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    El Tequilas Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (181 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EL TEQUILAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Senior Asada Quesadilla with charro beans. A Margarita with Tajin.
    Sandy M.

    Everything went well! We sat at the bar. Or very attentive bar keep was the perfect balance of talkative and leave use alone. Bianca served the Margaritas that make El Tequila's perfect ! The Miguel Margarita is heaven in a schooner! The food is also to die for! Miguel and his brother Ernesto started this business after working at other businesses while honing their skills. They been open 8 years now. It is the perfectly kept secret on Clifford Street in White Settlement! Ambience, think Cadillac bar Mexico in White Settlement, Texas. It

    Tilapia
    Pinxs B.

    Just saw this as we were driving and it happened to be lunch time, so we tried it and we are glad we did. Food and serving size was awesome. Food tasted and seasoned well. The server was nice and accommodating, service was fast enough to satisfy our growling bellies. Ambience was not too bad--typical Mexican restaurant feels. I had the tilapia and it was seasoned well, very tasty.

    Excellent Fajitas!
    Daniel N.

    I HAVE WASTED 10 YEARS OF MY LIFE!! Can not believe I never knew of this place! Ice cold beers, GREAT MEXICAN food & killer prices!!

    Miniature Burrito Dinner. One beef and one chicken.
    Adele Q.

    The restaurant looks like a lot of other small Mexican food places. The interior is not large but has plenty of tables and a fun Mexican feel. Service was prompt and Heather, our wait person, was friendly and attentive. The beer is cold and always goes well with Mexican food. We started with the chips and salsa. Chips are good but the salsa was bland. There was no heat or kick to it. I love nachos. I have eaten ones I love in Denver and keep trying to find ones I like as much in the DFW Metroplex. When I saw a Yelp picture of the loaded nachos at El Tequilas, I had to try them. The order I received looked just like the picture and I was excited. However, the flavor profile was odd. There is some pepper type flavor or seasoning, I think it was in the meat, that I didn't care for. Was not what I was expecting and I didn't get the "Mexican" flavors that I like. There was no kick or any flavor to get excited about. My husband ordered mini burritos. He said they tasted fine, nothing extraordinary. I must admit the plates are all really pretty to look at. Overall I was disappointed. Nothing really bad, just nothing that makes me want to come back.

    Yesi G.

    Just came for the drinkies. The bartender is tbe sweetest and the drinks are AMAZING! 10/10

    Margarita
    Natalie T.

    out of 5: El Tequilas has quickly become our go-to when we're craving bomb street tacos. We've been several times over the past eight months and, to be honest, we order the same thing every time--because it hits every time: street tacos, rice and beans, chips and salsa. Simple, satisfying, no notes (well... almost). The charro beans are where it's at--definitely recommend subbing those in. The chips, on the other hand, could use some love. They have that store-bought taste, and fresh chips would seriously level up the whole experience. The bar area should be considered too-- maybe about 10 seats. TVs, good energy, and the perfect spot to catch a game with a margarita in hand. It's casual, flavorful Tex-Mex that always delivers. My dad's from the Valley and I can't wait to bring him here soon--will report back with his verdict!

    Burrito
    Daniel F.

    Hard to eat when a group of women can't be quiet. There were a few tables around us and we kept looking at each other because it was over the top rude. We spoke to the waitress and all she did was shrug her shoulders . Also hard to get between tables. How do handicap patrons get it and around. On another note,The owner also posted some stuff that was not pro America so we won't be back.

    Flan
    Chris B.

    You'll never go wrong here. I thought I previously posted a review with a well thought out wording, but since Yelp is giving me the option to review... this place never fails. I am attaching three photos from three separate trips here. Three separate trips? It is obviously worth it. Try it out and make it your new regular Mexican restaurant. Good food. Super friendly service. And a comfortable atmosphere.

    A article from the health department!

    Sorry y'all!!! This is very close by my house I've been once however never again!! Food like a 6/10 ambiance kool seem like a family business

    Hard shelled fajita taco dinner.
    Tj S.

    It's a small place with a bar on one side and tables and booths on the other. You don't hear the bar but the place is pretty crammed so it very loud. Service was great but order a Coke and they bring Pepsi. As you all know; Coke is NOT Pepsi but if you're a Pepsi fan, they've got you covered. Telenovelas were playing when we arrived but switched to wrestling which I don't dig watching when I eat. Light, crispy warm chips with the right amount of punch to the salsa. Flavorful but not on fire. Entrees were okay.

    Great bar setup as well.
    Derrick P.

    Food was great. The cheese enchiladas were fantastic. The tortilla was perfectly cooked to the correct texture and the cheese was perfectly melted and stretchy. Chips are thin, crisp and warm. Fajitas were tender and a touch but heavy on the salt but very good. Drinks were excellent as well. Not overly syrupy. This place is a great local spot. The furnishings, music and TVs make for a great environment of entertainment. Can't go wrong here for local place.

    Chris M.

    Service is very Slow, Food is Surprisingly Bland it looks Beautiful tho great presentation! Salsa it's all the hype here nice and Spicy! Barbacoa was Little Dry, tamales did disappoint! Im from Arkansas So I had very big Hopes for the Mexican Food But I have had Way better where I'm from! Rice Is very hard. Fresh Ingredients Tho! The tomato's and peppers are Very good! It's Very hot in Restaurant and Bathrooms are a spa! $3.00 Charge to pay with Card! And 4 people Cost over 60 and we drank water!

    Specials
    Elizabeth A. H.

    Firstly, our waitress, Alyssa was amazing. She was nice and very attentive. They are offering new menu items since we were here last some of the the times are: pork shanks, Piña al Tequilas, asada de puerco, and they brought back Diablo shrimp! New appetizers as well. We tried the stuffed taters and I was not impressed they looked pretty but the inside ingredients were all mush and not what I was hoping for with the stuffing description it was more like large croquettes. The piño al tequilas was showy and fun. They light it on fire and it is served in half a pineapple as you would expect. I am a fan of this dish and was excited to see it on the menu. The flavor of the piña al tequilas was only okay. Not the best I have had but not bad. The strangest thing tonight was the salsa. They are using a different recipe both their regular salsa and salsa Verde have a lot of black pepper in them. So if you are a black pepper fan, you will love it.

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    Some of the best food, drinks, and service I've had in a long time. Wish we had an El Tequilas where I live!!

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    Local Mexican restaurant. I'm stuck between a 3 and 4 because they are hit or miss on the food. But the staff is always nice!

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    Looking toward the order counter and kitchen.

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