We came here for dinner to try a "new to us" Mexican restaurant as one of our local favorites has closed. Things I liked: We were seated immediately by a friendly hostess. Our server came to the table quickly and brought chips and salsa and took our drink orders. The menu was plentiful and prices were reasonable. They have a nice little happy hour menu. Food service was timely and everything tasted good. Things I didn't love: The noise level is a bit loud. Certainly great for large groups and families, but not an intimate, low noise environment. The ambiance is bright lighting with white tile floors. I suppose I enjoy an aesthetic that is not so stark and bright. On the plus side, it was clean! read more

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While my sister was in town, we decided to head to Tacos Y Tequila to grab a bite to eat on a Wednesday around 7pm. I live about 30+ mins away but I remember the food being very good last time, so I didn't mind the drive at all. We were greeted by the host as soon as we walked in and were seated right away. Our server was wonderful. She was very pleasant and helped us with some of the questions we had regarding the menu items. We started with the Fresh Tableside Guacamole and it tasted great! We did order it with a "medium" spice level and it wasn't spicy at all but other than that, it was very good. Since the Street Tacos caught our eye, we both decided on those. We ordered the Al Pastor, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Chorizo, Camarón, Nopales and Lengua. The tacos were served with a variety of different sauces, ranging from sweet and mild to very spicy. Most of the tacos were delicious, our favorite was the Al Pastor, Barbacoa, and Camarón. We weren't a fan of the Lengua, it was very dry, chewy and unflavored. Overall, we had a great experience. Our margaritas were amazing as well! I love the vibe of this restaurant and the food and service is always wonderful. read more

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My husband found this spot a little while ago and ordered the Birria Pizza. It was honestly delicious! So, when were in the area today we had to stop by. No one was at the front when we came in, so after waiting for a short time we just sat down in a near by booth. We later saw a sign that said to wait to be seated, but I guess it was ok this time. We started off with the guacamole. I havent eaten a ton of guacamole, but this was honestly the best I've had. Loved it! A+ all day! I ordered the Mango habanero We ordered the Mango Habanero wings and they were delicious! My husband ordered the Birria Taco and he said they weren't his favorite. My son that Birria burrito and that thing was huge! He really liked it. Very nice decor and great service, and I love the hall of lights going to the restooms! We plan to return. read more

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Unfortunately, the service & food quality has seems to go down the last 4 times I've ate from here. I am not sure I would recommend them for food; the drinks could still be tasty, but I can't say for sure. Let's start with service. I came in today for lunch, alone. I sat in a booth. The server came to take my drink order & I asked for a minute or two on food. She didn't return until 15 minutes later; she also had a table of 6-8, but I was in view of her with the table. She took their drink and food orders and still has not came back. Even after I got my food, she came back long after I was finished to even ask if I wanted my check. I had never felt so ignored in a food establishment, especially when to be fair it's on the higher end for a lunch menu. The food. Honestly.. it did seem like fresh rice & beans, but absolutely no seasoning. As far as salt. I am not a salt heavy person, but there was none. On top of that, it was cold. My quesadilla also seems to have very minimal steak in comparison to the large peppers. The only thing that was hot was the actual tortilla & the cheese. It's really sad because I use to absolutely love this place. I do not believe I'll be recommending or trying them for a while. As far as the inside, they do seem to always be cleaning. Unfortunately today there was an odd smell. Overall, this may have been one of the worst food experiences I've had in a while. I hope in the future I do not have a similar experience, if I decide to return. I'd also like to notate, there was another server at a table behind me that was great! So it's not all the servers, just the one I had today. read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Lunch Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We dined here with friends for our anniversary on the 20th. I love tacos I love tequila so I figured we give this a try! I made reservations for six about a week in advance without worry. We arrived before time and we were seated immediately. The service was quick! The Ambiance is beautiful! I ordered a margarita, the organic option and it was good! I believe everybody that ordered drinks at the table was pleased with their drinks. The food it was okay my thing is if you don't eat it all in one sitting then it may not be good as leftovers later hence that's what I experience with my chicken quesadilla it was very good flavorful and huge! A good portion I couldn't finish it all but when I took it home and tried to finish it the next day it just wasn't as appealing as it was when I was at the restaurant. Parking I believe it's only Street Parking ... I didn't see a garage nearby but we were lucky to find street parking minutes steps away from the restaurants entrance. We visited on a Friday night and it was fairly steady. Don't if I will return, but give them a try if you're into tacos and tequila it's definitely pricier than most places so definitely check that out as far as the menu before you go just to determine if you willing to give it a try. Have fun and enjoy life :) read more

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Good food with good packing at takeout, good variety of options for plant based eating.

