1933 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2K2, Canada
Tequila Cantina is your go-to destination for an authentic Mexican dining experience in the heart of Lonsdale Street. With live mariachi music every Friday night, Tequila Cantina offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere perfect for family gatherings, date nights, or casual dining with friends. We are committed to providing excellent service and a memorable dining experience. Conveniently located with ample parking, we invite you to come and enjoy a taste of Mexico right here in the neighborhood. Whether you're a local or visiting, Tequila Cantina is the perfect spot for authentic Mexican cuisine and a good time!
On Friday nights there is live music and the atmosphere is amazing. It does get loud during the Mariachi band. Food is great and portions are generous.
Original review below this, but changed my rating after the great service by the owners, including an email and offer to make good. Unbeknownst to them we ended up reordering from and the chip size was WAY better. Everything else has always been great. Original: We've ordered from here a few times and it's been great every time but tonight was different. Feels kind of trivial making a 1 star review over chips and salsa but we ordered 2 servings and got likely 25 chips total. Like in both orders COMBINED. That was 8 bucks for that. Woof. If course Uber eats does nothing. Unfortunately won't be ordering from them again. Pic is one bag, the other was the same.
I came for the margaritas, but stayed for the Friday night mariachi band. Lovely, prompt service and a very inviting atmosphere. Started with a margarita flight to try some of the various styles, but landed on the full-size version of their Tamarind-Chamoy creation. Highly recommend if you like sweet and spicy and different.
I haven't been to a good Mexican restaurant in ages until Tequila Cantina. Food: 5/5 - food's fresh & tasty. We had their Thursday's special of any choice of meat or veggie burrito. We opted for the Birria (juicy beef) & Carnita (Pulled pork topped with pickled onions, cilantro and jalapeno). We were given nachos and sauces to start us off. They offer daily specials for each day of the week. We both enjoyed our choices. There are vegetarian and vegan options. Service: 5/5 - our friendly server helped recommend what to order. Ambience: 5/5 - great vibe to the place I'll be back to try their other dishes.
Best Mexican food I had in Canada. Everything was perfect. For the first time at a Mexican restaurant I felt like I ate enough meat. Visited again on a Friday and they have live music! A lot of fun!
I totally love this place. The tacos 🌮 and seafood are incredible tasty!💖 I also love the atmosphere, the music is very fun and they have Mexican hats to put on and take some selfies with them 🤳🏻. It’s perfect to hang out with your friends or family. And not to mention the drinks!!!! Paloma and michelada are my faves! 🍹
Tequila Cantina offers an excellent dining experience with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that captures vibrant Mexico vibes. The friendly and attentive staff ensure guests feel comfortable and well taken care of. With superb, authentic Mexican food and drinks, it's perfect for both casual meals and festive nights out. Highly recommended for a delightful Mexican dining experience!
I recently visited Tequila Cantina and had an amazing experience! The margarita and taco salad I ordered were absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on, and the presentation was great. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even better. I highly recommend Tequila Cantina for anyone looking for great Mexican food and excellent service. I'll definitely be coming back! --- Feel free to adjust it as needed!
Mexican food is one of my favorite, and in Tequila Cantina, they know how to cook it! It was a little bit chilly inside and we stayed in our street clothing. Food
Really good food and churros
Celebrated my birthday here amazing food, vibrant atmosphere, and great service.
I recently visited Tequila Cantina, and wow what a treat! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was so lively and inviting. It felt like a little slice of Mexico right in the city, with colorful decor, upbeat music, and staff who were genuinely warm and friendly. I ordered a burrito, tacos, and a piña colada, and let me tell you, every single thing hit the spot. The burrito was packed with fresh, flavorful fillings and had just the right amount of spice. The tacos? Absolute perfection each bite was bursting with authentic flavors that transported me straight to a street market in Mexico. And the piña colada? It was like sipping on a tropical vacation sweet, creamy, and refreshing, exactly what I needed to round out the meal. What I really loved about this place was how everything felt so thoughtfully prepared. You can tell they care about making each dish delicious and memorable. Plus, the energy of the restaurant made the whole experience even better. It s one of those places where you just want to stay a little longer because it s that much fun. I ll definitely be coming back, and I can t wait to try more of their menu. If you re craving amazing Mexican food with a side of good vibes, Tequila Cantina is a must-visit!
