Tequilas Waterfront

Tequilas Waterfront reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall service was average, food was slightly above average. Brought out fajitas but and said tortillas were coming - had to ask 3 people for tortillas before they arrived 10 minutes later. Was worth the trip but will not come back. If you’re looking for really delicious food and a great experience, i would keep looking.
   

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   Gigi VIP

   Washington DC126 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been wanting to eat at Tequila’s since it opened and we were not disappointed. There were a lot of atypical options, which is great, because you can only eat so many fajitas and tacos (though they have those too). The drinks were delicious and the space is airy and colorful. All around, a great dinner. Will definitely go again when we are back in town - can’t wait to eat outside!
   

   Tequilas WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago

   Come on back by next time, Gigi! Thank you for your review and lovely details! We appreciate you!
   

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   Diane

   Wilmington1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall experience was very nice. Food could use more authentic spices.
   

   Tequilas WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for coming in and for your review, Diane! Next time you are in, ask your server about our off-menu spicy salsa. It adds just the right amount of "kick" to any entree! I love it on my Burrito Bowl! Thanks, again!
   

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   Devon VIP

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service & a colorful, festive atmosphere, plus a great view of the Riverwalk. Enjoyed the ceviche sampler recommended by our waiter.
   

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   Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on 26 February 2025

   Thank you for coming in and for the great feedback, Devon! We will share your experience with your server, as well! Come see us again soon down on the waterfront!
   

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   Bonnie VIP

   Washington DC18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Drinks were very good. We went on National Margarita Day so there was a special which was certainly appreciated. The food is very, very fresh. I got one of their off the menu specials, which were ribs over rice, beans. The ribs were seasoned beautifully and tasted nothing like a typical BBQ rib, but had a slight kick. My husband's meal was also very good. Dolce was our server and she was as nice and sweet as can be.
   

   Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on 26 February 2025

   Thank you for your review and for your feedback, Bonnie! And, we agree with you, Dulce is fantastic! Come back to the waterfront and see us again soon!
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Greensboro52 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Do not recommend this restaurant. Just because it's on the waterfront, don't get swayed into thinking it's good. Hostess was not overly nice. Had reservations and had to wait 20 minutes while people came in after us and had no reservations and were seated immediately. I honestly think she forgot about us. Took 15 minutes to see a server. Then took almost 20 minutes after drinks to see her again to place our food orders. Cheese dip had a hair in it. Food was not good and our server by that point was nowhere to be seen. Manager was nearby and we asked for bill. Noise incredibly loud. Just not a great experience and won't go back
   

   Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on 26 February 2025

   We are sorry you didn't have the experience we'd like for you. We did have a very busy Saturday with National Margarita Day and the Novant Marathan ending next door. Our books were filled all night with reservations only and only accepted walk-in patrons to our bar. We did have lots of folks who were enjoying their experience and stayed at their tables for longer periods of time. This, sometimes, does delay some of our reservations. We have trained staff to communicate that with our patrons. When busy and filled, our restaurant is vibrant, bright, and sometimes loud. Any issues with food or service, we would have loved to speak with you and try and fix. We will discuss your review at our manager's meeting.
   

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   Howard VIP

   Chicago38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere and quality, fresh ingredients. Tasty chips and salsa. The house margarita was very good, but maybe a bit sweet for my tastes. Had tacos - good flavor and texture. Different rice than used to, but excellent. Also, black beans were exceptional.
   

   Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on 26 February 2025

   Thank you for coming by and for your review, Howard! We appreciate you! Come back and see us again soon!
   

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   susan

   Charleston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We all enjoyed our meals and our server was outstanding .
   

   Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on 20 February 2025

   We are so glad, susan! We appreciate you and your review! Come see us again soon down on the waterfront!
   

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   Jeff

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful street tacos. The house margarita with jalapeño infused tequila was amazing. The hot salsa is delicious and hot albeit the fire is overly long lasting. Yowza! The salsa verde and house made quac was delish! The service was consistently on point throughout our entire visit, not too much and not too little. Our waiter had the perfect attentivness. The parking is a little unusual, you actually park on a pier over the water. We enjoyed ourselves with great food and professional service. The only minor critique I would have is the music was one notch above the perfect volume and some of the halogen spot lights were on the bright side of comfortable when seated at our table. Some light adjustments or dimmer would improve the ambiance to perfection however, it appeared to vary by table. We got a bright lit one due to some misaligned art work spot lights. We will definitely visit again and again. This is a very special must visit destination on the Wilmington River Walk.
   

   Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on 20 February 2025

   The pleasure is all ours, Jeff! Thank you for your review and for your feedback. We discussed your items at our meeting and are making adjustments. Thank you, again! We appreciate you!
   

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    Lynda

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time here. Loved it! Will definitely go back!
    

    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on 20 February 2025

    We love your review, Lynda! We look forward to your 2nd, 3rd, 50th visit! Ha ha. See you soon!
    

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