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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

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La Fonda Latina

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Superica (Where to Eat Recommendation)

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Year » 2018
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2018 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
Superica (Where to Eat Recommendation)

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2018
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2018 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Bartaco

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2007
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2007 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
Element (Permanently Closed)
The margarita at ELEMENT would be cool if it were only what it appears to be on first look: a Slurpee for grown-ups. But the liquid-nitrogen frozen cocktail works as more than a novelty when you take into consideration that the low temp of the scientific technique used to make it means no ice is required.more...
The margarita at ELEMENT would be cool if it were only what it appears to be on first look: a Slurpee for grown-ups. But the liquid-nitrogen frozen cocktail works as more than a novelty when you take into consideration that the low temp of the scientific technique used to make it means no ice is required. Your frozen treat is made up entirely of tequila and Element’s special sour mix. The result is smooth, almost creamy, and dangerous. Dangerously delicious! Sorry, this drink inspires dorky catchphrases… less...

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2007
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2007 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Agave Restaurant

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2007
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2007 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
Element
1051 W. Peachtree Road 404-745-3001 The margarita at ELEMENT would be cool if it were only what it appears to be on first look a Slurpee for grown-ups. But the liquid-nitrogen frozen cocktail works as more than a novelty when you take into consideration that the low temp of the scientific technique usedmore...
1051 W. Peachtree Road 404-745-3001 The margarita at ELEMENT would be cool if it were only what it appears to be on first look a Slurpee for grown-ups. But the liquid-nitrogen frozen cocktail works as more than a novelty when you take into consideration that the low temp of the scientific technique used to make it means no ice is required. Your frozen treat is made up entirely of tequila and Element less...

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2007
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2007 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Agave

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2006
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2006 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
Pozole (Permanently Closed)

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Year » 2006
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2006 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Agave Restaurant

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Year » 2005
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Zocalo

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Year » 2005
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Zocalo

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Zocalo

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Agave

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Sala
We’ve been spoiled for life by the margaritas at SALA. Potent and fresh with no aftertaste of syrup or commercial mix, these are drinks to savor rather than swig. The Longhorn variation is a masterwork of sweet and sour with a breezy backbeat of orange. If you like a bit of pucker to your ‘rita,more...
We’ve been spoiled for life by the margaritas at SALA. Potent and fresh with no aftertaste of syrup or commercial mix, these are drinks to savor rather than swig. The Longhorn variation is a masterwork of sweet and sour with a breezy backbeat of orange. If you like a bit of pucker to your ‘rita, go for the bracing Reales. Servers bring a martini shaker to the table for a presentation flourish. If it’s been one of those weeks, come early on the weekends for the all-you-can-drink mini margarita tasting. And bring cab fare. “1186 N. Highland Ave. 404-872-7203. www.sala-atlanta.com” less...

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Las Margaritas

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Caramba Cafe

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Taqueria Del Sol (Featured)
Some say that frozen margaritas aren’t “real” maragaritas. We could argue our case for hours - but then our delicious frozen margarita from SUNDOWN CAFE would be melted, and that would make us very sad. Sundown and its TAQUERIA DEL SOL offspring offer a margarita that’s not too sweet and notmore...
Some say that frozen margaritas aren’t “real” maragaritas. We could argue our case for hours - but then our delicious frozen margarita from SUNDOWN CAFE would be melted, and that would make us very sad. Sundown and its TAQUERIA DEL SOL offspring offer a margarita that’s not too sweet and not too tart. Made with Cuervo Gold, they make the wait for a taco fix breeze by. “2165 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-321-1118. Taqueria del Sol: 1200-B Howell Mill Road. 404-352-5812; 359 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-377-7668.” less...

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The Traditional At Agave
Is there anything sexier than a shot of tequila, a squeeze of lime, a dash of sour and a drizzle of triple sec? Only when it’s sipped on a cozy patio with a view of the city’s skyline. Served in a bowl-sized glass for $5.25, THE TRADITIONAL AT AGAVE - on the rocks, with salt and Sauza Gold (choosemore...
Is there anything sexier than a shot of tequila, a squeeze of lime, a dash of sour and a drizzle of triple sec? Only when it’s sipped on a cozy patio with a view of the city’s skyline. Served in a bowl-sized glass for $5.25, THE TRADITIONAL AT AGAVE - on the rocks, with salt and Sauza Gold (choose from 50 possible tequila upgrades) - is sweet but not syrupy, tart but not puckeringly so, and perfectly proportioned. “242 Boulevard. 404-588-0006. www.agaverestaurant.com.” less...

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2001
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2001 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Agave
242 Boulevard 404-588-0006 http://www.agaverestaurant.com Neither too gritty nor too pretentious, newcomer Agave is comfy and chic, with a knack for making tequila, triple sec, lime and salt sing. Or at least “you’ll” be singing, after downing a couple of ample margaritas off an even more amplemore...
242 Boulevard 404-588-0006 http://www.agaverestaurant.com Neither too gritty nor too pretentious, newcomer Agave is comfy and chic, with a knack for making tequila, triple sec, lime and salt sing. Or at least “you’ll” be singing, after downing a couple of ample margaritas off an even more ample margarita menu. The Cabbagetown enclave offers the traditional and Texas varieties, as well as the Margaritini (served “up, in a martini glass), the Agave Melon (with Midori, sour and lime) and eight other flavors, for $5-$9 a pop. As for you liquor snobs, you can swap Cuervo or Sauza for one of 30 other tequila choices, including a $17-per-shot Porfidio and a $35 Herradura. less...

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Year » 2000
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2000 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
El Azteca
At this Mexican cantina, you can tie on a trough of the cold stuff; large margaritas for one are served in bucket-sized glasses full of slushy sweetness. Or you could be a lady and order a pitcher for the lot. Choose strawberry or lime, frozen or on the rocks (go for the rocks if you don’t mind themore...
At this Mexican cantina, you can tie on a trough of the cold stuff; large margaritas for one are served in bucket-sized glasses full of slushy sweetness. Or you could be a lady and order a pitcher for the lot. Choose strawberry or lime, frozen or on the rocks (go for the rocks if you don’t mind the kick-you-in-the-ass bite of tequila). No frills here — just cheap grub, a porch for chillin’ and a good tequila buzz for all. less...

Best Margarita BOA Award Winner

Year » 2000
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2000 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
Nava (Permanently Closed)
This upscale Southwestern eatery puts a spin on the usual lime refresher with their Prickly Pear Margarita, a combo of cactus pear juice, Sauza tequila, triple sec and lemon-lime juice, served on the rocks in a salt-rimmed glass. If you’re hankering for a pitcher of the slushy stuff, hit the cantina.more...
This upscale Southwestern eatery puts a spin on the usual lime refresher with their Prickly Pear Margarita, a combo of cactus pear juice, Sauza tequila, triple sec and lemon-lime juice, served on the rocks in a salt-rimmed glass. If you’re hankering for a pitcher of the slushy stuff, hit the cantina. This place is all about class, from the furry, cow-printed bar stools to the crisp white chef hats bobbing around the exposed kitchen. But even “classy” Buck-heads get sloshed, and these sour sweeties will prick you in the ass after one too many. less...

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