Service: 10/10 Guac : 10/10 Salsa : 4/10 Cheese dip: 9/10 Food: 7/10 Ambience: 10/10 Bathrooms: 10/10 Staff 11/10!!! They're fantastic. The Guac cart tip is separate so bring cash or ask your server to split it with the Guac cart! We will absolutely be back!!! read more

Aqua Tequila Mexican Restaurant - Beautiful decor - Mexican Near Me - Parrish, Florida

Awful service! Mediocre food. Decent ambiance. Went for wife's bday lunch. Chios and salsa dropped... no intro... Table next is seated... We watch them get water then drinks... hen order place... meanwhile. No one has even come up to say hi... after another 5 mins I stop someone and tell them to send over the manager. I quickly explain our frustration and ask him to just send someone over asap. You would assume after this, we would expect all hands on deck kind of service... NOPE! I finished my glass of water and never received another. Stopped the wrong person I guess and never got another glass of water. Guess I was only allowed one. I finally got up to ask for the check and to remind the same young manager ( glad to see they finally promoted the bus boy) no idea what he was doing... so I remind him how awful their service was and infront of the server. You'd think a good manager would have helped make up for a shitty experience.. Nope! We had a gift bag out bc it was my wife's bday, server and manager very observant to notice .... Did and said nothing. No tip.! Don't care what anyone says, tips are for servers who earn it. We packed our own plates up, paid and walked out. Don't ever go to this place !!! read more

I had the chili relleno and it was the best I ever had, it was lightly fried, stuffed full of mozzarella cheese and covered in light verde sauce. The tableside quacomole was so fresh full of tomato's, onion, light jalepenos, lime and cilantro. Fresh chips and all so so good. Service was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was decorated super cool with blow glass chandeliers and festive colors! Can't wait to go again! Aaa+++ read more

You like good Mexican cuisine; this might be your place. They open at noon on Sunday, and at least 30 people are in line to get in beforehand. Maybe the happy hour margaritas, beer selection, or good food are the draw. The interior and outdoor seating is done very well and high end as is the main bar that's as filled when we left. The menu is so large that you could bring 50 friends (if you have that many) and each order something different, and you might have covered a little more than half of what they have. Their house margarita ($5.00) is done well, and their special house cheese sauce is also good. The lunch special taco salad is a winner, and the seafood fajita is absolutely outstanding. There's more than enough to bring home as well. My only complaint is that the music is so damn loud you can't hear yourself think, and no, they won't turn it down when asked. read more

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Great newer Mexican food restaurant. Even at 2 it was very busy. Close parking is hard to find but plenty of parking a couple blocks away. Everything looked fresh and appealing. Chips and salsa was very good with excellent house guacamole. read more

Aqua Tequila Mexican Restaurant - 5 dollar house margaritas. - Mexican Near Me - Parrish, Florida

Like most new places in the area, this place has been filled up and hard to get into... here's a tip go for a late lunch. I've been able to go up and get bar seating twice and there was table available both times. The bar area is decorated beautifully with a tree in the center and lights all around it. The bartenders and weight staff are there quickly deliver complementary chips and salsa and the salsa is excellent must be homemade and you can taste the fresh cilantro. The lunch menu is good until 3 o'clock and has many specials for around $10. The food is fresh tasting flavorful and delivered quickly. This place is a true gem of a restaurant and all the bartenders seem like they have a great personality. I'll definitely be back probably quite often. I had the shredded beef burrito, lunch special, which comes with rice and beans. Absolutely delicious. read more

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Tried this new place for the first time. The restaurant was very busy, even at 3:30 on a weekday. We waited only about 5 min fir a seat. The place has been decorated beautifully and it has a nice feel. The menu is pretty diverse with a lot to offer... including a happy hour. I had the street tacos and mixed and matched ( Carne/carnitas/ Chorizo) they were very good with the onions and cilantro. I wasn't a big fan of the chips/ salsa... the salsa was very bland almost like a tomato soup ( others I was with thought it was fine) All and all, a very good experience... very good service. We'll be back read more

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Food and service is great! Great meal selections, generous portions. Need to work on outside bar letting flys inside the restaurant, otherwise can't go wrong. read more

