Applebee's • Drinks & Cocktails
Applebee's Perfect Margarita
Applebee's Perfect Margarita made with 1800 Reposado tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier and lime juice. Must be 21+.
- Price
- Varies by location
- Calories
- 280
Typical U.S. price: actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information, including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber, is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Perfect Margarita
The Perfect Margarita is applebee's perfect margarita made with 1800 reposado tequila, cointreau, grand marnier and lime juice. must be 21+. It comes in at 280 calories, and is priced at Varies by location in the Drinks & Cocktails section of the Applebee's menu. Applebee's is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 1,600 locations known for Triple Chocolate Meltdown, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp. Our Applebee's menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Perfect Margarita compares to similar Applebee's items
| Perfect Margarita (this item) | Varies by location | 280 | — |
| Fountain Drinks | Varies by location | — | — |
| Iced Tea | $3.29 | 5 | 65.80 |
Average price in the Drinks & Cocktails section: $3.29. This item matches the section average.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Perfect Margarita good value at Applebee's?
Value depends on what you order alongside it. Pair it with the cheapest Applebee's sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Perfect Margarita at Applebee's
The Perfect Margarita is available at Applebee's locations nationwide: dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Applebee's app or third-party services. Order through the official Applebee's ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location. Check the current full Applebee's menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Perfect Margarita
- 1Check current Applebee's deals: 2 Entrees + Appetizer for $25.
- 2Prices have trended +4.0% vs 2025 on our tracking. Expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
More Applebee's menu items
Applebee's secret menu items
Fiesta Lime Chicken (Remake) · $14.99
Creamy lime-marinated chicken with melted cheese, tortilla strips, and fiesta rice — a discontinued fan favorite that can still be ordered as a custom modification
How to order: Ask for grilled chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack cheese, served on a bed of rice with pico de gallo and tortilla strips. Add a side of lime sauce.
Quesadilla Burger · $13.99
A burger patty sandwiched between two cheese quesadillas instead of a bun — extra cheesy and crispy
How to order: Order a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger and ask for it 'quesadilla style' — they'll swap the bun for two mini quesadillas.
Loaded Nacho Fries · $10.99
Crispy fries topped with seasoned beef, melted cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños — loaded nacho style
How to order: Order an order of fries and ask them to add seasoned beef, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream on top. Available in-store only.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures: individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Perfect Margarita prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Applebee's national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $8.95 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Los Angeles: $8.65 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Chicago: $8.15 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Houston: $7.65 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Atlanta: $7.85 (Estimated — on par with national average — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
- Columbus: $7.50 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Triple Chocolate Meltdown)
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About Applebee's
Applebee's is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 1,600 locations known for Triple Chocolate Meltdown, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp. Our Applebee's menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including all-you-can-eat — $15.99 unlimited, appetizers, handcrafted burgers, chicken & entrees. Current deals include 2 for $25 Dinner Deal.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Applebee's website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: Applebee's official nutrition — latest published, dated 2026-09-20 (archived copy of official page)