To the employer and to the employees about receiving the check at the end of the night. When I received the check it was at the same time I received the machine to pay. This gave me no time to view the bill I figure out how I would tip. Then I had to make a decision on the tip quickly and the first option was 18%. Yes there are other options for tipping however when the server stands over you basically watching you tip it makes you uncomfortable. I would have selected the option a 15% if it had been the first selection this is my choice. I feel thats greedy by the employee to do that and the management should watch that kind of thing. Just because this is a Mexican restaurant doesnt mean anything goes. I may or may not come back again pretty doubtful.
Great place, with wonderful staff, but unfortunately the food was a bit bland. Pricey specialty drinks.
I had a great friday night at this nice restaurant. Their Mariachi band played lots of nostalgic & amazing songs which was fun & memorable! The food was tasty and delicious, I could feel the fresh ingredients. My cocktail drink was so flavorful. The overall vibe was so lovely and the staff were super nice. I definitely recommend this charming and cozy resturant to all.
Overall decent food and drinks.
We bought tacos to go on our way home from here today. We thought the tacos would be very small, when you buy corn tortilla tacos people usually make them very small, but it surprised us to find that there was so much meat and toppings we had a lot of lefties that we had to finish with nachos at home. Yes some are oily, its very much street style tacos with all the juices and fat from meat (as some tacos should be, allegedly), Try using all the salsas, limes and everything to have a more enjoyable experience and cut a bit of fat. But overall it was good and would come back for drinks and bites with friends.
Good Qulity food and amazing service
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and good service
Im from Mexico so I know how the food taste. I ordered 2 quesabirrias and they were good but I will say 8/10 which for being in Canada is a really high level. I went on a Friday around 8 pm so I was in the perfect time For the mariachi. Fridays 7-9 they have mariachi. The place is nice, the staff is fast, toilets are clean. I would back absolutely plus also Is a good option in north van!
I have recently visited Tequila Cantina! Tequila Cantina is an incredible spot for authentic Mexican food. The restaurants interior is beautifully designed, and the fresh flowers really brighten up the space. I had the best enchiladas and margaritas here. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even better. Will come back for sure!
Awesome service Highly recommend, love its ambience and live music. Food
Im obsessed with what the new management team has done to the place!! You can get the best food and the warmest service here! Make sure you a Fish Bowl ( or get 2 ;) on your visit to this place!
Authentic Mexican cuisine at its finest! Vibrant atmosphere, and friendly staff.
Great tacos. Excellent flavours and sauces.
Delicious food! Really nice atmosphere, great service and amazing food! . We had tacos on happy hour on a Sunday. They were so good we wanted more but we were full to keep eating. The churros and ice cream were to die for!. Highly recommend. Food : 5/5 |
Good food. The salsa was a little sour but paired with their Mango margarita, it was perfect! Must try their soy tacos!
Delicious food and cocktails. Super friendly staff.
Tequila Cantina is an absolute delight! From the moment you walk in, the vibrant decor and friendly staff make you feel welcome. The food is exceptional I highly recommend the tacos and fresh guacamole. Each dish is bursting with authentic Mexican flavors, and the ingredients are top-notch. The margaritas are also fantastic, perfectly complementing the meal. If youre in North Vancouver and craving Mexican cuisine, Tequila Cantina is the place to be. Cant wait to return!
Love this place highly recommended
My complaint is on prices. Tacos are tiny, very oily and specially, extra expensive given the size. Corn taco is $6. each. If you order flour tortilla taco, is $8 each, plus tax and tip. No wonder the owner was able to buy a property in Gastown. Parking: Only street parking and its quite difficult to find.
The quesabirrias and tacos al pastor, highly recommended
Love this place! We went there today but it was closed ! Why!!!! Great place to eat!
The tacos are as good as Ive had in Mexico. Or better.
I love the Los Dorados mariachi music on Fridays. The molcajete is delicious, great to share. Excellent atmosphere. The service kind of slow but friendly.
We LOVE this place. Margarita flights, live music on Fridays, great happy hour, and delicious food!
could not recommend more to have great food and great time with some live music!!!!
