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Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos, New Haven, CT

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.5
4.5
311 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.

Not finding your available time? Check out our sister location 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar (also on Open Table) or Barracuda Bistro & Bar (accepting walk-ins only)

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (203) 553-7914
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Sonia Salazar
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Chapel St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch Time Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Take a long lunch break from work or decompress after class with our lunch time happy hour! Enjoy amazing deals on tacos ($2.50 each) and margaritas ($5)
  • Taco Tuesday: A la carte taco ordering

    Multiple dates available
    Our fusion taco menu brings so many amazing flavors you will want to try them all! On Taco Tuesdays enjoy a la carte taco ordering with tacos starting at just $2.50 each. Our menu normally offers three tacos of any one kind, but on Tuesdays you can order three different tacos. Visit us on Tuesdays to try different tacos and discover your faves. Happy Hour margarita specials also available 12 - 7pm.
  • Margarita Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Margarita Mondays TGIM: All day Monday enjoy $6 margaritas. Join us for lunch, dinner or late night for delicious margaritas at a great price. It's time to make Monday the new Friday.

What 311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Hot spot

311 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the best tacos and drinks ever I had in a long time!

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  2. Mari

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday and the staff was great and our server Kelly was amazing! We definitely will be back. Thank you for a wonderful night.

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  3. DeborahF

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Margaritas were great but could have been stronger. Menu is limited as effort was a tapas atmosphere but all the food was great. The quest dip with chorizo was the bomb! Variety of taco options. Surf and turf tacos were delicious. Seasoning was perfect but meat was not as tender as expected. Would definitely go back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great!! It was delicious ! Great drinks and food.

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  5. ConnieC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went on a Saturday night so of course it was busy. Younger crowd. Food was very good. Drinks were okay. Service was great. I had a reservation but had to wait outside for 10 minutes even though I saw empty tables but it could have been a staff issue. Food came out quick and it was very good. I would recommend this restaurant.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    I can honestly say this was my worst experience my first two times. I definitely left good reviews. My waiter or waitress was excellent but this time we had a waitress name, Dasia and it did not work out for us.  She was not as attentive as the waitress we had before her. We were waiting to make drink orders when we were her only table outside. I to go and look out for her to make a order.  It just wasn’t a good experience overall but the food was definitely consistent and it was delicious  this time I had to jerk chicken tacos with the Baja shrimp tacos with a mango margarita, which was pretty good

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kevin the bar manger was amazing. The staff was kind , quick and attentive. They had a full house and still managed to take care of of questions/requests. Amazing location. (Drinks were superb & food was delicious)

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Te Amo is by far the best happy hour in New Haven!

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  9. StephanieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good Mexican food, especially for New Haven. Tasty margaritas too. Reasonable prices, spacious seating area.

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  10. Cyndi67

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Muy buena la comida y las bebidas, lo único que los tacos que ordenamos las tortillas estaban frías pero con muy buen sabor. Gracias a Kevin y todo el personal 👍

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  11. Janet

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    Drinks are kind of off, Food, service and ambient where great. Will recommend this place to friends and family

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  12. Leila

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant! Happy hour deals are really good!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place to spend an evening dinner with your wife

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it there. Managers and wait staff are very nice

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    After we got seated at our table, we waited for about 20-25 mins and no one came and serviced us. Not even water at least. We decided to leave after that.

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  16. NancyV

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greaaaat food, great drinks and our waitress was very friendly!! This place never disappoints!

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  17. nathan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about the restaurant was a solid 10 out of 10.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome great fantastic will go again good awesome

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great experience overall. Disappointed that they took away the margarita pitchers but the food and drinks are always great.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    My food was left out when we were in the bathroom, we understand it’s cooked fresh, but if we ask you (after the fact) and you say you assumed we were in the bathroom and left it. In this climate of the world, women being drugged, allat. I just didn’t appreciate that.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Drinks were amazing. Food was just ok! Recommend the Pineapple Express!

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  22. Nika

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall 10/10. Only thing is we ordered passion fruit margaritas and they came out sour! We got mango margaritas instead, they were great.

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  23. JjbB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party of 3 got there late Saturday night and fortunately we were able to get a high top (normally for only 2 people). Everyone was very accomodating and the customer service was fabulous! Highly recommend reservations for bigger parties though.

