Illinois is filled with countless ways to celebrate, but not many are quite as unique as our signature Margarita Marathon. Get your drink on when you take this fabulous trip. Try the best tequilas you can get in the Midwest on the Margarita Marathon! You’ll want to move south of the border after this adventure.
Clocking in at under half an hour, this mini road trip through central Illinois takes you on a bit of a loop trail to some of the best Mexican joints in the area. Enjoy a drink at each stop for a tour of some of the state’s best margaritas.
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Grab your friends (and a designated driver) for a fun-filled night you will (hopefully) never forget. Check it out:
- Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant
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Google/Chris Bock This colorful and rustic joint is known for its patio seating and large portions. They are especially known for their giant margaritas, which make this an excellent spot to start on this epic trail.
Address: 1407 North Prospect Avenue, Champaign, IL, 61820
- Toro Loco
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Google/Brian Iversen The next stop on the Margarita Marathon brings you to a place that’s been in business since 2012. It is known for its authentic Mexican eats and big drinks that pair perfectly with everything on the menu.
Address: 1601 North Cunningham Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61802
- Huaraches Moroleon
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Google/Garrett Wolff For jumbo frozen margaritas, there’s no better spot in town than this. It’s a cozy Mexican restaurant that will truly make you feel like you’ve traveled south of the border.
Address: 805 Philo Road, Urbana, IL, 61801
- Maize Mexican Grill
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Facebook/Maize Mexican Grill In business since 2011, this place is all uniquely flavored margaritas and traditional dishes out of Mexico City. This is a definite must-visit on this Margarita Marathon.
Address: 60 East Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61820
- Fiesta Cafe
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Google/Michael Greifenkamp With more tequilas than you could try in one visit, this eatery allows you to create all kinds of margaritas. Get them in smalls, larges, and pitchers alongside delicious and authentic Mexican dishes.
Address: 216 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL, 61820
For more like this, check out these 10 excellent Mexican restaurants in Illinois that will drive your taste buds wild.
Google/Justin Runyon
Google/Chris Bock
This colorful and rustic joint is known for its patio seating and large portions. They are especially known for their giant margaritas, which make this an excellent spot to start on this epic trail.
Address: 1407 North Prospect Avenue, Champaign, IL, 61820
Facebook/Toro Loco
Google/Brian Iversen
The next stop on the Margarita Marathon brings you to a place that’s been in business since 2012. It is known for its authentic Mexican eats and big drinks that pair perfectly with everything on the menu.
Address: 1601 North Cunningham Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61802
Google/Alison Yuhas
Google/Garrett Wolff
For jumbo frozen margaritas, there’s no better spot in town than this. It’s a cozy Mexican restaurant that will truly make you feel like you’ve traveled south of the border.
Address: 805 Philo Road, Urbana, IL, 61801
Facebook/Maize Mexican Grill
In business since 2011, this place is all uniquely flavored margaritas and traditional dishes out of Mexico City. This is a definite must-visit on this Margarita Marathon.
Address: 60 East Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61820
Facebook/Fiesta Cafe
Google/Michael Greifenkamp
With more tequilas than you could try in one visit, this eatery allows you to create all kinds of margaritas. Get them in smalls, larges, and pitchers alongside delicious and authentic Mexican dishes.
Address: 216 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL, 61820
What other bars or grills would you include on this margarita marathon? Share your favorite places with us below in the comments.
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