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Off the beaten path and deep in the downtown Scottsdale art district hides the hard-to-find Native American and Sonoran influenced Old Town Tortilla Factory.

Charming and lovely, the restaurant is built in a 75-year-old adobe home. The patio is by far the best place to sit, sip and socialize whether you’re a party of two or a large group.  Under a canopy of pecan trees decorated with sparkling lights surrounding a soothing fountain, there is no doubt you will find yourself somewhat bewitched.

A separate gazebo bar, stocked with about 100 premium tequilas, can be found on the edge of the patio but not too far from reach.

If you go, be sure to try the popular Treasure Margarita or the famous House Mrs. Sames Original Margarita, a delicious combination of fresh citrus juice and Silver Triple Sec – this drink is a bargain at $8. If you feel like going all out order the Millioinaire – made with Jose Cuervo, Reserva, 150-year-old Gran Marnier and fresh citrus juice. At $19 this drink will definitely do its price and name justice.

Old Town Tortilla Factory, 6910 E. Main Street, Scottsdale, 480.945.4567, Sunday through Thursay, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Other Bars: Margarita Madness

Z TEJAS GRILL

Tantalize your taste buds with the tart raspberry liqueur Frozen Chambord Margarita, one of the best sellers, but be sure to savor it because you are only allowed three. 20 W. Sixth Street, Tempe, 480.377.1170

SALTY SENORITA

Try a little bit of everything exotic at this authentic Mexican cantina that offers 100+ tequilas and 51 margaritas.

3636 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.946.7258

GARDUNO’S MARGARITA FACTORY

Sink or swim in the deliciously deep Grandisimo, a 44.5 ounce margarita bowl, or enjoy house favorites The Cadillac Margarita or Premium Margarita. 3155 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, 480.857.8700

CARLOS O’BRIEN’S MEXICAN FOOD

Sip on the popular Carlos’ Favorite Margarita while socializing at this fabulously friendly family restaurant. 1133 E. Northern Avenue, Phoenix, 602.997.2871

 LOS DOS MOLINOS

Giggle as you gulp the playful Prickly Pear Margarita with loyal regulars who will tell you they sometimes wait up to two hours just to get a table. 8646 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.243.9113

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