I ordered take out! Plantain with steak and beans and a large salsa. Even for a large, they seemed to add extra to the order as their were 3 individual salad containers and a large to-go box with double chips. Their salsa is SO good, so a large is always a must for me. They took great care to package the to-go order in a way that preserved the freshness of the food, which was an added detail not every place will do. It was the perfect Friday-night comfort meal that I needed delicious! Side note: I have been to the restaurant to eat but their Lightning inside is TOO low for me. I can't even see the food and I'm surprised they haven't been suid for an injury on site it's so low. But take out was a great option:) read more

Had a really nice dinner here. The carne tacos were very good, a bit spicy but very good. Sangria was delicious! The chips and salsa were good as well. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The decor is amazing, a lot to look at and very cool! Ladies room was clean and well lit. Parking is a NIGHTMARE- just a heads up! read more

I loved Gonza! The salsa was absolutely delicious!! I ordered the carne tacos and absolutely loved them! They are full of flavor, the avocado adds a lot to them and I appreciate that they're on flour tortillas. The coconut rice was SO good!! Next time I'll be trying a margarita! Looking forward to going back. The atmosphere was fantastic! We sat outside under a fan on a really hot day and were cool enough. Each table has a fly wheel which is great help! The decorations were pretty, hanging flowers pretty and I enjoyed the music! I am in town from Fort Lauderdale and it was great to hear familiar Spanish music! The inside of the restaurant was cute but extremely dark. Service was great. Parking is free in a parking lot. read more

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We went to Gonza Tacos y Tequila on a Wednesday evening, and even though it was busy, the atmosphere was great, lively, but still family-friendly. Very loud inside so I recommend the outdoor patio with kids. The food was delicious! Unlimited chips and salsa. I ordered the Passion Fruit Salmon, which was cooked perfectly and full of flavor; sweet and tangy. The kids got the quesadillas with macaroni and bacon, and they enjoyed it. We also tried the Coconut Shrimp appetizer. Tasted just as good as it looked. One of the coolest surprises was their robot cart that delivers appetizers and desserts to tables, my kids were fascinated! Definitely a fun and creative touch that makes the dining experience even better. The only small downside was that our food took a while to arrive (understandable since it was busy), and the appetizer was very small, but our server Ryan was kind and attentive, and everything came out hot and fresh once it arrived. Overall, wonderful experience. read more

We had some of the most amazing burritos while traveling here from Michigan this week. Check this place out really cool vibe in the restaurant itself. Nice people. Great food. Vibe check was a number 10! read more

The food is fabulous! Great chips, salsa and guacamole. The fajitas are delicious. Every thing is delicious! If you like Mexican food you don't want to miss this place! read more

Love this spot. Went today for lunch and it was great like it always is. Restaurant atmosphere is awesome, waiters and staff are super friendly and food is delicious. I recommend the Mexican flag! read more

This was my first time at this location. The steak tacos were smaller than expected but ended up being the perfect size. The steak had so much flavor and was delicious. I had a side of lime rice which came out more green than I expected but the taste was good. The staff was friendly but the service was slower than I would have liked. Overall the food was great and I would eat here again. read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I had a great experience at Gonza. Our server Kiersten was fantastic, especially since it was her first day on the job. I ordered a top shelf margarita, and you can never go wrong with a top shelf margarita. The food came out fast which is always great. The food was amazing! I ordered their nachos, and they were out of this world! I'm not even kidding; those were probably one of these best nachos I've tried in the Raleigh area. If you love Mexican food, I would definitely give Gonza a try. The ambiance there is wonderful. read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Early weeknight dinner. First time there. Loved the atmosphere, festive and colorful. Waiter was patient and helpful. Food was delicious. Our party of two had chicken burrito and shrimp tacos. Both enjoyed. The warm chips and salsa were also great. read more

This is a well serviced eatery in north Raleigh. There is normally a wait, so make a reservation. The food is good, if slightly overpriced. read more

