We are from New Mexico but visit Colorado and Cortez at least once a year. Every time we go, we absolutely have to stop at tequila's. They absolutely never fail. The food is always delicious. Service is always excellent and on point and the restaurant itself is cute quaint, and wide open. The servers only enhance the experience by making you feel like you're part of their family. I would recommend tequilas to anyone any day if they're wanting delicious food. I especially recommend to try the beef chimichanga. It's delicious. read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - 3 item combo - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Excellent Mexican cuisine - we had small cabbage salad served with chips and salsa, chili verde, & birria tacos... all flavorful/tasty! We eat Mexican food at least twice a week and we were impressed with the quality of all the food! Service was good, the restaurant was loud & bustling early on a Sunday evening. Colorful Mexican decor. We had enough left overs to reheat the next night. Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Stopped here for a quick lunch on the way to Mesa Verde. The service was great as the staff were very attentive and fast. They had a salsa with chips that was a bit different but really good. I gor the lunch special seafood enchilada and it was twice the size I expected for a lunch special. It was really good. read more

I came here to enjoy some time reading a book. I had the birra taco special and a Midori Margarita- that was amazing. The birra meat was tender with just the right amount of sauce. My server was attentive to me throughout the time there. The restaurant has a couple of rooms and was decorated in a typical style. I enjoyed my time there and the food was what I wanted. My only complaint is with a patio they don't allow dogs. (Finding this to be an issue in Cortez). My boy is amazing and does not bother anyone else. Just my personal opinion. read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Birra tacos special and a Midori Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

This was good and close and the service was great. Loved the decoration and the food was great also

I ordered the pollo al chipotle and a side of guacamole. The guacamole was good, once you add some taijin it really came together. The pollo al chipotle was great. The chicken was still moist and the sauce over the dish was very tasty. The staff were attentive and the service was great. read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Pollo al Chipotle with beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Recommend by friend.. Great Mexican food restaurant Great chips and salsa and Mexican coleslaw Had Carnitas de Pollo which was delicious.. Also they make a great Michelada... Very good and friendly service. Thanks read more

We are from Texas and have trouble finding real Mexican food. I ordered chipotle chicken . Taquitos and top shell margaritas to go. I'm t was fantastic and I would definitely eat here again. read more

Carne asada plate was amazing. Tender and flavorful. I recommend that and an enchilada to add to the plate! read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada plus enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Our family of four absolutely loved this place! The food took us back--especially the Carnitas de Res, which reminded me so much of my father's cooking. As someone with Mexican roots, I can say this dish was incredibly authentic and full of rich, savory flavor. My daughter ordered the Mexican pizza with beef, and wow--absolutely amazing! I tried the chicken mole, which was a bit on the sweet side for my taste, but still well-prepared. Normally I go for a skinny margarita, but I switched it up and got the original--perfectly balanced and not too sweet. Delicious! The vibe of the restaurant was warm and lively, and the service was spot-on from start to finish. Chips and salsa were just okay, but honestly, the rest of the experience more than made up for it. We left wishing we had a place like this in Denver. Can't wait to come back! read more

Lunch today at Tequila's Mexican Restaurant in Cortez, Colorado was great. My husband had the Pollo Asado (Charbroiled chicken breast. Served with rice and whole beans) and said it was very good. I had the Camarones A La Crema (Jumbo shrimp cooked with mushrooms sautéed in a sour cream sauce) and it was delicious. Service was excellent as they kept filling our drinks and offered more chips and salsa. The atmosphere was nice too! Great lunch! read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Camarones A La Crema - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

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Was passing through with my dog and craving Mexican food. Although the Taco Bell down the road would have been an easy option, I decided to take a chance on a local spot... and boy am I glad we did! For those of you visiting Mesa Verde, the patio is lovely with views of the hill and mostly covered so it was cooler than the day's heat. I had my dog so I wanted somewhere we could sit outside and the restaurant accommodated us. As the only patrons on the patio, I was able to close my eyes as I savored every bite without judgement. I'm a shrimp girlie and immediately was draw to the Tequila's special. Charcoal grilled shrimp in green sauce with tortillas and rice... as if the grilled shrimp wasn't enough, the rice was also topped with baby shrimps. I've just ordered fried icecream to go.. I think we can assume that I'll find a safe space to savor my dessert as I have no room in my body at this moment but felt the need to try it. Let's go ahead and give it a pre-emptive 10 out of 10. read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Tequila special - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

