National Margarita Day deals spill into restaurants and bars across the U.S.

Chains rolled out discounted margaritas for national margarita day, with a mix of frozen classics, spicy twists and deep discounts available at restaurants including Chili’s, TGI Fridays, Duffy’s Sports Grill and Kona Grill on Sunday, Feb. 22. The promotions give customers set-price cocktails like $5 and $6 margaritas and one of the lowest-priced offers of the day at $2. 22.

National Margarita Day specials at chains

From frozen classics to spicy twists, national margarita day saw participating bars and restaurants offer limited-time specials on Sunday, Feb. 22. The coverage highlighted five restaurants offering specials this year and noted that popular restaurant brands were taking part in the one-day push to sell tequila-based cocktails at lower prices.

Chili’s is leading with multiple deals

Chili’s ran several promotions at participating locations. The chain offered a $5 Tequila Classic and poured a $6 Margarita of the Month called the StrawEddy — a strawberry-inspired drink made with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka and strawberry puree. That monthly offering is part of Chili’s new Margarita of the Month Club, which customers can sign up for to track and access the chain’s rotating margarita offerings. Chili’s also offered a $7 Patrón Frozen Margarita made with Patrón Silver Tequila, triple sec and lime juice.

Bargain pours at TGI Fridays and Duffy’s Sports Grill

TGI Fridays promoted a $5 Super Fresh Margarita made with Don Julio Blanco and freshly squeezed lime juice, with availability throughout the weekend noted in a Facebook post from the restaurant. Duffy’s Sports Grill featured one of the lowest-priced deals of the day: $2. 22 el Jimador Margaritas available all Sunday at participating locations for dine-in guests, the website said.

Kona Grill extends its promotion through Feb. 25

For customers looking to celebrate beyond Sunday, Kona Grill extended its special through Feb. 25. The restaurant offered its signature Kona Margarita for $6, available all day at the bar during the promotion.

Scenes from the celebration

A waiter at a bustling Mexican restaurant in Cancun drew attention by dancing past tables while balancing four frozen margaritas on his head, a moment spotlighting the festive atmosphere surrounding the day. Coverage also noted a separate cocktail trend with the headline: "'FLUFFY JUICE' IS THE LATEST COCKTAIL CRAZE — AND YOU CAN MAKE IT AT HOME. "

Here are five restaurants offering specials this year: Chili’s, TGI Fridays, Duffy’s Sports Grill, Kona Grill and one other chain noted in the roundup.

The promotions are limited-time offers tied to National Margarita Day and nearby weekend dates; Kona Grill’s extension runs through Feb. 25, and TGI Fridays’ $5 Super Fresh Margarita was available throughout the weekend. Customers can sign up for Chili’s Margarita of the Month Club to track rotating offerings and visit participating locations on the listed dates to take advantage of the set prices.