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Name: Tequila's Restaurant
Address: 1602 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (215) 546-0181
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Tequila's Restaurant

4.5

2848 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

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Tequilas Restaurant serving authentic Mexican Cuisine for over 25 years. Please note; only special menus may be available on Valentine's Day, Cinco de Mayo and New Year's Eve. Please call us to confirm. Offering Curbside pickup Wednesday - Saturday from 4 - 7:30pm. Visit tequilasphilly.com for more details.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Traditional Mexican, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(215) 546-0181
Website
http://www.tequilasphilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eduardo Moreno Sanchez
Private party facilities
Private room available for parties of 20 or less.
Private party contact
Dino Rosario: (215) 906-8519

Location
1602 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
16th Street
Parking details
Off-street parking is available. Various moderately priced parking lots on Latimer street between 15th & 16th streets.
Public transit
Located at 16th & Locusts where the #2 bus meets the #12 bus. And at the PATCO 16th Street exit.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Queso Fundido$7.95
vegetarian option available. melted chihuahua cheese with or without chorizo and poblano peppers. served with four flour tortillas.
Ceviche De Pescado Y Camaron$9.95
fish and shrimp cooked with the juice of a freshly squeezed lime and heated with tomato, onion, cilantro and chile serrano.
Ostiones$10.95
a dish that pays tribute to my old school of carlos'n charlie's mexico. ostion diabla - oysters with bacon, ham, onion, garlic, tomato salsa and red wine. ostion madrazo - oysters with spinach, onion, cream, cheese and chile chipotle. ostion cardenas - oysters served with garlic butter, parsley and brandy.
Flautas De Pollo$7.95
flauta/flute. this light and delicious appetizer consists of two very light corn tortillas filled with chicken and covered with tomatillo sauce.
Empanadas$7.95
it literally means battered. empanadas del dia. today's empanadas. without a doubt the region of the gulf of mexico offers us literally thousands of dishes with a variety that will seduce even the most demanding palate. if is a region that was influenced by the magical journeys of the spaniards, dutch, britain and french in addition to the contributions of the gigantic and docile africa. a dignified and simple representative of this region is the empanada. tortillas de maiz. handmade corn tortillas, filled with the freshest ingredients selected each day by our chef.

Soups / Salads

Sopa De Tortilla$7.95
probably the most popular mexican soup. a perfect combination of chiles, tomato, epazote and tortilla. served with or without chicken.
Crema Conde$7.95
a classic cream of black beans served with bacon, queso fresco, onion and croutons.
Ensalada Cesar$7.95
hard to believe but in the late 1920's cesar salad was created by two italian brothers (alex and cesar cardini) in their tijuana restaurant. a dish like many other dishes that originated in a country with which it is not associated. romaine tossed with anchovies, eggs and grated cheese.

Mexican Lunch Traditionals

Omelete De Chorizo$9.95
vegetarian option available. three egg omelette filled with potatoes and chorizo (mexican sausage).
Huevos Rancheros$9.95
vegetarian option available. two sunny side up eggs over a corn tortilla with a ranchera sause made of tomatoes, onions and serrano peppers, served with beans and rice.
Enchiladas Rojas$9.95
vegetarian option available. two enchiladas stuffed with chicken or cheese (your choice), covered with our traditional red sauce. this national pride is garnished with beans and rice and covered with chihuahua cheese.
Enchiladas Con Mole Poblano$9.95
vegetarian option available. two chicken or cheese enchiladas with our famous mole sauce.

Seafood

Camarones Rellenos$21.95
from the pacific coast. restaurants in the states of nayarit, colima, sinaloa and sonoro offer this dish. shrimp stuffed with chihuahua cheese and wrapped with bacon. served on a bed of greens, mexican rice and vegetables.
Pescado Al Mango$19.95
a rare mixture of the fresh fish of the day, lightly breaded, grilled, stuffed with guacamole, seductively paired with a mango and ginger sauce.
Salsa Tequila's
we could not do without the dish where our best known spirit becomes playful. in this place, where the favorite son of the mexican soil, tequila, is venerated, fused with chile de arbol, a little butter, his majesty the garlic and choice the peaceful lime juice. you may select either
- A Fresh Grouper Fillet$19.95
- Robust Jumbo Shrimp$21.75

