Looking for a way to drink away your Cinco de Mayo? Well you have a few options, 11 to be precise. A good margarita is really essential to Cinco de Mayo, because a bad margarita will not only leave you unsatisfied, it will leave you with one of the worst headaches known to man. So here is LA’s top 10 (well kinda 11) best places to go and enjoy a margarita! Enjoy! And remember, don’t drink and drive.

1. Audience Winner: La Cabana Restaurant - Casual Venice crowd flocks well into the wee hours for standard Mexican fare and killer margaritas. Located at 738 Rose Ave, Venice - Map

1. Editorial Winner: El Chavo -Mayan murals, frosty margaritas and a shrine to Dolly Parton set the stage for Mexican meals. Located at 4441 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - Map
2. Malo: Hip Silver Lake neighborhood restaurant cooks up “Chicano cuisine” and great drink prices. Located at 4326 Sunset Blvd - Map
3. Casita Del Campo: Since 1962, “West Side Story” memorabilia has decorated this casual Mexican restaurant serving everything from taquitos to conchinita pibil. Located at 1920 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles - Map
4. Joselito’s Mexican Food: Tujunga family-owned Mexican eatery open since 1977; popular for their homemade sweet corn tamales, crab enchiladas and Sunday champagne brunch. Located at 7308 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga - Map
5. El Conquistador: Mexican oasis caters to Silver Lake locals in search of potent margaritas and bottomless baskets of chips. Located at 3701 W Sunset Blvd - Map
6. Cabo Cantina: Cheap margaritas and no-frills Mexican food fuel a spring break-style party. Located at 8301 W Sunset Blvd - Map
7. El Compadre: Legendary flaming margaritas attract rock star wannabes. Located at 7408 W Sunset Blvd - Map
8. Los Toros Bar & Cantina: Opened in 1967, this family-friendly Mexican restaurant offers menu items inspired by staff and regulars, patio seating and beer in iced mugs.
   21743 Devonshire St, Chatsworth - Map
9. Border Grill: Bright, fresh flavors set this bustling Cal-Mex eatery above the rest. 1445 4th St, Santa Monica - Map
10. El Carmen: Black velvet paintings and more than 300 kinds of tequila–but you don’t need a passport to get into this bar. 8138 W Third St, Los Angeles - Map

Photo by Mel B.

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