{"id":21724,"date":"2025-04-27T22:15:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T05:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/?p=21724"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T21:22:15","slug":"the-history-of-the-margarita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of the Margarita"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cinco de Mayo in San Francisco is filled with fun things to do and the perfect addition to any event is a perfectly crafted Margarita. This tart, tequila cocktail, sometimes served with a salt rim, is perfectly suited for toasting Mexico\u2019s 1862 Puebla victory. Yet the margarita\u2019s story is as lively as the holiday itself, born in the bars of Mexico and evolving into a global icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Margarita\" class=\"wp-image-21828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks-915x514.jpg 915w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Margarita-rocks.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Margarita on the Rocks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#Where_was_the_Margarita_Created\" >Where was the Margarita Created?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#How_the_Margarita_evolved_over_time\" >How the Margarita evolved over time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#Pop_Cultures_Favorite_Cocktail\" >Pop Culture\u2019s Favorite Cocktail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#Famous_Margaritas\" >Famous Margaritas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#Tommys_Mexican_Restaurant\" >Tommy\u2019s Mexican Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#Joe_T_Garcias\" >Joe T. Garcia\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#Cafe_Pasquals\" >Cafe Pasqual\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#The_Matador\" >The Matador<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-history-of-the-margarita\/#Cosme\" >Cosme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-was-the-margarita-created\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_was_the_Margarita_Created\"><\/span>Where was the Margarita Created?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinpointing the margarita\u2019s birthplace is like chasing a good buzz, everyone\u2019s got a story, but the truth is fuzzy. This is actually common for a lot of popular cocktails that were created a long time ago. Drinks like the mojito, martini and mai tai all have several different stories about how they were created. Most agree that the margarita emerged in the late 1930s or early 1940s, likely in northern Mexico. One tale credits Carlos \u201cDanny\u201d Herrera, a bartender at Rancho La Gloria near Tijuana, who in 1938 supposedly mixed tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur for a dancer allergic to straight liquor. Her name was Marjorie, morphed into \u201cmargarita,\u201d which is Spanish for daisy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another story points to Ensenada\u2019s Hussong\u2019s Cantina in 1941, where bartender Don Carlos Orozco crafted the drink for Margarita Henkel, a German ambassador\u2019s daughter. Or maybe it was Acapulco\u2019s Tail o\u2019 the Cock in 1948, where socialite Margaret Sames claimed she invented it for her hotel guests, including Sammy Davis Jr. The recipe, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, shaken and served with a salt rim, was a twist on the \u201cdaisy,\u201d a Prohibition-era cocktail family. By the 1940s, bar guides like Trader Vic\u2019s listed margaritas, cementing their place in cocktail culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I guess we will never really know the true origin of the <a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/mexican-drinks-to-try-on-cinco-de-mayo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexican cocktail<\/a>, but the most important thing is that someone invented it at some point so we can enjoy a delicious margarita pretty much anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen Margarita\" class=\"wp-image-21836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita-915x514.jpg 915w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-margarita.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frozen Margarita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-the-margarita-evolved-over-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Margarita_evolved_over_time\"><\/span>How the Margarita evolved over time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The margarita hit the U.S. in the 1950s, popping up in California and Texas bars. Early versions were simple and composed of blanco tequila, fresh lime and orange liqueur. It was served up or on the rocks with a salt rim. But America loves a remix, and the margarita got one in 1971 when Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine, inspired by Slurpee dispensers. His frosty, lime-green creation, debuted at Mariano\u2019s Hacienda, turned the drink into a party staple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen Strawberry Margarita\" class=\"wp-image-21829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita-915x514.jpg 915w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frozen-strawberry-margarita.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frozen Strawberry Margarita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 1980s, margaritas went wild. Bars added strawberry, mango, and peach flavors, blending them into slushy rainbows. Chain restaurants like Chili\u2019s leaned in, offering $5 \u201cmargarita madness\u201d deals. The 1990s brought premium tequila, like Patr\u00f3n, and bartenders got serious, balancing fresh juices and artisanal salts. Today, the margarita is can be found in many forms. You can find spicy with jalape\u00f1o, smoky with mezcal, or even \u201cskinny\u201d with agave nectar for calorie counters. In San Francisco, craft cocktail bars and taquerias churn out versions for every palate. I prefer the classic version, however with no salt on the rim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pop-culture-s-favorite-cocktail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pop_Cultures_Favorite_Cocktail\"><\/span>Pop Culture\u2019s Favorite Cocktail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Margarita