My only complaint is that they aren't open for lunch. They would make a fortune if they had lunch hours. Great homemade red and green salsas served with corn tortilla chips when you are seated. Nice atmosphere and decor, except the damn pink neon restroom sign stands out like a sore thumb. The food is very good. My personal favorite is the swordfish tacos served in soft corn tortillas with avocado salsa...mmm mmm good. Very good margaritas, although a bit undersized for the price. Always enjoy the food and drink here. Best Mexican restaurant in Fairfield County! read more

Best margarita's around. If you like some heat, get a spicy margarita. They soak habanero peppers in Don Julio for a little while which gives it a real nice kick. The chips and salsa are delicious. A little on the garlicky side and it has some spice to it. The salsa verde is also very good. The fajitas are delicious, and they actually give you a very good portion of meat. It's not greasy either, like you get at most restaurants. If you like your tequila, talk to the owner. He will be bombing around BSing with everyone (mostly in the bar area). He went to culinary school in Mexico and has a vast knowledge of tequila. read more

Love the 'Bird Super friendly, welcoming spot on the sterile new canaan landscape. Have been dozens of times over the years, eaten at bar and inside, on menu and off....food is consistently good, beverages are poured strong and always kind of a party atmosphere. No, the fish tacos aren't as good as SoCal, and is a burrito even mexican ? If want slightly funky, more authentic and consistently good mexican in New Canaan, this is your spot. read more

The ambiance is suburb and the service terrific. Each entre was ample. We plan to return soon. Just love the name.

I've always enjoyed their margaritas and food has always been good. Wide selection of tequilas. Regular Mexican fare. Small and on the cozy side. Decor is appealing to the eye. read more

I ate from their food truck over the weekend in Stamford, CT. This was the worst food experience ...the guacamole was frozen and looked like it was squeezed out of a tube. There was absolutely no flavor in the guacamole and the chips given were all broken up like they were the last of a bag. The tacos were probably the worst I've ever had... how do you mess up a taco? I had the vegetarian rice bowl and it was something you could get at a school cafeteria. I was so disappointed to say the least. When I told the server that our guac came frozen he responded with " okay" . I hope the actual restaurant is better ! Too bad I will not be trying again. read more

One of our favorite places to eat and hands down our favorite mexican restaurant. Food is good, fresh and consistent. However we do miss the garlic mash potatoes but we will be ok. Staff are great, helpful, very polite and knowledgeable ..... All tables are good....I enjoy sitting up in the bar section at the tables... The salsa rocks... read more

We had a reservation last night for our favorite mexican restaurant- we expected great service food , drinks. We were so wrong - absolutely horrible experience- started with no propane for outdoor heaters- we could not sit outside since it was so cold . Inside was really packed - kind of uncomfortable feeling with so many people in a small place - not sure if they followed safety guidelines... No drink menu !!! Our waiter had very little knowledge about simple drinks and dinner menu was super confusing- again no explanation no patience... our order came - rice was cold , beef burrito was soooo over salted ! We didn't even try to order more and just left , after this kind of treatment by unprofessional staff we are not coming back again. This was our second bad experience so we are done with this place and not recommend it to anyone. read more

Can only comment on the service: I showed up at 4:35 on a Saturday evening, and was told by a very flustered, exasperated hostess to come back at 5pm. She didn't invite me to sit, didn't say to have a glass of water and some chips and she'd try to get things going in less time, just go away and come back at five. I didn't have 25 minutes to kill, so I ate at the diner (awful) but as I walked back, this restaurant was packed at 5:02pm so something had drastically and suddenly improved there. I wish I had waited but I wasn't invited to do so and I dont' like to beg people to take my money. read more

The quesadilla & guacamole was pretty good- not the best I've ever had. I also had a few frozen margaritas that were a little weak. Maybe the waiter thought I was underage? The experience itself was great. Its a neat space that's well decorated. read more

A staple of New Canaan, but honestly over priced and pretty bad service. Great atmosphere and location. Food is okay, seems like pretty authentic Mexican food, which in this area is no small feat. read more

