1. Northside Bar and Grill
Try six flavored margaritas, all made from fruit purees in flavors such as mango and banana. $6.50. 1635 N. Damen Ave. 773-384-3555.
2. El Tapatio
The top-drawer Rolls Royce margarita is made with Grand Marnier and Jose Cuervo 1800. $9.95. 3400 N. Ashland Ave. 773-327-5475.
3. Dos Hermanos
On Thursdays, 12-ounce house margaritas are $3.25 and pitchers $16 (normally $4.25 and $19). 233 S. Wacker Drive. 312-993-0527.
4. Matchbox
Made with real lemon and lime juice, powdered sugar, tequila, Cointreau and the love of a good bartender. $6. 770 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-666-9292.
5. Salpicon
Do you take the “slam n’ scam” approach to drinking? Save this spot for later, when you have time to savor the Herradura Silver and Gran Torres orange brandy in the house margarita. $7.95. 1252 N. Wells St. 312-988-7811.