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If I could give it 10 stars I would. Nothing beats Tequilas. The service is outstanding. The food is amazing. 99/100 times I get the carne asada with a side of tomatillo sauce. We stop every month when we go to town for our grocery run. When we travel and eat out, we compare everything to the Tequilas standard. Nothing compares. read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Excellent! Food was very good, everything came out quick, and appeared to be homemade. Bathrooms were just okay. One of the better Mexican places we've been to in a while! Worth the stop! read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Steak burrito & chile relleno - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

The food is consistently above average. Fast very friendly service too. This is my go to for Mexican food in Cortez. I've tried many things on the menu and it has all been good. The portions are big too. read more

How wonderful is this restaurant. The service was warm and friendly. The food was excellent. We had the carne asada fajitas and a soft beef taco. Very tasty. Very accommodating on the patio for the dogs. Super nice personel and customers. read more

Nice people, clean, food was great, good service and prices!! Found it just driving through, GREAT FIND!

Food was bad I ordered beef tacos and they brought out beef that was woof brand chilli. Services was slow I would not recommend.

Server, Carlos, was excellent We were traveling through Cortez and stopped for a late dinner. Ambiance is fun. read more

These folks are amazing! Always great, always delicious and always friendly! Thanks Tequilas!! read more

Great food, great service! Juan is awesome!! Juan gave recommendations that were superb!! Skinny Margaritas are delicious!! At least the way Juan makes them. Thanks to all the staff!! The team makes it work!! read more

Campechana add a few drops of Salsa Huichol and I was in heaven!!!. Salsa. We will return!!!

This review comes after 2 years of trying all the Mexican Restaurants in our area. Tequilas is by far the best we have tried in Cortez, Dolores, and Mancos. They consistently have outstanding customer service, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is authentic. Plus, the margaritas are great too! The Chicken Sabanitas is fabuloso! read more

Service was prompt, facility was clean and the food was excellent! We're out of towners. Tequila's was recommended by local people we met.

Great cozy local atmosphere. Specials and exceptional choices on the menu. Service friendly and quick. Highly recommended! read more

Chips seemed store bought - salsa wasn't good. Food was meh- not bad but not great either. service was super slow. Waited too long after eating to get bill. read more

Literally the best place to eat in Cortez. I've been here 10+ times over the years and the food never fails to impress me. The customer service is great, they've never done me wrong. read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Jalapeño poppers + 2 person dinner - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

I would give our server five stars...but the food gets a two. The chips tasted stale. The cheese dip looked awesome in the big pig bowl but it was so stringy it was hard to eat and didn't taste good. My son's quesadilla was huge but they didn't put cheese all the way to the edges. My daughter's burrito was "good" according to her. My chicken salad was alright...there just wasn't a lot of chicken. My husband's fajitas were most disappointing. He orders his veggies separate from the meat because he's picky and we are used to getting a skillet full of steak at our favorite place back home. Here he got a few pieces of meat on a plate and four tortillas. Overall I would not recommend. read more

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Im pretty sure we were seated, had our food and out the door in 20 minutes. The service was amazing. Got our food right away. Some of the best mexican food I've had! Definitely will be back! read more

Great place to eat. Margaritas were excellent. Miguel was a great waiter. Daniel served chip, salsa & cabbage salsa immediately. When we had 1 chip left, he was there with a new basket & salsa. Plates cleared quickly and very polite. Had combination plate. Chili Relleno was good. Could have been deveined better and could use a little more cheese. Had shredded beef for enchilada & taco, it was excellent. Very flavorful, tasted like it stewed all day. I wish I could make it like that. As mentioned, Miguel & Daniel were great. Great service, great portions, great atmosphere. I would definitely eat here again. Highly recommend. read more

