Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

Name: Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos
Address: 182 Temple St, New Haven, CT, United States, 06510-2616
Telephone: (203) 553-7914
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

204 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(203) 553-7914

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Website
https://www.teamotequilabar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sonia Salazar

Location
182 Temple St New Haven, CT 06510-2616
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

Offers

Lunch Time Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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)

Popular dishes

Guacamole
- Traditional$10.00
- Pork Belly$12.00
- Spicy Shrimp and Corn$14.00
- Blackened Jumbo Shrimp$20.00
- Lobster$20.00
Guacamole Trio$20.00
Traditional, Pork Belly and Spicy Shrimp and corn
Chips and Salsa
House made chips with your choice of salsa
- Salsa Roja$4.00
- Salsa Verde$4.00
- Pineapple & Black Bean$5.00
- Spicy Mango$5.00
Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
Shrimp with sliced red onions, cilantro, tobasco sauce and lime juice
Elote$7.00
Fresh grilled corn on the cob topped with Mexican crema, chili powder and crumbled queso blanco. Topped with cilantro and served with a lime wedge

Soups & Salads

Taco Salad$18.00
Chopped romaine, diced tomatoes, diced red onions, cucumbers, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, avocado with chipotle cilantro ranch topped with your choice of chicken steak, blackened shrimp, tuna or pork belly.
Caesar Salad$8.00
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & tortilla chips in a chipotle honey Caesar dressing
Arugula Salad$8.00
Arugula, roasted pepitas, diced tomatoes, red onions, sliced cucumbers and sliced mango tossed with a tequila passion fruit vinaigrette
Chili
Bowl of ground beef chili topped with melted cheese
- bowl$6.00
- bowl with a quesadilla$12.00
Grandma's Chicken Soup
Topped with white onions, avocado and cilantro
- bowl$7.00

Platos Pequenos

Queso$14.00
Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheese baked with chorizo and julienned scallions served with corn tortilla chips (substitute chorizo with sautéed mushroom)
Nachos$10.00
Corn tortillas, melted pepper jack & cheddar cheese, tomatoes, corn, red onions, cilantro and jalapenos served with sour cream and pico de gallo
Rice Bowl$10.00
Yellow rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, romaine lettuce, corn, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, topped with sour cream and julienned tortilla strips
Sweet Plantains$6.00
Sweet plantains served with horseradish cilantro crema
Sweet Plantain Nachos
Caramelized sweet plantain topped with pepper jack cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions served with sour cream. Add your favorite protein!
- No meat$10.00
- with Steak$16.00
- with Chicken$15.00
- with pork belly$15.00
Chicken Taquitos$13.00
Three crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken with shredded romaine lettuce, covered with salsa verde and topped with sour cream and guacamole
Chili Cheese Nachos$16.00
Half tray of nachos topped with ground beef chili, melted pepper jack & cheddar cheese, tomatoes, corn, red onions, cilantro & jalapenos. Perfect for sharing!
Burrito Frito$15.00
Your choice of steak, chicken, pernil or mushroom with rice, cheddar cheese, salsa roja, salsa verde, pico de gallo and sour cream

Tacos

3 corn tortilla tacos

Sweet Plantain Tacos$10.00
Fried sweet plantains, julienned romaine, topped with Pico de Gallo and a horseradish cilantro crema
Sweet Plantain Tacos with Pork Belly$14.00
Fried Sweet plantain, crispy pork belly, julienned romaine, topped with Pico de Gallo and a horseradish cilantro crema
Chicken Tacos$14.00
Adobo marinated grilled chicken, julienned romaine, and mango salsa, topped with jalapenos
Pernil Tacos$15.00
Roasted pork shoulder with a pineapple and green tomatillo salsa, topped with fried onions
Avocado Tacos$13.00
Fresh avocado covered with corn, tomatoes, red peppers, scallions, chipotle peppers, and a micro greens relish
Chorizo Tacos$14.00
Brazilian chorizo with a jicama, radish, red onion, and cilantro slaw and topped with salsa verde
Fajita Tacos$16.00
Choice of chicken, steak, or shrimp sautéed with salsa roja, white onions, red peppers, poblano peppers and finished with a tequila lime sauce. Topped with guacamole and sour cream
Steak Tacos$16.00
Chipotle marinated grilled steak, tomatoes and a watercress salad with olive oil and lemon juice, finished with a truffle aioli
Fried Shrimp Tacos$16.00
Fried shrimp, tomatoes, red onions, and horseradish cream sauce topped with cilantro
Blackened Tuna Tacos$14.00
Blackened tuna served medium rare topped with a grilled pineapple and black bean pico de gallo
Salmon Tacos$14.00
Tempura salmon topped with kimchi, a siracha miso aioli and julienned scallions
Mushroom Tacos$10.00
Shiitake, portabella, and oyster mushrooms sautéed in garlic and olive oil over arugula and topped with fresh tomatoes and a wasabi chile ancho crema
Acorn Squash Tacos$13.00
Maple roasted acorn squash over arugula topped with corn salsa, ginger crema and scallions
Mango Habanero Chicken Taco$16.00
Habanero chicken with diced mango, scallions, microgreens and drizzled blue cheese
Buffalo Chicken Tacos$15.00
Crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce over romaine topped with blue cheese dressing, tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions
Coconut Shrimp Tacos$15.00
Fried coconut shrimp topped with diced pineapple and a pina colada sauce
Jerk Chicken Tacos$15.00
Marinated jerk chicken topped with coleslaw and pickled jalapenos
Baja Shrimp Tacos$16.00
Grilled shrimp with a red cabbage slaw topped with a chile de arbol crema and cilantro
Lobster Wonton$20.00
Fresh lobster topped with mango salsa and microgreens served in fried wontons
Wonton Tacos$15.00
Salmon or tuna tartar mixed with ponzu, black sesame seeds and scallions served in fried wontons topped with wasabi crema and microgreens
BBQ Chicken Tacos$15.00
BBQ boneless chicken wings topped with ranch & jicama slaw with salsa verde
Surf & Turf Tacos$18.00
Chipotle marinated steak, butterflied shrimp topped with salsa verde & microgreens
Burger Tacos$15.00
Burger with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onions, cheddar cheese and spicy mayo
Honey Sriracha Tacos$15.00
Grilled chicken marinated with honey sriracha over watercress topped with pineapple black bean salsa