Unfortunately these are the worst tacos I ve ever had in my life.. just incredibly bland, in sufficiently browned meat, way too much onion, wet tortilla.. I really didn t think tacos could be bad. Server was slow and apathetic.
Great local restaurant - loved the ceviche
Tacos were bomb, mango marg was delish. Service was great
Excellent vegan friendly spot. Service & atmosphere was great! Unfortunately no vegan cheese. for any of the vegan tacos & no substitutions allowed.Ordered 3 tacos. Cauliflower taco is a large portion but was not flavourful, bland toppings & no spice, I added guacamole & salsa which made it better. The mushroom taco was really amazing, full of flavour with great toppings. The cactus taco minus the dairy was also really delicious with great toppings. Happy with the selection ! Vegetarian options: Vegan & vegetarian options
Went for lunch and ordered the margarita flight, strawberry is the best. That was pretty good. The enchilada would have been better if they had cheese and enchilada sauce, other wise was ok. The chips you get before your meal are complementary and were good though. If I ever go there again, I would my go fri or sat night when they are supposed to have a mariachi band.
Tacos Tuesday is a great night to visit but go early because it gets super busy. Fun sampling the different tacos. Last time we went it was super busy so there were some minor food mix uos but they were rectified amd waitress was very apologetic and sweet. There are a couple waitress working that need to work on customer service and etiquette and maybe remove the scowl from their face but otherwise most of the people who work here have good customer service. I will repeat because its a gun Tuesday night spot.
A pice out of México
Fun, authentic Mexican establishment with good drink specials, good food and good vibes. The tacos were very well done and tasty, although could do with a little more in the way of toppings without shelling out for the extras. Full credit to the absolute trooper of a waitress we had HER HAIR GO UP IN FLAMES at the table because of an errant candle.. she took it like an absolute CHAMP! Poor girl. Vegetarian options: There are some but who the hell wants to order that when you have Carne Asada Dietary restrictions: Im sure theyre flexible Parking: Park behind the restaurant, dont bother with street parking, its heinous. Kid-friendliness: Kids love Mariachi night (Fridays) Wheelchair accessibility: ground floor accessible
Home made chips and salsa to start is a great headway into the rest of your meal. The tacos were good and the service friendly and fast. Spacious interior, good for larger groups. Vegetarian options: Lots of options to choose from Parking: It can be difficult to find street parking Kid-friendliness: Yes, tacos arent that big Wheelchair accessibility: Street level access
Amazing food and fast friendly service Try the flight of margaritas! Food
Great food and drinks! Highly recommend. Resonably priced as well.
All very delicious, not to miss the Mexican food so much, excellent service.
Lovely place
Tacos were juicy and packed with flavour
I think it would be hard to find a better Mexican restaurant on the North Shore. The marg s are amazing, in house chips and salsa are great and the menu is authentic and flavourful. Don t miss on adding their hot sauce to everything it s excellent. Chris
Loved it! The food was great. The churros were awesome! My favourite part was the mariachi though. (They perform every Friday from 7 pm).
Simply the best authentic Mexican food in North Vancouver!!! I highly recommend!!! Carne assada ,tacos and churros were 10/10!!!
A follow up on my last reviews. Returned tonight despite my better judgement. - Appetizer had two very long hairs. Sent back. - Main dish was drenched in sour cream despite asking for NO SOUR CREAM. Server was not polite about this. Sent back. Meal was remade but missing half the ingredients. I want to love this place. I want them to be so much better than they are. However, despite chance after chance they prove that the service and food quality is not good. Ive also emailed the manager twice about these issues to alert them to the problem before posting public reviews but as they couldnt be bothered to respond I am posting publicly. Will not be back.
Yet again another great venue for our company Christmas party. Great time Great food and great service. Our 2nd Christmas party here. Gonna try for this annually for our company party. Keep up the great venue.
I usually dont tend to write bad reviews for restaurants But honestly the entire experience was pretty horrible, from the service to the food itself the delays with the orders, and the straw that broke the camels back they forced us to tip 20% because we were a big group of people. Long story short I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone.
