The Best Margarita Bars in Scottsdale for a Bachelorette
| Quick Summary | |
|---|---|
| Best for | A day-drinking crawl through Old Town Scottsdale |
| Budget range | $12 to $18 per margarita, more for top-shelf pours |
| Must-book | Barrio Queen, Cien Agaves, Diego Pops |
Why Scottsdale for a Bachelorette
Old Town Scottsdale packs tequila bars, patios, and taco spots into a few walkable blocks. That means your group can crawl from margarita to margarita without a single rideshare.
The scene ranges from sceney rooftop patios to old-adobe classics, so you can build a day that goes from brunch margaritas to a proper night out. Below are the stops worth planning around.
The Best Margarita Bars
Barrio Queen
Best for: A tequila list that goes deep | Price: $13 to $17 per margarita
Barrio Queen is an Old Town anchor with hundreds of tequilas and a buzzy, dressed-up patio. It is a strong first or last stop because the food holds up as well as the drinks.
Order this: The Skinny Chola, a lighter, fresh-lime margarita, around $14.
Cien Agaves Tacos and Tequila
Best for: Tequila nerds and prickly pear fans | Price: $12 to $16 per margarita
Cien Agaves keeps more than 100 tequilas behind the bar and mixes each margarita to order. It has a lively, casual feel that suits a group settling in for a few rounds.
Order this: The prickly pear margarita, a Sonoran-desert twist, around $13.
Diego Pops
Best for: A trendy patio and happy-hour value | Price: $12 to $15 per margarita
Diego Pops is the airy, modern-Mexican pick with an easy patio bar. The happy-hour margarita and tequila specials make it a smart mid-afternoon stop before things get expensive.
Order this: The house margarita during happy hour, often near $9, plus the Brussels sprout nachos to share.
Old Town Tortilla Factory
Best for: A quieter, prettier setting | Price: $13 to $18 per margarita
Set in an 85-year-old adobe home with a tree-lined patio, this one is a break from the loud rooms. The tequila list is long and the mesquite-grilled plates are worth staying for.
Order this: A top-shelf reposado margarita, around $16, on the back patio.
El Hefe
Best for: A rowdier, higher-energy stop | Price: $12 to $16 per margarita
El Hefe leans party. It is loud, central, and built for a group that wants music and a scene with its tequila. Good as the pivot from day drinking into the night.
Order this: A classic margarita on the rocks with salt, around $13, and a round of shots for the table.
The Mission
Best for: A sit-down dinner to anchor the crawl | Price: $14 to $18 per margarita
The Mission is the more refined end of the Old Town tequila scene, with a candlelit room and a serious agave program. Book it as the dinner reservation that gives everyone a break.
Order this: The signature margarita with the guacamole made tableside, drinks around $15.
Planning Tips
- Make a dinner reservation for the group before you start. Old Town patios fill up on weekend nights.
- Start with brunch or happy-hour margaritas to keep the tab reasonable, then splurge on top-shelf later.
- Everything here is walkable, so skip the cars and keep the crawl on foot.
- Hydrate between stops. Scottsdale heat plus tequila is a real combination, especially in summer.
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