Quesadillas

Quesadilla$10.00
Cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, tomatoes and caramelized onions. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
Mexican street corn quesadilla$12.00
Pepper jack cheese, fresh grilled corn and tomatoes served with Mexican crema, chili powder and topped with crumbled queso blanco and cilantro
Lobster Quesadilla$20.00
Lobster, cheddar and pepperjack cheese, tomatoes and caramelized onions topped with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo
Fajita Quesadilla$15.00
Choce of sauteed shrimp, steak or chicken with caramelized onions, red peppers, poblano peppers, garlic, tequila, pepper jack cheese and cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole
BBQ Pernil Quesadilla$15.00
Roasted pernil tossed in our homemade BBQ sauce, pineapple, caramelized onion, pepper jack and cheddar cheese topped with sour cream and fried onion straws
Burger Quesadilla$15.00
Medium cooked burger, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and mustard topped with sriracha mayo
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla$14.00
Crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, cheddar, pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, red onions served with blue cheese dressing
Mango Habanero Quesadilla$18.00
Habanero chicken with diced mango, scallions, microgreens and drizzled blue cheese

Dessert

Tres Leches$6.00
Sponge cake with condensed milk, evaporated milk & cream
Fried Sweet Plantains$8.00
Sweet plantains and Nutella wrapped in a flour tortilla and deep fried topped with strawberries, dulce de leche, whipped cream and powdered sugar
Flan$7.00
House made flan topped with dulce de leche sauce
Churros$6.00
Sweet Spanish fritters filled with caramel & rolled in brown sugar
Espresso$4.00