The family went here for dinner and let me tell you this place is a hoot. The decor is very wired Mexican oddities. We sat out side with the heaters going ad it was quite comfortable. Their menu is somewhat small but the food is very tasty. I ordered the "Flag" which is 3 enchiladas with three different sauces that are the colors of the Mexican flag. The enchiladas were steak, chicken and refried beans. read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Mexican Flag - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I was in the area for a work meeting and decided to grab lunch. So glad I did! The food is delicious and the staff is super nice. I wish I lived closer. read more

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What a fun place! Great tasting tacos! Chips with great tasting salsa were plentiful. Fast, friendly team service. It was great to sit inside yet have the restaurant open for fresh air. The decor makes you feel like you are in a Latino pueblo enjoying the best tacos around! We enjoyed the shrimp and the al pastor tacos. Would definitely go back again! read more

For years I had thought I found the pickiest eater I have ever met within my own family, until now. So, her being a huge fan of Mexican food, I decided to bring her to Gonza's and her reaction reaffirmed my claim that Gonza is among the very best Mexican restaurants in NC. Gonza is still growing, rightfully so, and they will always have a page in my little acceptable dining book. Cheers! read more

I got the enchiladas con molle with refried beans substituted for chicken. It was pretty good. Not super mind blowing but good. The sauce was sweet and the enchiladas were big. Guac and salsa were not amazing. Not super flavorful. Nice workers and the inside is so fun if you dine in. read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Enchiladas Con Mole - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Cool atmosphere and great food and service. Would definitely recommend for date or family night.

Came for dinner on a weeknight and both the service and food were kind of off, which was surprising considering their great reviews. I had a passionfruit margarita and tried a sip of the classic; both were meh. Fish tacos and burrito el guapo were both mid, too. You're better off going to Salt and Lime or La Santa Modern Mexican Food. 3.5 stars. read more

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Gonza is one of my favorite places to visit in Raleigh & I'd never been to the original location until today! Just like other locations it was dark inside but then well lit with star lanterns. The soup is one of my favorite things on the menu so of course I had to get it. It's a chicken tortilla soup base but is made unique with the addition of sweet potato. Pastor tacos are one of my favorites anywhere & they didn't disappoint. We also ordered queso which was delicious. Our server was patient & kind as we had people in our party who hadn't been there before and needed extra time. They accommodated adjustments to people's orders & they bring everything out on a cart so nothing spills :) read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Pastor Tacos & Sopa De Tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great drinks, cool little robot to bring out appetizers, great service, great food. Been there several times and never a disappointment. read more

4.5 Stars - Sat at the bar; excellent service, solid craft brew and very tasty entree. Complimentary chips and salsa were above average. Used to dine here when they first opened, nice to see them packed and going strong. Will keep them on my rotation when in Raleigh. read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Turismo American IPA by Crank Arm Brewing Company - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Raleigh!! The carne tacos are absolutely amazing, the steak is so tender and the melted cheese on the soft taco shell is just perfect. I always love getting the cilantro rice on the side which is buttery and flavorful with pieces of corn in it as well. They also usually have an excellent margarita special so I definitely recommend trying a new drink every time. Service is very fast and the restaurant itself is very colorful and hip! I highly recommend Gonza when you are in Raleigh and get the Carne Tacos!! read more

$3.15 just to order online! They charge YOU a fee just to order and have the privilege to come pick-up and eat their food!! This is ridiculous! It's already expensive, they charge extra for more than 1 little salsa cup, $19 tacos & $22 steak fajita! Guacamole requires a loan! On principle this isn't happening! Food was ok, fajitas were fine but veggies barely cooked and no char at all! Tacos were a little dry. read more

