Death By Tequila

4 (288)

$30 and under

Mexican

569 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-3532

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Dog-friendly

Death by Tequila. We know, we know, muy oscuro. We don’t mean it literally, of course. After all, our vibe is all about passion, community and good times. As the saying goes, “los muertos al cajón y los vivos al fiestón” (the dead to the coffin and the living to the party). We’re so particular about great produce that we insist on growing our own at local heritage farm, Aschbrenner Acres. Small batches of special varieties you won’t find anywhere else. They may not be the easiest to grow, but they’re packed with flavor. Each day, we roll up our sleeves and get our hands in the dirt. We crunch into this, bite into that and pick only the plumpest, ripest, tastiest organic vegetables, gently seasoned by the ocean air.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 795-9143
Website
http://www.deathbytequila.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
569 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-3532
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 288 people are saying

Death By Tequila reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
3.5Service
3.5Ambience
3.5Value

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288 Reviews

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Desirae
San Diego9 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
WAY overpriced tacos for what you get. Service was very slow. If you sit outside be prepared for the ladies who don’t pay attention to their dogs while they’re bugging and begging other tables for food. Margarita was ok. Best thing we ordered was the tuna crudo. Don’t waste your money on the beans and rice. It’s like 13 cents worth of food.
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Lori VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. We sat outside, but we were virtually forgotten by our server. Our meal arrived before my margarita, and I had to ask the food runner to get my margarita. When I told our server I was almost done with my margarita, it took him 10 minutes to return and he argued with me that he set his timer for four minutes. I guess in his mind, the customer ISN’T always right. I’ll give them one more chance, but only because the food and drink were great.
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lauren VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I went on a double date with friends. It was our first time here and it didn’t disappoint! The drinks were great and unique. The food and portions on the protein in the taco were great!
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OpenTable Diner
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
4.0
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We ordered The set of four salsas and all were delicious! I also enjoyed the poblano empanadas and the skinny margaritas. The only disappointing dish was the Mexican corn which really tasted like it came out of a can, and not fresh even though it is now in season. I would definitely not order that dish again- Poor value for the price!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food was terrible and service was very slow. Won’t be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on June 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food in the past was very good, unfortunately the quality has fallen and it's not the same unique, high quality, food that it once provided. It's pretty standard, nothing stands out.
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Ella VIP
San Diego5 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I love this restaurant and the food. But I made reservations for Monday and when I showed up the restaurant was closed. So this star is really reflecting that they should update OpenTable and only allow you to make reservations on days that they’re open.
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KatyR
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Love this spot, drinks are always on point and the bartenders are awesome
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beth VIP
Greater Boston42 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was closed and I never got notification that they closed early. It was Cinco de Mayo and hard to get a table at other filled up places. An email letting me know would have been appreciated. I have eaten there before and it was excellent food and service however.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is absolutely delicious, some of the best elevated Mexican cuisine we’ve ever had, and we’re from Arizona where the Mexican restaurants are plentiful. Would highly recommend the mushroom enchiladas with prawns!
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FAQs

Death By Tequila offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 795-9143.

Death By Tequila is rated 4 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

569 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-3532

Additional information

Neighborhood
Encinitas
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.deathbytequila.com/
Phone number
(760) 795-9143

Death By Tequila

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