Eater DC - A Guide to Cinco De Mayo in D.C.The DC Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2016-05-05T11:00:03-04:00http://dc.eater.com/rss/stream/113549792016-05-05T11:00:03-04:002016-05-05T11:00:03-04:00Tracking Margarita Prices Around D.C.
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<p>Top shelf or just top dollar?</p> <p>The margarita is the quintessential Mexican cocktail, and it's popular year-round at restaurants and taquerias across the city. Good tequila comes at a price, though. A round or two of margaritas can result in a hefty bar tab.</p>
<p>As with all cocktails, margarita pricing varies significantly by location. In the spirit of the site's <a href="http://dc.eater.com/maps/manhattan-cocktail-price-guide-dc">Manhattan price tracker</a>, Eater D.C. investigated costs at some of the city's most popular spots for the drink and uncovered a huge range. At Oyamel, a pitcher runs a staggering $55. On the other end, Impala Cantina and Tortilla Coast both sling margaritas starting at $7. This list emphasizes regular pricing rather than any happy hour deals.</p>
<p>Ultimately, factors like the size of the drink or pitcher and the amount and quality of liquor all play a role when considering overall value. But the bottom line for most people is price. <span>Here's a brief snapshot of the range of what's out there. And there's a silver lining — many of these restaurants will be offering their drinks at a steep discount on Cinco De Mayo due to specials.</span></p>
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<td><b>Restaurant</b></td>
<td><b>Price per glass</b></td>
<td><b>Price per pitcher</b></td>
<td><b>Tequila type</b></td>
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<td>Agua 301</td>
<td>$8</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Sauza blanco</td>
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<td>El Centro DF</td>
<td>$9</td>
<td>$40</td>
<td>Sauza Blue</td>
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<td>El Rey</td>
<td>$8</td>
<td>$28</td>
<td>Sauza Blue</td>
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<td>Fuego</td>
<td>$8</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Juarez silver</td>
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<td>Impala</td>
<td>$7</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Montezuma tequila blanco</td>
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<td>Mission</td>
<td>$9</td>
<td>$31</td>
<td>El Jimador silver</td>
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<td>Oyamel</td>
<td>$11</td>
<td>$55</td>
<td>Sauza Blue</td>
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<td>Tico</td>
<td>$11</td>
<td>$44</td>
<td>100% blue agave</td>
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<td>Tortilla Coast</td>
<td>$7</td>
<td>$28</td>
<td>Sauza gold</td>
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<p><i>Have a favorite top-shelf or bargain margarita that isn't listed here? Leave a tip in the comments.</i></p>
<p><i>Editor's Note: This story has been updated with additional tequila specifics from Impala.</i></p>
https://dc.eater.com/2016/5/5/11573670/margarita-price-guideTravis Mitchell