I was hesitant to try this place, but still went. Amazing service, food was on point on every aspect. Ambiance was nice and bit load, but the decor did not disappoint. Almost everyone working that afternoon was a young, hardworking, fast moving and pleasant youngsters. Will be back! Highly recommend read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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What I ordered: Lacko taco entree Coconut shrimp appetizer Passion fruit margarita The shrimp were on the smaller side, but very good in flavor/seasoning The braised short rib tacos were delicious! Very filling, and paired with a robust consummé dipping sauce The passion fruit margarita was perfect; definitely ordered a second round Visited Gonza for a birthday dinner celebration and the restaurant was able to accommodate a large group, that included children. They were kind and gave the bday boy a free dessert and celebratory song. The ambience is vibrant and uniquely styled. Luchadores masks galore, some peculiar mannequins at the entryway, and there was a decent wait to be seated on a Thursday evening at dinnertime. Worth the wait, for sure! 10/10 strongly recommend and will return again! read more

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Takeout experience is atrocious. A full hour wait for this "soup" and an order of the Mexican Flag enchiladas. Seriously disappointed to have opened this $4 bowl of soggy tortilla strips. The bowl is like 2 inches in height and about 4 inches in diameter, tiniest thing. They don't offer a larger version so we ordered two. Offered my wife a bowl for her "soup" prior so they could be combined prior to opening, that would've been entirely unnecessary. read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Freshly opened "soup" - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Always a great experience at Gonzas. Delicious food, awesome environment and yummy margs.

Amigos this is the deal .... if you're ever in Raleigh area make a stop here. It's to die for ! Yummy food and lots of fun decor make for a really great experience! We had street corn, beef tacos & steak & Shrimp fajitas. All of it was delicious ! The Halloween decorations were out of this world! Two thumbs way up! read more

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We love Gonza - we go here regularly. My favorite is the enchiladas con mole (I could drink their mole - it is so good : ) - we have never been disappointed- from drinks to desserts and service. This place is wonderful. read more

Gonza on Lead Mine; ahh for the love of tacos, and the atmosphere to immerse yourself. This is our happy place. Whenever we go there we are reminded why it is so popular. The owner has figured it out. We and others are treated like family, and it is clear that is what Gonza does. He engages with customers amidst the craziness, constantly stopping by tables to check on his friends. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. The food? Never disappoints. I took my best friend there last night and again, we were thrilled. My recommendation; save room for desert and try the Flan. It will make you smile. Before you leave look over the photos and identify some of your favorite celebrities. Just fun... read more

Everything was a expected, GREAT! We came here last year while I was in town and I've always wanted it again and I finally got it. It was every bit as good as I remembered it being. Can't wait for next year's visit now. read more

We came here for a work lunch as a group of about eight. It took us a little while to be seated, but we're soon brought into a dimly lit restaurant, decorated with very ornate lights and glass. The food was wonderful. I got the tacos Al pastor and the salad. The salad was surprisingly refreshing with goat cheese and pomegranate seeds. My coworker got the "sushi" appetizer, and it looked incredible. He said it was great. This seems like the type of place would like to return to have a drink. I ever find myself back in Raleigh. I will come back. read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Super cute spot, loved the decor and vibe. We started off with an order of guacamole along with the complimentary salsa. For entrees my husband ordered the short rib tacos with rice and I ordered the enchiladas con mole with rice & beans. The mole sauce is a little bit sweeter but I still liked the dish a lot, my husband also liked his. I washed it all down with an IPA from Crank Arm (I also recommend their margaritas). This Gonza location has great food and service. This was our first experience dining out since COVID (we've only been doing takeout) and we felt safe sitting outside. The tables were distanced and everyone was wearing a mask when not at their table. read more

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We have been coming here for years and the food is consistently delicious. The service is always great. Big shout out to Ivy, she was really an excellent server. I had the tilapia tacos and they had such great flavor, they were just so delicious. The plantains were also cooked with just the right amount of grill marks and wonderfully delicious. Even the margaritas are reasonably priced so you can have two. Keep up the good work Gonza. You have a clean, happy, beautifully fun decorated restaurant, with spacious seating indoors and great outdoor seating. We called our table the sweetheart table as a big red heart hung on top of us. read more

