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Roof 106, Healdsburg: The Modern Margarita is a wonder of modern alchemy. This classic cocktail is crystal-clear, making for a sneaky drink that's every bit as good as the original. Maybe better. 106 Matheson St., Healdsburg, 707-723-1106, thematheson.com (Courtesy of The Matheson)
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La Rosa Tequileria & Grille, Santa Rosa: Dining editor Heather Irwin has declared La Rosa's La Diabla her favorite margarita. It comprises lime, strawberry (or mango) with muddled jalapeño peppers served on the rocks. If heat isn't your thing, try one of their 12 other margaritas, or keep it simple with a sip of tequila from the expansive bar, which features over 180 artisan tequilas. 500 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-523-3663, larosasantarosa.com (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)
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Lo & Behold, Healdsburg: The Phatty Margarita is, well, fat. Imagine the usual margarita ingredients: tequila, Cointreau and lime, but with a round, creamy swerve of avocado and coconut oil. A naughty little chicharron perched on top makes it clear where this little bomba is headed — straight to your hips. 214 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-756-5021, loandbeholdca.com. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)
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La Fondita, Santa Rosa: Hold onto your maracas, because this new downtown Mexican restaurant is all about the drink menu. Dozens of libations, from wacky and tacky (like the surprisingly tasty toasted Marshmallow Margarita) to downright delicious classic margaritas, there's something for just about every taste. 630 Third St., Santa Rosa, @lafonditadowntown on Instagram. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magzine)
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El Farolito, Healdsburg: Pair molcajete with a margarita from El Rey, the Mezcaleria bar inside El Farolito. Fans praise the Trés Pedros, which is made with Azunia Platinum Blanco tequila, tamarind, hibiscus and lime juice. Mezcal margaritas also available, including the Maria Sabina, which comprises San Juan del Rio mezcal, egg white, lime juice, agave nectar and amaretto. 128 Plaza St., Healdsburg, 707-433-2807, elfarolito2000.com (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
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Lazeaway Club at the Flamingo Resort, Santa Rosa: Grab a poolside table and a fresh margarita and enjoy the "ode to idleness" vibe at the renovated resort. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, flamingoresort.com (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)
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Sweet T's, Santa Rosa: The secret to the Texas Margarita? Pineapple and a kick of cayenne pepper. But oh, how sweet it is. 9098 Brooks Road South, Windsor, 707-687-5185, sweettssouthern.com. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)
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El Gallo Negro, Windsor: Looking for a margarita to go? El Gallo Negro has you covered. This Windsor restaurant and mezcaleria serves up Oaxacan-influenced dishes and a margarita for everyone with 11 festive options, including their house margarita, La Margarita, a Mezcal margarita, skinny margarita and the Mucho Caliente. 8465 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, 707-838-9511, elgallonegro.net (Courtesy of El Gallo Negro)
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The Tamarind Margarita at El Gallo Negro in Windsor. (Courtesy of El Gallo Negro)
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Agave, Healdsburg: Agave offers one of the largest tequila selections in the county and hosts regular tastings. Order a house margarita or go big with La Reyna del Sur, which is made with Herradura silver tequila, fresh squeezed lime and Grand Marnier. Enjoy your margarita al fresco with chef Octavio Diaz's mother's speciality, traditional molé from Oaxaca. 1063 Vine St., Healdsburg, 707-433-2411, agavehealdsburg.com (Courtesy of Agave)
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Ricardo's Bar & Grill, Santa Rosa: A popular hangout for Bennett Valley residents, Ricardo's serves up tasty martinis and a delicious house margarita that uses Sauza Blue tequila and is served on the rocks in a tall, skinny glass. Or go big with their top shelf — it's worth the upgrade. Pair it with shrimp tacos from the secret menu and you'll be more than satisfied. 2700 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-545-7696, ricardosbarandgrill.com (Courtesy of Ricardo's Bar & Grill)
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Cascabel, Santa Rosa: Originally a tequila lounge based out of San Rafael, Cascabel opened a second location in Montgomery Village. They offer up plenty of delicious tequila-focused cocktails, with the Margarita de la Casa as number one on the list. 909 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 707-521-9444, cascabelbayarea.com (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)