Visited this place on Sunday evening The place looked really nice and promising, although it was looking promising the taste of the food was not good at all, we waited more tham 30 min to get the food (which wasnt hard to cook or anything) The waitress mixed up the whole order and forgot one of the dishes If all that wasnt enough, the place charges service fee (without any sing or a notice before) of more than 20%! The reason for that by the waitress is that we are more than 5 people (we were 8)
I came here Monday around 3pm and the waitress recommended the chicken enchiladas with the churros. She was super kind and helpful. Not to mention, the food was great! While it was busy in the restaurant, she was extremely attentive and quick with our order and drinks. When we come back, I definitely hope I have her as my waitress again.
Tequila Cocina Lonsdale is a vibrant Mexican restaurant that serves up a delicious array of traditional dishes with a modern twist. Located in the trendy Lonsdale neighborhood, the restaurant has a lively, energetic atmosphere and a welcoming, hospitable staff. The menu features a variety of mouthwatering Mexican specialties, including hearty tacos, flavorful enchiladas, and crispy quesadillas. In addition to its classic entrees, the restaurant also offers a selection of appetizers, salads, and soups. The real star of the show, however, is the extensive selection of tequila and other specialty cocktails. With over 100 different varieties to choose from, theres something to suit every taste. Whether youre in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, Tequila Cocina Lonsdale is the perfect place to indulge in the flavors of Mexico.
Food was pretty good here. Tacos small/messy, but thats expected. Tortilla soup looked great - will try next time!
Got there for happy hour and it was great. Service was awesome, everyone was so friendly. Plenty of vegetarian options available and the lime & mango margaritas were delicious!
Taco Tuesday $2.50/Taco is a steal. Food is very flavourful and tasty. Lots of options including beef tongue and lamb. The service however was lacking, they seemed understaffed so we had to fight to really waive down the waitress to get attention. The atmosphere is great and felt very lively.
Food and service is good, the only I would never order is the ceviche, overpriced for the portion and apparently it suffers of an identity crisis, I wasnt sure if it was ceviche, aguachile or shrimp cocktail, need improvement as well as more flavor
Good food, good service, very friendly staff
Delicious legit Mexican food!! Recommend the stop...
Great lunch specials during the week
Great food, so Expect ot to be busy though. Amazing place for a group of friends.
My husband and I love going. Service and food are top notch. I am a huge fan of their drinks and live music on Friday nights. What else could you ask for?
Authentic tasting Mexican dishes!
Great restaurant! Good food, service and ambiance.
Margarita flight!
I dont know why, but the tacos tasted better than usual this time. The new layout is nice as well. Amazing service as usual.
The food here is excellent. Staff is friendly and amazing. The music is the final touch. Highly recommended
Terrible service rude (male) server. The food was disgusting. My tacos were glued together. Most likely microwaved. There were 4 of us and we were all disappointed. Definitely not authentic Mexican food. Even the rice was bad.
Fun place to enjoy mexican food. The night I went, they had Mariachis and the food was good.
Great food! Authentic Mexican joint.
Good service and food.Just a little pricey.Taco Tuesday is the day to go.
Great tasting food and wonderful margarita flights. Casual and nice ambience, Ill be going back
Had an amazing experience! Nice place, great food, loved the music and the drinks. Our server Andreaa was the best, she showed us that Tamarind Chamoiy Margarita is now our favourite drink ever, all of her suggestions were so on point! My grand parents loved her, very friendly and patient staff! We will definitely come back soon!
Fun Mexican restaurant, tacos aere top tacos action. Loves the staff, drinks were really good
Ordered a big meal for my family and only half of it showed up they never answered their phone or gave any reasoning. The food that did make was not good at all. Do not suggest this place at all.
Amazing food & drinks - and live Mariachi on Fridays!!!
Good tacos. Good vibe
Food is pretty good here the service is alright. The few times Ive been there its been a hit and a miss regarding service it may depend on the day. Atmosphere is quite nice though its a good place for a chill dinner or lunch.
Delicious tacos served fresh with a side of a frozen margarita. Live mariachis liven up the space. The bartender is super friendly too Vegetarian options: Some tacos are vegetarian
great enchiladas and very accommodating staff when we showed up 15 minutes before closing! fast service and they didnt rush us out
Fantastic Mexican cuisine. Daily specials are available, but half price tacos on Tuesday are a must try. They are delicious. The food can be slightly hit or miss, depending on the night. Most experiences here for me have been great.
