Address: 1612 N Cahuenga BlvdHollywood, CA 90028
(877) 486-8353 or visit: www.velvetmargarita.com
The look of the Velvet Margarita Cantina is enough to attract any passerby, its carnival fun house-meets-Tijuana chic with velvet walls, black-lit portraits and a palette consisting almost entirely of deep shades of red makes it hard to resist. If you happen to drive by this place you’ll be intrigued and sooner than later you’ll find yourself calling a bunch of friends to go with you to check it out. Wherever you look, hipster customers sip on pineapple and coconut margaritas and other well prepared mixed drinks, while energetic alternative music booms. The Velvet Margarita Cantina has to offer more than a cool place and tasty drinks; their menu is composed of many calorie-conscious twists on traditional cantina favorites like ceviche, turkey empanadas and tequila-flavored shrimp bisque.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11am-2am, Friday: 11am-4am, Saturday: 6pm-4am, Sunday: 6pm-2am
What to drink: Anything with tequila and obviously their margaritas.
This place’s hip Mexican vibe makes being Hispanic cool in Hollywood, which makes it a great place to start or end the evening. The food is okay, the drinks are good, but the atmosphere is a MUST. The drinks are on the pricey side, making the Velvet Margarita an expensive place to catch your buzz, but wonderful to get the party started or have that last drink before calling it a night.
Not only that, but also this place is a tequila lover’s dream. The bartenders are more than happy to give you a few pointers about what makes a great tequila. The tequila selection is humongous, making it seem like the Velvet Margarita has the best selection of tequila anywhere north of the border.
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