Ok wow 3 tacos for 12 in this economy! Next to a fun bar no less is a steal. The service was super nice. I sent them $14 and said I over paid. Like cmon its 0 degrees out here and youre cooking for me! You need that $2 tip. I was boring and got all chicken. Definitely trying the alpastor next time. Idk these tacos were really good. Im not sure why it is called tacos and tequila. I remember food trucks in willy b that would sneak you shots maybe they do too? Idk either way courtyard ale lets you eat the tacos there. Either way it took under 10 minutes for our tacos on a zero below weather night, how could you not tip! They take venmo! Loved that for them. Everything was very fresh and tasty. Perfect food for a night of shots and beers. read more

Tacos & Tequila - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

First impressions - N/A because I ordered delivery... but the menu looks amazing so I'm planning to go after work one day The Nom - I ordered 2X the meat taco platter for a Christmas work party since my coworkers and I were stuck at the hospital working the holiday... I asked the restaurant to separate the pork items from the non-pork meats due to some of my coworkers having dietary restrictions and they were so kind to do it. I had the al pastor, the chorizo, and cecina. The meat was so tender and well seasoned. The sauces gave it a nice kick. I loved that they used only one tortilla because two can be too much. The only complaint I had was that the tortilla was a bit stiff and stale tasting... not sure if it was meant to be that way but they held up really well and didn't fall apart on the delivery route or after we slathered lime and sauce on our tacos. In conclusion - yes, would recommend this place. I'm used to the amazing tacos from back home in California but this one is not too bad! Since I was at work, I couldn't try one of the margaritas... but the flavors and variety looks very tempting. Can't wait to go after work one day soon! read more

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Muy bueno!! My search for the best Mexican spot in the UES has ended... and this restaurant did not even show up in my search. EVERYONE that works here is so friendly and so eager to help, they truly go out of their way to give the best service. Very attentive. For me, that is almost always as important as the food. My margaritas were amazing, my food was fresh and full for flavor. I was full but finished everything because I didn't want to waste anything. Large portions with decent NYC prices. The vibe inside is so right with great music and decor. Honestly I could not decide what to eat based on the menu descriptions and pics so I cannot wait to go back and try more! read more

Tacos & Tequila - Spicy On the rocks Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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This is an excellent Mexican restaurant on the Upper East Side. Very friendly service and nice outdoor seating with a full bar inside. I like to get their chicken fajitas with a strawberry margarita. For desert, I recommend the "Burrito Crepe" with strawberry, banana, nutella, and chocolate. Delicious! read more

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Most seating is outside except for the bar that is inside. Tables very close together. The HH is until 7p and has $10 margaritas and mojitos. Also saw on a sign they have lunch specials. Food not on special is kind of small for the price. I.e $16 for nachos that had maybe 15 chips and a few pieces of meat. Staff is fast to take your order and ask if you need anything more. read more

Tacos & Tequila - Guava Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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such a fun spot, especially if it's spring or summer and you're sitting outside. The margs a so good and the food portions are huge!

Tacos and Tequila opens early so that gets a vote from me. It's definitely got to be a special occasion like friends from out of town or my daughter treats me to lunch! For me it's a little pricey and my stomach can't handle this food these days. It's definitely quality food and service. On Cinco de Mayo there was live entertainment. It got me in the spirit. I'm recommending. I'm also looking forward to my old favorite Cilantro Restaurant who I understand is reopening a location a block away! When that happens I won't be back here. Sorry folks....... read more

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Yummy food and great service. Everything came out quickly. The margaritas are HUGE and delicious. read more

Tacos & Tequila - Strawberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I am local and was super excited finally find time to experience this restaurant The music is great and deco is awesome . Young men were very friendly . We sat down at the bar and everything went down the hill . The man bartender didn't make nah eye contact, not engaging at all . I ordered a margarita and after 1 try . the female manager N. made my experience so much better by offering to make something else and being simply friendly and attentive. read more

Tacos & Tequila - Bartender and not touched drink - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

It was my first time here yesterday which was cinco de mayo. First impression of this place didn't really strike me as so wonderful. I had asked to wait for a table outside and the hostess said it was quicker wait for outside than in. When they called us it ended up we were inside. The indoor part is a lot smaller than I thought. We were placed right next to the entrance to the bar and there was a bucket of some cleaning solution next to us so all I could really smell was that. I know it was a crazy busy time but the waiters and waitresses did not seem too helpful and my friend tried to ask them a question and no one really answered her. We shared an order of nachos were ok. Nothing special. I had a strawberry margarita on the rocks and my friend had hers frozen I think. We both thought it was a bit too sweet. But we drank them anyways. I guess I would come back and try this restaurant one more time when it is not insanely busy! read more

