When it comes to tacos and tequila..Tequila Matador don't play. The carne asada tacos were straight up juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. I don't do raw onions, so I ordered grilled onions and jalapeños tatemados and avocado slices on the side... BEST decision. That smoky, charred flavor took the tacos to another level. And the drinks?? Gina the bartender is a tequila guru periottt....She knows exactly what she's doing. The fresh watermelon margarita was my favorite--super refreshing and dangerously good. The coconut lime one surprised me... SO good. They really went above and beyond here. The vibe can be chill and relaxing, but I've also heard they turn it up with a live band (not sure on the schedule, but I'm coming back to catch that). Great food, great drinks, and a spot that hits both vibes. Gina has to be the best bartender ever! read more

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Wow... the food, service, and ambiance was amazing! There were soooo many different tequila's that I didn't even know existed! It was a bit overwhelming, but the bartender was so helpful! Which by the way, that pregnant bartender needs a raise! She was so pleasant, knowledgeable, and running around serving everyone there with excellent service! I'm very picky about my Mexican food and boy oh boy was it delicious! My fav was the street corn, I got 2 orders! Would recommend for ANY occasion! Will be back there soon with more friends! read more

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Love everything on the menu all the drinks and food to die for!!!! Service is on point everytime I've been. Nice spot to hang with friends. read more

The bartender/waitress (the only one) was great! It was my birthday and a party of 13 and she slayed!! She went above and beyond to make sure we had everyone's needs met and got us our food on time. The food was great as well as the margaritas. Chefs kiss! And to top it off she played some great music and a special birthday song! I'd definitely come back. Great chef(s) for sure and ambiance was great. If you love tequila this is your place. read more

Love this place! The food was excellence, the queso & the quesadilla was super good. The service was AMAZING. Gina was our bartender & she was so kind & so helpful. She knows a lot of the tequila she serves. The ambiance is wonderful, low lighting & very fun music. But overall, Gina is the BEST!! read more

Tequila Catador - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This place is so cute. It's got this jungle theme inside which is so much fun. They have a small food menu and an even bigger tequila menu! I love their tacos, can't go wrong with any of the tacos. Also their chips and guac is a perfect appetizer. read more

Tequila Catador - Skinny margarita - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

On an early Wednesday evening, four of us set out to celebrate my birthday. First impression, TC has an extensive selection of Tequila. Definitely the place to visit if Tequila is your drink of choice. The food is solid albeit a bit pricey as all sides are extra. But what isn't pricey these days and it's acceptable as long as the food is tasty. My main motivation in writing this review is to give kudos to our Bartender/Server, Jaylen. She was a true Rockstar running the busy bar and waiting tables. She went above and beyond, we never felt neglected and she even managed to stop and chat with us. She found out it was my bday and she honored me with a shot and a bowl of ice cream. Thanks Jaylen for making it special! read more

Tequila Catador - Classic Margie, Paloma & Chips & Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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We were very excited to stumble upon this hidden gem for a late dinner the other night. The tequila collection is amazing, with over 600 tequilas and mezcals to choose from. Our server (possibly the manager?) was super knowledgeable about the various tequilas. The food (shrimp, asada taco, beef quesadilla) hit the spot. The Baja shrimp in chorizo butter is a standout dish!!! I'm not a big shrimp fan these days, but they nailed it on this one. Happy to know about this spot and bring more business here. read more

Our waitress was really nice and going as fast as she could but she didn't have enough help. She was making the drinks for the whole place and serving. Drinks and food were very slow to come out. The margaritas tasted great. The food was good. But not great. Lacking flavor and portion size for the price. read more

