Drink Your Way Through South Carolina On The Margarita Marathon
No matter the time of year, it’s always a good time to enjoy a Margarita in the Palmetto State. On this very special road trip, you’ll walk to five delicious spots to get your fill of Margaritas and Mexican food. Come hungry – and thirsty, and bring a designated driver so you can enjoy this road trip to its fullest!
The Margarita Marathon is 1.2 miles long and takes a mere 24 minutes — if you don’t stop for margaritas! How long you stay out on the route is totally up to you and your friends. The map here will guide you to the stops on this walking tour, and you can click here to pull it up on your phone.
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Laid back and delivering an atmosphere of a true cantina, Tios not only has great food — it's also served at great prices. Drink specials make this spot on the Margarita Marathon even sweeter. As soon as you arrive, head to the Tequila Bar and get yourself a Margarita to enjoy while you look over the menu.
The margaritas at Monterrey are so large and delicious, you might want to consider lingering around for more than one. And while you're at it, load up on one of the many small plate appetizers. There are a few more stops on this Margarita Marathon!
If you've been saving your meal on the margarita marathon for this trendy eatery, then you may be more inclined to drink your dinner when you see the colorful and delicious margaritas at COA Agaveria y Cocina. But don't. The food here is as creative and amazing as the margaritas. Plan for some extra time to enjoy a meal at this Columbia restaurant.
Cantina 76, on Main Street, gets extra points on the Margarita Marathon for serving the spiciest of them all: the Jalapeno Margarita isn't to be missed if you're a lover of all things hot and spicy. Of course, if you're looking for a different kind of 'bite,' you'll find a variety of margaritas on the drink menu at this popular downtown location.
On your way back to where it all began (and hopefully where your designated driver parked your car), drop down a flight of stairs on the street to visit the state's best underground dive bar. It's not Mexican, but you'll find endless Tequila and another margarita to round out the adventure. The Whig is literally underground and located across the street from the Statehouse. Enjoy!
Address: 1200 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
If margaritas are your weakness, you’ll love this Margarita Marathon through historic downtown Columbia. Be sure to drink responsibly and pace yourself so you can make it all the way to the end.
For more fun in the Capital City, plan your Margarita Marathon for right after a visit to the Soda City Market, a weekly Saturday street market in historic downtown Columbia. Read more about it in this previous article.
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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