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We really enjoyed our meal at Tacos & Tequila. We came here on a Saturday night as we wanted a local Mexican spot. Ambiance: The restaurant looks a lot smaller than it actually is. There is a back section that is very cutely decorated and feels very in theme with a Mexican spot. Drinks: They have a lot of drink options and they are definitely strong drinks. Our margaritas were very reasonably priced and considering they were strong and also delicious, we had no complaints. They also have "large" size drinks. We didn't try it this time but plan to the next time we go back. My husband also commented that he loves places that will give you a iced beer glass. He was very happy when he got his bottle of beer but then had an iced glass to pour it into. Food: The menu is very extensive and there are a lot of different food options. As a vegetarian I was very impressed with the amount of veggie options that existed. They also had soyrizo, veggie tinga, and veggie pastor. I have yet to find all three at any Mexican spot in the city. I could not have been happier with all the options to pick from. The food was delicious and tasted fresh. We had the flautas, tostadas, and street tacos. All three entrees were well seasoned and tasted great. They also gave us salsas and one of them was so perfectly spicy, I was happy. Service: The staff was very nice and considerate. Service was fast but we never felt rushed. The food did take a while to come out but after tasting it I understood it's because everything is fresh and made only after an order is placed. read more

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I want to start this review off by apologizing to my waiter - my grandmother is racist and does not know proper restaurant etiquette. I am still traumatized from her behavior. Moving on, the food was DELICIOUS! I ordered the Veggie sopes, described as veggie tinga, mushroom, avocado & cheese, chorizo veggie, seasonal veggies, or al pastor veggie. It came with 3 sopes for $21.95. I think I got 2 tinga and 1 chorizo if I recall correctly. The greens on top were rather overwhelming because I could not see the sope at all and they all ended up just falling off when I picked them up. Perhaps they were going to go bad soon, so they just used them all up. To conclude, I really enjoyed this spot! The decor was gorgeous, quirky, and fun! I would definitely go back because they had a ton of vegetarian and vegan options! It is rare to find a small spot like this with delicious vegan Mexican food. Yummm! read more

Tacos & Tequila - (3) Sopes - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

After eating at so many Mexican restaurants in New York City, I find it hard to discern some of the top establishments from the others given the ubiquitous nature of food options present on every menu. I found this restaurant to be average, possibly due to the combination of vegetables next with my fajitas and lack of flair, coming with each dish. The location is great, located close to a big park and equidistant to other parks where you can walk off and have a meal. There is outdoor seating available when the weather is nice, and staff are friendly, making your ordering process quite easy and fast. The veggie fajitas were really good, but I wasn't a fan of having kernels of corn mixed in with the peppers, onions, and other standard veggies that come with this dish, traditionally speaking. Well spiced, large sample size, and quite filling. read more

Tacos & Tequila - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Great food, do yourself a favor and get the torta Limonada agua Fresca also slapped after a long day at the beach read more

This became one of my favorite places to eat while I lived in New York for a bit. Their drinks are spectacular and worth the money. And the food is amazing and to die for. Service is great as well! We tried their tacos, enchiladas, flautas, guacamole and chips, and regular nachos. Everything was delicious and has great authentic flavor. I tried the al pastor, carnitas, beef, and chicken tacos. My favorite was the chicken since the meat was grilled crispy on the outside but so tender and moist on the inside. The rest of the tacos were also very good! I really liked the flautas and nachos as well. It seems like they don't really get that busy and I'm surprised since I absolutely recommend this place for everyone to try! read more

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I came here with my parents and I really was a little skeptical about not to know what to expect however it was pretty awesome, we sat outside to enjoy the fresh air. We came during happy hour and got a delicious lychee margarita that was very tasty, my mom had this well presented michelada she loved it and she's very picky. I got the tortilla soup and it was really good and I order for my main 3 steak tacos that were very tasty. My mother order the seafood soup and she loved it not salty not spicy just perfect with all the condiments on the side. My dad order the sopes and he loved it with a Pozole soup and he thought it was great. The presentation was also perfect. The service was very friendly and attentive. Of course after our meals we had a tres leches cake that was really good. I love this place strongly recommended it if you like authentic Mexican food it's not American mexican don't expect American cheese on your tacos. read more

