Locals flock to this Ketchum favorite for the best margarita in town and plenty of tasty tapas and flatbreads. Order the El Fuego Dulce, a blissful combo of Sauza's 100% Blue Agave Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, and Seasonal Fresh Fruit all muddled with Jalapeno's, Cilantro, and Agave Honey. It pairs perfectly with the House Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs with Candied Serrano Chilies for a sweet and spicy combo that will blow your mind. Other highlights include the Cocas (flatbreads) and make sure to ask about Sawtooth Brewery's special poblano chile brew made just for Boca.

In the mood for a fancypants take on a margarita? Hit this popular restaurant in the Teton Mountain Lodge and ask for The Perfect Puree, a tangy, heated concoction made with house-infused jalapeno tequila, muddled lime and orange, margarita mix, OJ, and passion fruit. Also aces: the Spicy Margarita with Blood Orange.

Big-ass portions of delicious, unlarded Mexican classics are a huge draw for locals and visitors alike but it’s the drool-worthy salsa bar that makes this friendly restaurant destination-worthy. Get your condiment on with all manner of housemade sauces, charred jalapenos, and escabeche.

Bummed you’re not Mexico right now? This is the next best thing in North Lake Tahoe. Grab a seat at one of the four bar stools or two miniscule tables and chow down on taqueria classics like carnitas, tortas, or tacos de lengua. Too many margs at Casa Baeza the night before? Order up a steaming bowl of menudo.

The Roaring Fork Valley’s best hole-in-the-wall Mexican and Salvadorean is tucked away on a service road near downtown Basalt, on the way into Aspen. Big honkin’ specialty platos are great, but the pupusas and weekend menudo and pozole will ease the most throbbing hangover.

Curbed Ski recommends the Dulce Caliente, a well-balanced, refreshing mix of (Jalisco-made, Boulder-based) Suerte Blanco tequila, St. Germain, lemon and lime juice, and muddled cucumber and jalapeno, served with Jimmy’s housemade, signature“BFIC” (that’s Big Fucking Ice Cube, fyi).

Do you feel like fast, slightly gringo-ized Mexican that’s still fresh and tasty? Then hit up Teocalli Tamale for the excellent namesake masa-based savories, filled with red chili and pork or green chile and cheese, or spring for one of the creative burritos (Green Chile Pesto, Gourmet Veg) or tacos. Don't worry, the line moves fast.

Telluride’s longtime local’s fave isn’t as affordable as it once was, but it still offers the best Mexican in town, with an emphasis on fresh, often local produce, and housemade almost everything (including juices). Sit on the patio with a marg for a view of Ajax Peak and prime people-watching along Colorado Ave.

Post slope-sesh, hit this fast casual joint for what Curbed Ski has dubbed a “tastier and more flavorful version of Chipotle.” Grub down on the barbacoa, chicken tinga, and pulled pork “Burrotes” (burritos packed with meat, veggies, and a ton of toppings).