has been seen many times on the big screen and in various forms of pop culture. Jimmy Buffett\u2019s 1977 hit \u201cMargaritaville\u201d immortalized it as a laid-back escape, spawning a restaurant empire. In The Big Lebowski (1998), the Dude\u2019s White Russian obsession gets a nod when a margarita spills in a bowling alley brawl. TV\u2019s Sex and the City made it a chic accessory for Carrie and crew, while Breaking Bad gave it a dark twist with Gus Fring\u2019s poisoned margarita pitcher. Even reality TV loves it. The Real Housewives stars can be seen clutching oversized margs during beachside meltdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-famous-margaritas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Margaritas\"><\/span>Famous Margaritas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 5, margaritas are everywhere, but some spots elevate the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Tommy's Margarita\" class=\"wp-image-21827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita-915x514.jpg 915w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tommys-margarita.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tommy&#8217;s Margarita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tommy-s-mexican-restaurant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tommys_Mexican_Restaurant\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tommysmexican.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tommy\u2019s Mexican Restaurant<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>San Francisco, CA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tommy\u2019s in the Richmond District is a margarita mecca, home to the Tommy\u2019s Margarita, a mix of blanco tequila, fresh lime juice &amp; agave nectar, served on the rocks. No triple sec, just pure agave bliss. It\u2019s a must because it\u2019s clean and balanced, letting premium tequilas shine. We have also purchased Tommy&#8217;s Margarita mix, which isn&#8217;t quite the same, but still makes a darn good margarita at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joe-t-garcia-s\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joe_T_Garcias\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joetgarcias.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe T. Garcia\u2019s<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fort Worth, TX<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Tex-Mex spot serves a frozen margarita that\u2019s a Lone Star legend. It&#8217;s tart, slushy, and packed with enough tequila to make you sing. Paired with their patio\u2019s festive vibe, it\u2019s worth trying for its old-school charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Spicy Margarita\" class=\"wp-image-21831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita-915x514.jpg 915w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spicy-jalapeno-margarita.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spicy Margarita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cafe-pasqual-s\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_Pasquals\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pasquals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cafe Pasqual\u2019s<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Santa Fe, NM<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cafe Pasqual\u2019s spicy margarita swaps tequila for mezcal, adding muddled jalape\u00f1o and a chili-salt rim for a smoky heat. It\u2019s a standout because it nods to New Mexico\u2019s chile obsession while keeping things refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-matador\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Matador\"><\/span>The Matador<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Seattle, WA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With dozens of tequilas, The Matador crafts a classic margarita with Corralejo blanco, Cointreau and fresh lime. Its crisp clarity makes it a winner, especially in their moody bar setting. Try it for a Pacific Northwest take that\u2019s perfect for Seattle\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/guides\/cinco-de-mayo-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cinco de Mayo<\/a> celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cosme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cosme\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmenyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cosme<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>New York, NY<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This upscale Mexican spot shakes up a pink prickly pear margarita, blending tequila with cactus fruit for a slightly sweet sip. It\u2019s worth a try for its Instagram-worthy hue and refined flavor\u2014a chic choice for NYC\u2019s Cinco de Mayo party people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a Tijuana bar\u2019s brainstorm (allegedly) to San Francisco\u2019s taqueria pitchers, the margarita has poured its way into our hearts. It\u2019s a drink that\u2019s grown from a simple trio of ingredients to a canvas for creativity, whether frozen, fiery or fruit-forward. On Cinco de Mayo, a margarita feels like the perfect sidekick for however you celebrate. Throw down a few at the Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl or enjoy a variety of margaritas in the Mission. Whether you\u2019re sipping a classic at Tommy\u2019s or a mezcal twist in Santa Fe, each glass carries a bit of Mexico\u2019s spirit and America\u2019s love for a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Margarita\" class=\"wp-image-21834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita-915x514.jpg 915w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/specialty-margarita.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orange Margarita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for the perfect margarita today? Check out our post about the <a href=\"https:\/\/crawlsf.com\/the-best-margaritas-in-san-francisco\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"25176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best margaritas in San Francisco<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Margaritas are awesome, but who cam up with this tasty concoction? 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