The frozen margarita was invented in Dallas. The machine that made it is in the Smithsonian, sitting next to Julia Child’s kitchen and the first Tupperware. And somehow, fifty-five years later, this is still not the first thing Dallas tells people about itself.
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A North Texas legend in Tex-Mex dining, Mariano’s Hacienda is making festive waves this year by opening on a day it’s usually closed. On Monday, May 5, 2025, Mariano’s Hacienda and its sister restaurant La Hacienda Ranch will open from 3 PM to 9 PM for a one-day-only Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring exclusive specials.
Few drinks are more iconic than the margarita, and few places are more fitting to enjoy one than at Mariano’s — where the world’s first frozen margarita machine was invented in 1971 by founder Mariano Martinez. Today, that machine resides in the Smithsonian, but the original recipe is still served daily at the restaurant that started it all.
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Text + Photos by Joey Stewart
It’s a strange year to try and make any sort of “best of” list. We made it out several times before lockdown, then supported the scene by ordering take-out, and finally were able to venture out to a few patios when the weather would hold up. While there are dozens of options that we sadly missed, here are some favorites from our limited ventures out. (Or in).
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