2026 CITYVIEW Margarita Wars - Round 1

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Tell us which of these 48 central Iowa establishments serves the best margarita in town! And be sure to take a photo and upload it below for a chance to win some cool tequila swag! First round of voting ends April 20.

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Mi Mexico Restaurant 11704 Forest Ave., Clive

The Bartender's Handshake 3615 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines

Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine 3131 Eighth St. S.W., Altoona

Bar Nico 428 E. Locust St., Des Moines

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant multiple locations

Ta’Chido Cantina 409 Court Ave., Des Moines

El Presidente 1465 S.W. Park Square Dr., Ste. 102, Ankeny

Old West Mexican Restaurant 4138 Fleur Dr., Des Moines

Fiesta Jalapenos 1975 N Ankeny Blvd., Suite 113, Ankeny

Pueblo Viejo 3841 E. 14th St., Des Moines

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant 5825 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston

Cancun Grill & Cantina multiple locations

Habanero’s 3200 Forest Ave., Des Moines

El Rey Burritos 1310 Grand Ave., West Des Moines

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant multiple locations

Los Tres Amigos 63 N.E. Carefree Ln., Waukee

Ceviche Bar 223 E. Walnut St., Des Moines

Blue Agave Tacos and Margaritas 9500 S.E. University Ave., West Des Moines

Cazador Mexican Restaurant 103 N.E. Delaware Ave., Ankeny

Tequila Restaurant & Cantina 2824 Easton Blvd., Des Moines

El Patio Mexican Restaurant 611 37th St., Des Moines

Los Alegres Sabador Mexicano 8950 University Ave., Suite 105, West Des Moines

Flame Cantina 1315 S.W. Oralabor Rd., Ankeny

El Fogon multiple locations

Malo 900 Mulberry St., Des Moines

El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill multiple locations

Hernandez Mexican Bar and Grill 2010 S.E. Delaware Ave., Ste. 230, Ankeny

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant multiple locations

La Bonita Mexican Grill & Cantina 6611 University Ave., Ste. 100, Windsor Heights

El Patron Authentic Mexican Cuisine 4351 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines

Either/Or 6222 Grand Ave., Des Moines

Tacos La Familia 1610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines

Hacienda Vieja multiple locations

Lindo Jalisco Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria 1810 S.W. White Birch Cr., Suite 116-118, Ankeny

Iowa Distilling Company 4349 C Ave., Cumming

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant multiple locations

Revival House 316 Court Ave., Dse Moines

El Guacamole Patio & Cantina 752 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee

Bellhop 440 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines

El Molcajete 301 E. First St., Ankeny

Viva Mexican Restaurant multiple locations

El Huapango Mexican Restaurant 3600 S.E. Crossroads Dr., Suite D, Grimes

El Barco Mexican Restaurant 8801 Hickman Rd., Suite B, Urbandale

Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill 1234 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines

Hidalgo Mexican Bar and Grill multiple locations

Coa Cantina 425 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines

La Baja Mexican Cuisine 1938 S.E. Sixth St., Suite 101, Des Moines

Amigo Mexican Restaurant 8510 Birchwood Ct., Johnston

2026 CITYVIEW Margarita Wars - Round 1

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* 1. Vote for one

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* 3. Upload a photo of you enjoying a margarita at one of the above establishments, and you will be eligible for free tequila swag!