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Delicious authentic Mexican food and the best mojito I have ever had. I live in the area and though it is a little pricey I do really enjoy treating myself for brunch here when I can afford it. read more

Tacos and tequila has always been a great spot to come to after work in the neighborhood and glad to see it doing so well. The place has great happy hour with attentive service and delicious food and drinks. The atmosphere was busy and lively on a Thursday evening and it was buzzing with plenty of people coming in and out. read more

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This is like someone's abuela feeding you. If you're looking for homemade as opposed to Anglicized mass produced, this is the place. The service is super friendly and the right amount of attentive. The chips are fresh and the salsa is delicious. Less thick than I'm used to but the flavor was spot on. Get the guacamole with some spice. Mild just wasn't cutting it flavor-wise. The spice is where the flavor is at. I got the grilled beef quesadilla. The tortilla was thicker and pretty much like my Mom's pan fried corn bread. It took me back. I could have used either more cheese or a different type of cheese, but I'm a cheese freak and "too much" is not in my vocabulary. I wonder now if I could have added sautéed onions because that would have been bomb. The rice & beans were outstanding. I could have eaten a whole bowl. They don't have a liquor license yet so virgin piña colada it was. A margarita would have gone down even better. Overall it was a good meal with good friends and during 2020 that's beyond great. read more

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Such a great dinner! They had large and tasty margaritas, and we were very impressed with the food too - even including amazing vegan al pastor chimichangas! Highly recommend read more

Super fun place to hangout with friends! Definitely NYC prices ($15 for 1 drink), but they are strong. It was my first time trying birria tacos, and they weren't bad at all. They have indoor and outdoor dining, but would recommend outdoor for evening. Our waiter was fun and attentive, and made great recommendations. read more

Tacos & Tequila - Birria tacos with a passion fruit mojito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Best Mexican on the upper east side. Best drinks and tacos hence the name. Go here, you might see us on a Tuesday.

Nice lunch with great flavors! Staff was super friendly, enjoyed the happy hour drinks too, they have a nice variety of flavors to choose from! read more

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Go here. Had the best time. Handsome server, great staff/management, fantastic decor and yummy food. You will feel welcomed and won't regret it. Happy hour is amazing too! read more

Great spot on the UES! First time I was here I got tacos which were delicious and super filling and the second time I got a grilled beef (tasted almost like steak) quesadilla. The margs are huge and they also have some non-alcoholic soda options! I'd gladly return. read more

Oh, I definitely thought I wrote a review for tacos & tequila but apparently not. High-key, I love their tacos. They're basically street tacos. So think protein, onions, and some cilantro. You can get them the more American way with cheese, tomatoes etc but I'm a fan of their authentic style. They have a WIDE range of proteins to choose from. Every time I've been there, they were clearly freshly prepared, full of flavor, and tortillas made from perfection. I like to sit at the bar and enjoy chatting with their incredibly kind bartenders. The margaritas are also chef's kiss. So I'd you're in the area and looking for Mexican food, stop here! read more

Tacos & Tequila - Jalapeo Margarita on the rocks plzzzz - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I walked in without a reservation on a Thursday night and was seated without any issues. Service was amazing - they checked up on us so many times and topped up our waters. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for indoors which is all the way in the back of the restaurant and very cute. We had Iberia tacos and mole chicken. Serving sizes were generous. Overall, we had a great dining experience here. The service was superb! Breakdown: Food overall: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 read more

This was a really amazing meal. For sure a hidden gem on the upper east side. If you really love Mexican food, this is your spot!!

Fantastic! Very savory, awesome service and good prices. The carnitas tacos and birria quesadillas were amazing! read more

Tacos & Tequila - Carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Come to Tacos & Tequila if you're looking for a delicious & casual quick bite, fast service, and affordable prices! I showed up here with a couple of friends after snacking in Central Park, so some hearty tacos felt like the perfect way to top off the evening. Feasting on the al pastor and veggie tinga tacos outdoors brought back positive memories of when I ate similar savory street tacos in Mexico--they were full of flavor and easy to eat, and the handmade corn tortillas were soft & tender, too. I didn't get a chance to try their drinks apart from a sip of my friend's refreshing horchata (I should probably come back for their tequila, haha!)--but we agreed that Tacos & Tequila definitely served some of the best tacos that we've had in a while. (You certainly can't compare this place to any Mexican chain restaurants!) read more