We went to this location this past Sunday at 4pm thinking we might beet the crowd, but we were mistaken they were very busy. We waited 35 minutes to be seated but by the time I was finished with my meal I realized it was worth the wait. The server was helpful and friendly. The ambiance was what one would look for in a Mexican restaurant. We ordered the rice and beans, cheesy rice, beef burrito, hard shell tacos, chicken enchilada, chile relano, and churros for dessert. The beef burrito and taco were really good the beef was tender and seasoned just rite, the chicken enchilada was ok slightly dry, the chile relano was good, the refried beans in my opinion were awesome (smooth & creamy), the cheesy rice was really good and something to remember, the churros were pretty decent with no complaints. The prices might be a tad higher than some of the other Mexican restaurants but in my opinion it's worth it. I'm looking forward to a return visit. Food 9.0 Ambiance 8.0 Service 8.5 read more

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Enjoyed dinner last night at this new & popular place. It features outdoor dining & a bar that is partially outside. I dined in one of the booths as it was stormy out. The chips & salsa were immediately placed on the table. Salsa has 0 spice or flavor - a disappointment. They offer HH drinks at the table - that's a plus! I had 2 street tacos - 1 carnitas - very good & 1 steak taco that was dried out. Extra onions & cilantro are $0.99. My 2 friends each got a chicken taco salad which looked good. They enjoyed their margaritas. Margaritas are not made with sour mix but instead they use Sprite. As I dislike soda, I had straight tequila instead. Our waitress from NJ was great & the atmosphere is beautiful & festive. This place by no means is authentic but has a fun vibe & I would go back again to try other things. read more

Aqua Tequila Mexican Restaurant - 1800 Tequila - $10 - Mexican Near Me - Parrish, Florida

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Aqua has a beautiful vibe . unfortunately it's far from . We all know parking is horrible not there fault. Waited. 25 min on a Saturday for a seat .Thats not bad . Waited 1 hour and 6 minutes for the food. That's unfortunate then they bring the wrong food order over there was only my kid and my wife to miss up . Then 5 min later food arrived. You could tell the food was seating . My chimichanga was not fried was soggy wet I took 1 bite. rice was bland refried beans good . Fajita taco salad looks great not bad chicken not much flavor. Server was honest and understanding. Justin. Manager wanted to give me excuses for why my food was so soggy.. people are eating here because it's the only one to be authentic restaurant in the area. I would rather drive down the road. 2.1. Food sucked I'm sorry read more

Aqua Tequila Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Parrish, Florida

I stopped by this vibrant spot and was immediately energized by the bustling atmosphere. The chicken fajitas I ordered for lunch were incredibly flavorful, and I appreciated the creative addition of tomatoes, which added a burst of freshness. The staff was friendly, efficient, and got my order spot on. Everything was served hot and fresh, and the restaurant was impeccably clean, including the restrooms. While the two doors in close proximity may present a challenge during hot weather, I'm excited to see how this dynamic team will continue to thrive and make adjustments to provide an exceptional dining experience. With its lively energy and commitment to quality, this newly opened restaurant is definitely one to try. Expect to wait a bit as they are a New Mexican restaurant that is very good so they are slammed regularly. I have to say considering how it is, they do a great job. read more

Aqua Tequila Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Parrish, Florida

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This was out first time to visit and we chose lunch time! The area has built up quickly and parking is at a premium it once we found a spot we went in and didn't have a wait since we chose to eat outside. Our server was attentive and took our drink orders. They brought chips and salsa over for the table. They have a great lunch menu and the prices are reasonable. I got the taco salad with ground beef and it was delicious! My one friend got a burrito with rice and beans. You are charged $2 if you want queso on your burrito. A small side of queso for your chips is $5. They watched and had our refills on the table when we finished the current one. They pay the bill at the table which I prefer due to security for my card. The interior design is amazing and vibrant! They are definitely off to a good start! read more

Aqua Tequila Mexican Restaurant - Taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Parrish, Florida

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Wait wasn't bad for a newer place to the area. Was told an hour wait but was seated much sooner. Has some minor growing pains but the only thing wrong with our experience was we got the wrong drinks at first. After that, everything was proper on the refills. Food was delicious and service was good. Will definitely be a great addition to the area and I'm sure they will do great as they get accustomed to their processes. read more

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We tried to go on Friday night; was told wait was an hour and a half. Went instead on Saturday afternoon about 2:00; place was full and was told about 25 minutes. We accepted a table outside full sun because it was " first available " and it was quite windy, which kept us from roasting. Got chips and salsa immediately. Both kinda of bland honestly. Our servant was Morgan, and we'd definitely request her again. She made ordering easy and fun, and her recommendation for how I like my margarita was spot on. I ordered a burrito-small with no sides--and I was able to eat half. Hubby got a meal of 4 enchiladas with sides of rice and beans. He was able to easy maybe half and got uncomfortably full. Bonus for me- I didn't have to make dinner that night! The place itself is quite pretty, but small. Eating outside was perfect for us as inside and especially the bar was very loud. I don't understand why a restaurant that is that busy will not accept reservations. Crazy to think people would wait 90 minutes for a table, but apparently enough do. ‍ read more

