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Ranking Chain Restaurant Margaritas From Worst To Best

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By CHEYENNE WISEMAN

14. Taco Cabana

Customer reviews on Yelp for this Texas-based chain paint a bleak picture of its margarita, with one saying it "tasted like something you clean a bathroom with."
One diner noted that, after a few sips, "it was salty and tasted weird." Another described their margarita as the worst they've ever tasted, though they didn't specify the flavor.

13. Red Lobster

Red Lobster's customer reviews consistently disapprove of the margaritas, whether it be the classic, strawberry, peach, or raspberry variation.
Many Yelp reviewers encountered watered-down margaritas, with some saying the alcohol content was too low for their tastes. One diner said the drinks even make them feel nauseous.

12. Applebee's

On Yelp, customer complaints at Applebee's Grill & Bar in regard to their drinks are plentiful, but they mainly focus on one crucial factor: taste.
Many found the drink to be watered down, and one customer compared their drink to dirtied water. The frozen margaritas seem to be equally disappointing.

11. TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays' margaritas suffer from some serious quality control issues, most notably a lack of balance between the tequila and other components of the drink.
Many customer reviews complain of drinks that are either completely watered down or in a glass that is only half full. Consistency seems to be the chain's biggest problem.

10. Chili’s

Chili's offers over 10 margarita options, however, customer reviews online tend to lean negative. For some, the drinks were simply too sweet.
However, other reviewers spoke highly of the strawberry and blackberry-flavored margaritas, meaning that it's not all bad news here.