We sat down for dinner at 7:50, a few minutes before our reservation, since the restaurant was practically empty. When we arrived, no one was available to bring us to a table and the hostess was rude. When we finally were seated, the waiter kept telling us we needed to order food and the kitchen was closing at 8:30. He said he would bring utensils and menus right away. We waited until 8:20 and not once did they stop by our table to even bring us a fork. There were literally 2 other people in the restaurant. I will not be coming back unless better service is guaranteed. read more

You've gotta order off the specials menu. That's where the good stuff is. I don't go out of my way to eat here, but if there's nothing else, then I'll usually get something off the specials and it's usually good. Pretty dependable, I'm just not a fan of the burritos, I think they're kinda bland, so I stay away from those. Don't know about the enchiladas, been ages since I had one, but the pork tacos are decent. The one thing I'm not crazy about is the noise level, it can get very very loud in there, without as many people as you'd expect from just hearing it. read more

We ordered from their food truck and received $24 worth of food that looked like a 7 year old prepared it. I would never order from them again. Gross store bought food. read more

Went here recently after not going in a while and was extremely disappointed. This seems to be your average Americanized Mexican cuisine, does not feel authentic one bit. Cheese was cold and chicken was not flavorful at all. read more

Best Mexican food around. The daily specials are always great. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back. (the original margarita worth it too). read more

Very good Mexican/American food. Better than the chain Mexican places for sure - thought I wouldn't go as far as to say it's 100% authentic. They seem to use quality ingredients and offer sides you actually WANT to eat. Nice atmosphere, festive. Nice for families and casual dining. read more

Very unimpressed. Salsa is very bland and chips are from a bag - how hard is it to make homemade chips? The rest of our meal was equally uninspired. The ridiculous prices combined with sub par food make this place laughable. The only reason it stays in business is because of the 20 somethings sardined into the bar. Without a liquor license it would shut down in a week. read more

Tequila's is one of the few dependable restaurants in the culinary swamp that is New Canaan. Great food, better service, great location, great atmosphere. read more

Great little place. Don't let the outside fool you. Best Mex food in the area. Huge variety of different dishes. Everything's fresh. Great service. A must place to go in Fairfield County. read more

WORST SERVICE EVER! Food was ok but does not make up for the awful service. It took over two hours from the time I entered to get one appetizer and entree that were ordered immediately until the time I left. The Sangria had no alcohol in it AND NO FRUIT! WTF. They also overcharged my credit by $65 and the transaction does not show up as void on my credit card bill even though they said it would. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

This place has grown on me since my earlier review. I've eaten there twice more, and the carne asada I ordered during my last visit was executed well. I still love the margaritas. The wait staff are friendly and efficient. A good choice if you don't want to leave New Canaan to eat Mexican food. read more

Best Mexican food in the area by far! Always consistently good and the specials are always authentic and delicious. Can 't ever get enough of the tex mex nachos! read more

This place has OK Mexican food, but nowhere near as good as La Cocinita in New Haven or anything in California. I had some of the best fish tacos in my life in Southern California last summer, and should have known that the ones at this place wouldn't measure up. They were good, but not great. The chips they give you have a strange texture - not sure how to describe it, but I'm pretty sure they're not homemade. The salsa was quite good, but I wanted Cholula for my tacos and they didn't have it. The hot sauce they had was fine, but had more of a smoky flavor than I hoped for. The nachos we got as an appetizer were quite good, though. I'd go to this place again if I were in the area, but I sure wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

Tequila Mockingbird is a great little joint! I love taking friends from out-of-town here. The atmosphere is kitchy and adorably tacky Mexicana! I love it. The food is delicious, as are the margharitas (the mango one is my favorite). It's a great place to get a good bite to eat for a decent price, and enjoy a nice conversation. The decor alone will get it going. read more

Great service, solid food and the hostess did a stellar job in finding a table on a crowded evening. Had the Baja Tacos and Swordfish Tacos. Only downside is the margaritas are small. Be aware that parking can be challenging. read more

Its edible and convenient. The ambiance is better than the food for sure. For a foodie, try the other places where the food Takes the headlines. read more

The margaritas are really good and strong (wait after your first, you may not need a second if you're driving!), but the food is ridiculously overpriced and not that great. read more

Best Mexican around, several authentic dishes, wait staff is great, our local favorite restaurant.