Actually, you are not out of white wine you were only out of your house white and you refused to open a bottle of your regular white to sell me a glass of wine, instead, we had to buy a full bottle. It just seems like such a mess of an opportunity to offer great customer service. It wasn t even an expensive bottle of wine but really I just wanted a glass
Nope. Poor service overall. Rude/indifferent waitstaff. They were out of house white wine (by the glass) and refused to open a bottle of their other white to accommodate order. No water served. Had to get up every time we needed something. Sour staff. Argumentative . Food a little less than mediocre. These guys should not be running a restaurant (probably won t be for long with their approach to customer service!) So many other great eateries along Lonsdale. Choose one that actually values your business and / or actually seems to care if their customers are having a good experience
Definitely not authentic tasted like North American pre packaged. I got the enchiladas (green) and it was super sweet
Simply the best Mexican Food in the Lower Mainland.
Good food. In bigger parties the tip is added to the bill, would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Nice staff. Food
I went for taco Tuesday and ordered each of their tacos to share with a friend. All of them were good, much better than I expected. Even the cauliflower tacos were so delicious and they tasted like white fish. I tried adding on the cheese but I actually prefer them without cheese.
Good food, good drinks and good service. Definitely a cool spot to check out if you re in North Van.
Great place! Will definitely be back.
Great food and happy hr prices+ taco tuesday!! BUT....that comes with very slow service. Margaritas are too sweet and you cant get a marg on the rocks for the same happy hr price as the slush. I dont know if its lack of training with the servers or just carelessness. I find there is attitude and no real finesse in service.
Good food good prices. Service was ok needs more servers but other than that great place go there on a Friday!
Unfortunately, customer service has been declining the last two times of my visit, the waitresses have not been friendly at all, and on the other hand, they should put notice that there is no parking in the back. Well, when you enter, they tell you that you cant park and the kitchen doesnt look clean at all
Came here on a Wednesday night and unfortunately had a pretty poor experience. Drinks and chips came quickly, however service and the time it took for our food to come was extremely slow. The restaurant was pretty quiet, however we had to ask for water four times before we finally got a glass of water and no luck with getting a refill. Margarita (had the lime and strawberry) was unfortunately a bit sweet. Tacos were small and flavourless. If they were that size on Happy Hour pricing, I would be ok with it. However, the regular price for $6 tiny tacos just felt a bit ridiculous to me. After reading through the reviews it appears that the service problem is an ongoing problem for the restaurant and I unfortunately will not be returning.
Friendly staff. Nice casual vibe. Good drinks.
We ate outside and it was lovely. All of the food for our group hit the spot. We have food allergies and they were able to accommodate all of our needs. The portions are large and the prices fair. The burritos were outstanding. Dietary restrictions: Easy to have gluten free and peanut free meal. Kid-friendliness: See the dinosaur in the picture.
Given that there is a dearth of authentic Mexican restaurants in all of BC (even when compared to Bellingham), this place is not too bad. The Food: - Molcajete is tasty and good value for 2 to 3 people. - Fajitas on the other hand are not so good, too much Worcestershire sauce in it. - Burritos and Tacos look good, but haven t tried them. - Free tortilla chips are great, but the accompanying sauces are limped. Ask for the real hot sauce, which is also free. The Service: - Very welcoming and friendly. - Seating readily available. The Atmosphere: - A bit dated, but clean. - Tables for four are a bit small. - The Mariachi show on Friday evenings is a blast! I would visit this place again, and would recommend others to try it out. Kid-friendliness: They offer a pretty decent set of options for the kids menu.
Best mexican on the shore
I was shocked at how bad the food was. The food quality is horrible. The corn tortillas on my enchiladas were like eating cardboard and the filling like cat food. I m giving 2 stars because the ceviche was edible. So disappointed.
Great service delicious food
Being mexican, did not have high expectations for this place, but it was truly delicious. In our group of 5 everyone loved the food even my picky teens. Service was excellent! They are open later than other restaurants in the area. Great find. Would reccomend for some good Mexican food.
