The bar: Cabo Flats

The vibe: Cavernous. Colorful. Magical. And those are just the drinks! Cabo Flats' huge, winding bar, located at the southern end of the gauntlet of bars that is Downtown at the Gardens, can be whatever you make of it - an outdoor girls' night spot, an inside bar to enjoy a snack or a view of karaoke night, or a Mexican-accented date night.

The drink: The El Cabo ($9), which has got to be the biggest margarita that Cocktail Culture has seen in some time - 16 ounces of love in the form of tequila. And we prefer our love in that form.

Other noteworthy libations: Tons of tequilas for tasting. Buckets of beer for imbibing. And did we mention the margaritas? Try the '80s-esque monikered Depeche Mode or The Cure (both $9) or the Cabo Skinny Margarita ($8).

Bar bites: The Guacamole El Cabo ($9) is fresh and tasty; the Mexican pizza will make you forget the same-named menu item at a certain fast-food restaurant ($10); and the Tuna Ceviche Tostada has enough spice to keep things sassy ($10).

Deals: Also, catch the weekend brunch, featuring unlimited mimosas, Bloody Marias, sangria and more, and the 30-minute Express Lunches, served 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. And don't forget happy hour, daily from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4 to 6 p.m. on weekends, with $5 appetizers, margaritas, wines and cocktails, and $3 beer.

Info: Cabo Flats, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. (Downtown at the Gardens), Palm Beach Gardens; (561) 624-0024; CaboFlats.com

El Cabo Margarita

1 1/2 ounces Cuervo Gold

1/2 ounce Triple Sec

8 ounces house-made Cabo Sour Mix

Shake ingredients together and serve over 8 ounces of ice.