Where to Find the Best Margaritas in Salem, Massachusetts

Looking for the best margaritas in Salem, Massachusetts? Luckily there are plenty of spots around the city serving cool, refreshing margaritas!

Classics

Wicked Margarita, from the Hawthorne Hotel

For classic margaritas by the waterfront, look no further than Pickering Wharf where The Regatta Pub at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites serves up a Frozen Blue Margarita made with Jose Cuervo, Blue Curacao, fresh lime and blueberries. For another blueberry option, walk just around the corner from the hotel to Sea Level Oyster Bar & Kitchen to try the Blueberry Mistletoe Margarita, a mix of Agavales Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, blueberries, basil, simple syrup, and topped with a splash of 888 Blueberry Vodka.

In search of raspberry instead? Try Brodie’s Seaport’s Raspberry Margarita with Cuervo Silver Tequila, Combier Orange Liqueur, agave syrup, raspberry purée, a splash of cranberry, fresh lime juice & sour.

Also in Pickering Wharf enjoy a classic lime margarita at Longboards Restaurant and Bar or try Finz Seafood and Grill’s Defa Rita, made with Don Julio Silver Tequila, Cointreau, fresh watermelon, lemon, and lime juice.

For a classic margarita closer to Salem Common, try the Wicked Margarita at the Hawthorne Hotel served at both the Tavern on the Green and Nat’s restaurants. The Wicked Margarita is crafted with Pueblo Viejo Tequila 100% Agave, and other flavors of your choice, and can be served in a traditional version or a “beach ready” (light) version. For more margaritas in the downtown area, try Village Tavern in the Museum Place Mall, or Rockafellas on Washington Street.

And don’t miss Salem’s newest spot for margaritas- Casa Tequila on Derby Street has the largest selection of Mezcal Tequila in town to craft margaritas to go along with their authentic Mexican cuisine and live entertainment.

Veggie-infused

Ghost Eater and Wild Gunman from Bit Bar

For a twist on a classic margarita recipe, try a veggie infused margarita from Opus on Washington Street. Opus offers both the Spinario made with Carrot infused tequila, skinos, aperol, black pepper vodka, lemon, ginger, and the Star People with Carrot tequila, blood orange black tea aperol, grapefruit, toasted pecan bitters.

For a margarita with an extra kick, check out some of Salem’s best pepper-infused margaritas. Opus is also home to the Trance Manual which serves up the spice using Habanero Tequila, Ghost Chili Mezcal, pomegranate, Tempus Fugit Creme de Cacao, cinnamon simple, Aztec chocolate, and angostura bitters. While visiting the Hawthorne Hotel, upgrade your Wicked Margarita to a Wicked Hot Margarita with Tanteo Tequila 100% Agave Infused with Jalapeño.

For a peppery take on a margarita and some classic video games take a walk down Saint Peter Street to Bit Bar for the Ghost Eater. A spicy nod to PAC-MAN, this drink is made with Ghost Pepper-infused tequila, Triple Sec, lemon, lime, pineapple, and lemon/lime soda.

Back on Pickering Wharf, Finz serves up a spicy jalepeño flavor in their Coral Reef, a mix of 1800 Silver tequila, blood orange puree, St. Elder liquer, lemon and lime juice, and muddled jalepeño.

Finished with cinnamon

If you prefer your margaritas come with a dash of cinnamon, downtown Salem has you covered. Bit Bar serves the Wild Gunman, made with Tequila, Short Path Triple Cec, cranberry juice, lemon, lime, and honey with cinnamon sugar rim. Rockafellas is home to the Spiced Cider Margarita featuring Milagro Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lemon juice and apple cider, garnished with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Be sure to alternate alcoholic beverages with water and enjoy some snacks while trying local margaritas. Wherever you celebrate #NationalMargaritaDay in Salem, be sure to drink responsibly.