Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileDaisy Margarita Bar
Pasadena, CA · $$$
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The editorial take
Daisy Margarita Bar takes margaritas seriously, with an entire menu of variations that includes a blended version with fresh avocado and a Dirty Shirley margarita with a 'sprite' cordial and pomegranate liqueur. The cocktail list showcases Mexican spirits, from the Good Receiver with Tromba 44 and Ancho Reyes to a straightforward Mezcal Margarita. Micheladas built on Modelo Especial and Tecate Oscuro round out the beer side. A Monday Oyster and Margarita Gran Fiesta offers $12 margaritas and $1.50 oysters. Prices for cocktails and micheladas sit at $12-$13.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Good Receiver, a mix of Tromba 44, Ancho Reyes, lime, mandarin, and a salt rim, or the Mezcal Margarita for a smoky agave profile. The Michelada Ballena with Modelo Especial is a solid beer-based option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who treats margaritas as a category worth exploring, from classic tequila-and-lime drinkers to those who prefer mezcal or a michelada. The dedicated variations menu rewards curiosity without demanding it.
- When should I go?
- The Monday Oyster and Margarita Gran Fiesta runs 5:00-7:00, with $12 margaritas and $1.50 oysters. Brunch is also a draw, as the venue was noted for one of the best brunches in the Valley.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails and micheladas are priced at $12-$13, with the Monday fiesta offering $12 margaritas and $12 Daisy Dog alongside $1.50 oysters.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dedicated margarita variations menu that goes beyond the standard, including a blended avocado version and a Dirty Shirley margarita with a 'sprite' cordial and pomegranate liqueur. The program's focus on Mexican spirits runs through the cocktails.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A margarita-focused cocktail list with an entire menu of variations, including a blended avocado version and a Dirty Shirley margarita with a 'sprite' cordial and pomegranate liqueur. Mexican spirits anchor the drinks, from the Good Receiver with Tromba 44 and Ancho Reyes to a straightforward Mezcal Margarita. The Monday fiesta offers $12 margaritas.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated margarita variations menu with creative riffs like the blended avocado version and Dirty Shirley margarita.
- — Cocktails showcase Mexican spirits, including Tromba 44, Ancho Reyes, tequila, and mezcal.
- — Monday Oyster and Margarita Gran Fiesta offers $12 margaritas and $1.50 oysters from 5:00-7:00.
Standout selections
- — Good Receiver: Tromba 44, Ancho Reyes, lime, mandarin, salt rim; $12.
- — Mezcal Margarita: mezcal, lime, orange, agave; $13.; Paloma Ballena: tequila, lime, grapefruit, soda; $12.
Pricing: $12-$13
Beer
Both are listed at $12 and include lime, chile, and salt. It's a focused, beer-based complement to the margarita-heavy program.
Menu strengths
- — Two distinct micheladas, one with Modelo Especial and one with Tecate Oscuro, both with lime, chile, and salt.
- — Micheladas are priced at $12, in line with the cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Michelada Ballena: Modelo Especial, lime, chile, salt; $12.
- — Michelada Negra: Tecate Oscuro, lime, chile, salt; $12.
Pricing: $12
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