Ordered takeout here on our first night in the OBX. Upon arrival, we learned that their ordering system was down so they never received our order. That said, they were very apologetic and offered us free drinks while we waited for them to prepare our new order. I will say, it was worth the wait! This was some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. The empanada were to die for, as were the fish tacos, chicken tacos, and carne asada! We loved this food so much, we ordered it again before leaving the beach. Will definitely be returning on our next trip! read more

We went on a Monday evening and were greeted immediately as well as seated immediately. The young lady that waited on us was extremely nice and offered suggestions when we asked. The chips and salsa they gave as soon as we sat were very good. We ordered extra salsa :) The margarita I had was very good big enough for two people. The food was amazing so full of flavor and cooked beautifully. I had chicken fajitas Gould easily feed 3people! The fresh guacamole was perfect so yummy. My hubby had 2 chimichangas with rice and beans also exceptional. We were so full we basically rolled out of there! Portion sizes are huge and the rices are reasonable. You can't go out for under $100 anymore. I was shocked and how small the bill was. Of course we tip very well. This is going to be a family go to once we move there full time!!! Do yourself a favor and check k it out. read more

Stopped in for dinner the red was not that busy we were seated right away our waiter was friendly the chips and salsa were delicious our food was bland hardly any flavor especially for a Mexican restaurant read more

We are regulars at 3 Tequilas. Ms T likes to eat for $2 on Taco Tuesday. I like to have the California Tacos with Tilapia and a side of their black beans. I also order Huevos Rancheros which are not a menu item, but they generally will make the eggs for me and I appreciate that. Our recent visit was not as good as what we normally experience. Ms T's gringa tacos in crunchy shells were not drained and the tortillas instantly fell apart from the juice that dissolved them. The sauce on my huevos was more of an Italian sauce. All they need to do is use their reasonably good salsa that is served with chips. Worst of all, the black beans were not what we usually enjoy. These were completely unsalted and serving was mostly bean broth and only a few beans. I'm sure we will continue to go here, but this was the first inconsistent visit and I hope it does not signify some issues in the kitchen. read more

Food was fair, I ordered 2 chimichangas, one chicken one steak, came with guacamole salad on top, but WHERE'S THE MEAT?? Also came with rice and beans. If you like spicy, ask for hotter sauce. Drink was a raspberry flavored margarita which hit the spot. Didn't like hearing the foul language from people at the bar (family restaurant)... Service was just ok. read more

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Great Mexican restaurant if you're looking for a sit down casual Mexican vibe with vegan/vegetarian options - the soy protein is quite tasty! The restaurant had multiple open tables on a Friday afternoon for lunch. The server was very nice and willing to accommodate our preferences. We got the vegetarian enchiladas (dubbed the cheese sauce for poblano mole) and the vegetarian tacos. The tacos were my favorite! The marg was served in a huge glass! It's probably 2 serving sizes in case you want to share instead of drinking it on your own. read more

3 Tequilas - Vegetarian enchiladas (swapped cheese sauce for poblano sauce) - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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I was very disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. The sweet tea wasn't sweet at all, and our server was inattentive throughout the meal. We sat with empty drinks for quite a while and didn't receive a refill until we had to get someone's attention by placing our glasses down loudly. After that, it felt like we were completely ignored. The food wasn't any better. The chicken was extremely dry, and my hard tacos were soggy, falling apart before I could even eat them. They also came with very few toppings, making them bland and unappetizing. Overall, the service and food quality were both far below expectations. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

Great service and as a vegetarian I was thrilled with the number of items I could eat on the menu, including the vegan tacos which were delicious. read more

Ordered the seafood chimichangas for dinner and they were delish! I did request them to be fried and they were actually soft. But overall, they were delicious. read more

Service was poor. Waited 10-15 mins to receive waters. It took another 10-15 minutes before our orders were taken. The food was low quality. The server was inattentive and got one of my groups orders wrong. Ambiance was okay. Would personally not dine again. read more

Thank you for making a birthday celebration extra special. Everything was awesome as always. read more

