Restaurants and cantinas are serving up a trendy new take on the traditional drink. Plus a few more frozen classics to try in the city
One of the world’s most popular cocktails is being crafted with a unique twist. The margarita, typically served straight up, on the rocks or blended, is now available in soft serve. The frozen treat is trending on TikTok with videos of tropical flavors and soft serve flights drawing in thousands of viewers. Here’s where you can find the coveted drink, as well as a few tasty frozen margaritas, across L.A.
Satisfy soft serve cravings at the inviting cantina with nearly 40 years of family experience in the industry. Rotating margarita soft serve flavors include strawberry, pineapple, mango and pistachio. If it’s too difficult to pick just one flavor, try the trending margarita flights, which include four samples of the soft serve. Pair with the quesabirria tacos or the chilaquiles for brunch.
The modern Mexican destination is crafting cool, creamy soft serve throughout the city at select locations, including Corona, Long Beach, Northridge and Newport Beach. Due to high demand, flavors and presentation may vary by location.
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With more than 20 beers on tap at all times and a variety of rotational selections, there’s something for just about everyone at the Riverside brewery. Margarita soft serve flavors vary by week. The Shark Month menu featuring shark-inspired treats includes Peach Pineapple and Strawberry Pineapple whip, as well as Bloody Orange and Blue Coconut splashes and fusions. For a taste of all of the soft serve and flavored slushies, try the Dangerous Waters Flight.
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For a variety of unique margaritas, both frozen and regular, explore the gastro-cantina experience in Sherman Oaks. Named after the English translation of “margarita,” Daisy reimagines traditional cocktails with new drinks, including the Dirty Shirley Margarita and the Creamsicle Margarita. Try the Guacamole Frozen Margarita, which is one of the salsa bar drinks, and combines avocado, clearmato, el tesoro blanco, damiana and lime for a unique creation that’s both a drink and a dip.
For a taste of coastal Mexico flavors, visit the modern cocina in Playa Vista, Irvine and Newport Beach. Try SOL’s Frozen Margarita with the option to add strawberry, mango, guava or watermelon flavors. Another frozen treat option is the Frozé, which is a mix of SOL’s Frozen Margarita and Hampton water rosé. Frozé flavors include guava, pomegranate and watermelon. Drinks can be paired with new menu items, including the hand-pressed tuna carpaccio and the grilled wagyu a la tampiqueña.
Founded by Briana Valdez, the Texas Kitchen brings cultural and family recipes to locations throughout Southern California. Cocktails are fresh and strong and include a frozen or on-the-rocks margarita, Spicy Paloma, as well as Ranch Water, which is the skinny margarita. Breakfast tacos, queso and house-made tortillas are menu staples.