Hat Creek Makes Margaritas a Year‑Round Menu Item Across Texas

# What happened Hat Creek Burger Company announced that margaritas are now a permanent menu item at its Texas locations. The move makes both a Classic Margarita and a Strawberry Margarita available any day of the year, alongside a larger 64‑ounce Family‑style Margarita intended for groups.

# What's on the menu The two single‑serve margaritas—the Classic and Strawberry—are listed at $8.99 each. The company says the cocktails are prepared with premium ingredients and that no powders or premixed bases are used. For groups, Hat Creek offers a 64‑ounce Family‑style Margarita for $39.99, which the brand estimates yields about eight to 10 Classic pours. The Family size is positioned for in‑store gatherings or to‑go orders.

# Availability and rollout Margaritas are available at Hat Creek locations across Texas with two current exceptions: San Marcos and Allen. The company expects those two sites to add the cocktails by the end of the year. The announcement frames the addition as a way for guests to pair margaritas with the chain's core items—burgers, fries, shakes—and to create an easy option for group visits.

# Why the brand is adding cocktails Drew Gressett, Hat Creek's founder and CEO, is quoted saying the brand's focus on "good food, bringing people together and having a little fun" made margaritas a natural fit. The company positions the permanent addition as a response to positive customer reaction during testing or initial rollout, and as another reason for guests to treat a visit as more than a simple burger run.

# Where Hat Creek stands now Hat Creek began as a food truck in Austin in 2008 and has grown to 26 Texas locations. The brand emphasizes several operational and menu details: it uses Texas‑raised beef that is fresh and never frozen, serves burgers on fresh‑baked buns, and fries items in beef tallow. The company's public materials present their stores as family‑oriented with outdoor play areas and a casual atmosphere.

# Practical takeaway for customers If you're visiting a Hat Creek in Texas (check San Marcos and Allen for availability updates), you can add a margarita to your order without it being a limited or seasonal item. Singles cost $8.99 and the 64‑ounce Family size costs $39.99 and is sized for group sharing and to‑go. The brand's messaging suggests these are meant to pair directly with the chain's existing menu of burgers, fries, shakes and nuggets.

# How to find more information Hat Creek directs customers to HatCreekBurgers.com for location details and current offerings. The announcement also includes a press contact for media inquiries.