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We enjoy the Tequila Chain. Tried this one recently. We felt rushed and music was super loud. We'll probably do the drive to other locations south of us. read more

Food -huge portions Service -Fast and with a Smile Ambiance- true Mexican flare Loved this new addition to Ellenton! read more

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We just tried this new Mexican restaurant in the area for lunch and were highly impressed! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was great -- the music and overall environment made it such an enjoyable experience. We started with the homemade guacamole and it was absolutely delicious. Definitely a 10/10. The chips were also incredible -- super fresh, not oily, not stale, just perfect. Another 10/10. Their salsa was also so flavorful and paired perfectly with everything. For my meal, I ordered the steak with shrimp, and it was amazing. Everything was very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The rice was also really delicious and complemented the dish so well. My husband ordered the lunch special taco salad, and he really enjoyed it too. On top of the great food, the prices were very reasonable, which made the experience even better. Overall, we were so impressed with the quality of the food, the flavors, and the atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Everything was to my liking. For me, a good, hot salsa is critical and I got my choice of 3 different flavors. I likes the tomatillo the best. They gave us plenty of Tortilla chips and more for the asking. Also they have a nice habinero salsa in a bottle, both red & green which I like to sprinkle on my food. We will be coming back but the parking situation is hard to tolerate. read more

The food just doesn't taste Mexican. First time service was not good at all. Second try service was much better but the food was still very bland. read more

Had a great experience at Aqua Tequila Mexican Restaurant! I ordered the Mexican street tacos with carnitas and, while I'm not an expert on what authentic street tacos should be, they tasted amazing to me. The drinks were also a highlight, the Mango Chile mojito is a must try if you like a little spice and the Corona-Rita was really good too. We even ended up buying the cute cup that comes with the Paloma drink (no regrets). Our server was honestly the star of the experience. I wish I remembered his name, but he did an amazing job! Super attentive and definitely great at upselling (and I mean that in the best way). The vibe was perfect, the beautiful atmosphere and not too crowded. We went during lunch on a Monday, so that probably helped, but it made for a really relaxed and enjoyable visit. Would definitely come back! read more

This restaurant is the absolute worst. food was okay once it came out correctly, but we were belittled by the manager, Sammy, and he slammed the plate on the table when they finally got the order right. then we watched as he publicly berated our poor server in the middle of the restaurant. I cannot in good conscience support a restaurant that treats their staff this way. read more

Everything was amazing just a tad bit under seasoned but wow this place is great the decor was impeccable very close attention to detail....tvs were everywhere wheelchair accessible...no stairs to climb and the food was just a tad bit under seasoned ( but i didn't need it anyway) the server was prompt and our food was hot...Great new place...I enjoyed it. read more

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TJ our waiter was awesome. Greeted so friendly, infectious smile and charm personified! Busy, busy place so patience is needed. My chicken tacos needed a little help...wish they had been heated up so cheese could melt! Refrigerated cheese on hot chicken not a good thing! The salsa was better than the enchilada sauce which was confusing as it tasted like marinara not enchilada sauce. The wait staff is very friendly but rushed due to the high traffic even though it was hours past lunch! Easy to find. Parking a big probldm. Not enough handicapped spots!!!! read more

I really wanted to like this absolutely stunning restaurant given its fantastic atmosphere, and was hoping to make it our "go-to" restaurant for Mexican food, but the food was very disappointing. I ordered the lunch portion of chicken enchiladas and my plate was swimming in a very bland red sauce and looked sloppy and not appetizing at all. The rice portion was too small and it was barely lukewarm. My husband ordered the chicken fajitas and the protein was good but the sauce was bland as well. Service was great though. Not sure we will return. Womp womp. read more

Nice atmosphere, fresh and flavorful salsa, and thick, tasty chips. The food was good overall with generous portions and solid flavors. Service was friendly too. However, the prices are definitely on the higher end. For the quality and experience, it felt a bit steep, so I'm not sure this will become a regular spot in our rotation despite the good food. Worth a try for a nicer night out, but better value options exist for everyday cravings. read more

Nice ambiance, place definitely packed. Music was insanely loud. Food was just mid to me and very overpriced. Chips and salsa tasted like ketchup and were on the stale side. After the newness wears off, I can totally see this place struggle. The food quality doesn't even come close to matching the price. Drinks are on the expensive side too, and also not impressive. Nothing really makes it stand out, when the price they are probably paying for rent really makes it need to. read more