I came here on national taco day in October and the customer service was great. It was busy but they were able to handle the crowd. The tacos were amazing and the happy hour prices were even better. The restaurant was larger than I expected and I enjoyed the overall vibe. read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Last night we celebrated our daughter's graduation at Tacos y Tequila and they did an excellent job. We had a group of 15 at 8:30 pm and the waiter was so attentive. Food was excellent and they even treated the two graduates to free dessert! Nice touch! Fun atmosphere too! read more

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I'm really disappointed with my experience trying to plan my graduation dinner here. On Friday morning (5/8), I was looking for local Mexican restaurants near my university that could accommodate a larger group. I had been here before, liked the location, and thought the food was decent, so I checked their website. To my surprise, the site allowed me to book a reservation for up to 25 people online like a normal reservation -- not even a private event inquiry. I completed the booking and received a confirmation for my group. (first screenshot) Wanting to make sure everything was set, I called on 5/11 to confirm the reservation. The person on the phone was rude from the start, and it was so loud in the background I could barely hear him. Then he tells me, "Oh, we aren't taking any reservations this weekend, our website isn't working." That response honestly shocked me. If the reservation system "isn't working," why are reservations still being accepted online? You're risking people showing up with large parties expecting a confirmed reservation. Had I not called ahead, it would've been embarrassing and incredibly disappointing to arrive with my graduation group and find out there was no reservation at all. What made the conversation even more frustrating was how unclear and inconsistent the answers were. Instead of giving me a straightforward yes or no about whether my reservation would actually be honored, I was told something along the lines of, "Maybe I can do something for you, but if a large group comes before you, I can't guarantee anything." That's not reassuring when you're trying to organize a graduation dinner for 25 people. I even had my mom call later to see if maybe communication would be clearer the second time around, but she got the same attitude and the same back-and-forth responses without any clear confirmation. I get 25 is a big group, just say yes or no. What makes this worse is that their website is currently promoting graduation dinners and parties right on the homepage. It feels very misleading to advertise graduation celebrations while knowingly having a broken reservation system. (second screenshot) Thankfully I called ahead, but this experience completely changed my opinion of the place. read more

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We for taco Tuesday. The staff was nice we got there pretty early so there was no wait around 5pm. I wasn't a fan of the street tacos but the nachos on happy hour are sooo good! I can wait to go back just for them. We left around 7:30/8 & by that time the restaurant was pretty packed. read more

After watching it go viral on TikTok, I finally went to check out Tacos and Tequila, and their birria tacos are quite amazing. Delicious, juicy, and well cooked. One of their margaritas, which I also sampled, was excellent; it was powerful and well-balanced without being overpowering. The atmosphere is adorable, however it felt a little cramped, particularly at peak hours. The service may have been better, but it was only mediocre. Nevertheless, the food was the highlight of the trip and made it worthwhile. This is the place to go if you're in Norfolk and in the mood for birria. Enjoy the tequila and tacos. read more

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Went here a couple weeks ago on a whim after a nice long sunday funday around the city! Being in a prime walkable location with scenic outdoor seating was a high scoring factor for me as weather is getting warmer and i find myself gathering with loved ones more often. I ordered the Carne Asada Tacos which packed so much flavor and the perfect balance of toppings making for a wonderful experience every bite. My drink was the Guava Margarita (which fun fact my dog is named guava so every time i have the possibility of ordering something along the lines I DO) this time it surpassed expectations of the Guava fruit i love being the sweet and lively fruit it is. read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Carne Taco / Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We had an absolutely AMAZING time, our server had a great personality she was amazing !! THANKS IRIE!!! Will definitely be back food, atmosphere, service 5 STARS!!! read more

