Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day in the Capital Region

Restaurants and bars across Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park, and Poughkeepsie are offering specials and events for the annual tequila-fueled holiday.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Sunday, February 22 marks National Margarita Day, and restaurants and bars across New York's Capital Region are celebrating with drink specials, tequila tastings, live music, and more. Establishments like Grand Margaritas, The Mexican Connection, Las Margaritas, La Fiesta, TORO Cantina, Margarita City, and Mill House Brewing Company are all hosting festivities to honor the classic tequila-based cocktail.

Why it matters

National Margarita Day has become a popular annual event, with bars and restaurants nationwide offering themed promotions to draw in customers. For the Capital Region's vibrant dining and nightlife scene, the holiday provides an opportunity to showcase local establishments and their unique takes on the margarita.

The details

Highlights of the Capital Region's National Margarita Day celebrations include Grand Margaritas' weekend-long events with drink specials, karaoke brunch, and tequila tastings; The Mexican Connection's all-day margarita deals and giveaways; and Mill House Brewing Company's margarita flight featuring five different flavors. Many venues are also incorporating live music, DJs, and other entertainment into their festivities.

  • National Margarita Day is celebrated annually on February 22.
  • The Capital Region events will take place on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Grand Margaritas-Mexican Brunch and Cocktails

A restaurant in East Greenbush, New York that is hosting a pre-party on Friday, a karaoke brunch on Saturday, and all-day margarita specials, tequila tastings, and giveaways on Sunday for National Margarita Day.

The Mexican Connection

A Mexican restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York that will be offering margarita drink specials and giveaways all day on National Margarita Day.

Las Margaritas Mexican Cantina

Mexican restaurants in Slingerlands and Latham, New York that will have tequila tastings, margarita and mimosa specials, live music, and other festivities for the holiday.

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

A Mexican restaurant in Clifton Park, New York that will be offering $8 tequila shots and $10 margaritas on National Margarita Day.

TORO Cantina

A restaurant in Colonie, New York that will have margarita specials including $5 classic, $8 mango or strawberry, and a $10 margarita flight.

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The takeaway

National Margarita Day has become a popular annual event, and the Capital Region's diverse dining and nightlife scene is embracing the holiday with a wide array of themed specials, events, and celebrations at local Mexican restaurants and bars.