My husband first took me here I would like to say about a year ago, The food is super delish. I could tell their tortillas were made fresh. I've tried a few menu items but, recently, when my dish came with two flautas- the flavor from the crunchy tortilla just satisfied me. I think for the price the portion is perfect, even if you don't finish -the foods so good you're gonna want it again. I have to review a few more items to see how good they are. I believe that some dishes really define if a restaurant is good especially in a Mexican restaurant. If I had to say a con: I sat on this one for a few, the one thing I was not the biggest fan on was their rice. While it's good it, I also wouldn't pick it out for myself. Like I said good, just not my favorite. However, Honestly, so far I do think they are def one of the better Mexican restaurants local to Kinston. I see a lot of people complaining about costumer service, I've been fortunate to have had good experiences. I have watched from my seat how there has been a few servers who did not attend their customers well. (If I'm honest it's usually the young ones.) So I do think that perhaps focusing on teaching the younger/new waiters on behavior and management with time could improve. Speaking the obvious you just have to be respectful as well to receive good service. I hate a rude customer just as much as bad service. Anyhow, if you're a foodie and have an open pallet. I'm sure you're in for a comforting treat. Local, cozy, family friendly environment and delish food. read more

ordered guacamole and a torta cubana. The torta was so exaggeratedly stuffed with meat and toppings that all the juices soaked thru the bread and made the sandwich a 1-10 experience. And guacamole was bad by the time I got home to eat it. paid almost $30 just to throw the food in the trash. read more

Disappointed BAD SERVICE - we almost walked out of restaurant - but it was a time to spend with our daughter and her husband! I will NEVER GO BACK IN HERE! Never read more

Great food Great service it's definitely our go to Nothing close in this area There's almost always a wait read more

ABSOLUTELY delicious great service and the place was clean! The lady that took care of us was so sweet

If I could do a negative review I surely would. This restaurant is where we had our wedding rehearsal dinner and spent over 2k mind you. I never thought I would write this review. But here goes,....My husband ordered a clay mug of beer. He received his beer and had taken 1 sip. As he was holding the mug, the handle broke. Spilling beer in the fajitas, my husbands lap, on my husbands shirt, brand new shoes and phone. The waiter ordered a new order of fajitas. At the end of the meal, we received the check with the beer and fajitas on it. Upon checkout, I requested to speak with the manager. When the manager arrived to the checkout, I advised him of what happened. The manager never apologized for what happened. Only lectured me and talked down to me. After I walked out, my husband spoke to the same manager and he told my husband he never spoke to me. I will never enter this establishment again. Lies, rudeness and being treated as a second class citizen because I was a woman. Food wasnt even good today either! Save your money and go to another restaurant please because obviously the manager only sees each customer as a $$$ sign! read more

Stopped here otw back to Morehead. Good food and ambience. The service was great also. read more

El Nuevo Tequila - Delicious cheese dip - Mexican Near Me - Kinston, North Carolina

Kinston is privileged to have this new restaurant! The service is impressive, and their food is wonderful, especially the chimichangas, guacamole, and fresh salsa. You can instantly tell how popular is it by the traffic it creates at their drive-thru window, and the parking lot is always full. Seating is comfortable inside and you feel like you're in beautiful South America. The only thing we forgot was our passports! I highly recommend it! read more

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Consistently good food and good service. Good atmosphere and friendly wait staff. This has become one of my favorite stops when visiting Anderson for business. read more

El Nuevo Tequila - Burritos Tipicos. - Mexican Near Me - Kinston, North Carolina

I'd recommend the Milanesa to first time guests it's a friend chicken breast stuffed with queso and ham... a twist on chicken cordon bleu... otherwise the tacos have been good. Considering your alternatives in Kinston, this place is a solid choice. read more

Waitress was not attentive. Asked 3 times for silverware. By the time we got it food was cold. Couldn't eat.

My family and I have been eating there since 2019 when it first opened! Food is authentic and delicious. Staff is always friendly and the ambience is phenomenal. Coming from a Hispanic gal that knows authentic Mexican food this is the best place around here highly recommend it! read more

I got fajita taco salad and it was really good.. hubby got California burrito it was really big.. food was great but service was lacking. Our food came out in great time but waitress never came back while we ate to refill drinks.. not sure if short handed but someone needed to refill eating Mexican food!! Lol like I said it was very good and places wasn't crowded.. only 3 other tables read more

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Every time we dine in we are never disappointed. Every dish I've ever ordered is amazing. It's always hot and fresh. We've even been to the bar just for drinks too and they are always very tasty. I love a good spicy margarita and they don't hold back on the spice! If you haven't tried this place you are missing out because it's a must try! Located in a strip mall at Skinners Bypass it has lots of parking. They remodeled a year or so ago and it looks amazing inside. read more

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The paradillas is the best fajita I think I've ever eaten and I've eaten a lot over the years... holy cow it was great... and being able to have black beans over the refried beans is icing on the cake! Splurge and drench that paradillas with the Mexican cheese! You won't be sorry read more

We came here after a soccer game and were pleasantly surprised! The margs are *on point*, salsa is some of the best restaurant salsa we've ever had, and the service was top notch. Great portion sizes too!! read more

Food is great, but if you have an hour lunch forget it. I asked for a box before I ever got food. Waited 50 minutes for 2 orders. Had to take to go. read more

Worth the stop!! The reason why a 4 as to a 5 is because the Shrimp in the CA Burrito & the refried beans needed some salt or seasoning. However, the steak fajita taco salad was moist with a nice crunchy shell. The Flautas were THE best I have had in a long time! So crunchy and cooked perfectly! Moist inside and crunchy outside - that's the perfect Flautas! The make your own tacos - superb per my son who is a taco snob! We did the drive through so we could go picnic in the park w/ our pup. The lady that helped us offered a huge cup of iced water for our pup while we picnic! So thoughtful!!! We will def come back if ever passing thru Kinston in our future! read more

The service and food is good. It is the typical Americanised south of the border cusine.