Well, I really wanted to like this place because their menu looked amazing! Maybe I didn't order the right thing. It was too hot to sit outside, but I'm sure that would have been a better experience because inside was very noisy. I ordered the Chiles Rellenos, and the batter was soggy, you could also see a lot of liquid on the plate. I did enjoy the rice and beans. Not sure if I will be back, but I may be convinced. read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Birria, vibes, and baby-step guac--Tacos & Tequila Review Tacos & Tequila has been on my foodie wish list for a while, so after wrapping up our Sweet Tooth Saturday series, I decided it was finally time to check them out. The timing was perfect--not too busy, no wait, and they had both indoor and outdoor seating available. Dog-friendly? Sort of. Outdoor seating is dog-friendly, but since Lexi was in her stroller and it was HOT, we opted to sit inside in the A/C, and no one seemed to mind. Now for the food... Chips & Salsa - Solid! Chips tasted freshly made and had a good crunch. Guacamole - Okay, here's the tea. I noticed the table next to me getting tableside guac made (yes, it looked amazing), so I asked if I could watch--and then asked to try some myself. The waiter explained that what I got was their in-house guac made earlier in the day, not the tableside version. The texture was a little too smooth for me (almost baby food consistency), but the flavor was nice, especially mixed with their salsa. I'd definitely try it again--maybe next time, I'll go for the tableside experience. Birria Tacos - The star of the meal! These are their most popular item and for good reason. Corn tortillas were clearly made in-house, perfectly crisp on the outside, and generously filled with tender meat. My one critique? They needed more cheese. I didn't get any cheese pull, which is something I personally look for in a birria taco. My gold standard is still a spot I visited in Maryland over three years ago, and nothing has topped them yet--but these were definitely solid. I'd give them a strong 8/10. Side of Rice - Unexpectedly AMAZING. Flavorful, well-seasoned, and honestly a 10/10 for me. I always order rice at Mexican restaurants and this one is definitely in my top-tier list. Organic Margarita - Meh. This was a miss for me. Very sour and lacked sweetness--definitely needed more agave to balance it out. It's one of their most popular drinks (made with fresh juice and organic ingredients), but it just didn't do it for me. I'd try another drink next time. Overall, this place has great potential. Friendly service, quick seating, and a menu full of things I'd still love to try. A few hits, a couple misses--but I'd absolutely return, especially for the tacos and rice. Just don't expect a cheese pull moment unless you ask for extra. read more

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Second time here. The food is always good, the staff is friendly and the food comes out quick which i appreciate even just walking by and deciding to stop in. Theres also a young lady doing face painting for the kids when you come in. Give it a try read more

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My husband and I went for Taco Tuesday and enjoyed our night out. He had the fish tacos with white fish, which I tried and really enjoyed. I had the pork street tacos, and they were tasty, too. Everything came out fast, and the staff were all friendly and helpful. Great location with plenty of seating and a full bar. Check them out! read more

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The ambience at this restaurant was quite nice. The customer service was pretty decent as well. The food didn't take long to come out at all. They customize a drink just for me, which was a nice added bonus. The food was amazing. I tried their steak which was succulent and juicy. It was not overcooked. It was just right. They also bring out chips and salsa for the table. Their food is cooked to order Including the chips. I tried a number of different items and everything was just as delicious as the first item. I also loved the desserts. I was a little skeptical to try, but it was pretty good. Overall this was an excellent visit. read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Teachers love tacos y tequila! Friday was the last day of school and pay day Friday. Last minute a few teachers met up at Tacos Y Tequila for celebratory drinks and food. We teachers decided to go for the corner outside table. Our server gave us menus right away. We were given the largest menu I've ever seen. I ordered a skinny girl jalapeño margarita, but next time I'll definitely be getting the house margarita. It was happy hour and certain drinks were on the happy hour list. For food I got the chicken fajita quesadilla. I couldn't have had a better meal. The only reason I gave four stars was because a they didn't mention that the skinny jalapeño margarita wasn't on the happy hour menu. In addition, a co-worker purchased the table shots and forgot to put it on their tab. Either way, I would come back for another meal. read more

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Very clean establishment! These tacos were so simple and delicious. Very attentive bar staff. read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Today me and my friends wanted to have lunch and celebrate taco Tuesday upon arrival. Everything went well until we met our server Jose when we were ordering food he never clarified if I wanted a chicken or steak and I take some accountability for not verifying what meat was on my quesadilla, but he kept insinuating that I said this and I said that when I never said anything at all mind you we are with three small babies and then up on paying, he proceeds to place his own tip amount in thinking I didn't see but I did and I confronted him on it. I'm really big on customer service and today was probably the worst service I've had in Norfolk and I'm really upset because the food was really good but the customer service today was horrible and I really hate to be that person but today I was. read more