Chicken

Mole Poblano$14.95
spanish colonialism had been the imposing force for decades, yet through inter-marriage a new culture gradually emerged-the mestizo. in the city of puebla, several convents were active in creating much of the traditional mexican cooking, as we know it today. one such convent was expecting a visit by a distinguished archbishop. a nun decided to serve a sauce known by the nahuatl indians as "mulli". however "mulli" is a potpourri of hot chiles. knowing the holy man was not accustomed to spicy dishes, she set to the task of adding ingredients that would counteract the chiles: chile ancho, dorado bread, tomato, cloves, bitter chocolate, chile poblano, peanuts, sugar, almonds, chile guajillo, fried tortillas, chile chalaca, carrots and garlic. this very combination makes a mole poblano a truly rich and complex sauce. a succulent boiled chicken breast exalted from the past. served with rice and refried beans.
Sabana Invierno De Pollo$14.95
a chicken breast pounded and covered with refried beans and melted chihuahua cheese. surrounded with an exquisite tomatillo sauce and vegetables.
Pollo Maya$14.95
chicken in our yucateca sauce which includes achiote, orange and onion. served with refried beans and mexican rice.
Molcajete De Pollo$14.95
chicken breast served in a lava rock bowl, which is first heated in the oven. covered with a spicy salsa made from tomato, garlic and chile de arbol and accompanied by corn tortillas to make your own tacos. served with guacamole, beans and rice.

Meats

Carne Asada A La Tampiquena$18.95
our chef selects a thin slice from lean steak. this in turn is seasoned and grilled. includes a tamal, guacamole, rice, refried beans and chicken taquito.
Molcajetes$17.95
your beef tenderloin served in a lava rock bowl, which is first heated in the oven. covered with a spicy salsa made from tomato, garlic and chile de arbol and accompanied by corn tortillas to make your own tacos. served with guacamole, beans and rice.
Filete Grito$19.95
"grito" means shout. this dish brings out a cry of joy when tasted, confirming the high degree of culinary creativity that exists in mexico. the cactus leaf is a bed with the tropical tamarindo sauce inviting the chile chipotle to participate as a witness in the lynching of the fabulous filet mignon, along with the chiles serranos. rice, guacamole and refried beans as garnish.
Chile Relleno$14.95
vegetarian option. cheese or picadillo prepared with onions, garlic, laurel and original spices stuffed inside a poblano pepper which is egg batter fried. presented in our traditional red sauce topped with fresh cream.

