Raise those glasses and shout "Ariba!". These are the best spots for a margarita in Singapore.
When we’re craving something tropical and fruity, yet infused with the heady kick of a tequila, we go absolutely mad for margaritas. And with the mezcal wave hitting us hard, there’s no better time to sip these salacious Mexican cocktails than now. Here are our favourite Mexican restaurants and bars for fantastic margaritas in Singapore.
Best restaurants and bars for delicious margaritas in Singapore
1. Cat Bite Club
It’ll be criminal not to kickstart the list with a bar that actually specialises in agave and rice spirits. Hidden behind Monument Lifestyle at Duxton, this quaint 11-seater spot has over 100 agave spirits and counting. Its signature Cat Bite Margarita ($26) doubles down on the booze with Codigo 1530 Blanco Tequila and Siete Misterios Espadin Mezcal. The result? A perfectly balanced concoction with a familiar sharpness of citrusy flavours.
If you like a sour tang with a spicy twist, go for Ghost’een ($24) shaken with Koch Elemntal Espadin Mezcal, Salmiana Mezcal, mangosteen, chilli tincture and amaro. Though technically not a margarita, the familiar sour, sweet and umami flavours remind you of the classic cocktail with every sip.
Cat Bite Club, 75 Duxton Road, Singapore 089534
2. Margarita’s Singapore
Love it or hate it, this Mexican restaurant has been quite an establishment in Singapore and continues to see a full house during peak hours. Pair classic Mexican fare with the Margarita De La Casa ($21) – smooth Milagro Tequila Silver as the base and with lime, blue, mango and strawberry flavours. A pitcher (serves five) goes for $85.
Margarita’s Singapore, #01-19, 11 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249673
3. El Mero Mero
El Mero Mero’s margarita offerings is as classic as they come. 100% agave tequila tradicional blanco is the hero and also comes in mango, raspberry and strawberry flavours. Hop over any day from 5pm to 7pm for their Happy Hour – we’re talking Margaritas and other house spirits, wines and bubbles at just $9.90 a glass.
El Mero Mero, 30 Victoria St, #01-19 Chijmes, Singapore 187996
4. Café Iguana
No need to scramble for your margarita fix here, ’cos this contemporary Mexican bar by Riverside Point’s got a couple of them and then some. Tommy’s Margaritas come in myriad fruity flavours such as traditional lime, raspberry, blueberry, peach, strawberry, mango, pink guava, kiwi, mixed berries and passionfruit.
The best part? It’s just $10 a glass and $34 a jug during lunchtime (12pm-3pm), and $13 a glass and $46 a jug during the late afternoon (3pm-7pm). Just don’t let your boss know why your work breaks are getting longer.
Café Iguana, #01-03 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Road, Singapore 05828
5. Señor Taco
Taking over a fresh new spot at River Valley, Señor Taco shakes things up with a mix of frozen cocktails, tequila margaritas and spicy mezcal margaritas. Select from spicy jalapeño, passionfruit, mango, raspberry and strawberry; have the frozen lime margarita or yuzu mezcalita, or go for the orange-inspired with the spicy mezcal margarita. All cocktails mentioned are priced at $21 each.
Señor Taco, #01-09A Block 3C, River Valley Road, Singapore 179022
6. Chimichanga Little India
Cool down with a refreshing glass (or two, or more) of margarita at Chimichanga’s Little India outlet. A classic margarita sets you back at just $16 with the option to top it up with a premium spirit at $3. There’s the fantastically good mezcal margarita ($18) with Machetazo Espadin and Grand Marnier. And of course, we can’t forget the popular frozen lime margarita at $16.
Chimichanga Little India, 36 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209364
Now, who’s thirsty for some margaritas in Singapore?
