We decided to have dinner at Gonza after a walk on a beautiful Tuesday evening. There's plenty of parking in the parking lot. Gonza is located next to Village Deli in the front of the Factory area in Wake Forest. We were seated right away and Annabel was our amazing server. We started with the special drink of the night, peach margaritas, the complimentary chips and the best salsa I think I've ever had. We then ordered guacamole. The drinks were good and the guacamole was ok. For our entrees, my daughter had the Chicken Quesadilla, with a side of plantains. Both good. I had the Barbacoa Quesadilla and a side of half cilantro rice and refried beans. The short rib was tender, but didn't have a lot of taste. The rice and beans were good. The servings were enough to have leftovers. The service was great and the food was good, I would go back. read more

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Grace did an amazing job serving our table back in September 2026. She went above and beyond to ensure both our food (which tasted amazing) and our drinks (which she made herself) were nothing short of perfect. She was super personable as well. Great hire! read more

The food and drinks were super tasty! The server was friendly and had great recommendations. I haven't been in a few years but the food is still great so I'm glad that their menu and taste has been consistent. read more

The food here is good and the ambiance inside is nice! Their cocktails are super flavorful and accommodate the food well.

I really liked the ambience in this place, it is way nicer than most Mexican restaurants. That said, the food was average and the service was below average. I ordered the Mexican flag enchiladas. Really was not all that impressed even though it looks nice. The service here leaves a lot to be desired, very slow and screwed up the receipts. I also thought the price was way higher than what it should have been for the amount of food they give you. My girlfriend ordered cauliflower tacos, and the cauliflower wasn't even cooked the whole way through, plus it had very little flavor. I would probably give this place another chance, but I really don't know what I would order because they're really wasn't anything on the menu that looked all that enticing. read more

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila - Mexican flag - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I finally got to try this gem of a restaurant over the weekend and let me tell you I'll be back! All of the food was made with quality ingredients and packed a flavorful punch. This Colombian - Mexican fusion will leave you craving more! Being that we went on the weekend I was glad that they took reservations and we were sat immediately upon arrival. The interior is decked out beautifully with lights and fun art all over the walls. Gonza also offers brunch and has a limited menu but I look forward to also giving it a try! read more

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We ventured out for some Mexican food today and decided on Gonza. They were not that crowded yet the service was lacking. I ordered street corn and coconut shrimp and my husband ordered 3 taco plate and a side of coconut rice. The taco plate was $19 for 3 street tacos which tasted good but seemed over for what you actually get. The coconut shrimp was very tasty but the shrimp are small, not jumbo. The chips and salsa were yummy and I liked that it wasn't packed but would have appreciated more service. It's way too dark in the whole place too for the middle of the day. read more

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Gonza Tacos Y Tequila is unique for the area it's in. It's a fun restaurant that you can go to for a special event or just a meal out. We've been coming here since it first opened. During that time, there were even less unique options for eating out, so I'm glad it's around. That said, this past visit admittedly, it was the experience that got me excited and not so much the food. It has been a few years since we came here and it just didn't live up to what I remember. I love the theming and the music, the patio option. I found my dish to be bland and for how quickly it came out, kinda lukewarm. I ordered the chicken tinga tacos. The flavor was just ok. I know we are an over salted people but it was so bland. I do recall that from prior visits. I got the chicken tortilla soup as my side and it just wasn't for me. It was a blended type soup, very corn forward and slightly sweet. I prefer a brothy chicken tortilla soup. My husband got a breakfast taco option as brunch was still happening and he said about the same. Just ok. The chips were very greasy. The salsa was good! Cold, fresh, good consistency. I can't say I won't come again because as mentioned, it's a fun atmosphere and I think our area needs places like this. The service was a little awkward too. Nice guy but he seemed anxious. I wonder if they are still figuring their way back out of the pandemic. I do see there are some good recent reviews so I could've just gone on an off day. Give it a try and enjoy being transported from the corner of Rogers and South Main for a bit. read more

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila - Chicken tinga tacos and tortilla soup. - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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This is a different experience than you'll get at most Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants. By now, we are all familiar with the hundreds of "Los Genericos" places that have the same decor, the same menu, and the same tame fare. We are starting to see some places emphasizing quality over quantity. This is definitely in that vein. The menu will probably dissapoint some people. It is paired down but does offer some interesting new options. Overall, it is good and I would say better than a lot of standrad fare. Everything is punched up but you sacrifice the massive portion size. I suppose it just depends on you. If you want to gorge yourself on mediocre food and guzzle watered-down margaritas for less than $50 a person, then this isn't the spot. If you want a nice dinner, a nice cocktail, and don't mind paying a little more for better-but-less, then this is the spot. read more

it's really good I recommend I got the fajitas and it came with a big steak I LOVED it it was so good , the onions or the peppers tasted sweet like pineapple so if that's what you like go ahead read more

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Great street tacos. Server was nice but only checked back once before we even took two bites. Nice ambiance. Will eat here again.

