Sometimes you need a break from your busy life, but a full vacation just isn’t in the cards. When you need to get away, treat yourself to an evening on the town walking along Iowa’s Margarita Marathon. You and your friends will have a blast hopping from cantina to cantina!
Start off at Casa Azul! Coralville’s famous cantina opened a location in the heart of Iowa City a couple of years ago, and it’s been a popular place to drink and dine ever since.
Facebook / Casa Azul
Sipping on a frozen margarita is the perfect way to start your night out on the town, whether it’s a hot summer day or you feel like you want to escape to a tropical island in the middle of winter.
Casa Azul Restaurante y Cantina/Facebook
Next, head on over to Cactus for a taco and another margarita - frozen or on the rocks!
Facebook / Cactus Mexican Restaurant
Here, order up some tacos or nachos and enjoy some of the tastiest Mexican food in town.
Google Local / Toni Collins You’ll find delicious tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more entrees with southwestern flair here. Address: 245 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
Check out their Facebook page to learn more.
For your final stop, take a short walk up to…Cactus 3. This sister-restaurant to Cactus is southwest-themed and known for great guac – and enormous margaritas.
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Enjoy one of their house margaritas with some chips and dip, and soon you’ll be feeling like you’re on vacation! They serve a variety of delicious drinks that will certainly help round out your night.
Facebook / Cactus 3 Of course, if you’re feeling like you’re down for the count, just pick up a delicious bowl of fried ice cream before you call it a night. Nothing wrong with saving room for dessert!Address: 114 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240 For more information, be sure to visit their Facebook page.
When you’re craving margaritas – and more, grab some friends and drink your way through Iowa’s Margarita Marathon in Iowa City! You’ll walk from cantina to cantina, but be sure to designate a driver if you’re not getting a lift from a service. Ready? Let’s go!
Facebook / Casa Azul
Casa Azul Restaurante y Cantina/Facebook
Facebook / Cactus Mexican Restaurant
Google Local / Toni Collins
You’ll find delicious tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more entrees with southwestern flair here. Address: 245 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
Check out their Facebook page to learn more.
Google Street View
Facebook / Cactus 3
Of course, if you’re feeling like you’re down for the count, just pick up a delicious bowl of fried ice cream before you call it a night. Nothing wrong with saving room for dessert!Address: 114 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240 For more information, be sure to visit their Facebook page.
Where do you go when you’re craving a margarita and some tacos? Let us know in the comments below!
For even more cantina fun in Iowa, hop on our signature taco trail and eat your way through the state! Read on to learn more!
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Address: Casa Azul Restaurante y Cantina Iowa City, 335 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAAddress: Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina, 245 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAAddress: 114 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Iowa margarita marathon May 21, 2021 Kim Magaraci Where can I find the best tacos in Iowa? Iowa is a midwestern state, which means you may not expect to find outrageously tasty southwestern food here. Well, you’re in luck! In addition to the cantinas in Iowa City we featured above, there are dozens of spots to stop for a quick taco or an elegant Mexican meal. Here are a few of our favorites, and each one is worth checking out. What country restaurants in Iowa are worth the drive? When it comes to out-of-the-way spots in Iowa, everyone has a favorite. That Place in Conrad is one that comes up often, along with the Bowling Alley in Odebolt. Of course, Breitbach’s in Balltown has to be mentioned. Make the drive out to dine at Iowa’s oldest restaurant and bar and you’ll feel like you’re a part of history. Ask your friends about their favorite restaurant that’s off-the-beaten-path and you’re sure to find a gem - or, you can take a look at our list, here. Are there any beachfront restaurants in Iowa? Despite being a landlocked state, it’s easy to find waterfront dining in Iowa! Head to the Iowa Great Lakes region and you’ll find spots where you can enjoy a meal while you dip your toes in the sand. From casual spots right on the water to upscale dining rooms that overlook the lakes, if you’re looking for waterfront dining, chances are you’ll find it in Storm Lake, or Arnold’s Park. For waterfront dining closer to the heart of the state, try dining at the Iowa River Power restaurant in Coralville. It’s right on the river and located inside a historic river power plant!
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Iowa margarita marathon
May 21, 2021
Kim Magaraci
Where can I find the best tacos in Iowa? Iowa is a midwestern state, which means you may not expect to find outrageously tasty southwestern food here. Well, you’re in luck! In addition to the cantinas in Iowa City we featured above, there are dozens of spots to stop for a quick taco or an elegant Mexican meal. Here are a few of our favorites, and each one is worth checking out. What country restaurants in Iowa are worth the drive? When it comes to out-of-the-way spots in Iowa, everyone has a favorite. That Place in Conrad is one that comes up often, along with the Bowling Alley in Odebolt. Of course, Breitbach’s in Balltown has to be mentioned. Make the drive out to dine at Iowa’s oldest restaurant and bar and you’ll feel like you’re a part of history. Ask your friends about their favorite restaurant that’s off-the-beaten-path and you’re sure to find a gem - or, you can take a look at our list, here. Are there any beachfront restaurants in Iowa? Despite being a landlocked state, it’s easy to find waterfront dining in Iowa! Head to the Iowa Great Lakes region and you’ll find spots where you can enjoy a meal while you dip your toes in the sand. From casual spots right on the water to upscale dining rooms that overlook the lakes, if you’re looking for waterfront dining, chances are you’ll find it in Storm Lake, or Arnold’s Park. For waterfront dining closer to the heart of the state, try dining at the Iowa River Power restaurant in Coralville. It’s right on the river and located inside a historic river power plant!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Iowa is a midwestern state, which means you may not expect to find outrageously tasty southwestern food here. Well, you’re in luck! In addition to the cantinas in Iowa City we featured above, there are dozens of spots to stop for a quick taco or an elegant Mexican meal. Here are a few of our favorites, and each one is worth checking out.
What country restaurants in Iowa are worth the drive?
When it comes to out-of-the-way spots in Iowa, everyone has a favorite. That Place in Conrad is one that comes up often, along with the Bowling Alley in Odebolt. Of course, Breitbach’s in Balltown has to be mentioned. Make the drive out to dine at Iowa’s oldest restaurant and bar and you’ll feel like you’re a part of history. Ask your friends about their favorite restaurant that’s off-the-beaten-path and you’re sure to find a gem - or, you can take a look at our list, here.
Are there any beachfront restaurants in Iowa?
Despite being a landlocked state, it’s easy to find waterfront dining in Iowa! Head to the Iowa Great Lakes region and you’ll find spots where you can enjoy a meal while you dip your toes in the sand. From casual spots right on the water to upscale dining rooms that overlook the lakes, if you’re looking for waterfront dining, chances are you’ll find it in Storm Lake, or Arnold’s Park. For waterfront dining closer to the heart of the state, try dining at the Iowa River Power restaurant in Coralville. It’s right on the river and located inside a historic river power plant!
