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Tecate Mexican Grill

3.5 (56 reviews)
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Linda P.

Our "Other" Mexican restaurant was closed so we headed up the street and found Tecate was open. It took a while for us to be seated and another while for our server to come but once we got our food it was quite good. I was disappointed that they were out of Tamals so I had to opt for a taco but it was fresh and good. The salsa bar is unique and really added to our enjoyment. Our waiter was friendly but not overly engaging. Our water was never refilled and I would have liked another glass. The restaurant was clean and had fun decorations, typical of the Mexican flare! All in all it was a fairly good experience but nothing to rave about.

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Shelly K.

My husband and I went here last night, about 8:45. We were the only customers. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our server took our drink order and gave us menus. She brought chips and bean dip to the table. It was very good. I'm dieting so I was looking for something that had veggies and nothing drowning in cheese sauce. I settled on the taco salad. A handful of shredded cheese was ok. My husband got the Tacos El Hombre. Our food arrived quickly. The salad was sitting in a puddle of cheese sauce and there was a lot of it inside the shell. *Sigh* I was really disappointed. The menu said cheese. The chicken was rather mushy and bland. I ate part of it because I was really hungry but I left more than half on the plate. I didn't ask for a box. My husband enjoyed his meal very much. He got the corn tortillas he asked for. He said it was exactly what he wanted. He ate every bite. We may go back but I'll still look for a restaurant in the area that can make a good taco salad.

Jen M.

Tried Tecate for the first time for lunch. When we walked in the first thing we noticed was the smell of disinfectant. Then we noticed that we were the only women having lunch, it was packed with men including several police officers. All Mexican restaurants that I have been to in Hendersonville have salsa bars, theirs had fewer choices than most, but the chips were good. I ordered a quesadilla that had chicken and bacon in it. My pet peeve for quesadillas is when they don't hold together and you have to eat it with a fork and knife or like a soft taco. This was the case at Tecate, a floppy quesadilla. The flavors were good though. My friend pointed out the ceiling in the corner we were sitting in. It appeared to have water damage or mold stains. It also had a huge cobweb! See picture. We could not find our server to get the bill so we just walked up front to pay and they found our bill. The food was cheap, lunch was only $7.00.

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Brandalynn W.

If I could take one restaurant home to Indiana with me from my trip to North Carolina it would be Tecate. Reason #1. SALSA BAR. Yes, you heard that correctly, a salsa bar. A whole line of options to try solo and remix into delicious salsa-y combinations. Some with enough spice to knock you out of your chair and others that are the epitome of pleasantly mild. Reason #2. This place doesn't know portion control. The California burrito was larger than the 6 month old we had with us. Three members of our 13 person party ordered one and 2 out of the three had crazy large left overs. Reason #3. They deftly handled our party of 13. 13 adults with one baby all with different and specific requests and not a single ball was dropped. Drinks and food came out fast and hot. Questions were answered easily and the staff were friendly and helpful. They have more options than most places and their ingredients are fresh and full of flavor. Until next time Tecate!

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Whit M.

I'm new to the area. I come from New Orleans. Strangely, we didn't have a lot of good Mexican food. Even less in Baton Rouge, where I lived before. So, we move up here and discover that this area is like Mexican food Mecca. Restaurants everywhere. Which makes Tecate's food unforgivable. In my experience, there are two kinds of mex food: authentic and Sysco. This is a Sysco joint. You know, those big trucks, every kind of pre-made food imaginable. Like the Applebee's of Mexican. Tecate "El Primo" did not satisfy. My tacos had the nastiest, fattiest cuts of beef. My wife's chimi was filled with shredded...something swimming in syrupy cheese-ish sauce. If this were back in BR, if probably give it a 3-star, but sadly competition makes this a solid 1. I feel like microwaves are a big part of their kitchen. Better tacos, cheaper prices: Comida Mexicana, Sol y Luna. Pro-tip: want good Mexican? Go to a joint where they don't speak English.

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Great service, great food. Only thing I would change is the prices could be better but I guess prices are rising for everyone.

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Good place, the building is painted a funky color but the food is good. Go hungry because the portion sizes are very large there.

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