Margarita Island
“Refilled our our pineapple SEVERAL times and danced to the DJ spinning old school 90's dance hits.”
“The bar has a feel of a cement bunker, but the patio had lots of tables and lots of umbrellas.”
“All in all, it's a nice spot for drinks and dancing I'll definitely come back again…gonna stop typing now so I could go dance the merengue!”
Margarita Island
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good For Dancing: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Came here last night to see the infamous Miss Jennifer , and I have to say that I have mixed feelings about the place.
It was kinda hard to find this place as it's not exactly on the boardwalk, it really hidden in one of the alleys.
When I came in here, there was no entrance fee, no ID checks, no security guards, anyone was just free to walk in through through the bar or backyard. I can see some issues with that in terms of safety.
The selection of drinks and margaritas were plenty in all flavors and sizes, two large frozen strawberry margaritas cost 24 dollars which is a great price because they were strong. You can also buy it by the pitcher too. The other flavors were mango, regular and other daiquiris or pina coladas. I was hearing complaints that the mango margarita wasn't tasty.
They have a good selection of beers for 5-6 dollars, including coney island's own brewery. You can also get cocktails and mixed drinks for a decent price. The female bartenders were great at the beginning.
The music and DJ's were great even before Miss Jennifer came on, it was a very laid back vibe but there were still some things that bothered me.
The owner was definitely not sober, he seemed like a very friendly social guy talking to all the customers, but to openly say that you've been in party mode since the weekend began is not professional, but hey at least he has good taste in music.
The food there sold in a hut in the backyard was mediocre and small in terms of portions. The three chicken tenders with fries for 7 bucks wasn't very filling since it was small pieces and it was lacking flavor, the chipotle mayo sauce it came with for dipping was super spicy and gross.
The majority of the menu is Mexican, from burritos to flautas, tostones , guac and chips, etc. so to me it seemed very limited.
There was only one line for the bathroom because the mens room was out of order, and one of the employees had to keep mopping the floor because there was a leak coming out of both bathrooms which can be dangerous because someone can slip and fall.
A lot of the people in this one line were not even customers, since the manager wasn't paying attention nobody was able to even complain about it. The bathroom was also tiny and gross.
At some point when we wanted to return to the bar at 8:00 for more drinks, but not a single bartender was there. They were roaming around smoking cigarettes and chatting. I think that's a problem because you can lose business for people that want to order more things.
Overall, I would only come back here for the sake of entertainment and music appearance, but for a regular night out you can find plenty of more places on the boardwalk.
(this review is overdue…i came a couple of months ago)The place itself is very spacious. The prices for the frozen margaritas were stupid expensive…$14 for a frozie in a plastic cup? thank goodness, a guy outside was handing out 1/2 off coupons – if not, that wouldve been ridiculous. The bartender lacked personality and much of her soul. The drinks itself were strong. Would pass through again next summer.
$7.50 decent sized margaritas that are strong and prepared quickly at the bar. What else can you ask for in a hole in the wall dive bar. No complaints from me.
3.5 Stars. We were drawn in by the fresh organic fruits they're were cracking open on the sidewalk and at the smaller tiki bar up front. Watermelons, coconuts and pineapples, oh my! $8 for coconut, $11 for pineapple and $12 for watermelon. Refills are half price and you can add a shot of rum to it at the bar inside! I think this concept on Coney Island is genius. It was a perfect treat on hot day! Both the guy cutting the fruit and what seemed like a manager I chatted with were both really nice!
We sat down at the picnic tables under an umbrella outside. Refilled our our pineapple SEVERAL times and danced to the DJ spinning old school 90's dance hits. Songs I hadn't heard in forever! It was great! My little girls and I had a ball dancing. Hubs loved watch us get cray while drinking his beer. Yes, the music was loud. We loved it. Different music (rock and alternative) played inside.
You can see the top of the Wonder Wheel from outside which I thought was kinda neat.