Tacos & Tequila - (1) Veggie Tinga Taco and (1) Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This place simply doesn't care. The food is decent but it's obvious that they don't care for their customers and that really sucks. I placed an order for two burritos and some fries. Total came out to $50, I know at this point that the price for tacos and tequila is a bit higher than average, I've never complained. Well tonight i was craving some fries with the order and saw that the price was $9 and change for a side of fries. i said "ok no worries I'm sure it's at least worth it." i pickup the order and the fries are half an ounce of microwaved crinkle cut fries. I was baffled. Regardless, i was sure if i reached out to my server that maybe they'd care and at least top me off with some more fries or offer a refund. I went back to the restaurant and they wanted nothing to do with the order. No explanation except "thats what you get for $9" I simply won't come back. Edit: A manager called me back and offered to give me an order of fries on my next visit. I appreciated Nayeli being understanding and realizing that it wasn't really about the fries but rather the care for customers that really bothered me. read more

I ordered 5 different tacos for pickup. Before leaving, I confirmed with the server that they were labeled so we'd know which was which. She said yes. When I opened the bag, they were all together in a single container, and there was no way to differentiate between them. Given that some were vegetarian and some were not, this was a huge bummer. The tacos were fine, though. Nothing special, but tasty and the veggies/guac were fresh. read more

Tacos and tequila officially has my favorite margaritas in New York City. Their frozen tamarind margarita is honestly insanely delicious and their mango Chamoye margarita is also amazing. The food is great and they have a full menu so whatever your standard Mexican order is they will have it here. Staff is always really nice and service is quick, only thing I will note is that the restaurant is pretty small so keep that in mind if you have a big group but I've usually been seated within 15 minutes whenever I have gone. I highly highly recommend this spot even if it's just for the margaritas! read more

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Back for the second time, kind of busy so we had a wait for our drinks. Order the cups and salsa pretty good but the tamal de pollo was horrible, you can not eat it. How can they even serve it. Ambiance is ok. Very busy. My BFF was upset because one of the servers was not acknowledging us. And didn't speak English. No reason to ignore people. It was very busy and they didn't have enough people working, so they kinda had an attitude, if you complained about anything. Not very professional at all. Sorry but they have lost a few customers. read more

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I am a local of this place now lol! The tacos here are by far the most authentic and closest you will get to real Mexican food. The margaritas are also delicious, and I usually come here and eat the tacos and get a drink at the bar. The service is great, the food is also set at a decent price, and they have a cute back area for even more seating. I love their music and everyone is really nice. Could not recommend enough! The carnitas tacos and chicken flautas are out of this world! Definitely give them a try. read more

The place is on a busy street, but feels like a hidden gem honestly. The service is 100%, bilingual and perfect English and Spanish. I loved my peach margaritas and queso, and tacos. It's truly better than any chipotle around so why not try it out? Unsure why the rating is 'low' but surely folks have great experiences here aren't writing reviews. Hope this helps people wondering if they should come and eat. It's delicious. read more

The service was friendly and attentive, the food was amazing. It was definitely a treat to stumble upon this gem. We'd been walking the park for a while and thought we grab a bite and a drink and this place was wonderful! read more

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The service was fine. This review is not a reflection on my server. What wasn't fine was the margarita that Tacos & Tequila charged me 18 dollars for that was the most godawful drink I've ever had. I bartended my way through college and I can say a few things with 100% certainty: this drink was a 1 oz pour of mezcal. For 18 dollars. That's shocking. It was also made with bottled margarita mix rather than fresh lime juice. Even more shocking. It was about the quality that you'd expect from a 1 dollar margarita from Applebee's, but for 18x the price lmao. Lastly, the food in no way makes up for the abysmally bad and overpriced margarita. My torta was full of the kind of gluttonous white fat that is completely inedible and made me lose my appetite. Ended up taking it to go and giving it to my roommate who will eat anything. It's a shame because I love the bar next door, but it's very rare that I feel I've thrown away money at a restaurant and that's where my night at tacos & tequila stands. read more

Stopped by Tacos & Tequila for the lunch special. I had the 3 crunchy tacos and chose chorizo as my meat. It was seasoned very well and came with sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes on the tacos. It also came with a side of red and green sauce in addition to the beans and rice. The lunch special is 16 bucks which is reasonable but a bit high for most lunch specials. The tacos were great! I really enjoyed the flavors and crispy taco shells. I didn't love the beans and rice but that's okay. I'll definitely be back to do the lunch special again! read more

Great service, great food, great drinks! Delicious tostadas really hit the spot. Will definitely be returning! read more

Tacos & Tequila - (3) Tostadas rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York