm and Sundays from 11am-3pm with $2 tacos and 1/2 off all drinks

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Gabriela’s Downtown

Downtown Austin off 35 and 6th // $$ // Known for their HUGE margaritas!

Firstly, the food at Gabrielas is fantastic and I highly recommend, especially the queso. Second, the drink deals in happy hour are great! It’s a fun spot to go for drinks with friends to celebrate each other and margaritas. It’s a HUGE party vibe, and absolutely the spot to go if you want to be OUT out.

Happy Hour // Weekdays 3 – 6pm with $6 tacos and drink specials

Licha’s Cantina

East Austin // $$ // Known for their

Love me a nice $5 cocktail! Licha’s Cantina on the East Side is a great spot for some margs and for tacos as well. Highly recommend their little front patio too! And the interior is like a cute little house. It’s also just in general one of my go-to restaurants in Austin for when I have people in town because everything is so classic!

Happy Hour // Tuesday-Friday 4-6pm with $5 cocktails and bites

El Chile

East Austin off Manor // $$ // Known for their fishbowl margaritas

Firstly, love their fishbowl margs during happy hour. Absolutely amazing portions. Second, their queso is fabulous and one of my favorite queso Blancos in town! It’s a go-to spot for fun dinner and drinks friend outings, especially for a birthday celebration. Also, the price point, in general, is great!

Happy Hour // Weekdays 2pm – 5pm with $6 Margaritas, $11 Ceviche, $7 Queso

Fresa’s South First

South 1st Street // $$ // Known for their prickly pear margarita

Cute as heck, and known for their pickly pair margarita as well as their avocado margarita! If you want to change it up with something fun, then this is the spot to hit for a marg.

Happy Hour // Weekdays 3pm – 6pm with $2 off all Aguas Frescas, Botanas, Beer, Wine & Margaritas

Curra’s Grill

South Austin // $$ // Known for their Avocado Margarita

This place is the most unassuming place for margarita, but their avocado margarita is an Austin STAPLE and it lives up to the hype. It’s honestly more like an avocado smoothie than anything! It’s delicious and worth the cost, and plus their food is delicious and affordable to pair with it.

Not a place you go for the vibe or cute insta picks, this is where you go when you want a margarita that straight up slams.

Happy Hour // Weekdays 3pm – 6pm with $5 – $6 margaritas, $5 cocktails, and $4 shots

Taquero Mucho

Downtown Austin // $$ // Known for their Instagrammable Drinks

If you are here for a bachelorette party or celebration with the girls of ANY form, then this is a GREAT spot to hit for happy hour margaritas. The drinks are insanely cute and their happy hour makes that cost super manageable. Also for a place this cute, the food is delicious to boot!

Happy Hour // Weekdays 3pm-6pm with $6 Cocktails, $5 Shots, and $6 Snacks

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Fonda San Miguel

North Central Austin // $$$ // Known for their silver coin watermelon margaritas

These cocktails at Fonda San Miguel are SO GOOD. And the queso is incredible to pair with it, especially being 50% off during happy hour. This is the kind of happy hour I would take my parents if they’re visiting from out of town and I know they’re paying for it. The space itself is stunning as well, like this atrium is just a dream.

Happy Hour // Monday to Thursday 5pm – 7pm with 50% Off Apps & $1 Off Tequila Cocktails

La Mancha Austin

La Mancha

Nort hAustin off Burnet // $$ // Known for their Happy Hour Margs + Kid Friendly Space

Important to note this was my go to work happy hour when I worked off Anderson! Its a HUGE space with delicious margaritas and food, and a favorite from many because there’s a patio space for kiddos to run around and play and stay entertained while we enjoy margaritas. But these $3 happy hour margaritas make it WORTH GOING when you know you plan to get 3+ margaritas.

Happy Hour // Monday to Thursday 3pm – 6pm with $3 House Margaritas, $4 Special Margs, $6 Mexi Marts, $3 Draft Beers, $4 Wells


Thanks for checking out my favorite margaritas in Austin! These Austin margaritas are major favorites of mine, and I hope you enjoy them too. And if you have any other spots and restaurants in Austin with your favorite margaritas, let me know because i’d love to share!

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