We weren't there at night but they had light strands up ready to be lit.
All sorts of people were hanging out….Bikini clad hunnies, older folks, newly 21 year old kids downing super sugary, calorie heavy drinks like Mermaid blue drinks, huge margaritas, electric lemonades etc. Dudes crushing basic beers like Coronas, waitresses dressed the way I hope my girls never want to, couples cuddling up, families. You name it. A spot for everyone.
They serve food at the tiki bar outside. The kiddos had chips and guac for $7 they served in a to go container for easy beach travels. I did happen to see a sign on our table offering deep fried grilled cheese. Oh lord!
So the bathroom IS gross. Super small and a wet floor. Yuck. It was July 4th so there was a ton of foot traffic in and out of the beach. Perhaps a pass for that? I dunno. I will commend them for having someone help keep the long lines moving to the unisex restrooms, making sure only patrons were using them.
I should note that there were places to grab seats even on a holiday weekend.
Hubs and I dig any bar we can bring our kiddos to! Just go ahead and call us "parents of the year".
They have fun themed night like Hip Hop Thursdays, Industry Mondays etc.
Divey? Yes. Totally. A place to duck out of the crowds and get your groove on while you grab a quick bite, some alcohol or in my case, some fresh fruit juice? Yes.
P.S. Take note of the PYO (Protect Your Heart) art spray-painted on the ground by the entrance. Some people like to see how many of these they can grab a photo of.
Went to Coney Island the other day and stopped here. Mainly it was because I needed to use the bathroom which was kind of gross. We ordered drinks since we wanted to and the sign on the door makes it clear that you need to be a customer to use the bathroom. I tried the sangria that said it had grand marnier, premium tequila and blend of fruits and juice I think. I don't remember the third part. I want to say wine, but idk bc from the taste of it; there wasn't much alcohol. I got a medium for $10. My friend got the pomegranate margarita which was strong and very sweet, a large for $14. I don't like frozen margaritas and I did not realize they had them on the rocks, because I thought they were all premade. We ended up leaving and going around the boardwalk and beach, but returned for happy hour. We got 2 for 1 drinks. We got larges for $14 altogether. You have to have the same size for both drinks. First round we got the sour apple margarita frozen and on the rocks. I actually really liked it. Tasted like a jolly rancher and alcohol which was good. Next my friend got a frozen strawberry margarita and I got a watermelon one on the rocks. I liked the watermelon one since it was sour and tangy rather than sweet. The drinks were pretty good. If you're there check it out. Nothing to lose.
Came here around 3 p.m. during the week because I had purchased the groupon deal. The kitchen wasn't open, so they gave us another round of drinks.
Margaritas are large and in charge. By in charge, I mean strong. Bartender was friendly and quick.
Now, the patio. Mind you, it is around 3:20 p.m., the place is empty. There's a DJ (who was playing excellent music by the way), and two women and a baby sitting next to the DJ booth. The MUSIC IS SO LOUD I LITERALLY HAD TO YELL AT MY HUSBAND ACROSS THE TABLE. There's no one here, why play at a level that is deafening? How is this baby not screaming? It was too much for pre happy hour, we finished our drinks and left.
The bar has a feel of a cement bunker, but the patio had lots of tables and lots of umbrellas. Ooh! Also I played Rolling Stones Pinball, I liked that.
I came here with 4 friends on a Friday night in July. The inside was dark but the outside was jumping with a DJ and outdoor bar. I ordered a drink from a pleasant, pretty modestly dressed bartender (name may have been Jen?). She went through their extensive beer selection and I decided on a Blue Moon bottle for a reasonable $5.
The DJ was loud but we liked all the songs he played. It was crowded and the clientele was a bit young for my taste. We didn't really feel comfortable dancing, but that was our own demons. We could have danced.
I may be back, it wasn't a bad place. Don't wear heels! Wear flip flops and and enjoy yourself!