Omgosh this food deserves a 100/100 plus our server was super informative on our selection of food which made it a 100/100. The ambiance was super cute however the disclaimer for eating outside was the flies and we got up to go sit on the far side of the patio and they pretty much took over which made us leave a tad bit early. But my family and I enjoyed the food and the company of our server. We will just sit inside next time but thank you for your hospitality and great food and margaritas. read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Street Tacos and flautas fried chicken and beef - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I checked out Tacos y Tequila on 7/18 as I was in the area after attending Mass at nearby Sacred Heart. When I arrived, TyT looked busy, but I was seated immediately because I dined alone. While the host took me to the table, I was able to take in the restaurant's interior. They opened up the dining area a bit - it looked roomier and more comfy and welcoming than I remembered (compared to previous visits when this building was still Reg Dog Saloon). It honestly looked brand new. My server was Cam - he was quiet but nice, although it took a while to get an initial table visit and he performed minimal table checks (I had to ask for things from other employees who passed by, like napkins and drink refills). With this being an initial visit, I took my time to read the menu. I settled on the Arroz Texano, which is rice mixed with grilled chicken, beef strips and shrimp, then complemented with cheese dip, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and a house salad. The entree was tasty and plentiful (I took most of the Arroz Texano home), but I didn't realize until after I returned home that I never actually received the house salad (per TyT's menu, it stated this entree included a house salad). I guess that's on me for not paying attention to what I was reading, but I guess Cam didn't know it came with a salad, either. No harm done, I guess, but I'm sure someone else would've pointed that out. Refills were only provided upon asking, but the sweet tea I ordered came in a big glass. Finally, as nearly all Mexican restaurants do, complimentary chips and salsa were provided, but no white sauce. I didn't ask, so I'm not positive if white sauce is off the menu altogether or if it is something that can be provided per request. I personally don't mind either way, but I understand some dislike white sauce as it's not considered authentic to Mexican cuisine. Overall, I enjoyed my first ever visit to Tacos y Tequila. It's a few steps above anything Red Dog ever offered and it appears diners are happy with them (a nice sized crowd on a Wednesday night seemed to suggest as much). I think anticipation and attentiveness needs to be turned up a notch or two, but Cam's kindness balanced that out. If all of their servers are as friendly, TyT will be fine. Thank you, Tacos y Tequila, for a solid first impression. I look forward to revisiting soon! JV read more

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I've got the shrimp tacos, which were really tasty. The fresh guacamole was also good. I recommend going for happy hour for Lower priced drinks. read more

The food is okay here for lunch: fast and friendly service. Parking is not a problem.

Ordered food from here and they forgot the queso which is 8 dollars... food wasn't even all that good and half of the meat of the chimichanga wasn't even edible. don't recommend at all. read more

Just sat down at the bar no one acknowledges me got no service so now I'm leaving to go somewhere else. Long day, just to come here and get that. read more

Wow! What an awesome place, the portions are HUGE! Everything is so cheap, especially lunch specials! I recommend the steaks(which comes with atleast 2 sides) and birria tacos. The drink menu was also very intensive! However, they are only starting out so be patient with them, our server was also distracted by the TV and his phone... service was okay, he was nice and friendly but it wasn't great. The food covers up the service, it's just that good! Highly recommend! Don't forget to ask for the white sauce for the chips! read more

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We were promptly seated, and then had three different men come up to us to take our drink order. It was very unclear who our server was, but it might be the type of establishment where everyone kinda has all the tables. We loved our drinks. I had the jalapeño Margarita, and I really enjoyed it! It was reasonably priced for what I was expecting. My partner got the frozen peach margarita, and also really loved it a lot. Our food was okay- I was expecting something greater than generic Southeastern Virginia Mexican food, but that's what we got. We started with cheese dip that was under room temp, so we asked to get it microwaved, and it was much better when it came back out (although it took a while for one of the 15 people to come by for us to ask). We got the volcanito with steak, and it was basically steak inside of a white flour tortilla with the top twisted and cheese sauce drizzled over the top. It wasn't bad, but wasn't great. We also had to ask for white sauce, but they do have it! Overall, the service was good, when someone was around, but it seemed to be all or nothing. They'll probably work all the kinks out soon to make sure to service the patio and the inside all in one. We will visit again, but won't go out of our way, if you know what I mean. read more