Tried this place for the first time today. I didn't realize it closed at 8:30 so we were just sitting down when the hostess let us know that the kitchen would close in 10 minutes. Our server, Nicole, was friendly and welcoming and said not to rush as the restaurant was packed! The food was great, service was excellent and the watermelon lime margarita was delicious. Will definitely return! read more

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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I worked at Gonza for several years. The coworkers were fine, the issue was the environment, expectations, managers and Gonza himself. I was made to work and unable to call in sick with pink eye, the flu and more. Gonza himself is an absolute creep. Several of my coworkers left before I did due to Gonza speaking and engaging with them inappropriately. The whole restaurant dreaded when he came in every Sunday. Overall fine place to eat, awful place to work. read more

We went here for their Sunday Brunch menu. Their chips, salsa, and guacamole are top notch. I had the breakfast tacos, and they were amazing. My wife had a shrimp salad that she loved. The service was great. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila - Breakfast Taco - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

My husband went there today and got a shrimp taco meal and a taco for me. Got home and discovered they did not put any salsa in the bag, though they said they would. Even worse the cheese on the shrimp taco was burnt to a blackened crisp, which they had to see. We have previously gone there and loved their food. This is a lesson to always look at your takeout food before you leave the restaurant! read more

It's been a while since last visit to the Wake Forest outlet of this local chain. For COVID, diners are spaced at every other table, inside and out. Servers are masked. Printed menus are out, now you scan the QR code at the table. A minor nit is that the on-line menu isn't exactly optimized for the small screen - it took a lot of scrolling. It was moderately busy on this Thursday night. Our server, Nicole did a great job keeping an eye on the table. Quick, friendly, unobtrusive service. Thank you! Chips and salsa are complimentary. Crisp, warm, not-greasy chips are served in a little colander. Salsa is house-made with crushed sweet tomatoes, onion and just enough jalapeno to add some kick without making your eyes water. Guacamole is always recommended, and it's excellent. Chunky, fresh avocado with onions, jalapeno and cilantro, also just enough kick to stimulate the taste buds. One of my favorites here is El Platano. This is a full plantain, split down the middle and stuffed with steak, a stripe of chile de arbol salsa and garnished with cheese melted over the top and sprinkled with cilantro. It's plated with paisa (pinto) beans. The texture and contrast of the sweet plantain, steak and spice of the salsa is perfect. It could use a little more steak in my opinion, but is very tasty. The chicken fajitas are the traditional prep - sizzling plate of peppers, onions and mushrooms plus strips of seasoned chicken, with guac, lettuce, cheese and the tortillas on the side. Good, though not special. I've always enjoyed the cool decor and the upscale not-your-typical-Mexican-fare at Gonzo. It's pricier than most Mexican places, but the food is high quality, unique and imaginative. Recommended. read more

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Great meal, had my usual, the burrito with meat, my wife had tacos. Both were very good. Sat outside, because we brought the dog, no problem, very nice evening, our server, Ashley, was excellent, super efficient and very pleasant. We like it here, the food is great, and we can bring the dog, who is getting older and he likes to get out with us. Highly recommend. read more

Good soft tacos, don't think they have crunchy option. Portions are tiny, so eat before. read more

Ambiance was cool, that's it. The dish I got was 99% tortilla strips, the other bits were spaghetti sauce and chicken. The salsa and chips were horrible, seemed to be canned salsa and cheap store bought cold chips. The coconut rice had raisins, bland carne tacos, and the bacon mac and cheese was pretty spicy. The service was good but the food needs a lot of work. read more

Latin American Yums! Tequila galore! & my personal favorite is the salsa and plantains. Omg. Out of this world. Corn tortillas are a must here. Gonza is always good vibes and good plates. Pollo tacos are my go to. This time around we explored the coconut encrusted shrimp tacos. I can't get them off my mind. So yummy. So fresh & filling. I could shout from the roof tops how awesome Gonza is. Informative and attentive service. Fresh & authentic menu items. Best taco place around! read more

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Thankfully they take reservations because they seem to always be very busy. Service is excellent. Margaritas are the specialty. Food is always delicious. read more

We arrived around 5:15pm and we were promptly seated. Our server was kind and I ordered El Platano, which was delicious. It was a whole plantain stuffed with steak, surrounded by beans. Sooo good. My daughter got a cheese quesadilla from the kids menu. The atmosphere is very cool and very "Dia de los muertos"; so just give your little ones a heads up. The skeleton at the door scared my daughter so bad, I couldn't get a picture. Their chips and salsa was good. Warm chips and the salsa had a fresh pico feel. They're missing a star because I almost finished my meal without seeing my server. Again, she was kind but out of sight. With two bites left I finally got my beer and a mango hot sauce (Yummy). read more

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Stopped in on a Tuesday night for dinner. We were seated right away and our server promptly acknowledged us. We had chips, salsa, guacamole, coconut shrimp, a burrito, and Margaritas. Everything was delicious and our server was excellent. The margaritas were made to perfection and they were definitely NOT weak. We will definitely return. read more

Food is sooo good! Service was a bit slow, but then it was a Saturday and fairly busy. Will definitely be returning again soon!