I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with the other reviews. Been here 3 times for dinner, and takeout twice. A year ago, I would have said it was decent Mexican, for the area, but it has really gone down hill. Take out a few weeks ago was just wrong, and nearly inedible. There are some fabulous restaurants in NC. This is not one of them. read more

So, you would think, sitting at the bar, the bartender would have just a little interaction. We had an appetizer and a few beers.. Never asked how it was.. etc..no concern, but was busy texting...whoever....Dude with an Attitude! Left a 18% tip, and felt an attitude as well. Appetizer was great.... watching him pour margeritas.. like 6oz glass, filled to top with ice.. then poured out of plastic container..what a biz! read more

Don't be fooled by the catchy name...because the fun doesn't stop there. As energetic as it is clever, Mockingbird is a must for groups of friends. Having been overserved to epic proportions I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to review their food. I can, however, attest to the cleanliness of their bathroom. Having "overindulged" in the house drink I literally slept in the men's room. Imagine my surprise (and delight!) to awake and realize there was a full bar just steps away. Come for the crowd...and stay for the "Tequila Surise"! read more

I can't believe I'm the first to review Tequila's. This is the best Mexican restaurant in Southern Fairfield County. Possibly the East Coast. Their skirt steak is *unbelievable*. Paul goes to Mexico often to find new ideas and it pays off. If they've got tamales, get them. I can't stress this enough; GET THEM. They make everything fresh and by hand. They used to have something like the 2nd best tequila collection on the East Coast (some bar in NYC had the top spot), but I don't know if that's still true. FYI: they get their coffee from the same place as Gates - Zumbach's on the other side of town - and it's some of the best java in CT; goes great with the flan. read more

I was here the other day and the bartender told me about the special enchilade mole dish. I have to say that the dish was the best mole I have ever eaten!!! Highly recommended! read more

I've only been here once, but I can tell that this place will be a "go-to" for "a casual, but nice" night out. My fiance and I came here during a recent rainy weeknight after I pleaded that we go out for Mexican...we were not disappointed. I had a combo plate of texas tacos and chicken quesadillas and my fiance had shrimp fajitas (I know - not adventurous, but a great way to see if a place can execute on some simple dishes). The food was flavorful and perfect. Nothing to fancy, but then again, that's what we were hoping for. Tortilla chips and green and red salsa were served before dinne,r so be sure not to go crazy and eat two helpings as we did (the red salsa was awesome)! The decor is fun, as some of the other reviews mentioned, and the place was busy, but not packed, which is a testament to the food and courteous waitstaff. Overall a great find - one which I felt that I actually got more than what I paid for - in the middle of quaint downtown New Canaan! read more

Busy and boner reducing. Try to avoid this type of mediocre food. Your toilet will thank me.

Huge thumbs up for the very strong margaritas. The food is just ok - it's some relatively down scale mexican food, but they get all the basics right. Great spot to bring the little kids, as it's so loud that no one really notices if your kids are also loud. It tends to be packed with families between 5 and 7pm. Very popular after sports stop (ie: after the kids soccer games). Definitely worth the trip. read more

Tequila Mockingbird is a fantastic restaurant. The margarita are delicious as are the specials. The atmosphere is very authentic. I will def be back again. read more

Decent and local. The food is OK and the service is generally good but too many kids here. It's not authentic but I didn't visit thinking it would it be. I would recommend going to Los Cabos in Norwalk if you aren't dining with kids and want better food. read more

Food and service were great. I ordered the quattro tacos and each one was delicious. Decor is festive, I will definitely be back!!