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Wow, the service at Tequila Catador has really declined in the past year. We came down for trivia night, and despite the place being packed, there was only one bartender who was also the only waiter. We waited approximately 20 minutes just to get some water. When we asked if we could order, he told us to wait. It took another 10 minutes to get menus, even though we already knew what we wanted. We ordered chips and guacamole but only got chips and salsa, the guacamole never arrived. We ordered three drinks but only received two. After an hour and 20 minutes, still extra hungry, we decided to go around the corner to the pizza place, which was also packed but we were promptly greeted and served. I would definitely not return and do not recommend going on trivia night due to the inadequate staffing. read more

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My first visit to this outstanding tequila bar in Midtown. The restaurant is artfully designed and very colorful and eclectic. Tables and chairs are scattered around the floor and the long bar with chairs line the inside wall. Hundreds of bottles of tequila adorn the walls. There is an extensive menu with many signature tequila concoctions. Of course they serve other libations. There is a full selection of delicious sounding food options. We tried the chicken enchiladas which were served with rice and beans, sour cream and guacamole. We also ordered the guacamole and chips. The guacamole was delicious, a bit spicy and served with lots of chips. If you're looking for large portions and cold drinks, this is a place to check out. All the Mexican favorites were available for purchase and any kind of tequila you could ask for and some you've never heard of. I really enjoyed the spot, right in the middle of midtown and easy to get to. Parking is the only challenge. The waiter enjoyed entertaining all the guests and serves the birthday dessert with music and dancing and hoopla. A very fun place to be. The bar manager did inform us that if you're not a tequila fan, they will substitute vodka or another alcohol choice in its place. read more

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ended up here on a recommendation because I said I enjoy a good tequila and did not disappoint. We ordered appetizers ceviche and calamari the ceviche was fresh and flavorful with the portion size more than enough for 4 people to share our second appetizer was the calamari was crispy not over cooked and the dipping sauce delicious. Then for our mains we got tacos and the molcajetes all of it was delicious but to top it off they brought out the churros and ice cream. This is a must from the friendly knowledgeable staff to the beautiful decor delicious drinks and food you will leave satisfied a little tipsy and wonderfully happy. Ted was amazing read more

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A time to be had! I ended up staying in town for my bday and wanted to find a fun spot to bring together a group of friends to celebrate with good food and good drinks and Tequila Catador was one place that popped in mind due to its fun atmosphere and being in the middle of everything! I went online and made a large group reservations. I called the morning of the event to confirm and was told it was good to go. Upon arriving we were in the back for the larger group events. Our waiter was the absolute best and it looked like he was manning our large group plus the rest of the restaurant. We were able to try some tequilas and got a lesson on the different types- Anejo, viejo for example. The bottles were left for us to sample and taste. I was able to try a shot of the hibiscus which was floral and tasted great, another friend ordered the coconut flavored tequila which was so yummy. I ordered a Watermelon margarita and it was served in a cool skull! I was excited to drink out of the skull and the drink was amazing. Our party did orders of chips and salsa and chips and guacamole. The chips were pink! Everything was great. We took our time and our waiter was wonderful. I ordered one taco al pastor and one chicken asada. Boy the al pastor with pineapple and charred onion I am still thinking about to this day. My friend and I split the street corn and that was so tasty, with herb mayo and lime and cotija. I remember a birthday song coming on and the waiter doing a dance around the group along with a scoop of ice cream and two churros. Yum!! I thought it was a fun touch to have the bottle of the Clase Azul Reposado Tequila and use the lid as a bell. We were there for at least two hours and were so well taken care of. Thank you so much Tequila Catador for such a memorable bday experience and being such great hosts to my friends. read more

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If you want the worst burrito you've ever had and even worse service. Then by all means come in here. Otherwise go to a taco stand. A bunch of hipster dip shits that have no knowledge of food or culture. I'm new to Reno and this is one of my worst experiences so far. A Carne Asada burrito takes 10 minutes. I'll leave it right there. read more

Forever my one of my favorite places to eat in Reno! Their menu just went through some changes but it's always been amazing. They have over 100 different types of tequila but many other drinks to wet your whistle. There's not been an app or an entree that I haven't tried that hasn't been top notch! read more

