You don’t have to wait until Cinco de Mayo to enjoy a nice, frostymargarita.
The margarita is also a popular choice because it can be molded to your preferences.
Plenty of flavor options are available from fruity to spicy.
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Throw some salt on the rim and toss in a lime and you’re in boozy business.
But, which one has the better recipe for success?
I visited both restaurants so that find out.
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Each margarita at the chain comes expertly shaken by hand.
The popularity of Chili’s margs is certainly bolstered by the sheer number of boozy options available.
Other spirits are also sometimes thrown into the mix, such as vodka, Hennessy, and rum.
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The latter is found in the chain’s Grand Coconut and Tiki Beach Party ‘Ritas.
The ingredient that originally made this margarita special was Presidente Brandy, hence the drink’s name.
I paid $9 for a Classic Presidente Margarita.
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I additionally splurged on the Wildberry version to compare.
The Look:A+ presentation.
After serving the Presidente Margarita for nearly 30 years, Chili’s has perfected the experience.
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As she poured, the liquid was an auspicious shade of light yellow-green.
As for the new Wildberry flavor, the display was almost identical.
However, the drink came in a peachy pink hue with small bits of berry floating throughout.
The Taste:Smooth but diluted.
I tend to think that beer pairs better with juicy steaks and American food.
These are the only two ingredients used in its House Margarita and all other variations stem from this original.
And, the restaurant doesn’t play hard to get with this formula.
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Additionally, Texas Roadhouse places a strong emphasis on frozen margaritas.
It was also brought to the table without any kind of production.
The Taste:Citrusy with a noticeable shot of booze.
Without Triple Sec, the orange flavor comes just from the oils incorporated into the mix.
The sweetness isn’t overbearing.
But, the margarita interestingly tasted more sugary after a couple mouthfuls of food.
I would likely just opt for the house version in the future and save the extra $5.50.
Chili’s does a better job diversifying its menu with different tequila brands and more experimental flavor profiles.
But, when it comes down to the signature margarita at both joints, Texas Roadhouse has my vote.
