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Las Margaritas
10 Southampton Drive · 573-442-7500 · lasmargaritascolumbia.com
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ccording to Owner Francisco Esquivel, after 24 years in the business, Las Margaritas is still standing strong. So strong, in fact, that they won Gold for Best Mexican Restaurant for the eighth year in a row! “Our entire company is so incredibly honored to be awarded Best Mexican!” Francisco says. Las Margaritas also won in three other categories this year: Gold for Best Margarita — their classic lime margarita — Silver for Outdoor Dining and Bronze for Best Entrepreneur. “None of this would have been possible without our amazing team members and our fabulous customers,” he continues. “Thank you all for voting for us and giving us your constant support. We are beyond thankful!” And while Las Margaritas has only been in Columbia for eight years, Esquivel has been dishing up authentic — and delicious — Mexican favorites since
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opening the first Las Margaritas in Poplar Bluff, Missouri in 1997. Francisco says the Las Margaritas employees — at all six Columbia locations — are the best in the business. “Each and every day they create an atmosphere that feeds our guests’ bodies and souls. That’s only possible when you work with people you love and love what you do.” Each of the Las Margaritas locations sets out to serve authentic, fresh Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites. A few of their popular menu items include Tacos Al Pastor, their fajitas and their Camarones a la Diabla, a bold dish featuring tiger shrimp and a spicy ranchero sauce. Oftentimes, dessert gets overlooked at Mexican restaurants, but Las Margaritas’ made-daily Flan with a traditional crème caramel is worth eating just a little less of their addicting chips and salsa.
