Whether you're celebrating National Margarita Day, Cinco de Mayo or just loving to taste your favorite libations, we have the list of the best places to enjoy a margarita on Catalina Island!
1. Maggie's Blue Rose
Located on Crescent Ave, Avalon's front street, Maggie's handmade Margaritas include the Coconut Margarita, Mango Margarita and Watermelon Margarita. Enjoy your margarita blended or on the rocks.
2. Coyote Joe's
Located on Catalina Ave, just off front street, Coyote Joe's "Coyote Famous Margarita" is made with Sauza Blue Reposado, sweet & sour, Dekuyper, triple sec and lime.
3. Luau Larry's
Located on Crescent Ave., Luau Larry's, although famous for tropical drinks like the Wiki Wacker and Mai Tai, you can always grab an original Margarita, available in a 45 oz glass!
4. Descanso Beach Club
Located at Descanso Beach, just past the famous Catalina Casino, Descanso Beach Club offers open air beach dining year round. Try the Salty Verde Margarita or the Caliente Cucumber Margarita, made with Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila, a favorite among visitors.
5. Bluewater Avalon
Located on the Crescent Ave, on the water, diners enjoy the Serrano Margarita with hand-crushed fresh serrano chili, the Pilikia Margarita with orange bitters or a crowd favorite, the Skinny Margarita.
6. El Galleon
Located on Crescent Ave, El Galleon is open for lunch and dinner. Try the Original Cuervo Margarita with Cuervo Tradicional Silver Tequila, fresh lime and agave syrup or a Frozen Mango Margarita which comes with a little flare.
7. Three Palms Arcade
Located at the Metropole Marketplace, Three Palms offers arcade games, skee bowl, and island style bowling, along with a lively dining scene. Dine indoors or on the patio and try one of their delicious margaritas.
8. The Naughty Fox
Enjoy ocean front snacks and drinks at The Naughty Fox. Try the Chili Mango Margarita, a delicious mix of chili-infused silver tequila, mango, house mix served with a tajin rim.
9. Catalina Charlie's
Located on Crescent Ave, Catalina Charlie's offers burgers, salads, tacaos and sandwiches along with a variety of Margaritas. Try the Spicy Margarita or the Mango Margarita with Tajin Rim.
10. Mi Casita Mexican
Located on Clarissa Ave, just around the corner from Avalon's front street, enjoy open air dining at this Avalon favorite. Mi Casita's house special margarita is the Baha Margarita which includes a 7oz Coronita that hangs inside the glass.
11. Topside by NDMK
Located in the Catalina Conservancy Trailhead building and operated by NDMK Fishhouse, Topside offers a variety of cocktails including the Spicy Prickly Pear Margarita, featuring Jalapeno Ghost Tequila, prickly pear and lime juice.
