One claim is that it was invented at the Hotel Riviera del Pacífico for Marjorie King Plant at the time when she was the joint owner. Other versions refer to Marjorie King, an actress, and some move the location from Ensenada to Tijuana. Margarita is a Spanish version of the name Marjorie. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, the Margarita was invented in the 1940s by Carlos Daniel "Danny" Herrera. Colonial Californiano It is debated that this style emerged in United States California in the first half of the 20th century, however there are those who claim that this unique style occurred after the construction of the famous Riviera hotel in Ensenada, in the California that remained on the Mexican side. Current status Partly rebuilt in 1978, the hotel was reopened as the Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural de Ensenada. This includes an open-air theater, a historical museum, a cantina, and a number of rooms used for a variety of functions. See also List of hotels in Mexico List of companies of Mexico References Hotel buildings completed in 1930 Hotel Riviera Del Pacifico Defunct hotels Hotels disestablished in 1964 Hotels established in 1930 Hotels in Mexico Ensenada, Baja California Tourist attractions in Ensenada, Baja California Demolished buildings and structures in Mexico Buildings and structures demolished in 1964 Landmarks in Ensenada