Best Margarita
Chuy's
Seven locations
READERS' PICK: Maybe it's a case of associative pleasures. Maybe
it's the reason we in Tucson generally associate Mexico with beaches,
tacos, seafood and tequila. Probably has a lot to do with that
little bit of heaven called Puerto Peñasco, where parched
desert rats can go for a weekend of refreshing and refreshments.
But for those needing a quick shot of that beach-sand-in-your-shoes
feeling, that easy ambiance found in the land of mañana
without the four-hour drive, one need go no further than one of
the seven Chuy's in the old Pueblo. Start the experience
with one of their famous margaritas and you will be instantly
transported southward. Lime, orange liquor, tequila, ice and salt:
Pretty simple ingredients all poured with panache. There really
is some magic at work when the bartenders at Chuy's start mixing.
Let that magic linger over your tongue while you contemplate their
menu and enjoy the smell of the grill. Order a few fish tacos.
Relax. The pleasures of Mexico are as close as a taste of the
lovely margarita.
READERS' POLL RUNNER-UP: Las Margaritas Restaurante, 3602
E. Grant Road and 6011 N. Oracle Road.
STAFF PICK: With all apologies to Casa Molina, four locations:
Dooown onnnnnne offf thesh swhwimming-pooll-shized froshty/salty
con, con, concoshuns and youoooo, shir, or ma'am, whatever yooouu
are...Hey, stop movin' will ya? An you're all set for some sherious
oral shurgery, uh, surgery. No anestheeee...anes...no painkiller
neeeeded. But plueeeze, have a frien drive. Two of these sukers
and, whew, lesh get naked and discush annuities with some really
studly insuransh agensh.
