Kimberly B.

Unfortunately, the service & food quality has seems to go down the last 4 times I've ate from here. I am not sure I would recommend them for food; the drinks could still be tasty, but I can't say for sure. Let's start with service. I came in today for lunch, alone. I sat in a booth. The server came to take my drink order & I asked for a minute or two on food. She didn't return until 15 minutes later; she also had a table of 6-8, but I was in view of her with the table. She took their drink and food orders and still has not came back. Even after I got my food, she came back long after I was finished to even ask if I wanted my check. I had never felt so ignored in a food establishment, especially when to be fair it's on the higher end for a lunch menu. The food. Honestly.. it did seem like fresh rice & beans, but absolutely no seasoning. As far as salt. I am not a salt heavy person, but there was none. On top of that, it was cold. My quesadilla also seems to have very minimal steak in comparison to the large peppers. The only thing that was hot was the actual tortilla & the cheese. It's really sad because I use to absolutely love this place. I do not believe I'll be recommending or trying them for a while. As far as the inside, they do seem to always be cleaning. Unfortunately today there was an odd smell. Overall, this may have been one of the worst food experiences I've had in a while. I hope in the future I do not have a similar experience, if I decide to return. I'd also like to notate, there was another server at a table behind me that was great! So it's not all the servers, just the one I had today.

Maria C.

We dined here with friends for our anniversary on the 20th. I love tacos I love tequila so I figured we give this a try! I made reservations for six about a week in advance without worry. We arrived before time and we were seated immediately. The service was quick! The Ambiance is beautiful! I ordered a margarita, the organic option and it was good! I believe everybody that ordered drinks at the table was pleased with their drinks. The food it was okay my thing is if you don't eat it all in one sitting then it may not be good as leftovers later hence that's what I experience with my chicken quesadilla it was very good flavorful and huge! A good portion I couldn't finish it all but when I took it home and tried to finish it the next day it just wasn't as appealing as it was when I was at the restaurant. Parking I believe it's only Street Parking ... I didn't see a garage nearby but we were lucky to find street parking minutes steps away from the restaurants entrance. We visited on a Friday night and it was fairly steady. Don't if I will return, but give them a try if you're into tacos and tequila it's definitely pricier than most places so definitely check that out as far as the menu before you go just to determine if you willing to give it a try. Have fun and enjoy life :)

Angel E.

I came here on national taco day in October and the customer service was great. It was busy but they were able to handle the crowd. The tacos were amazing and the happy hour prices were even better. The restaurant was larger than I expected and I enjoyed the overall vibe.

Servers were prompt and attentive. Shrimp street tacos were so flavorful and my cousins Birria tacos were very authentic she said.

Marilee M.

Last night we celebrated our daughter's graduation at Tacos y Tequila and they did an excellent job. We had a group of 15 at 8:30 pm and the waiter was so attentive. Food was excellent and they even treated the two graduates to free dessert! Nice touch! Fun atmosphere too!

I'm really disappointed with my experience trying to plan my graduation dinner here. On Friday morning (5/8), I was looking for local Mexican restaurants near my university that could accommodate a larger group. I had been here before, liked the location, and thought the food was decent, so I checked their website. To my surprise, the site allowed me to book a reservation for up to 25 people online like a normal reservation -- not even a private event inquiry. I completed the booking and received a confirmation for my group. (first screenshot) Wanting to make sure everything was set, I called on 5/11 to confirm the reservation. The person on the phone was rude from the start, and it was so loud in the background I could barely hear him. Then he tells me, "Oh, we aren't taking any reservations this weekend, our website isn't working." That response honestly shocked me. If the reservation system "isn't working," why are reservations still being accepted online? You're risking people showing up with large parties expecting a confirmed reservation. Had I not called ahead, it would've been embarrassing and incredibly disappointing to arrive with my graduation group and find out there was no reservation at all. What made the conversation even more frustrating was how unclear and inconsistent the answers were. Instead of giving me a straightforward yes or no about whether my reservation would actually be honored, I was told something along the lines of, "Maybe I can do something for you, but if a large group comes before you, I can't guarantee anything." That's not reassuring when you're trying to organize a graduation dinner for 25 people. I even had my mom call later to see if maybe communication would be clearer the second time around, but she got the same attitude and the same back-and-forth responses without any clear confirmation. I get 25 is a big group, just say yes or no. What makes this worse is that their website is currently promoting graduation dinners and parties right on the homepage. It feels very misleading to advertise graduation celebrations while knowingly having a broken reservation system. (second screenshot) Thankfully I called ahead, but this experience completely changed my opinion of the place.

