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\nWho doesn\u2019t love kick back during the weekend with a margarita in hand (salt optional)? Instead of whipping out the shakers and salts at home, head to one of these Valley restaurants for a top-notch margarita.
\nThe Mission<\/strong> in Old Town serves up some of the Valley\u2019s best Latin fare, complemented by modern presentations, a\u00a0perfect patio\u00a0and an amazing drink menu. The Mission\u2019s drink menu includes the beloved avocado margarita, coconut margarita and a selection of blended fruit margaritas. (The modern Latin restaurant also has a divine selection of mojitos, to boot.) www.themissionaz.com<\/a>.
\nWhatever you\u2019re craving, Carefree Station<\/strong> has a margarita to satisfy it. Smok\u2019n Guns is a savory selection with cilantro, red peppers and habanero sauce while Thea\u2019s Apple Pie is inspired by, you guessed it, a yummy slice of the classic all-American dessert (complete with a cinnamon sugar rim). www.carefreestation.com<\/a>.
\nTo go along with its top-notch Mexican fare, Spotted Donkey <\/strong>(with its two Valley locations) offers a menu of unique margaritas that are sure to satisfy. Spotted Donkey also serves up plenty of other delicious tequila-infused cocktails<\/a>. www.spotteddonkeycantina.com<\/a>; www.elpedregal.com<\/a>.
\nSpicy? Sweet? Simple and straightforward? Whatever your sipping preference, North Scottsdale\u2019s Jalapeno Inferno<\/strong> has a margarita\u00a0for you. Can\u2019t decide between the La Ultima or The Boss? Try Jalapeno Inferno\u2019s Scottsdale Sampler, which features three mini versions of the margaritas of your choice. www.jalapenoinferno.com<\/a>.
\nWith more than 200 varieties of tequila and a Tequila Goddess on staff, La Hacienda\u00a0<\/strong>at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is sure to have some tasty margaritas in its\u00a0lineup. The El Pina Diablo features pineapple-serrano chile-infused tequila while the Prickly Pear\u00a0features one of the\u00a0most cherished flavors of the Southwest. www.scottsdaleprincess.com<\/a>. \u00a0
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