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I don't even know where to start. Tequila Catador has been one of the best bars/restaurants I have been to in a very long time for so many reasons. To start of the place itself is very nice and decorated with Mexican decorations and murals that are very cool. The staff was very attentive as soon as we walked in with Maribel kindly greeting us and sitting us at the bar. Here is where things got real interesting after meeting the bartender and bar manager Ivan. This man is a true mixologist and made some great mezcal cocktails and turned us on to some very delicious tequilas. My wife and I tried a bunch of the cocktails but I will say my favorite was the Jalapeño Passion Fruit Margarita with the Al Pastor Margarita being a close second. Then came the delicious food. We started of with Chips, Salsa, and Guac. The Guac was very tasty and creamy and the chips were good quality for dipping. The salsa did leave something to be desired as it wasn't very spicy. We also ordered the Queso Fundido which was one best I have had because it was not just a greasy pan with some minced chorizo, it was a full pan with chunky chorizo and plenty of peppers and onions, topped with a generous amount of cheese that was so good made into tacos with the flour tortillas. We also ordered the Blackened Ahi Tuna Tostada which had a yummy Habanero Mayo and a delicious Mango Habanero habanero on the side. I think I have definitely found my go to place when we are craving so great mezcal cocktails and masterfully made mexican inspired dishes. read more

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A beautiful relaxing night hanging with my boys. Was able to get seated right away for a table for 4 originally and we added another seat for a last-minute guest in our group and was able to be accommodated right away. There seemed to only be maybe 3 folks working on a Saturday night so our group tried to be as helpful giving our order right away. The menu offered a good amount of delicious Hispanic food from chips and salsa to molcajete to tacos and burritos. I ordered the fried calamari that were so deliciously made each piece melted in your mouth. It was not fishy at all neither overly breaded, just the perfect amount. My main course was the tacos trio from the sea with refried beans topped with cotija cheese. I got one of each of mahi mahi, tuna and salmon. Each delivering its own flavor profile and was generously filled in each tortilla. The decor inside seemed like a piece of Mexico was placed in the middle of Reno and a lively vibe. Received our food quite quickly and our drinks at a reasonable paced. Such a great location for date night or night for friends would recommend if you don't mind the wait read more

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What a fun place! The ambience is perfect for a romantic night out or a night out with friends. The service was decent. Although they weren't very busy, it took them a while to come check in on us. They also charged us full price for all of our margaritas, even though they were on happy hour. The gentleman fixed the issue with the bill, but it was a bummer the bill was incorrect when we received it. The margaritas and food were amazing! We took advantage of the happy hour and tried a few different margaritas. The apple and tamarindo margarita was so good. It was a nice, sweet margarita. If you enjoy micheladas, you'd like the Vampiro margarita- it was perfectly spicy! They can also make any beer into a michelada, which we will definitely be trying next time! We ordered the carne asada plate. Wow! It was SO good. The meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. It was cooked so well. You get so much food with it - a quesadilla, rice, beans, and savoyas (onions). We will definitely be back again for drinks and dinner! read more

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Looking to expand your tequila knowledge, Ivan and Maribel have you covered. The atmosphere and knowledge can't compare to anywhere else in Reno. Crafted latin cocktails!! read more

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Tequila has amazing ambiance, however the experience we had was just so-so. My family stopped in for a round of margaritas. I ordered the coconut marg and was very satisfied, it was delicious! I'm a sucker for coconut. The rest of my family ordered Cadillac margaritas and were very disappointed. The Cadillacs tasted like watered down tequila. There was no lime or agave flavor. We informed the waitress of this and she just told us that this was strange. I am hoping that they were just having an off night, or we're trying out a new bartender, Because this is a cool spot and has a very cool vibe, but I am not sure if we will be back, after our very mixed experience. This is a small space and may not be good for large groups. read more