Terrible experience. We ordered two entrees and nachos as an appetizer. The nachos came after our entrees were served and clearly had been sitting around for a while, the cheese was cold and solid. The waitress came out and offered to make a new one but we had already started our entrees so we asked for extra chips instead. When our bill came, we were shocked that we were charged for the nachos! We were told they can t take it off the bill. I have never been charged for food that we didn t even touch! (I have also never been served an appetizer after a meal ). Such terrible customer service. It is a decent spot for margaritas on the North Shore but the food is mediocre at best. Bad food and bad service so we won t be back.
We got the food to go. The service staff had bad energy. The food was awful. The avocado in the guacamole was not ripe. The beans were cold.
Great food specials. The best cauliflower tacos. Yummy margaritas
I ordered a wet burrito on Uber eats, they send me the wrong order, they told me that they would send me my order asap on Uber, but I never got my order. Also they didn t take my phone calls anymore I m so Disappointed of this place
The service was amazing, portions were large. Price was competitive! Would definitely come again.
Great find in North Vancouver! Small and intimate restaurant! Food
I went to the place on Friday expecting to see the mariachis and its a hoax. their advertising is a hoax.
Very good food and tasty drinks!
You must try the cauliflower tacos!
Good food, atmosphere and prices.
Tequila Cocina has a Taco Tuesday deal where if you order a drink, you can enjoy a variety of tacos for $2.99 each! Horchata Lemonade Mexican Coke Cheese Quesadilla Rajas Con Crema Taco Cauliflower Taco Pollo Con Mole Tacos Couldnt really figure out how the Mexican Coke was different from a regular Coke. It tasted very much the same to us all. There were 3 more meat tacos besides the Pollo Con Mole Tacos but I cant remember what they were. We all enjoyed all of our tacos though, so thats really all that matters, right?! The Horchata drink was awesome as well! I have an aversion to cilantro so I asked if I could get my pineapple salsa on the side. They granted my request, and it turned out there wasnt any cilantro in the pineapple salsa anyways. It was basically just a bunch of pineapple chunks. Still happy though that they granted my request. Hope we can make it out here again as we really enjoyed this meal! Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street Location:1933 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, BC
I ordered the sopes and a mango margarita and they were both delicious. My friend wanted to get their tacos dorados with potatoes instead of chicken and she did mention that they were a bit dry. But other than that service was great and we got to eat outside and enjoy the nice weather.
Be sure to have your dancing shoes on ! Such a great atmosphere with awesome service
Food was very good. Nachos didnt disappoint and dido for the other 3 orders at our table. Margarita was very good as well. Service person was very helpful. Music was a little loud for my elderly companions to hear what was being said.
Ordered half priced tacos on Wednesday and they just give you half the amount of toppings. Very misleading.
I recommend.
The food was seriously amazing and I can confidently say its my favourite mexican restaurant in North Van!
Always good
The service is pretty decent. However, I was expecting to find the same Menu and Prices than the Grandville location, since both places have the same name. It was disappointing when I found out the Menu is different, the prices and the flavor as well. Pretty expensive for the quality of the food and size of the dishes .I dont recommend the place. Except if you are going for the Life Music.
Super good tacos. Habanero hot sauce was killer
Legit some of the most subpar tacos Ive ever had in Canada and certainly compared to anywhere else (and Canadian tacos are already pretty subpar). And so overpriced. And you pay extra for salsa. They were edible, which is why this isnt a 1 star review.
Food was okay. My enchiladas maybe had marinara sauce on them. It certainly wasnt a traditional red sauce but they were oddly good. My wife got shrimp and really liked it. The girls working were very nice and attentive. The place is kind of small so it was kind of loud with more than 3 or 4 groups. Good food, great service, okay atmosphere.
Parking: Street parking ws ample Food
Excellent service. Our server was amazing and accommodating. Food was awesome and appreciated the higher end liquor options.
A great place to eat
Best Mexican on the North Shore.
The bulldog margarita was amazing ! Also try the margarita flights.
Sunday lunch was a very nice chicken burrito with shredded chicken and lots of cheese!! The non alcoholic sangria was very tasty also.
Absolutely love it here. Food is amazing. Cozy, warm staff. On Tuesdays, tacos are discounted on so you can really let loose. Chorizo is my go-to from now on.
