The Chicago Reader Presents The Margarita Trail – A journey to map the top margaritas in town!

Gear up for Cinco de Mayo by traversing the El Jimador Margarita Trail. Visit ten different Chicago establishments for a series of hosted happy hours with some of Chicago’s best and brightest bartenders. Sip on custom-made Margaritas of all kinds and let El Jimador get you in the mood for Cinco.

Happy hour times, locations, and bartenders:

(Click links for bartender videos.)

April 8 (6-8) De Cero Felix Marquez

April 10 (6-8) Bureau Bar Josh Davis

April 13 (4-6) Bar Takito Brenda Ramirez

April 14 (6-8) Taco Joint River North Damian Gadek Enriquez

April 15th (7-9) SLR Sabrina McCoy

April 20 (6-8) Paulie Gee’s Truman Hatch

April 27 (7-9) Park & Field Mambo Guzman

April 28 (6-8) The Living Room @ Hyatt Regency Adam Hebert

May 2 (7-9) Five Star Bar Tina Beck

May 3 (6-8) Best Intentions Andrew Prazich