NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY February 22, 2023 ~ 7 area restaurants serving up specials

El Jalisco will have margarita flights for $9.99 for National Margarita Day. PHIL MASTURZO/AKRON BEACON JOURNAL

Ebonee Burrell Panama City News Herald | USA TODAY NETWORK

Margarita aficionados have a lot to look forward to as some Bay County restaurants prepare to pour up drink specials all day long on National Margarita Day. Observed annually on Feb. 22, the worldwide holiday is celebrated to honor the sacred tequila, triple sec and lime drink with friends and family. The first margarita was created sometime in the 1930s or ’40s in Mexico, but it’s up for debate on who was responsible for inventing the legendary cocktail. Now, margaritas can be found on just about every menu at any restaurant. Whether you like it on the rocks, frozen or on flights, these seven area restaurants are serving margarita specials all day long.

Margaritaville Panama City Beach

18230 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach There’s no doubt Margaritaville in Panama City Beach is celebrating this holiday. Drink specials will be sold all day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with traditional margaritas for $5.99, fried-pickle appetizers for $6.99, a margarita mixology academy at 4 p.m. and the great margarita toast at 5 p.m.

Pepper’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

2061 N. Cove Blvd., Panama City Double the celebration with two for one margarita specials served all day at Pepper’s Mexican Grill and Cantina. This deal includes premium and top-shelf choices of any size and flavor. Pepper’s will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

El Jalisco

4766 W. 23rd St., Panama City, and 1815 State-77, Lynn Haven Both Bay County El Jalisco locations are giving their customers something to look forward to: $9.99 margarita flights served all day. Enjoy an assortment of flavors of mini margaritas offered only on Wednesday. Both locations are open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

El Rodeo Tequlia Bar and Grill

1136 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach El Rodeo is celebrating National Margarita Day with a two-for-one margarita special served all day. This includes any size as well as top-shelf margaritas from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Chili’s Bar and Grill

15640 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach Celebrate National Margarita Day at Chili’s with its $6 monthly margarita special. The Grand Romance ‘Rita is the margarita of the month, with Grand Marnier, Lunazul Tequila Blanco, Monin Pomegranate and fresh sour. This drink special is offered all day and every day during February. Chili’s is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Callaway

842 N. Tyndall Parkway, Callaway Beef ‘O Brady’s in Callaway is selling $5 margaritas all day Wednesday with a valid coupon. The coupon can be found at Facebook.com/BeefOBradysCallaway. Operating hours will be 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

El Jalisco

4766 W. 23rd St., Panama City, and 1815 State-77, Lynn Haven Both Bay County El Jalisco locations are giving their customers something to look forward to: $9.99 margarita flights served all day. Enjoy an assortment of flavors of mini margaritas offered only on Wednesday. Both locations are open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

El Rodeo Tequlia Bar and Grill

1136 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach El Rodeo is celebrating National Margarita Day with a two-for-one margarita special served all day. This includes any size as well as top-shelf margaritas from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Chili’s Bar and Grill

15640 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach Celebrate National Margarita Day at Chili’s with its $6 monthly margarita special. The Grand Romance ‘Rita is the margarita of the month, with Grand Marnier, Lunazul Tequila Blanco, Monin Pomegranate and fresh sour. This drink special is offered all day and every day during February. Chili’s is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Callaway

842 N. Tyndall Parkway, Callaway Beef ‘O Brady’s in Callaway is selling $5 margaritas all day Wednesday with a valid coupon. The coupon can be found at Facebook.com/BeefOBradysCallaway. Operating hours will be 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Wednesday.