We arrived to a 30 minute wait tonight so decided to finally get in and give it a try. The service was decent after waiting about 7-10 min for the waiter. It was the end of the night so I am not dinging that. We started with some table-side guac, it was full of vegetables but we asked for spicey and it was not. The salsa is very tomato forward and could use a refresh with some onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro; there was no flavor. Even the table next to us commented on if it was just an opened can of tomato sauce. Chips and salsa is the thing to master for a Mexican restaurant! We tried fajita nachos, tacos and enchiladas at our table and we thought most everything was ok but also very bland. The steak street tacos were our best order. For ambiance, it is loud in the middle of the restaurant, I'd recommend the patio. We think they forgot to build in some acoustics. Having been to a lot of the Bradenton area Mexican restaurants - this one is going to need to step it up quite a bit! I'll keep an eye on the reviews and give it some time before giving it another try. read more

Fun atmosphere, lively and colorful decor for am Ellenton mall, but the food is only OK. The vibe is great but the authenticity is only skin deep. read more

This place is wonderful. It's not the local hole in the wall. They have great lunch specials and the skinny margaritas are awesome.

not worth the wait. salsa tasted like spaghetti sauce. chicken enchiladas had no flavor and then they tried to charge me for something we didn't get. read more

Greeted promptly very kind server, had drinks and chips w- salsa! Our meals were Delicious! Hubby had beef fajitas and I had a pineapple filled combo with Chicken, Shrimp, Spicy sausage, sauce with cheeses. Really tasty!! Our server was very attentive !! Decorated nicely lovely to see a nice new place in Parrish, Fl.Look forward to our next visit with family. read more

If you haven't been to Aqua Tequila in Parrish yet, you are seriously missing out. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was exactly what you want in a night out -- energetic but not chaotic, stylish without feeling pretentious, and warm in a way that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The atmosphere alone sets the tone for a great evening. The food? Incredible. Every dish that hit the table was vibrant, fresh, and clearly made with intention. Bold flavors, perfectly balanced seasoning, and beautiful presentation. You can tell the kitchen cares about what they're putting out. It's the kind of meal where everyone at the table keeps saying, "You have to try this." But the highlight of the night was Morgan, our server. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely engaging. Morgan elevated the entire experience -- thoughtful recommendations, perfect timing, and the kind of personality that makes you feel like a VIP instead of just another table. Exceptional service is rare; this was next-level. Aqua Tequila delivered on every front: food, service, and atmosphere. We'll absolutely be back -- and we'll be asking for Morgan. Parrish just leveled up. read more

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Wow, YUM! Was expecting mediocre...but DANG, this place is fantastic!!! The ambiance, the service and the food! House-made guac was delicious, my husband's burrito was huge & flavorful, my mini chimichangas weren't so mini and I only ate the shrimp one, sooo good!! Can't wait to go back and try more, a bit pricey but they put so much love into the decor & food I can understand why. read more

Great atmosphere. Attentive staff. Wonderful food. Large portions. It does get crowded so plan ahead.

This place was great. Everything from the atmosphere to the food and drinks to the service. Especially for just opening recently. We will definitely be back. read more

We were really excited to try this place, especially since its sister restaurant had been a great experience for us. Unfortunately, this one didn't quite live up to those expectations. On the positive side, the service was excellent. friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The ambiance is also a big win. The space feels thoughtfully designed and creates a really enjoyable atmosphere. Where things fell short for us was the food. Nearly everything we tried was overly salty, to the point that it overpowered the flavors rather than enhancing them. Beyond that, the dishes just didn't have much depth or standout taste. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't memorable in a good way either. We really wanted to love this place, and maybe it was an off night, but based on this visit, the food just didn't match the quality of the service or the setting. Hoping they can dial it in, because there's a lot of potential here. read more

This place could be a real winner, but due to not accepting reservations wait times are typically 45 minutes to two hours. The food is good, but the lack of accommodation to those without endless time to waste is a disappointment. read more

We had the best dinner tonight. Our server was fantastic (Melissa)!! The food, drinks and atmosphere was great. We are so glad we decided to wait (new opening)! If you want good Mexican food, this is your place! We had table-side guac, carne asada and aquachiles! Delicious! read more

Aqua Tequila Mexican Restaurant - Table-side Guac - Mexican Near Me - Parrish, Florida

Crowed on Saturday at 2:30 pm. Excellent service from Bianca, Juan and Ana at the bar. The food was excellent. Great atmosphere, I'll be back. read more