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I'm glad I waited to check this place out, they seem to have gotten into their groove and loved my dinner experience! I came for Taco Tuesday and it just so happened to be happy hour too - a win-win! For Taco Tuesday - The taco options were small but mighty: chicken, beef, or pork. They're buy 1, get 1! I really loved the carne asada, the meat was so flavorful and hit the spot! Pretty good portions too! For Happy Hour (3pm-6pm) - margaritas are buy 1, get 1 and they are so delicious!! I highly suggest a spicy Margarita or a watermelon Margarita, sooo good!! They also have Modelo or Corona (Bottles ONLY), Tequila Shot, Chips & Salsa for $10 during happy hour. Always take a tequila shot with an orange slice and cinnamon, it's way better than salt & lime. Their chips and salsa are bomb, the salsa wasn't too spicy and chips were perfectly crunchy and salty. The ambiance is on-point! Very inviting! I love how they decorated, it feels like you're on vacation. They have Tequila everywhere! So many options, the selection of Tequila & Mezcal is quite overwhelming! They only have street parking. Customer service was excellent! The bartenders were very friendly and welcoming! I would recommend this spot for delicious margaritas and tacos. I look forward to coming back and trying more food and drinks! read more

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Omg! The shrimp fajitas are amazing! The atmosphere is great and the service is exceptional. The flight of tequila was fun too! We will certainly be back. read more

Tequila Catador - Flight of tequila - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Came in with the hubby on a date to check out the new tequila bar in midtown! Super cute spot with a cool, laid back vibe. They have tons and tons and awesome tequilas and a full menu of food to choose from. I can see that this will be a fun spot and great addition to midtown. Why only 3 stars? They have some new restaurant kinks to work out still. Sadly, the bar tenders are undertrained meaning they have no education about the tequilas they are serving and the menu provides no guidance either, making it tough to choose from the vast selection. We ordered one tequila and one mezcal randomly - 2 we hadn't tried before - and they were both good. High prices for the value, however. We looked up the tequila online and it was a $48 bottle and $24 for one shot - felt a little steep. We also ordered the chips and salsa and sadly they were kind of stale (like they had been sitting around a while) and lacked salt and the salsa was also very bland. And the server handed us the salsa with his finger tip pressed inside the bowl Anyway, like I said, some new business kinks need to be worked out but in time I have faith that this will be a fun spot to hang at. I'll gladly come back and give it another try once they've had some time to settle in and train their staff up. read more

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Stopped in on a Sunday night and enjoyed a low-key vibe. Loved the colorful, on-theme decor. We sat at the bar but they also have table seating. My husband started by trying a mezcal off their extensive tequila and mezcal list. I got a Margarita--and it was excellent. With their selection of mezcal's and tequilas, I hope they will add flights to their menu so I can come in and taste a few. We also ordered dinner-- tacos and calamari. The calamari was my favorite dish. So crispy and tasty and great dipping sauce. The tacos are we're good. There are some better taco spots in town but these certainly didn't disappoint! Overall, it feels like this will be a great addition to the midtown food and bar scene. read more

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The food was amazing! I ordered two tacos chicken and asada both were juicy and delicious! The drinks were strong and tasty I ordered the strawberry mango margarita definitely recommended the vibe was right the service was amazing and I truly hope you enjoy this late night gem! read more

As I was waiting for a table at two chicks I stumbled upon this tequila bar. To my surprise I actually met two really cool chicks!!! And they were serving tequila... not only tequila but every possible tequila you could think of. After three shots Im pretty sure they're sisters. One is hot and the other one is hotter!! Run there..take three shots and tell me which one is on fire read more

Tequila Catador - Tequila bar!! - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Margarita was okay. Couldn't really taste the passion fruit, it was 80% ice, and $16 for one drink. There is also no happy hour, which was a recent change per our server. Service was okay. The decor is aesthetically pleasing though and have an expansive tequila selection. read more