Shapray N.

After watching it go viral on TikTok, I finally went to check out Tacos and Tequila, and their birria tacos are quite amazing. Delicious, juicy, and well cooked. One of their margaritas, which I also sampled, was excellent; it was powerful and well-balanced without being overpowering. The atmosphere is adorable, however it felt a little cramped, particularly at peak hours. The service may have been better, but it was only mediocre. Nevertheless, the food was the highlight of the trip and made it worthwhile. This is the place to go if you're in Norfolk and in the mood for birria. Enjoy the tequila and tacos.

Leira S.

Went here a couple weeks ago on a whim after a nice long sunday funday around the city! Being in a prime walkable location with scenic outdoor seating was a high scoring factor for me as weather is getting warmer and i find myself gathering with loved ones more often. I ordered the Carne Asada Tacos which packed so much flavor and the perfect balance of toppings making for a wonderful experience every bite. My drink was the Guava Margarita (which fun fact my dog is named guava so every time i have the possibility of ordering something along the lines I DO) this time it surpassed expectations of the Guava fruit i love being the sweet and lively fruit it is.

Ali S.

Well, I really wanted to like this place because their menu looked amazing! Maybe I didn't order the right thing. It was too hot to sit outside, but I'm sure that would have been a better experience because inside was very noisy. I ordered the Chiles Rellenos, and the batter was soggy, you could also see a lot of liquid on the plate. I did enjoy the rice and beans. Not sure if I will be back, but I may be convinced.

Dena W.

Birria, vibes, and baby-step guac--Tacos & Tequila Review Tacos & Tequila has been on my foodie wish list for a while, so after wrapping up our Sweet Tooth Saturday series, I decided it was finally time to check them out. The timing was perfect--not too busy, no wait, and they had both indoor and outdoor seating available. Dog-friendly? Sort of. Outdoor seating is dog-friendly, but since Lexi was in her stroller and it was HOT, we opted to sit inside in the A/C, and no one seemed to mind. Now for the food... Chips & Salsa - Solid! Chips tasted freshly made and had a good crunch. Guacamole - Okay, here's the tea. I noticed the table next to me getting tableside guac made (yes, it looked amazing), so I asked if I could watch--and then asked to try some myself. The waiter explained that what I got was their in-house guac made earlier in the day, not the tableside version. The texture was a little too smooth for me (almost baby food consistency), but the flavor was nice, especially mixed with their salsa. I'd definitely try it again--maybe next time, I'll go for the tableside experience. Birria Tacos - The star of the meal! These are their most popular item and for good reason. Corn tortillas were clearly made in-house, perfectly crisp on the outside, and generously filled with tender meat. My one critique? They needed more cheese. I didn't get any cheese pull, which is something I personally look for in a birria taco. My gold standard is still a spot I visited in Maryland over three years ago, and nothing has topped them yet--but these were definitely solid. I'd give them a strong 8/10. Side of Rice - Unexpectedly AMAZING. Flavorful, well-seasoned, and honestly a 10/10 for me. I always order rice at Mexican restaurants and this one is definitely in my top-tier list. Organic Margarita - Meh. This was a miss for me. Very sour and lacked sweetness--definitely needed more agave to balance it out. It's one of their most popular drinks (made with fresh juice and organic ingredients), but it just didn't do it for me. I'd try another drink next time. Overall, this place has great potential. Friendly service, quick seating, and a menu full of things I'd still love to try. A few hits, a couple misses--but I'd absolutely return, especially for the tacos and rice. Just don't expect a cheese pull moment unless you ask for extra.

Eugene H.

Second time here. The food is always good, the staff is friendly and the food comes out quick which i appreciate even just walking by and deciding to stop in. Theres also a young lady doing face painting for the kids when you come in. Give it a try

Theresa M.

My husband and I went for Taco Tuesday and enjoyed our night out. He had the fish tacos with white fish, which I tried and really enjoyed. I had the pork street tacos, and they were tasty, too. Everything came out fast, and the staff were all friendly and helpful. Great location with plenty of seating and a full bar. Check them out!

Katrinia F.

The ambience at this restaurant was quite nice. The customer service was pretty decent as well. The food didn't take long to come out at all. They customize a drink just for me, which was a nice added bonus. The food was amazing. I tried their steak which was succulent and juicy. It was not overcooked. It was just right. They also bring out chips and salsa for the table. Their food is cooked to order Including the chips. I tried a number of different items and everything was just as delicious as the first item. I also loved the desserts. I was a little skeptical to try, but it was pretty good. Overall this was an excellent visit.