Amazing tacos! It's a little dark inside but some cool props around! Staff was nice!

My husband I first tried a Gonza taco at a Duke game and fell in love. They are street taco sized but packed full of flavor. We decided that the next time we were in the area we would try the actual restaurant, which we did. I love the décor and atmosphere! It's so relaxed and fun. Waitress showed up right away and was very quick with the service. My husband ended up ordering the chilaquiles, which was good, but definitely did not have the same amount of flavor as the tacos. I ordered the braised beef tacos and they did not disappoint. So delicious! The only problem is that you have to order three of the same tacos and can't order three different types together. The menu is also a little on the higher priced side, so definitely not a spot we can visit on a regular basis. Overall, I am impressed. read more

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Love the way this place is decorated; so many different things to look at! While the decor keeps my brain busy, the chips, salsa, and guacamole keep my mouth occupied while I wait for my delicious meal. read more

This isn't our first time here and I'm sure we'll be back but tonight our service was somewhat lacking. True of a lot of restaurants lately with the shortage of staff. So I gave 4 stars to be generous. Everyone at our table of 4 had a good meal, including Chile Relleno, Steak Tacos, Tinga tacos. My only gripe would be the $1 up charge for plantains or $1 up charge for mac and cheese when ordering tacos. They are regular sides for the tacos so I don't understand it. It's nowhere on the menu. read more

Was recommended by a friend while visiting Wake Forest with coworkers, on a work trip. Great food and service. Very thorough service from beginning to end. The salsa was amazing, as was everyone's food. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. I will definitely be visiting again when I'm in the area. 4 out of 5 stars because we all agreed our drinks were very weak and the spicy margaritas had no spice!! read more

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Just another Mexican Restaurant Folks? No Way, this Place is in a Zone of its Own!!!! Wow, You walk in and the EYES are Watching!!!! Yes a Bit of Drama but Once you are seated and Drinks are served let the Good Times Roll. Overall Drinks and Food were Good and the Staff ensured that all Requests were taken care of. read more

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Food was mediocre at best and what's frustrating is the food was super expensive. Price does not match the quality of food. Sorry but will not come back read more

Hadn't been here in quite some time. I was excited to get my scallop and pork belly tacos but found out that's no longer on the menu. I understand menus change. I had the Barbacoa Quesadilla and it was super good. I'll be coming back soon and trying some other things. read more

Excellent Mexican Cuisine! Short Rib Tacos, Armadillo Eggs, Coconut Shrimp, Chicken Quesadillas & Margaritas were all top quality & delicious. I will absolutely come here again when in Raleigh area! read more

Fantastic service only made better by great food and a salted watermelon margarita. Can't wait to go back and try more things. Though those chicken rings nachos are going to be hard to get past... read more

Over priced. Food is average and helpings small. Service needs attention. Very slow. Not worth going back.

The Chilaquiles Verdes are fabulous, and they have a Chilaquiles Rouge version at brunch. My only issue (hence four and not five stars) would be inconsistency in the servers. Some are fabulous; others are quite marginal/disappointing. read more

Great food and nice outdoor space. Service was fast and hostess was friendly. Definitely go with the special of the day! read more

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Went on a Sunday night a few weeks back. Love that they take reservations. That's a good thing for those of us who have to drive from Raleigh. This night we ended up not needing them, but you never know. When we drove up we were greeted by parking signs that warned us not to park longer than (if I remember correctly) 40 minutes. Uh, okay, hope the restaurant knows that. I realize that they must do this because of The Factory, but still, it is a bit unwelcoming. We were seated at a table in the middle of the dining room, right behind a large family table. I ordered the Carnitas Chile Relleno. Husband (of course) did the Steak Burrito. He liked his okay, but I was very underwhelmed with mine. It felt not finished. There were cheese chunks on top that needed broiling or something. There was a large amount of okay carnitas on top of a poblano,but none of it came together as a perfect unity. I would definitely order differently next time we go back and also hope for a booth. Am happy to report that we made it out to our car within the allotted time limit. read more

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila - Burrito El Guapo - Mexican Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Fisrt time here and i lovvvvved it. Great great enviornment. Tacos were just scrumptious!!! The selection and variety of Tequilla is respectful! And what better than live music......oh yea, free tequila!!! WOOOHOOOO!!! haha....Gonza definitely gets a 2nd round. read more

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Things here are priced higher than I would like, but at this time I am still giving them a 5-star rating for the quality food and drinks, as well as atmosphere and outdoor dining. They all freshly make all their own mixers for the various margaritas they sell versus premade, bottled with preservatives like some lower-end places that sell margaritas. Employees are also always friendly. Try their tequila flight--very nice, three samples, you pick-em. read more