Tequila Catador - Jalapeño Passion Fruit Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We came here for drinks but will definitely be coming back to try the food. This has to be one of the best drinks I've ever had. There's not much coconut flavor (which is a good thing imo) and there's a spicy aftertaste that just kicks this drink up to a 10! Service was great and all the food looked amazing. Can't wait to come back. read more

Tequila Catador - Coconut cream lime margarita - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This is your place if you're a connoisseur of tequila. Hundreds, if not thousands of options. The venue is fairly small, but typical of the establishments in Mid-Town Reno. We would definitely go back for drinks sometime, but probably.eat elsewhere first. The food was fine, but not nearly as interesting as the drink menu and overall environment. We split the Queso Fundido and a Chicken Burrito. The Fundido was rich, but a bit thick and pasty. The cheese melted on top hardened like a shell that didn't eat well. The burrito was your standard creation, lacking much flavor or anything particularly interesting about it. The service, however, was very good. The staff were friendly, quick to get us rated, take out order, and the food was out surprisingly quick as well. Overall, the venue is worth your time if you're interested in a bright, energetic spot to sample a ton of unique tequilas and margaritas. But the food menu can't keep up with everything else going on in this fun little spot. read more

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Bombtastic I'm a non-drinker, my lady grows tequila. So this is her spot. Friendly staff, very knowledgeable about the different styles and blends. A good menu, and just an overall fun place to spend an afternoon watching your date imbibe a few choice beverages. If your curious about tequila but don't want to spend thousands of dollars of a few choice bottles, then I highly recommend coming in here and going bananas. Our wonderful hostess was named Susie (hope I spelled it properly) and she gave us a remarkable tour of the libations available. Unfortunately there were some flavors she was dying to show us but had already run out but promised they would be back in supply soon. We hope to come back and try all her recommendations as we know she knows what she is talking about. They have flights which are very affordable and let you try lots of tequilas without going broke. If you aren't able to hold your tequila like a champ, assume for your own safety that this place is dangerous. If you have strong pride in Mexico's top selling export and want to howl at the moon at the top of your lungs while your blood swells with brown pride, I most highly suggest coming in. Ask for Susie and tell her you heard great thing about her on Yelp, for extra special love. read more

I would actually give this place a zero if I could. We walked in and after about a minute, a guy from the bar got up and sat us. I went back to ask the service whether she knew we were seated, and she rudely told me that I should "wait my turn". After a while, she came by the table, not saying a single word. I left a couple of dollars, and we left since it was clear they didn't want our business. This is by far the worst thing experience I have ever had at a restaurant read more

Stopped by on a whim while wandering midtown and was excited to try something new! The space itself is beautiful. Vibrant with colors and plants while the bar makes a statement by putting on many (many) bottles of tequila on display. We were instantly greeted, sat, and had a chance to take it all in. Exploring the menu there seems to be an option for every taste and I know I will be back to try the food, however, this evening in particular, we decided on drinks only. I ordered the jalapeño passion fruit margarita and while I was impressed by the display, the flavor and amount was lacking for the price. My party had a similar experience. I read a prior post regarding "new restaurant kinks" which I think still is fitting. I know I will be back to try the food and look forward to the experience! read more

Tequila Catador - Jalapeño Passion Fruit Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I visited this spot for a friend's birthday party this weekend, and it was pretty good! The restaurant itself is small, but the decor is so fun and "very LA" my friends all pointed out. We had a table for about 15 and the staff was super accomodating and sweet to us, we never felt ignored. We were placed right next to the kitchen so we heard the kitchen bell dinging quite a bit, but that's expected. The tequila menu is HUGE, about 3x the size of the food menu. I'm not a big drinker, but it was impressive! They had a few unique margarita combos like a raspberry hibiscus one my boyfriend liked, and a jalapeno passionfruit several of my friends got and enjoyed. The menu itself is just the right size in my opinion, just enough options without being overwhelming. I prdered the land trio of tacos - steak, chicken, and pulled pork, served with a side of beans and chips and salsa. I didn't get any salsa served with mine, but my boyfriend did. We both had about 5 full chips on our plate, which was really disappointing since none were served as a starter. Either don't include chips at all, or put enough, you know? They tasted a bit stale, not sure if it's because they were thick or what. The tacos themselves were really yummy! My favorite was the steak, it had an excellent flavor. The chicken was so flavorful and was great with the tangy tomatillo salsa. The pulled pork was really good too, but surprisingly had a bit of a kick! The tacos themselves were quite full of meat, pickled onions, and spring mix, but a little on the small side overall. For the 2 taco trios and one small margarita, we paid about $60 including the large party gratuity. The service was great, the tacos were tasty, but I can't say I'd return. read more