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Maya Restaurant, Sonoma: Maya serves up contemporary Yucatan cuisine and the largest tequila selection in town. All of their margaritas use 100 percent Blue Weber Agave tequila and their house margarita is no joke — it packs a punch with silver tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon and lime juice. For something a bit more fruity, try their pomegranate margarita. 101 E. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-935-3500, mayarestaurant.com (Sarah Stierch/for Sonoma Magazine)
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La Casa Restaurant, Sonoma: One of the oldest restaurants in Sonoma knows how to throw down the margaritas — they offer six types — many use recipes that date back to the restaurant's 1967 opening. Try the Coat Rack, which uses Cazadores Reposado tequila, Cointreau, and fresh squeezed lime, or order a house margarita during happy hour. 121 E. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-996-3406, lacasarestaurants.com (Sarah Stierch/for Sonoma Magazine)
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Taqueria La Hacienda, Sonoma: Sonoma locals flock to La Hacienda, not just for their hearty portions of Mexican food, which includes the best homemade molé in town, but also for their gigantic margaritas. Skip the house margarita and go top shelf with a blend of their famous margarita mix and El Jimador Tequila Blanco Triple Sec, topped with floats of Grand Marnier and Cointreau. They also serve a margarita using organic tequila. 17960 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 707-939-8226. (Sarah Stierch/for Sonoma Magazine)
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Oso Sonoma, Sonoma: Oso's food is great and so are their cocktails. Pair Oso's shrimp tacos with a blood orange margarita, which uses Sabé Teq, blood orange puree, lime, agave and salt. 9 E. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-931-6926, ososonoma.com (Tracy A. / Yelp)
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Mi Pueblo, Petaluma: Mi Pueblo, located in the heart Petaluma's historic downtown, hosts a popular happy hour, with speciality margaritas, such as their jalapeño margarita. Local fans describe Mi Pueblo's margaritas as being "the size of a mixing bowl" and therefore shareable for two — but would you really want to share your margarita? 108 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-769-9066, eatmipueblopetaluma.com (Teri G. / Yelp)
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Plaza Tequila, Petaluma: Popular with happy hour enthusiasts, Plaza Tequila offers margarita lovers plenty of options to pair with their expansive menu. Treat yourself to a top shelf margarita, which is topped off with a float of Cointreau, and sit back and relax on their shaded patio. 600 E. Washington, Petaluma, 707-776-4949. (Courtesy of Plaza Tequila)
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Mi Ranchito, Cotati: Mi Ranchito loves tequila so much they have their own tequila club. Their speciality margaritas run the gamut of colors, tastes and sizes. Try La Borracha, which is topped off with a mini-Corona beer or a refreshing cucumber margarita that uses Milagro silver tequila. 7600 Commerce Blvd., Cotati, 707-795-7600, miranchitocotati.com (Courtesy of Mi Ranchito)
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El Barrio, Guerneville: One of the hottest spots in Guerneville, El Barrio pairs tequila and mezcal craft cocktails with small Mexican plates. USA Today calls their La Adelita margarita — made with Cebeza tequila, Cointreau, hibiscus, and lime — "sultry." They also offer mezcal margaritas, like the El Barrio, which uses just a few simple ingredients: Fidencio mezcal, agave and lime juice. Order some Mexican deviled eggs and chill on the patio. 16230 Main St., Guerneville, 707-604-7601, elbarriobar.com (Kelly Pulieo)
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Underwood Bar and Grill, Graton: A popular hangout for locals, including winemakers and artists, Underwood offers a top notch craft cocktail program, which of course includes a margarita. Their Mercury Margarita uses Herradura Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, house-made sweet & sour, and fresh orange juice. It's a perfect match with their signature grilled hamburger. 9113 Graton Road, Graton, 707-823-7023, underwoodgraton.com (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
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El Coronel Mexican Restaurant, Sebastopol: This family-friendly establishment, with an outdoor patio, makes for a great spot to enjoy one of nine speciality margaritas — especially if you love a more fruity twist. Their Pink Cadillac margarita stars Chambord, giving it a distinct raspberry flavor, and the Georgia Peach features peach Schnapps. 1015 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol, 707-829-7010, elcoronelrestaurant.com (Courtesy of El Coronel)
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Rocker Oysterfeller's, Valley Ford: This Valley Ford saloon offers contemporary twists on classics, including the margarita, which comprises fresh lime, Arette tequila, Patron Citronage and agave. Enjoy it with their beer-battered fish tacos, served with apple-fennel slaw and a spicy remoulade sauce. Too many margaritas? Sleep it off at their onsite hotel. 14415 Highway 1, Valley Ford, 707-876-1983, rockeroysterfellers.com (Paige Green Photography)
