Mariano’s invented the frozen margarita machine … no, really, it’s documented.  The original machine was invented by Mariano Martínez in 1971, and is now in the Smithsonian.  If you haven’t visited this place, you definitely need to stop in … for educational purposes, of course.

Their margaritas aren’t to-die, but they pack enough of a punch and have enough flavor to keep things interesting.  I tried their margarita sampler (I hate making decisions).  The sampler was complete with frozen mini versions of their Frozen Tequila Sunrise, sangria swirl margarita (Texas Tornado), and a jalapeño margarita.  All three are enough to get the gist of the flavor, but if you’re anything like me and get bored easily, it’s not enough to make it monotonous.  My favorite was the jalapeño one … ay chi wa wa.

What makes this place even more interesting?  They have a frozen bar.  Not like those bars that are made of ice and you have to wear a parka … this one is much more manageable and you don’t have to defrost afterwards.  Their brilliance comes in the form of a frozen channel to keep your margarita from melting.  Because, let’s be honest, nothing’s worse than a melted frozen margarita.  I only with they had a frozen channel on all the tables!

Specials:  1/2 price margaritas on Monday (all day, select margarita only)

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6300 Skillman St, Bldg. J
Dallas, TX 75231
(214)691-3888