Sides

rice$4.00
beans$4.00
pork belly$5.00

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

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Rochi
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience2
The food at Te Amo is excellent with everything served generously and well done. It is a great value. Despite the restaurant being on the slow side there were a number of issues related to forgetting drink orders and drinks needing a redo. Additionally the air conditioning is a challenge since always subpar and can get quite warm and stuffy.
JD
JosephD
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
extremely loud and understaffed. Good food though!
DC
DamC
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Ordered the tortilla red and Verde salsa, the tortillas were ok, ordered the chicken tacos, the chicken was reheated, to what it felt like more then once, hard to chew, no flavor whatsoever
Z
Zvshzee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place! Will always comes back. Food is amazing, drinks are top notch and servers were very friendly and attentive! 10/10!
EM
EMS1
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and the servers were all wonderful. Would recommend.
D
Dibar
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always. Food and service was excellent. We were at a very entertaining drag show.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Waitress was horrible no tip but food good . Sorry but she was not at all concerned about anything but her food she wa eating
D
Dine
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
Severely understaffed. Food was good. Drinks are all premade and average. Have patience for the staff if you dine
Y
Yahjaira
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to have drinks and amazing food. Great music all night long. Service was exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great drinks, nice atmosphere, and very friendly staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fiends, family and fun.
D
Dtex
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place with very friendly staff. Amazing drinks and food. The best Happy HR around. I always go and recommend Te Amo. Just go you will love it.
D
Dibar
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was really good. Had a good time at the show. Everyone could see and be included. Food tasted so good. Will be going back. And our waitperson, Michele took good care of us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Sisters Birthday Food is always good. Atmosphere is always too loud. Service was average
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary date
M
jacquieM
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
The food was amazing but our server was not around much. With that being said another server helped us when we needed it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
love the food and drinks at te amo every time!! amazing quality & portions for the price!
RK
RichardK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
High energy club-style dining with attentive service staff and reasonable food at a decent price. Definitely would go back for tequila drinks and "pub grub" with a sort-of Mexican flair but but not all that special really.
FY
FaY04
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time with friends, great food and drinks! We had no issues
NO
NightOwl
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was good, service was really kind but they get really busy on weekend nights
MP
MeganP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time, will definitely return. Great food, drinks & service. Very good happy hour deals too!
r
ramont
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This place is the worst!!! First off management needs to go to a training on better personal skills..Food was cold sent back a second time and food came back the same ...cold..they really fell off.. never going back again. This was one of my favorite spots
CC
CeCeD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food! Good drinks! Good prices! The waiter was nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely accommodating for our large party!
N
Nova
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
It’s a great place but they need to hire more servers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service
NP
NP777
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome! One of the best happy hours in new haven… great food, drinks, and service. Our server Didi was the absolute best. We will be back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience ; amazing server Raph who took great care of us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience was everything the food was amazing! The service was on point! I felt welcomed as soon as I walked in. Everything was Perfect.
BB
BrittanyB
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The happy hour menu is lit! $5/$6 Margs and $3 tacos!
SR
SRAJAN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The high table seating was uncomfortable, and unanticipated for a reservation that was made well in advance and with several other open table options that were never filled with reservations. The server/ service was pleasant and very quick, honestly good. The mushroom tacos were very under seasoned and quite bland, along with the salsa. The elote was hardly real elote, VERY overcooked. Tres leches was AMAZING and the saving grace of the meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and drinks
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
The drinks were nice and strong, the food was good but some taste was off on the elote and pernod tacos. But the steak tacos and pork belly was AMAZING.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a dinner date with my girlfriend, we love the food there and I ordered some different items which were absolutely delicious. The pork belly and sweet fried plantain tacos were amazing. Our server Santiago was very attentive and the whole staff seemed very friendly and pleasant.
LD
LoriD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything I tried was delicious and I had 4 different dishes! Drinks were good as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food was so good! Perfect portion
FB
FranB
New England
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hip vibe, high top tables, delicious food and drinks!
DR
DiegoR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very convenient if you are going to a show in the Shubbert Theater. Food was great for the price. My plantain pork belly tacos were excellent. My wife’s pernil tacos were even better. Tamales were mediocre. Drinks were on point! Younger crowd, a few drunk kids very early on! We’ll be back thought
DS
DanielleS
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food and drinks were great! At 6 they turned the music up loud and it was hard to have a conversation
N
Neeta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and the drinks were hittin 😋 I totally recommend dining here.

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 4.4 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(203) 553-7914

Other options

Order online

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
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
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

Website
https://www.teamotequilabar.com/
Phone number
(203) 553-7914

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Lunch Time Happy Hour!

Tacos

Steak Tacos

Sweet Plantain Tacos

Te Amo Tequila Menu

Specials

Tacos Al Pastor$16.00

Starters

Guacamole

Guacamole Trio$20.00

Chips and Salsa

Shrimp Ceviche$16.00

Elote$7.00

Soups & Salads

Taco Salad$18.00

Caesar Salad$8.00

Arugula Salad$8.00

Chili

Grandma's Chicken Soup

Platos Pequenos

Queso$14.00

Nachos$10.00

Rice Bowl$10.00

Sweet Plantains$6.00

Sweet Plantain Nachos

Chicken Taquitos$13.00

Chili Cheese Nachos$16.00

Burrito Frito$15.00

Tacos

Sweet Plantain Tacos$10.00

Sweet Plantain Tacos with Pork Belly$14.00

Chicken Tacos$14.00

Pernil Tacos$15.00

Avocado Tacos$13.00

Chorizo Tacos$14.00

Fajita Tacos$16.00

Steak Tacos$16.00

Fried Shrimp Tacos$16.00

Blackened Tuna Tacos$14.00

Salmon Tacos$14.00

Mushroom Tacos$10.00

Acorn Squash Tacos$13.00

Mango Habanero Chicken Taco$16.00

Buffalo Chicken Tacos$15.00

Coconut Shrimp Tacos$15.00

Jerk Chicken Tacos$15.00

Baja Shrimp Tacos$16.00

Lobster Wonton$20.00

Wonton Tacos$15.00

BBQ Chicken Tacos$15.00

Surf & Turf Tacos$18.00

Burger Tacos$15.00

Honey Sriracha Tacos$15.00

Quesadillas

Quesadilla$10.00

Mexican street corn quesadilla$12.00

Lobster Quesadilla$20.00

Fajita Quesadilla$15.00

BBQ Pernil Quesadilla$15.00

Burger Quesadilla$15.00

Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla$14.00

Mango Habanero Quesadilla$18.00

Dessert

Tres Leches$6.00

Fried Sweet Plantains$8.00

Flan$7.00

Churros$6.00

Espresso$4.00

Sides

rice$4.00

beans$4.00

pork belly$5.00

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