7 spots to order a margarita to go

Quick background: Gov. Roy Cooper began allowing bars and restaurants to sell cocktails to-go in December. There are a few rules, though. You can only order one per customer and it must be in a sealed container.

• Go deeper: To-go cocktails are nice but no savior

RuRu’s

Options: Take your pick from any of the 7 margaritas on the menu. Go with Magic Mike if you want a “skinny” marg or go big with the Pineapple Express, which has pineapple jalapeño-infused tequila.

Price: $8.25-$13

Tequila included? Yes

Cabo Fish Taco

Options: You can do any of their 11 margaritas to go from the el cheapo (classic) to the queen city margarita (classic with blood orange and Sprite). Choose from on the rocks or frozen.

Price: $6-$15

Sabor

Options: You can order 16 ounces of the mix online and add your own tequila at home.

Price: $4

Tequila included? No

Bakersfield

Options: They’ve got 5 margaritas on the menu to choose from. They’ve got their version of a classic, plus fancier options like the Cucumber Margarita with tequila, elderflower, cucumber, fresh citrus and agave.

Price: $9+

Tequila included? Yes

Taco Mama

Options: Choose from any individual margarita to-go, including their Mi Casa, skinny or jalapeño. You can also purchase just the mix if you want to mix your own drinks at home.

Price: $8-$10

Three Amigos

Options: Choose from a 16-ounce cup or half-gallon of marg mix.

Price: $4-$10

Tequila included? No

Pacos Tacos

Options: Take your pick among their 6 staples, or try a seasonal marg like the “guava have it” with tequila, , house-made pear and guava purée, house sour and soda.

Price: $8+

Tequila included? Yes

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