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Tequila Mexican-American Restaurant

4.2 (24 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Good for kids
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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2 large fresh margaritas. Chips were fresh.  Mild salsa,absolutely bursting with flavor, and no heat, almost sweet.
Marcia G.

Was our second visit. First visit it was a 1 man show, literally. Same guy who took your order cooked it, and served it. that being said the food was amazing. Very speedy as well.. My husband had the cheese enchiladas dinner and I had the sopes lunch special.. best I've had outside of Mexico. Today we went again, but today there was a waitress that was great. Husband had the same and I went for the chicken mole enchiladas. I tell you it' was the best mole I've ever had. I always said my grandmas was the best, but this was incredible. Great restaurant, great atmosphere, and you can really tell the owners/cooks really care about their food. I can't wait to go back!

Shoveling it away!

Shoveling it away! I haven't had anything besides a burrito from here but they never fail! My kids enjoyed the tostadas as well, Employees are always friendly, great service!

Absolutely garbage
Tory S.

Absolutely garbage. Asked for a steak green chill breakfast burrito. Receieved a ham and jalapeno mess. Tasted horrible, tortilla was a soggy dish rag, didn't even eat one bite. Hot of jalapeno but zero other flavor. Keep driving, taco bell is better. Dirty and rude too.

Acapulco burrito - steak n chorizo

Large variety of food on the menu. The cook can make anything you want and the rice is always fresh. Eat here often and it does not disappoint.

Kids' Menu
Sana A.

If reviews could be based solely off of pity, sympathy, and host/ server's pleasantness, this place would get five stars. Alas, the world is not so kind, neither is this Yelp review... The food was bland and seemed undercooked. We left a lot on our plates and politely declined to-go boxes. Our meals were 2.5 stars, but I'm rounding up bc it's a kitschy, family-run, fairly new business. Perhaps their drinks are their specialty? Perhaps another curious Yelper will be able to confirm or deny that?

Conveniently located next to a dry cleaners for all those pesky salsa stains
Michael C.

Indistinguishable from that of a 3rd floor library on a cold winter day, this place allowed me to really focus on my breathing.... Even though it was eerily quiet, there were still two other tables dining at the same time (although, I think one of the tables was family of the owner). I've eaten at a lot of Mexican restaurants and the food we ordered here could have been better. We ordered the combination platter, which came with a taco, tostada, and enchilada. We also got a plate that came with with a chimichanga, enchilada, and tomale....both came with rice and beans. The chicken seemed too soft and lacked... "chickeness" ... for lack of a better word. Overall, it simply didn't stack up to other Mexican food I've tried in the area. Although, this place might be more centered around its bar (it IS named Tequila after all), which might complement their flaccid, flavorless food. On a side note, our server was very nice. Perhaps, a different order on a different night would generate better results.

Lengua con salsa Verde.

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Always delicious and quick food. The gentleman there does so much and is so kind. Can't wait to go back.

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Great food. Stopped in for a taco dinner to go. This will be my go to Mexican restaurant from now on!

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Food here was so delicious, fish tacos, and cheese enchiladas. The service was impeccable Such a friendly man.

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Great service and amazing food!! If your in the area and are feeling authentic Mexican food stop in and see the great people at tequila!!

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Service excellent, ambiance bright and festive.. food was a complete miss. No leftovers taken home…read more Fix the food and you'd be packed daily

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