What 2,848 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place for a date, everyday dining or even a special occasion. Best Mexican food in the entire city and it’s not even close.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience5
Hadn't been to Tequila's in a long time. Our server was fantastic. He must have heard my wife and I talking, he came over to the table with exactly what we wanted when we wanted it. My steak was really poor quality, but everything else was really good. We booked via OpenTable and listed the occasion as Birthday, but got no acknowledgement of that, which was disappointing. Overall, it was a good meal and good experience, just missed on a few small items.
J
Jhome259
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding restaurant, excellent food served creatively, great ambience. Servers were pleasant and extremely attentive to everything we needed. We had a group of six, and everyoone loved everything about Tequila's. We will definitely return often.
D
Disappointed
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall3food2service5ambience3
Fun place but very overpriced for mediochre food. Waiter was great and sangria was great
PJ
PaulJ
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience1
Stay away. Hard to say what was worse, the service or the food. Two of the three dishes at the table dry and somewhat tasteless- must be a fast food type assembly line operation. Server forgot to tell us there were specials, failed to bring a drink order, acted surprised when we complained about it after 20 or 25 minutes then tried to cover by saying it must be ready- but by then we were done and ready to leave. No apology. Also way too loud. Stay away.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The queso fundido will make you want to slap your mother
JM
JayM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazing with a good selection. The waiters are very efficient and friendly.
RS
RobertS
New York Area
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was amazing. The bar area is beautiful carved wood. Our service was very good. Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The tequila margarita was amazing!! Such quick service which was great!!
S
Sambo
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Could not have been better!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, and ambiance as always —- I’ve been coming here for years.
JM
JohnM
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another awesome dinner at Tequilas! Thanks Rayumundo and Oscar!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taquerias was excellent as always! The staff is the best and they are very entertaining. I would highly recommend this place. The food is delicious!!!
G
Gregg
Baltimore
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, great service, great food. Couldnt have asked for a better dinner.
R
Rico
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been going to Tequilas for about 27 years. The food is consistetly high end. Service is on-point. It is my favorite Mexican restaurant and one of my all time favorites . David has done a fantastic job. I have known many of the servers for many years. This is a high end restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic Mexican restaurant.
B
Basia
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Delicious food and drinks!!! Even though our group stayed past their serving time, we were not rushed out once..and that alone is worth five stars. Wait stuff is beyond amazing. The food there never disappoints!
LM
LauraM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent quality food and drinks. Hadn't been there in a while and the menu seems more limited but what we ordered was excellent. Place was packed and very loud, but a fun vibe. Service was a bit slow but nothing that bothered us too much.
KC
KCH3
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing authentic Mexican cuisine and environment! Reminded me of some wonderful restaurants I visited in Guadalajara. Tequila and food all excellent and yet surpassed by the service. Gracias!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Juan was a great server. With my group of 12 folks he did a wonderful job making sure we had a great time. The food was delicious. My two friends that were celebrating their 50th B-day were very happy. Muchas gracias to all the staff of Tequilas.
JV
JVinNJ
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent! Not surpringly, the drinks were even better! All of the servers were personable and very attentive! Highly recommend.
SA
SamA
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The art drew me in. Staff was fun and friendly. Food was delicious.
m
meme1953
Philadelphia
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Valentines day
RC
RichC
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Always a nice experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing! There was not one thing my boyfriend and I did not like. From the complimentary chips and salsa to dessert, not one thing disappointed. True authentic Mexican food. Cool ambiance, great staff, and phenomenal food. Definitely will be coming back here. This place is a must try. A true 5/5 stars.
S
Shea
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the most amazing dinner on Saturday night, party of 6 people celebrating two birthdays. To say the wait staff went above and beyond for us would be a huge understatement. Very memorable, fun experience with excellent food and drinks!
DH
DanielleH
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oscar and everyone are always wonderful. Great place to eat for everyday eat, date, or any other special occasion.
KL
KellyL
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Celebrating our daughter’s birthday! Her request was Tequilas! We have been there numerous times, and we absolutely love it! Service is amazing.
MA
MarieA
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding restaurant and food. Everyone who works there is very professional and fun. Love Tequilas.
AL
ALYSSAC
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience at Tequila's Restaurant was superb! The cocktails, the food, the ambiance and the service was incredible. Our server was incredible and he wowed my group with his talent of balancing a tray full of drinks on this head! I highly recommend this restaurant!
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Prop
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food, Ton of tequila's to try, menu was not too large but diverse, Very loud, but great place, Highly recommend
DO
DeeOne
Washington DC
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Lively Mexican restaurant with a nice variety of choices. A few of us had the chicken mole which was a very generous size portion and very tasty. I particularly liked the salsa that came with the chips. It seemed to be bean-based rather than tomato-based, although I'm still not sure how I feel about the thick tortilla chips, compared tot he thin ones in most restaurants. The noise made it a bit difficult to ask questions of our waiter.
JF
JudieFoodie
New York Area
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Tequila’s. It never disappoints. The staff and owner make guests feel so at home. Roses margarita, margarita rojo, and other creative drinks showcase quality tequilas and mezcal. Best shrimp ceviche ever! Guacamole with bacon and chipotle, fish in mango-ginger sauce, and beef-filled poblanos tickle the tastebuds. We went two nights in a row because of seamless cordial service, lovely art, historic building, decor, lively vibe, and wonderful food.
J
Jazz
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Great decor, great service and great food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fantastic menu choices and service. Ribeye was good but overcooked, will order medium rare next time instead of medium
T
Tex413
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the service was as well. Only thing was they are very diligent about clearing the plates right away so if you are not done then you need to be on top of that. Will come back for another meal in the future.
H
Heaven
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant I have been by far. Made me feel very welcomed
AL
AndiL
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was marvelous! My only complaint was that at 5PM, we were seated in a fairly large room in the back and it was a bit too cold.
TD
Thyme2Dine
Philadelphia
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Did not realize it was restaurant week Chose this place to accommodate vegetarian friend Vegetarian selections were few Vegetarian taco soup was mainly broth and tortilla strips - no beans or other veggies Very busy - seating was delayed - service was delayed A stark difference from past visits - will give them one more chance ...
CH
ChristianH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oh my, the molcajete and guacamole were incredible. Best authentic Mexican I have had (and that includes Mexico City!)

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Tequila's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2848 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
16th Street
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Traditional Mexican, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Off-street parking is available. Various moderately priced parking lots on Latimer street between 15th & 16th streets.
Public transit
Located at 16th & Locusts where the #2 bus meets the #12 bus. And at the PATCO 16th Street exit.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Eduardo Moreno Sanchez
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.tequilasphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 546-0181
Private party facilities
Private room available for parties of 20 or less.
Private party contact
Dino Rosario: (215) 906-8519

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Appetizers

Queso Fundido$7.95

Ceviche De Pescado Y Camaron$9.95

Ostiones$10.95

Flautas De Pollo$7.95

Empanadas$7.95

Soups / Salads

Sopa De Tortilla$7.95

Crema Conde$7.95

Ensalada Cesar$7.95

Mexican Lunch Traditionals

Omelete De Chorizo$9.95

Huevos Rancheros$9.95

Enchiladas Rojas$9.95

Enchiladas Con Mole Poblano$9.95

Seafood

Camarones Rellenos$21.95

Pescado Al Mango$19.95

Salsa Tequila's

Chicken

Mole Poblano$14.95

Sabana Invierno De Pollo$14.95

Pollo Maya$14.95

Molcajete De Pollo$14.95

Meats

Carne Asada A La Tampiquena$18.95

Molcajetes$17.95

Filete Grito$19.95

Chile Relleno$14.95

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