Mariano's Hacienda Ranch - Arlington

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About the Business

Mariano Martinez (born 1944) is a Mexican American inventor, entrepreneur and restaurateur. In Dallas, Texas, in 1971, he adapted a soft serve ice cream machine to making margaritas and dubbed it "The World's First Frozen Margarita Machine". That machine is now in the collection of the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Museum.

Established in 1977.

Business Name

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Arlington

Specialties

Mexican Cuisine & Cantina

Amenities

Takes Reservations, Offers Takeout, Limited Vegetarian Options, Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Android Pay, Accepts Apple Pay, Casual, Moderate Noise, Offers Catering, Good for Groups, Good For Kids, Good for Lunch, Dinner, Street Parking, Private Lot Parking, Best nights on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Happy Hour Specials, Full Bar, TV, No Outdoor Seating, Not Good For Dancing, No Pool Table, No Wi-Fi, No Smoking, No Drive-Thru, Dogs Not Allowed, Bike Parking, Provides reusable tableware

Business Owner

Mariano M. (Business Owner)

It was 1971, and Mariano Martinez had just opened his first restaurant. It was an instant sensation - unfortunately! "We couldn't make our margaritas fast enough," remembers Mariano, "And our bartenders? They were just trying to keep those blenders going and the customers from doing the same!"

Categories

• Food
• Restaurants
• Mexican

Categories By Location

• Arlington, Texas, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Mexican

• Texas, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Mexican

• United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Mexican

Tags

Mexican, Bars, Tex-Mex