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Food was tasty. I wouldn't say amazing, but good. The cheese sauce seemed runny. Table side guac 8/10 read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Table side guac - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I decided to try this place because it was posted on a thread of places with really great tacos in the area. The vibe is awesome. Very chill, party and bar like. Lots of screens to watch the games! Outside and inside seating. Even though it was really busy, we were sat right away/ Awesome deals for drinks at happy hour and also the drinks are pretty great prices to begin with. The tacos were yummy. Lots of different salsa options as well. The tacos were served in a long rectangular plate which was tough for me to eat off of because I usually drop some and make a bit of a mess, lol. They were smaller in size and less meat than the usual place I go to. But, the flavor was great 7.5/10. Their habanero sauce is HOTTTT... mymouth was on fire for like five minutes. Be careful. And I do like spicy, I'm not exaggerating. I will go again. It's a great place to gather. The servers are nice. read more

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Food was good. Greta atmosphere as well. Service was good. He was a bit busy. Seemed like the only waiter working. Queso was super good. The salsa was a bit spicy for me. But I'm a baby when it comes to spicy food. I got the seafood chimichangas. I didn't like the sauce. Not sure if it was the chipotle sauce. But it was very sour tasting. I was not a fan. 7 out 10 Hubs got the birria tacos. It was delicious. 10 out 10 My only complaint really was we got our drinks kinda late. Had to remind him about them. But like I said. Seemed like he was the only one working. So it was a huge deal. read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Seafood chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Very good food and service. The bar nice and big with tv's around it. Do well getting all your orders out to you. As well as your drinks asked for as well. read more

They are pretty consistent with the service and the food quality. They didn't have the habanero salsa that I love but that's ok. read more

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I really like the outside dining area They were super busy !!! But hey it was Taco Tuesday. My waitress was nice seem to be a little distracted They have street taco specials $2.50 and regular tacos $1.50 .... The protein options are shredded chicken or beef , shrimp and pork. Myself and my two friends thought the meat was under seasoned and a bit dry. We all got street tacos, decided to try the regular tacos they were a little more to my liking. The mixed drinks were a little weak we were advised they're pre mixed I'm not sure if I would revisit but if I do I'll try the barria tacos next time!!! read more

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Fresh, delicious tacos and great margaritas make it the ideal spot for a quick, vibrant bite. Fast service and great vibes--what's not to love? read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Two jumbo margs - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Great New Mexican place in Hampton Roads. Loved the Seafood Chimichangas! My wife loved the lunch special #10 as well. A lot of food for the money, and everything seemed a bit higher quality than normal. read more

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Service seem like they need help, good spot and has a small parking lot beside it. The cactus taco was my favorite, didn't like the shrimp so much read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Street taco (cactus, shrimp, shrimp) - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Ended up at this spot spontaneously as my friend and I were seeking refuge from horrid down pour on a Sunday evening! It's surrounded by other cool looking spots that we're definitely trying out. This place is bigger than it looks from one glance, perfect for large parties, like 10+ people. There's tons of chairs and tables, and a nice sized bar that has seating all around it as well with TV's in every corner. We ordered piña coladas and they were good, nothing crazy but perfectly sweet and smooth to taste. Our birria tacos were okay tbh, nothing close to the real deal but good enough for me to enjoy happily at a TexMex place. I'd rate them a 3/5 and would choose something else next time. Our server was friendly, he was quick and attentive. The restaurant was clean upon sitting down and was a nice vibe to just sit and enjoy food with a friend. I'll bring family next. Overall a good time, I'll remember to bring my ID next time to try some drinks! read more

Tacos Y Tequila - Birria Tacos with Consume - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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My new favorite dining option on Colley! Norfolk has plenty of taco joints and Mexican eateries, but this one tops the charts. I was skeptical at first due to all the grand opening hype, but I can now confirm, it's true. Offering both indoor and outdoor dining options, it is a large establishment and definitely a good place for a party. We went on a Friday and made reservations, which i'd highly suggest for the weekend. The menu is extensive and even includes a vegetarian section. And the cocktails are a treat! Our party started with the tableside guacamole, which is a must. Don't bother with the side order. This one is made before your eyes; they bring out the rolling cart, mortar and pestle, etc. we enjoyed with complimentary chips and salsa. My husband and I both ordered the tacos (one chicken, one shrimp, and one cactus), which were seasoned and cooked perfectly, and accompanied by a salsa of our choice. Our friends got the fajitas and a burrito, both which were easily two meals in one, and a mangonada drink. I was stunned when the check came since everything was so reasonably priced. To top it off, the service was friendly, quick, and attentive. We will absolutely be back! read more

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