Gross! Want to start by saying never trust a white person to tell you where to get Mexican food! I will say the chips, salsa, and strawberry margarita were delicious but the Carne asada tacos and chile colorado entrees where disgusting! The Carne asade was bland not marinated with little to no Pico inside. The chile colorado was even worse! It tasted and smelled like (yes specifically) Purina dog food!! I had to have it removed in order to not smell it and enjoy my chippys! If you do end up here go for the chips, service, and alcohol and nothing else! read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Chile Colorado from the lunch menu gross! - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

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Wow is all I can say. I stopped here after coming from Mesa Verde National Park, and I am beyond glad that I chose this place in particular. When I walked in, I was seated very promptly and quickly. I was served salsa and chips, and also a kind of spicy lettuce mix that was used for dipping as well. The salsa was bomb diggity dang! and it had a very nice kick to it! I ended up ordering the fried fish tacos , which were made from (tilapia). I was torn between these or chipotle chicken enchiladas, but my waiter recommended the fish tacos. They came out on a huge plate! I was impressed with the generous portions! even more impressed when I took a bite out of them and was presented with such flavor!!! These tacos were soothing to my soul, and they were beyond filling! I finished my entire plate, I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of food and service here! I will try to return and try some more delicious items on the menu!!! read more

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Food and service were really good. Nice people, quick service, and excellent food. We sat outside on the dog friendly shaded patio. I would highly recommend. read more

Delicious margaritas with home made mix! Just drinking not eating but service is good too. Chips are crisp and yummy read more

The service was excellent. I really like their salsa and chips that were brought to the table. They were very fresh. We got the large house margaritas and really enjoyed them. We shared ground beef nachos and loved them. Definitely would recommend if in the area. read more

Very cute place, lots of Mexican art work and beautiful chairs. Got the tacos fundidos. HIGHLY recommend, some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. Also got the carne asada quesadilla which was good, nothing to special. Taco salad is what you would expect. Gotta watch the jalapeño margaritas! Really strong and can get really hot! read more

Carlos was amazing as a waiter... great smile, attentive, friendly... he nailed it! Food was great, fresh ! Their well tequila is Hornitos and I had one of the best skinny margaritas I ever had at a good price. Definitely recommend!!! read more

AMAZING true-Mexican restaurant! Pacifico, XX amber and lager on draught are cold and crisp. Chicken with verde sauce is as tangy and righteous as can be. Shrimp a la diabla spicy though perhaps a tad oily. Awesome service by all the team. Thank you so much! That really hit the spot after a full day on the mountain. This is how it's supposed to taste! read more

Fast and friendly service. Food was magnificent. My wife had steak fajitas and I had the bacon wrapped shrimp. Yummmmmm! Some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. Recommended by locals as our car was been repaired and we had to stay an extra night. The food greatly comforted the sting of an unexpected repair! read more

Extended stay in town, with husband, for work. Asked the girls at the hotel desk. what was the best place in town, to have dinner. Without hesitation, they said Tequila's, and Farm Bistro. We decided Mexican cuisine, sounded good after a long two day road trip. Parking was a bit tricky, as it was last evening of Memorial Day weekend. Very to capacity inside, gorgeous evening outside, so we requested outside seating. Very nice outdoor seating facing the street. Once seated outside on the patio, we were imediately given chips and salsa, menus, and asked if we knew what we wanted to drink. We quickly decided, from the great selection provided in the menu. Hubs ordered bacon wrapped jalapeños for appetizer. For our entres, he ordered Chili Colorado and I ordered Camerones Al A Crema. Our food came in great timing, was well presented and the aroma was incrdible. The food was well prepared, and of quality ingredients, and very tasty. Our waiter/s were very attentive and things were well kept, prepped, and cleaned. *The chips and tortillas were not the best. Chips were really thick and not the best quality, and the tortillas were thin, and not house made, but fresh and warm. HOWEVER, the salsa quite made up for them, as well as the rest of the food. Skinny Marg was one of the best I have had, in quite a while. read more