Chili’s Is Now Selling To-Go Margaritas by the GALLON, and We’re Ready to Celebrate
Updated: Dec. 08, 2023
You can take Chili's one-gallon margaritas to go!
We haven’t really been able to enjoy happy hours with friends for the past year. Instead of entertaining, we spent time hunkered down at home, marathoning Netflix shows and making do with small pick-me-up purchases.
But one of the bright spots during the pandemic was seeing restaurants offer cocktails to go. Now, Chili’s is taking that trend up a notch by offering gallon-sized margaritas!
It’s Mar-Go-Rita Madness
To be clear, it’s not a one-gallon single-serve margarita. You’re supposed to share! At select Chili’s locations, the chain is offering margaritas by the gallon to-go. They come in big plastic bags with handles for convenience and a screw-off cap for precision pouring. Just rim a glass with salt, add ice and pour away.
If you do the math, you’ll be practically set for life. The average serving size of a margarita is 4 ounces, which means one gallon equals 32 cocktails. Sure, it’s not that difficult to whip up a batch of margaritas yourself. All you need for a classic version is tequila, triple sec and lime juice. But we really love the idea of a ready-to-pour version.
They’re Discounted—But Only for One Day
Chili’s is home to the $5 “Margarita of the Month,” so it’s guaranteed the restaurant knows a little something about a deal. If you didn’t know, Chili’s celebrates its birthday on March 13, and this year, the chain is offering a present for everyone. On that date only, Chili’s will be offering its one-gallon margaritas for just $30. Normally, they sell for $40, so ten dollars off is an amazing deal!
Tacos to Eat with Your Margaritas
Baja Pork TacosThis delicious pork tacos recipe is my copycat version of the most excellent Mexican food we ever had, when we were visiting Flagstaff, Arizona. The original recipe used beef instead of pork, but this comes mighty close to the same taste. —Ariella Winn, Mesquite, Texas. If you're a vegan, learn how to make these vegan tacos.
Beef Brisket TacosBirthday parties back home were big gatherings of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and anyone else we considered family. As soon as guests arrived, hot pans of shredded brisket, or carne deshebrada, appeared, along with frijoles, tostadas, salsas and huge bowls of salad. We always counted brisket tacos because the brisket could be made in the oven or a slow cooker. —Yvette Marquez, Muy Bueno Recipes + Stories, Littleton, Colorado
Cilantro Beef TacosWhen I have leftover steak, it’s time to make cilantro tacos. Set out bowls of toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado and salsa. That’s a fiesta. —Patti Rose, Tinley Park, Illinois
Tasty Lentil TacosWhen my husband's cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family's diet. Finding dishes that were healthy for him and yummy for our five children was a challenge, but this fun taco recipe was a huge hit with everyone. —Michelle Thomas, Bangor, Maine
Short Rib TacosWhenever we go to Houston to visit family, we like to track down cabeza—cow’s head, cooked slowly, resulting in extremely tender meat that's excellent in tacos. Cabeza is hard to find in Seattle, so I use short ribs to replicate the texture. I like corn tortillas for these tacos and a quick pico de gallo to add some freshness to the rich, flavorful meat. —Anai Yost, Bothell, Washington
Pineapple Shrimp TacosTaste the tropics with our cool, crispy take on shrimp tacos. Wrapping the shells in lettuce adds even more crunch while keeping the tacos tidy after you take a bite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Roasted Butternut Squash TacosSpicy butternut squash makes such a great base for these vegetarian tacos. I’m always looking for quick and nutritious weeknight dinners for my family. These fit the bill and are so delicious! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Veggie Bean TacosIn the summer when fresh corn and just-picked tomatoes are in season, authentic Mexican dishes like this leave you always wanting that next bite. My personal preference is to serve them with a slice of lime to squeeze over the avocado. —Tonya Burkhard, Davis, Illinois
Fish Tacos with GuacamoleFish tacos are my new favorite thing—lighter and healthier than beef tacos smothered in cheese. Try adding tomatoes, green onions and chopped jalapeno on top. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan
Summer Garden Fish TacosI like to serve fish tacos with quinoa and black beans for a complete and satisfying meal. If you’ve got them, add colorful summer toppings like bright peppers, green onions or purple carrots. —Camille Parker, Chicago, Illinois
Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean TacosMy husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out the toppings in different bowls on the table so dinner guests and kids can make their own tacos. —Laura Rodriguez, Willoughby, Ohio
Pork Tacos with Mango SalsaI've made quite a few tacos in my day, but you can't beat the tender filling made in a slow cooker. These are by far the best pork tacos we've had—and we've tried plenty. Make the mango salsa from scratch if you have time! Yum. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Grilled Chipotle Salmon TacosWhen fresh fish is available, I pull out my salmon taco recipe and fire up the grill. Try it with whitefish or mahi mahi, too. —Brenda Washnocok, Negaunee, Michigan
Barbecue Pork Tacos with Apple SlawWe celebrate taco Tuesdays, so I keep things interesting by switching up the varieties. These pork tacos are super simple to make. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Originally Published: March 09, 2021
