The Best Margaritas in LA for Cinco
If you're in Los Angeles and looking for the best margaritas this Cinco, we’ve done the legwork for you. We hit the bars, asked the right questions, tasted countless cocktails, and tracked down the real deals — strong, balanced, made with care.
No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just great margaritas made with fresh ingredients and Tromba — an additive-free tequila bartenders actually trust to do the heavy lifting.
Wabi on Rose - Venice
Wabi on Rose is a sushi spot that nails both sides of the experience — strong drinks and a setting that actually makes you want to stick around. Tucked behind a leafy patio in Venice, it’s the kind of place that feels like a secret even when it’s packed. Grab a table outside if you can. Order the Spicy Marg and pretend you’re not already thinking about a second round.
What to order:
Spicy Margarita – Tromba Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice, a hit of agave syrup, slices of serrano pepper, and just the smallest splash of sriracha. Salt the rim if you're feeling wild. Shake it all up, pour it over ice, and finish with a lime wheel. You definitely want to try their Espresso Martini and impressive sushi menu.
Paloma - Venice
Paloma is the sort of place that makes you believe in lazy afternoons again. The inside’s all velvety and chic, but the move is outside — under bougainvillea and the kind of ambience that makes you want to drink until you forget what time it is. The house Paloma hits just right: sharp, bright, and not too precious about it.
What to order:
Paloma has killer margs, but starting with the Paloma Venice is a must. Tromba Tequila Blanco, fresh grapefruit juice, a squeeze of lime, a little agave, and a splash of club soda. Salt the rim if you’re feeling proper. Serve it cold in a tall glass, with a wedge of grapefruit if you’re the sentimental type. Also make sure to try their Lychee martini and finish the night off with Cedano.
The Lincoln - Venice
If you’re sick of bars trying too hard, The Lincoln will feel like a blessing. Industrial, a little rough around the edges, built inside what feels like an old garage — with a vintage car hanging out like it owns the place. No velvet ropes. No avocado foam. Just good drinks served cold and without apology.
What to order:
Tromba Margarita – Tromba Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice, a little agave syrup. Salt the rim if you feel like it. Shake hard over ice, strain into a glass, and keep it simple. No tiny umbrellas. No drama.
Night on Earth - Los Angeles
There are bars where you drink, and bars where you stay long enough to see the night crack open. Night on Earth is the second kind — neon glow, deep booths, and the kind of cinematic haze that makes every bad idea sound better. Order whatever they're pouring with Tromba behind it. It's bound to taste like something you shouldn't tell your boss about.
What to order:
Start with their margarita—trust us—and let it loosen your grip on expectations. Then drift toward the Showboat. It's a hell of a cocktail: green apple, Tromba Blanco, smoked apple spirit, pommeau, and just enough hazelnut to make you wonder who thought of this in the first place. If you like sour drinks, but you’re not a fan of egg whites in a drink, this one’s cocktail is for your. No fluff, just sharp, layered, weird—in the best way.
Capri Club - Eagle Rock
At Capri Club, the cool is baked in. No try-hard energy here. A red-lit, Italian-American fever dream dropped onto Eagle Rock Boulevard, all martinis, negronis, and heavy pours. You’re drinking in a bar that remembers when cocktails were simple, and the night was young enough to waste.
What to order:
Start with the Margaritavilla. Tromba Blanco, Cynar, ginger lemon, grapefruit. Bright, bitter, unexpected. Like drinking a sunrise with a bite. Sip slow. Get there early. Grab a seat at the bar. The good one. Watch the bar team work the room—measured chaos, quiet confidence, a little artistry. Let the day fade out behind those giant open windows. There are worse ways to end the day. Hell, there aren’t many better.
The Siesta isn’t on the menu, but if you ask nicely they might mix one up for you. Mixed with Tequila Tromba Blanco, grapefruit and lime juice, Campari, and simple this is the perfect drink to follow up after the Margaritavilla.
The Goldfish - Highland Park
The Goldfish punches way above its weight — an eclectic bar, solid arcade room, a big stage, and the kind of live music energy that spills into your drink. Loud, fast, and exactly the right kind of messy. You’ll come for a margarita and stay until last call. If they’re mixing Tromba into anything here, it’s worth chasing.
What to order:
If you’re chasing something bright, sweet, and unapologetically summer—go for the Strawberry Margarita. Tromba Blanco, fresh lime, muddled strawberries, orange liqueur, a whisper of simple, and strawberry garnish. Salt or sugar on the rim? Your call.
And don’t sleep on the Espresso Slushy. It’s cold, bold, and just caffeinated enough to keep you going. Also, if you like tiki, the Banana Rum Punch, which drinks like a beachside mistake you’ll absolutely want to make twice.
Cinco de Mayo isn’t about cheap tequila shots and plastic sombreros. It’s about slowing down for once, and raising a glass of something good. A strong drink, a half-decent barstool, a little bit of sun left in the sky — that’s all you really need. Find a place that still cares about what’s in your glass. Preferably one that pours Tequila Tromba.