Orange County Gears Up for Week-Long 'Margarita Crawl'

The flavor-packed event spotlights local restaurants and bars with dozens of margarita and food pairings.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:08am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeated pattern of a margarita glass in neon shades of green, pink, and blue, capturing the festive and lively spirit of the Margarita Crawl event.The Margarita Crawl event aims to bring the local community together to celebrate Orange County's vibrant restaurant scene through creative cocktails and cuisine.Orange Today

The Margarita Crawl: A One Week Margarita & Food Experience is set to take over dozens of Orange County bars and restaurants from April 12-18, 2026. The event, presented by Casa Noble Tequila & Mi CAMPO, offers a range of pricing tiers starting at $25 for margarita and food pairings, with 'elevated' experiences priced at $35 and up.

Why it matters

The Margarita Crawl aims to bring people together to support local dining while enjoying great food, drinks, and memorable moments. It's part of a broader trend of restaurant-focused events and celebrations in Orange County and across California.

The details

The Margarita Crawl will feature participating restaurants and bars across Orange County, including Perla Mexican Cuisine in Santa Ana, Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria in Costa Mesa, and Madero 1899 in Fullerton. Attendees can choose their own 'fiesta' experience without tickets or pressure, simply sipping, tasting, and making memories.

  • The Margarita Crawl will take place from April 12-18, 2026.

The players

Pamela Waitt

Founder of the OC Restaurant Association.

Casa Noble Tequila

A presenting sponsor of the Margarita Crawl event.

Mi CAMPO

A presenting sponsor of the Margarita Crawl event.

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What they’re saying

“Margarita Crawl is about turning an everyday moment into something memorable. Our restaurants are the heart of our communities, and this is an opportunity to bring people together to support local dining while enjoying great food, great drinks, and meaningful moments. Think of it as your ultimate choose-your-own fiesta — no tickets, no pressure, just a week of sipping, tasting, and making memories.”

— Pamela Waitt, Founder, OC Restaurant Association

The takeaway

The Margarita Crawl is a unique opportunity for Orange County residents and visitors to explore the local dining scene, sample creative margarita and food pairings, and support the community's vibrant restaurant industry.