Tequila Catador - Restaurant interior - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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We ate here 1/20/2025. The food is way over priced for the quality first of all. Two of us order burritos that were supposed to come with gauc and cream. Neither of which came in either burrito. Or with it. The burritos are so dry and flavorless. The two missing ingredients may have helped. When we mention this to the waiter his reply was he could bring some to us and that they are short staffed and sorry. And took our half eaten plate rudely. By that time the food was half eaten and it was a little. He took one $18 burrito off the bill. The right thing would have been to take both wrong orders off the bill. As a person who also works in the service industry, this is pretty standard protocol. Especially if you want a customer to come back. DEFINITELY do not recommend. Plenty of other places in Reno. This place ain't the one for food. read more

Food was absolutely amazing! We came on a slow night so they were a bit understaffed for our group and another big group in back but worked hard to get everyone what they needed. Did I mention the food though?! Epic. And every tequila you could dream of. Definitely on my go- to list for Mexican. read more

The inside of this restaurant has such a cute vibe and we just so happened to visit on the night of their one year anniversary party so they had a view extra decorations up and we're running a few drink specials. The drinks themselves were very good, made from super fresh ingredients and presented nicely. But for $16/margarita I would expect to be in a different city or be recurving a much larger drink. The food portions on the other hand were decent sized and priced accordingly to other comparable restaurants in town. But everything was just a little bit bland. I think a little adjustment on some flavors and the food could bring really excellent. The service was great though and the wait staff checked on us consistently and were very friendly throughout our meal. Overall I think I would go back, but only if someone else suggested it. read more

When this place first opened I was hyped, the food was good the service was great. I couldn't recommend friends to come here more, I'm Mexican American. This WAS one of the best Mexican food spots in midtown. I came looking for two items this weekend that are no longer on the menu, Chile Verde and Chile colorado. I stuck around and ordered a Queso Fundido, you can never go wrong with queso fundido, it's melted cheese on a skillet with pepper and meat bits on top. Well this queso fundido was runny, and greasy not to mention there was absolutely almost no cheese on a queso fundido. QUESO fundido, that means cheese, the salsa tastes like tomatoes paste. Just disappointing, not coming back here and definitely not recommending this place anymore. read more

Tequila Catador - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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AMAZING customer service!! S/O to Chase!!! Great outdoor patio area. Try the cucumber marg! Will be back read more

Truly absolutely amazing!!! I'm pretty picky about my Mexican food, and this is one of the few Mexican places in town that I genuinely enjoy and keep coming back to. The decor is super cute and they have a massive tequila and mezcal selection. I specifically love their chicken burrito and coconut and lime margarita. The flan is also good for dessert. It is located in midtown so they have midtown-level pricing ($16 margaritas). I'll have to come back for happy hour because it's 2 for 1 margaritas! read more

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This will be short and sweet... Ambiance B, Food F and service C. Cold molcajete bowl, we literally picked the bowl up right after it was set down. We sent the chips and salsa back they were so bad. Out of the bag chips and tasteless salsa. Margaritas were made with the bottles below... wow you have no idea how to make a good margarita if you're using these! Service was all over the place and had no idea what was on the menu. We will not be trying it again! read more

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