Tuesday is National Margarita Day, the one day for Americans to celebrate the most common tequila-based cocktail.
According to the National Day Calendar, this popular drink is celebrated on Feb.22. Although it is a national favorite, the origins of this drink are unknown, but accounts of it’s inception involve a beautiful woman.
According to National Geographic, the Margarita was first created by Mexican restaurant owner Carlos (Danny) Herrera in 1938 for a Ziegfeld showgirl Marjorie King, who allegedly was allergic to all forms of alcohol except tequila and didn't like to drink the spirit straight.
Herrera allegedly added lime and salt, creating the world's first margarita.
The Smithsonian Magazine reported other claims of the drink’s inception, including the Texas socialite Margarita Sames, who first mixed one up at a house party in Acapulco in 1948.
Other accounts involve actress Rita Hayworth, whose real name was Margarita Cansino, who was offered one by an admiring bartender during a theater gig in Tijuana in the 1940s.
Regardless of the drink's origins, local restaurants prepare for it as it is one of the most popular national food holidays.
Here is a list of five margarita spots in Chula Vista with the most reviews, according to Google.
1.)Casa Don Diego restaurant
1199 3rd Ave
"Tito makes a mean margarita! Great service cool dude!" one commenter wrote.
2. )El Patio
410 Broadway
"… their famous cheese sauce. Everything was great and my girls enjoyed their food as much as me. The margaritas were delicious and only $6. Definitely will go back again," one commenter wrote
3.) Las Tres Catrinas
555 Broadway Suite 1019
"Use the be a pizza place then shakey’s and now las tees catrinas. This is what Chula Vista mall needs, a fun place to hang out with good food and good drinks," one commenter wrote
4.) Papagayos Grill and Cantina
2220 Otay Lakes Rd suite 505
“"… Vista. Great service, friendly staff, fast and hot. The food is quality, delicious, great size portions. And they have great margaritas! One of my favorite spots," one commenter wrote
5.)El Dorado Authentic Mexican food
311 Palomar St.
"The Burritos tasted amazing. The mango margarita is top-notch, went back again and will do so in the future. Staff is also friendly and helpful," one commenter wrote.