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  24. Rochi

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Having been at te Amo on numerous occasions and even celebrated a special birthday for my daughter there, We were very disappointed how we were greeted and the lack of customer service during our 5/27/23 visit. Having made a reservation for 10 folks and with half our party present , we were greeted with the message that if we were seated our clock of 90 minutes meal time max would begin . This meant that when the rest of our party arrived, we would have to depart earlier then they would. No amount of options were sufficient or acceptable so had to take the chance and were seated sooner than the rest of our party or we could lose our reservation altogether. During this arrival discussion and during our entire meal, the restaurant was at half capacity so didn’t see the need for the staff to be so unaccommodating. This has left a very bad impression for us, specially having such a large party and spending over $500.

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  25. BeeBee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my mother there for the first time and she loved it and our waitress was amazing that is so important. I will definitely return again

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  26. TomasF

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The resturant is way to hot. It had to have been 90 degrees in there. Was was good and the drinks were good as well.

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  27. DeniseC

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Te Amo! It's loud and fun! Food is great and the margaritas are as well. Very few restaurants give you the option of a margarita flight (choice of 4 flavors). Son just graduated from the University of New Haven, so eating here one last time was a must for graduation weekend. Will definitely come back if in the area again.

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  28. AquiaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Shania was very attentive and made helpful suggestions. We were accommodated a little earlier than our reservation as some tables opened up sooner. The jerk tacos were flavorful and spicy, but the spice level was only mild to us. The chicken and shrimp fajita tacos were a little bland, so we’d likely ask for some (more) seasoning next time. They were otherwise prepared well. Overall, we’d come back - they have dishes that cater to various palates and the drinks were strong. - we had classic and a passion fruit margaritas with Tajin on the rim!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation a few weeks in advance when we arrived they told us the whole line was reservations, which was not true. We spoke to a few people in line who declined having a reservation but others did have one. They did not honor our reservation so we had to go elsewhere. Awful management they should have cancelled our reservation before if they could not handle it.

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  30. ThomasG

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Margaritas were amazing. Literally the best shrimp and habanero chicken tacos I have ever had in my life.

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  31. LynnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second visit with the first being right after a Yankees game on the 20th. From the moment we walked in, starting with the doorman, and then the waitress (Hayley was a miraculous new addition to the wait staff. She was so knowledgeable of everything on the menu, she was very personable and made us feel so welcome that we had to return last night!) I can't recommend her more and if you get a chance (go after Happy Hour), do yourself a favor and request her station. She suggested the plantain tacos, and we were hesitant, but they were the best tacos we have ever had. Generous serving sizes at really great prices, beautiful interior and even the water was better than most places (filtered?) Last night we went at Happy Hour, which we will not do again, due to the louder noise levels because it is so packed (that tells you this is the place to be) Next time, we will go after 8 and just enjoy. We did not get Hayley, but the waitress was very sweet and the food was very good. (Steak tacos were not as good as the plantain, but still good.) We all look forward to next time! . Thank you for two really great dining experiences!

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  32. LaurenG

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Loud, timed seating but then service is SO slow. Our waiter was nice but very slow. Food and drinks were ok not great.

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  33. MichaelS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went on a date here and walking into the door the host was very welcoming. The first thing I noticed was the great music and layout of the bar. Our table was small but we were able to fit all our apps, drinks, and food. Waiter was very friendly and nice to chat with. Drinks were great besides the one on special it was okay. Food was good. Would come back

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  34. ErBr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super pleased with both the tacos and the margaritas, great friendly service too! Definitely will be back again

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good overall experience. Was seated promptly wait staff was very attentive.

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  36. BarbaraG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The food and atmosphere was fine. Service was rushed - dinners came out while we were eating nachos and they wanted to take the tray away while we were still eating them. Still chewing my dinner and hands swooped in and took away my plate. Never had a chance to order a second drink during dinner.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall1food3service4ambience1
    On time limit pushed out on Friday afternoon did not like that at all. Spent 80 on meal for two.

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  38. CT23

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tacos were amazing, margaritas were amazing, great service. Can't wait to go back!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place was busy so there was a small wait but otherwise a very great atmosphere and love the food. The music was great, I 100% recommend.

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  40. FantasiaB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing experience , good food, the drinks are phenomenal and this has been the same everytime i come to Te Amo

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos using the Order Online button. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 553-7914.

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos is rated 4.5 stars by 311 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

182 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510-2616

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chapel St.
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Sonia Salazar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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