3 Tequilas - Birthday - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

I really like this restaurant. Mondays kids eat free, I'm sold right there. Food was solid and I like the chips and salsa that come out when you sit at your table. Now hopefully the management can respect some tough love. Our server either had the personality of a park bench or straight up doesn't care about how he engages with his customers. Either way, the servers could use some additional training in how better too take care of their guests. I have years of restaurant experience and you have to at least check on your guests every 10-12 minutes. We only saw our server 3 times the whole visit. Hopefully, management can correct the situation. Also, the bathrooms need some updating. Other than that, this would be a 5 star yelp review. read more

3 Tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Amazing fajitas at 3 Tequila in Outer Banks! Fresh, sizzling, and packed with flavor -- a perfect beach-day meal! read more

3 Tequilas - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

As a broke seasonal worker living in the OBX, I am a frequent visitor to taco Tuesdays. During dinner, you can get tacos for a dollar, which is an amazing value. However, these tacos are pretty mid tier which is still good for the price. Since I frequent the restaurant on their busiest night of the week, service is often pretty slow for a pretty easy meal to make. My only gripe with the restaurant is that you can not split checks on taco Tuesdays, which makes payment with a large group difficult, but I understand why they do it. They also have a large, but relatively expensive cocktail section, including a Beer-Rita, which is a beer poured into a margarita. I have not tried any other dishes here other than their tacos, but I do enjoy their chips and salsa which they bring as a free appetizer, and often pour it over my tacos. read more

Ordered takeout food for dinner, which was a menu item for kids (nachos). They loved it! Restaurant's ambience looked awesome - I wish I had more time to dine there. Service (at least for takeout) wasn't that awesome though, as I had to wait (and sit in one of the empty tables) for couple of minutes until my food was ready. This is beyond the time I was given to pick up the food. Lady who brought my food seemed tired & wasn't much friendly. Only reason I gave 3 stars is because the food tasted good! read more

Just discovered a great Mexican restaurant in the Outer Banks, NC named 3 Tequilas Restaurant! They have a vibrant ambiance inside and every bite gives you authentic Mexican flavors! You MUST try the Fajitas for Two and the Jalapeño margarita was top-notch! And the service? Impeccable! Definitely a must-visit spot for anyone craving delicious Mexican cuisine! If you're in the OBX craving amazing food, drinks, and service, look no further than 3 Tequilas! Food & Drink Pictured: Camarones Locos Fajitas for Two (Shrimp, Steak, Pork & Chicken) Esquite Algeria Guac Jalapeño Margarita Caliente Margarita read more

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The food was good, but the service is terrible, had to go and ask for my check, they mixed up the orders, because he tried to go by memory and not write it down, they just weren't attentive. The restaurant is very nice and appeared clean, they really need to focus on service. read more

They put the straws in the drink for you the tea was not sweet and the meat for the tacos was not that good and there waiters asked what we wanted for our drinks 5 times read more

In the Kill Devil Hills area we were struggling to find some diversity in our food. We found 3 Tequilas a few miles from our hotel so we decided to stop in for dinner. There was no wait and we were sat immediately. Our waiter greeted us and provided us with complimentary chips and salsa. When we inquired about a less spicy salsa for our toddler they were able to provide a milder salsa. The prices here are reasonable and the portions are large. I ordered the enchiladas with carne and my wife ordered a salad. Our biggest gripe with the restaurant was once we were served our food the server never really came back to check on us. We had an error with our meal and the server had to step back to ask the kitchen if they could make an accommodation for us. He then returned and we had to wait another 10-15 minutes for the right dish. All in all, it took over 20 minutes for my wife to get her proper meal. Normally, I would get up and find the server myself but the restaurant is huge and he was nowhere to be found. I'm also comparing my experience with DMV restaurants where we are all about speed and efficiency. I would definitely come back again, especially if you are sick of BBQ sandwiches or bar food. read more

3 Tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We have come here every year since they opened. The food is good but this year the service is atrocious. Food took over an hour. We found a gnat in a margarita and in the food. My wife didn't get her taco salad even after reminding the food deliverer. We were all done eating but her by the time someone checked on us. We won't be back! read more

3 Tequilas - Gnat in food - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Probably the best Mexican restaurant in the Outer Banks. First of all, there was no wait to get a table on a Thursday evening, even though the place was busy. They seemed to be well-staffed with friendly and courteous people. Food wait was very reasonable. The beer was cold and the food was delicious. Table chips and salsa was a bit overly salty for my liking, but I think that is on purpose ;) For my meal I had the carne asada. Delicious tender pieces of steak and all the fixings. The rice and beans were tasty too. The corn tortilla's were fresh. We also had the vegan tacos which were very good and used a seasoned jackfruit. Parking very plentiful and it's right on the main strip. read more

The service was fantastic. The food was delicious! The drink was yummy. It is a fabulous restaurant.

