National Margarita Day 2026: Deals & Specials at Top Restaurants

Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more offer discounted margaritas and exclusive merchandise for the annual celebration.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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National Margarita Day is celebrated annually on February 22nd, and this year restaurants across the country are offering a wide range of deals and specials on the popular tequila-based cocktail. Chili's is launching a Margarita of the Month Club, distributing free cocktail passport books, and selling exclusive merchandise, while also offering discounted margaritas on the holiday. Other chains like Benihana, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chuy's, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop are also getting in on the celebration with their own margarita specials and limited-time offerings.

Why it matters

The enduring popularity of margaritas is reflected in tequila sales, which have outpaced overall spirits sales in recent years, even with a slight decline in 2026. National Margarita Day has become an annual tradition for many restaurants to showcase their margarita offerings and attract customers looking to celebrate the occasion.

The details

Chili's is making a major push for National Margarita Day with the launch of its Margarita of the Month Club, featuring a new $6 seasonally or culturally-inspired margarita each month. For the holiday, they will offer a $5 Tequila Classic margarita, a $6 StrawEddy Margarita of the Month, and a $7 Frozen Daisy Pattern margarita. Other restaurants joining the celebration include Benihana with $9 margaritas, Buffalo Wild Wings featuring a new Spicy Margarita for $10.50, Chuy's allowing customers to upgrade any House 'Rita to a Grande for $2 more, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop offering $4 House Margaritas, Sangria 'Rita Swirls, and two exclusive margaritas made with Organic Tequila Pants.

  • National Margarita Day is celebrated annually on February 22nd.
  • Benihana's margarita specials will be available from February 22nd through February 25th.
  • Chili's Margarita of the Month Club and other specials will be offered on Sunday, February 22nd.
  • Fuzzy's Taco Shop's margarita deals will be available through Sunday, February 22nd.
  • Kona Grill will have $6 margaritas from February 22nd to February 25th.

The players

Chili's

A casual dining restaurant chain that is making a significant push for National Margarita Day with the launch of a Margarita of the Month Club, exclusive merchandise, and discounted margarita offerings.

Benihana

A Japanese steakhouse chain that will offer $9 margaritas from February 22nd through February 25th in celebration of National Margarita Day.

Buffalo Wild Wings

A sports bar and restaurant chain that is featuring a new Spicy Margarita, made with Ghost Tequila, for $10.50 on National Margarita Day.

Chuy's

A Tex-Mex restaurant chain that will allow customers to upgrade any House 'Rita to a Grande for $2 more, including a special cup while supplies last, and offer $1 Floaters on National Margarita Day.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

A fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant chain that is offering $4 House Margaritas, $4 Sangria 'Rita Swirls, and two exclusive margaritas made with Organic Tequila Pants for National Margarita Day.

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The takeaway

National Margarita Day has become an annual tradition for many restaurants to showcase their margarita offerings and attract customers looking to celebrate the occasion. This year's deals and specials highlight the continued popularity of the tequila-based cocktail, with restaurants offering discounted drinks, exclusive merchandise, and limited-time specialty margaritas to mark the holiday.