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Tilapia tacos with plantains. Amazingly good. - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A North Raleigh staple and for good reason, as the food is always so darn good. The service is always top notch and you really never wait long for food or drink after you order. I had a classic house margarita and it was tasty but my favorite is their Paloma. The ambiance is a bit dark and cozy, so if you have trouble seeing menus in limited lighting, bring your glasses. Thankfully they have cool touch lights in the table that can be moved around to get the light just right. All in all a great place for meeting up with friends, having a date night or hanging with the family. read more

This is a summary of several visits to Gonza in 2023 with work (lunch) and family (drinks/dinner). I have to start with the decor: Gonza is fairly legendary for bold, low-light, colorful decoration, including luchador masks (obvi), but also themed mannequins at the next table over that fool me sometimes. This location is no exception - gorgeous, and gets me excited for the food every time. Food: my favorite is the Steak Tacos with rice & beans. Pork Belly Tacos is another solid choice. The only problem is that I always want four tacos and they come in threes; the best solution is to go with at least two other people who also get tacos and trade/share. Service is great; never had an issue except if they were busy. When they get slammed, drinks can be slow. read more

We had a last-minute opportunity for a quick date night so we racked our brains to figure out where to go. We decided on Gonza since my husband had never tried it. It didn't disappoint! We didn't have a reservation (highly recommended if you don't want to wait), but were able to get a seat with about a 30-minute wait. We waited by the bar. While the drinks looked delish, husband was in a work vehicle since he came straight from work so we needed to go alcohol-free. We chatted with an employee who was off the clock and so very pleasant. You could tell she loves to work there and recommended a few drinks for us to try in the future. (We will!) I was also able to watch the hostesses in action. They were efficient and kind to everyone coming in. They handed us all bobble heads while we wait. The only thing missing were the bobble heads would be awesome if they were pagers! But I digress. We were seated outside. It was quite hot and thankfully I wasn't wearing anything really nice or else I would have been even more miserable. The server was a happy fella, a lot of smiles and pep in his step. He was attentive and our non-alcoholic drinks never went dry. (Yes, I caught that. Pun intended.) It was nice to have a quick server. Our food was delivered promptly and hot. Ingredients tasted fresh and delicious. Gonza himself came by to check on us. That was nice touch. I even saw him at the host stand earlier. Even my husband who is , let's say- very selective- liked his dish! Winning! The food was great, service great, but the crowded outside seating with a wobbly table in the heat of summer not my favorite. I was born for A/C! Will I return? Yes. Will I sit outside when it's hot? No way. read more

Food = amazing Atmosphere = amazing Servers = amazing Beers next door = amazing!! Location = amazing We had four appetizers to try different things. Best way to get a bunch of different flavors. All of the food was amazing. We had the fish with green salsa sauce that was sooooo good. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of it. But it was UNREAL!!! read more

Hmmm, the verdict is still out on this spot. Tried it and imma give them the benefit of the doubt. We ordered super close to the time they closed and it was very busy! We had tacos and chips and salsa to go! The prices wasn't worth it based off what we got but I'm willing to try it one more time. read more

All in all it was pretty average. I had the tacos Al pastor, and they were good, but nothing special about them. The maduros were good, tasted homemade, I enjoyed those. The guac was good but again nothing wow. I asked for hot sauce and they brought a small pot of a spicy sauce that was spicy but charged me 50cents for it. I could have done with some cholula. I will say the drink I ordered was subpar. I ordered the ginger and tamarindo margarita, it tasted like a mediocre margarita no ginger or tamarindo flavor at all. I regretted ordering it. I think the decor is neat and adds to the ambiance. But the music is so loud you can hardly talk and it's very crowded. They pack so many ppl in a small space that's overloaded with decor it feels tight. They also had a robot waiter, why? It was mostly in the way of the regular waiters. The service was great though. Once was enough, I doubt I'll be back. read more