Came here for taco Tuesday! Although no one actually got tacos. We got seated right away and ordered table side guac. That guac could make someone who doesn't like guac into a believer!! SO GOOD! We ordered margs and they were HUGE. Tasted okay not the best I've ever had. No one was super impressed with their drink. Just average. I ordered the pina loka and after stuffing my face with chips and margherita, I was pretty full but I pushed through!! Rice was crazy good and the food was cooked well and displayed beautifully in the pineapple. Really big restaurant and the people were friendly. Would go back again. read more

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Celebrated Cinco De Mayo here! We arrived about 6pm and waited a little over and hour for our party of 4 to be seated. The restaurant is much larger than it looks from the outside, they brought us around to some booths near the bar. Within a minute of seating, the waiter came for our drink order, we weren't quite ready, but feeling rushed, we ordered 3 house margaritas and a beer-ita. We saw on Facebook that the margaritas were $5 for cinco de mayo, however, neither the waiter or the website stated that was for the small margaritas and the default order is for large. We ordered table side guacamole, and each got a different entree. They didn't end up making the guacamole next to our table and the brought it out with the rest of the entrees as opposed to before. It had no seasonings and the avacodo was very large pieces, we personally didn't enjoy it or eat much of it. For entree, I got the Pina Loka, it was actually very good and a unique menu item! I'm sure this place is usually pretty good and has good service, it's just hard to tell based on the busiest day of the year. read more

3 Tequilas - Margaritas and Beerita - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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We were looking for a local, easy option on our last night in town. Decided to grab some Mexican and this place did not disappoint. AMAZING dips and appetizers (get the esquiote altríeza). We also had excellent service - our waitress, Fabiola, checked in regularly AND was able to mix-and-match the fish tacos (California and Baja) with the asada. All were amazing. Definitely come here. read more

3 Tequilas - Mix and match fish and asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Service was kind and efficient. All meals were delicious and the margaritas were enormous. Get the table side guac.

Went to this fine establishment today. Was craving some Mexican foot and came across 3 Tequilas. The staff was very friendly and nice and was fast with helping us and getting us settled and food in. A lot of different food and drink options. Decided to try the chimichanga Texan and it was sooooo good. For 4 people who got entrees and 3 sodas and 1 water, our bill was around $68. Which wasn't bad for all the food amount we got. Oh also they give you chips and salsa when you sit down. Definitely would eat here again when we come back down read more

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We got takeout so cannot not comment on the service. The order was accurate and ready on time. However I almost wish that I never got it. Our dinner was gross. It's a joke to call this Mexican. We had the kids quesadillas, shrimp tacos, and cheese enchiladas. They were all gross!! We threw most of our dinner away. read more

3 Tequilas - Cheese enchiladas?? - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We absolutely loved this place. Our waiter was a very kind and efficient young man. My hubby has a service dog and he brought him a bowl of water. The food may be the best Mexican we've ever had. The large skinny margarita was delicious! Mexican corn dip was outstanding! The shrimp quesadilla was huge and so yummy. Hubby got the steak fajita which he sad was great. We definitely had leftovers to take with us. We can't wait to come back! read more

Met a friend there for dinner. We had to wait to be seated even though there were empty tables. Once we were seated we had to finally ask for someone to wait on us. It took a while to get menus. Then it took a while for them to take our drink order and bring the routine chips and salsa. When they finally brought our drinks they sat them heavily on the table and walked away. We had to ask a manager to send someone to take our order. He took the order and brought the food but never checked on us. We had to finally ask for the check. This is the 2nd and last time for me. Service was horrible. read more

Our waiter took our order and never came back to check on us. We were seated at the high tables in the bar area. We had to walk to the bar to get anther beer every time. He stood in kitchen door entrance and stayed on his phone. The bartender finally took over for him after we finished our meal. If this is the best Mexican restaurant in the OBX , go to Taco Bell. The food was bland and the service was worse. Try better read more