Our first time here and it was the worst mexican food we ever had. The guacamole had no seasoning. It was just a crushed up at avocado. The fajitas had no seasoning. The meat was very low quality no flavor along with the fishy shrimp that where bad. The burrito had no flavor. Service was very very slow. On top of the bad food and slow service they charge you a convenience fee on your bill and then if you use a credit card they charge you another 4% fee. I understand the credit card fee, but I have never seen it above 3%. read more

I love this place it's one of the nicer Mexican restaurants. The burrito loco is smack

Great food!! Being a local this is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in town!! Love the owners and staff too! You won't be disappointed!

This establishment is hopping at lunch time on Saturdays, in spite of that we were seated quickly and service was swift. We stop here when we are traveling and it makes a great lunch stop. This menu is extensive and not the typical Tex/Mexican read more

El Nuevo Tequila - Shrimp Botana 12 Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Kinston, North Carolina

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If I could give this restaurant a minus score I would. I ordered the Chile Rellenos lunch special and my friend ordered the Steak Fajita lunch special. My Rellenos was covered in ground hamburg with little to no Mexican red sauce which has been on every Chile Rellenos I've ever had. Long story short neither of us finished our meal because it was sub par AND we both ended up with Diarrhea lasting overnight. read more

El Nuevo Tequila - Chile Rellenos or at least it's supposed to be. - Mexican Near Me - Kinston, North Carolina

I'm from Texas and these are some on the best fajitas I've ever had, their queso is unmatched. I've been to many Mexican restaurants across the US and this was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The reason they didn't get five stars was their service was not the best. They didn't bring the flour tortillas we asked for with our fajitas, so we told them we were missing them and they brought us corn. They seemed like they were not used to big parties because they kept referring to our table as the "party table".There were a few other mishaps but I would highly recommend this place. God bless. (We had a party of 12) also insanely cheaper here than it is in Texas! We fed the twelve of us for what it cost us 1 to two weeks ago for a party of six in Texas! read more

El Nuevo Tequila - The front door - Mexican Near Me - Kinston, North Carolina

We got the fajita platter for two to go it was super delicious the portions were big.

Every time we visit they are always fast to great us and get our orders back. Food is always good and if it's not they will usually offer to replace your meal. It stays pretty busy but they still do their best to make sure customers have a good experience. Also love the decor and arrays of shows they have playing all the time. read more

Definitely a must stop hole-in-the-wall if you are visiting Kinston, NC. Their Guacamole is made fresh with a nice flavor profile, but if you're not a big fan of spice ask for no jalapeños. I ordered Tacos Al Carbón and my girlfriend order the Fajita Taco Salad and I have to say we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. My meal came with fresh pico de gallo and caramelized onions on the side. I'm not a big fan of black beans and rice at Mexican restaurants but El Nuevo certainly knows how to make it. All in all, a great spot to eat, the only recommendation I would give is that they adjust their seasoning in the food. read more

Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The food and drinks is so good. The services were very fast and professional. read more

El Nuevo Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Kinston, North Carolina

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I'll be there tomorrow. I've been to other Mexican Restaurants and this place serves my fajitas cravings

Friendly fast service. Food is excellent with a wide range of choices. Plus you receive an abundance amount.

The very best Mexican restaurant in Kinston. Everything is always fresh and delicious. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food - this is your place. read more

Excellent Mexican food in Kinston! Portions were large and the margarita was very good.

The ambience is fantastic! Great service every time I have been there. The food is always fantastic!

The best Mexican food I have found since moving from the west coast. We tried authentic and Tex mex both were great!

It's so nasty the food is cold the people who work there they just don't care there's flys all over the food for the first time in my life I've seen a fly eating with me from the same plate. Pijheq-hedgot-2sinxu read more

El Nuevo Tequila - There fly's all over the food - Mexican Near Me - Kinston, North Carolina

Tucked away hidden from all but the discerning food crowd is this diamond in the rough of a restaurant! Back behind Bojangle's in a strip mall setting when you walk in the decor and music remind of Mexico? The people greet you with a friendly smile and warm chips and salsa. Ordered fresh guacamole salad and a spinach burrito for my dinner. The guacamole salad came out blazingly quick and it was fresh and tasty with chunks of tomato, onion, and fresh cilantro leaves. Very tasty with the complementary chips! Next came my piping hot spinach burrito which was covered with melted cheese sauce adorned with stripes of spinach sauce. This burrito was filled with chunks of grilled chicken and Mexican rice and freshly grilled spinach leaves. My server (Salara?) was friendly and attentive but not worrisome like some can be. I would return if in the area again! Almost forgot to mention in all my travels across the US this is one of the few where the food you receive is identical to the pictures in the menu! Thanks read more

Super delicious and service was very good. Overall a great experience and place to eat out!

I'm updating my review after my last two visits being atrocious. I arrived a few minutes early to pick up my order in the drive-thru. The young man at the window informed me that it would be about 3-4 minutes. No problem. However, I got my food home (I live about 5 minutes away), and it was all cold. Not barely cold, like it has been sitting out 20 minutes cold. My cheese quesadilla had barely any cheese, and the little cheese that was inside was so cold that it was inedible. I ended up throwing it in my frying pan. I really don't like bashing restaurants, but when you pay $26 for dinner, it'd be nice to get it warm. read more

This was my second time visiting and the food has been consistently amazing. Today we ate the chicken fajita tacos and house made guacamole (extra spicy). The home made hot sauces were DELICIOUS!!!!! And shout out to the bartender! We will be back soon to sample entrees and desserts! read more