This is a fantastic spot for Mexican food! We always look forward to seafood on vacation, but discovered this a couple of years ago when we wanted to change things up. Now we look forward to our midweek Mexican dinner! I highly recommend the table-side guacamole and margaritas! Everything is fantastic. read more

Such a nice place to visit in the OBX! Very large Mexican restaurant with very friendly staff. It definitely has a vibe that makes you want to dress a little nicer but you don't have to. I saw large parties (6 people +) and they looked happy. My burrito Tejano was delicious! It was full of flavor! I had to eat it really slow so it wouldn't be over haha read more

3 Tequilas - Burrito Tejano - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We go to Nags Head at least twice per year. Never in all that time have we eaten in a Mexican restaurant. I guess because, when you're at the beach, you're thinking seafood. This time we decided to try 3 Tequilas. It's a newer restaurant in a great location so why not? Ready??? The service was pleasant but not "nice." The booth we were in had a cold breeze blowing on us from the AC. When asked if it could be turned down a bit the response was, "Well, one thermostat controls the entire downstairs OK, makes sense. We kept the table at which we were first seated. Ordering: Ordering was painless. As we looked over the menu I noted lots of pictures of the item. So many choices. Jay had the Tacos al Pastor and I had a ground beef taco salad. Jay's tacos were good, he said. My taco salad was deplorable. I absolutely love taco salads. The mixture of seasoned ground beef, cheese. And all the usual toppings. Let's talk about the salad, shall we? A delicious, crispy, flaky bowl suitable for eating, which I did. OK, here it comes. The other salad ingredients, including lettuce, tomato, and cheese were on par with other restaurants. What wasn't on par was that it was served in a medium taco salad bowl filled with a grayish brown color. In all my years of eating taco salads, I have NEVER had one served in gravy. Yes, a semi-thick gravy. That's where they lost me. I took one bite and put down my fork. I was done. No doggy bag tonight. Bleck!! This is a place to which I will not return. FYI - the server never asked why I didn't eat or if there was something wrong with the food. smh With so many choices in The Outer Banks, make a smart choice and avoid 3 Tequilas. You and your stomach will be glad you did. read more

This restaurant has one of the best margaritas I've ever had in my life and that alone deserves 5 stars! Order the golden/Texas margarita on the rocks. You will want to track me down and thank me. Lol!! The salsa was a little bit too spicy, but we all still gobbled it up with those tasty hot tortilla chips. I had the grilled mahi-mahi tacos and they were really good, I would recommend those. My Mom had the same and she liked hers too. The ACP and combination plates are good choices also. Service was excellent. read more

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Environment/Service/Food/Portion It's a nice rustic looking Mexican Restaurant. The waitress was really nice, she give us an excellent service. We told her we were ready to order. Our food came out real quick. I was undecided what to order. I was in the mood for some tacos . So, I was looking through the menu and decided to order the Baja Fish Tacos. They were delicious! We enjoyed our visit. read more

3 Tequilas - Baja Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Wow! I did not expect to be so blown away by this place since coming to the outer banks has been a family tradition for decades! But 3 tequilas has got it going on, great food, decent prices, awesome waitstaff, and a cool interior with comfortable space for families and larger groups, or a bar for drinks! My group of 6 loved tacos, fajitas, margaritas and more, highly recommend. read more

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We stopped by on a Saturday at around 5:30. It was not crowded at all. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. We had the house margaritas. Their drink menu doesn't have any prices on it. I find that slightly annoying but we were gonna get what we got no matter what so it didn't really matter to us. Margarita was good and a good size as well (I think they were 10.99 each). Chips and salsa were good. We decided on nachos to have with our margaritas. These are NOT your traditional "stack of chips" with toppings nachos. We received 9 chips and each chip had all the toppings on it. At first we were like "what" !!!! But it was actually good. You could experience all the toppings in a few bites. This rarely happens with the traditional nacho stack. We would come back. Maybe Taco Tuesday next time. read more

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Waited 2 hours for our food that was poorly seasoned and over cooked. The service was OK otherwise. Ordered: The corn appetizer - this was decent but under seasoned Texas fajitas - over cooked and under seasoned Steak burritos - lacking in substance and underseasoned chicken tender kids meal - tenders were good but the fries tasted like you found them in the backseat of your moms minivan two days after you ate McDonald's. read more

The food was great and so was the service. The restaurant is tastefully decorated also.