Fun mexican place. Furniture is a bit tired but overall a great place. Food is super and service amazing. The flight of margarittas is super!! On Fridays, a marriachi band comes to play. Much fun!
Good service and attention, very delicious food
Love their seafood tacos and their ceviche, and cant forget their amazing frozen margaritas.
Amazing service. Vibrant atmosphere, great guacamole, salsa, chips, and ceviche. What more could you ask for?!
My and my hubby had a great experience in this place. We are mexican, coming from Toronto, and definitely the Birriamen was absolutely delicious ! Jorge was our server, and his service was 10/10. Friendly, patient, helpful, and most importantly, he speaks Spanish. I totally recommend this place. It is a must to try in Vancouver.
Just had my Girlfriends Birthday dinner here and our server is AMAZING! Food was good and environment is good.
The food was tasteless and lacked any type of flavor ! worst mexican i have ever had. Never going back meals are overpriced for what you get - $20 for 3 tiny enchilladas worth maybe $8.00 in a food court and that kind of quailty Food : 1/5
Delicious food and great deals during the Happy Hour.
Portions are a bit big per person and the taste is a bit bland compared to other Mexican restaurants. However, their in-house tortilla chips are amazing and if you go on days where they have live music, it s really fun!
Visiting my daughter in university, and she brought me here! We ordered the margarita flight, and the flavours were all amazing. Great service, delicious fish tacos, and fun vibe. Coming from a very small town, this was a real treat!
Delicious food and excellent service
I went there today and was fascinated! Food came quick (tomato soup and carne assada with fake sangria and real sangria). It all came super quick, service was extremely nice and friendly since the beginning (not only when youre going to pay that the waiter/tress tries to pull a fake conversation just to get a good tip). I was looked in the eye and servers smiled at my, my wife, and baby. Food was very well done and came quick. Desserts were AMAZING (Flan and Tres leches cake). I will be coming back many times thats for sure!
Good place for Mexican food
Being a Mexican living in Vancouver, Im often asked about authentic Mexican restaurants, and Tequila Cocina is my top recommendation! The food here is simply AMAZING with an authentic taste that truly captures Mexican flavors. Whats more, the prices are fair, which is a rarity for Mexican cuisine in Vancouver. The staff is fantastic, adding to the overall experience. Fridays with Mariachi and Sundays with all-day happy hour make it even more enjoyable. Additionally, the convenience of ample parking and a great location is a definite plus! When you visit, dont miss out on their Green Chicken Enchiladas and the delightful Tres Leches cake its a must-try! Highly recommended!
I didnt enjoy my food. Stomach felt off after the meal. Wont be coming back here again.
Food was alright. Wasnt amazing, but wasnt bad. The server was making lots of mistakes; bringing us the wrong food, wasnt coming to our table, forgetting what we ordered, making mistakes on our bills. Honestly the experience wasnt that bad, buuuuuut... There was an 18% service charge on our bill automatically. For a table of 4. And she didnt even let us know before getting us to pay. Thats right... The tip was mandatory and set at 18%, for a small table of 4. And for bad service. Made me feel ripped off when I left, hence the 1 star.
The food consistency is poor. Over the months Ive had dishes that are 5/5 excellent and would recommendations. Other times the food is drowning in grease, underspiced, and a mushy mess. Perhaps the menu or cook has changed. The customer service and front of house is always great.
The food was a etage and it was cold. It was very obvious that it is all reheated and not prepared fresh to order. That was disappointing when I live a part of the year I Mexico. The place was so loud you cant hear a person across from you. The server. ame by twice I. 1.5 hours. Sad.
Great find with a really good happy hour until 6pm. We will be back.
2nd Updated 2022 review: Ok, never again. Went back yesterday and me an my wife ordered enchiladas. Once we got our order it looked great, but as soon as my wife and me had the first bite we looked at each other- the enchiladas were cold. We called the waitress and asked if they could reheat them. She took them and when they returned, they had been blasted in a Microwave for 5 minutes at high and they were lava hot, and completely dried out, almost no sauce left (my wife had explicitly asked when ordering that they were generous with the sauce). Since the original plate was metal they had been transferred and in the process the lost part of the portion, the cream, the cheese, the picked onions and they looked and tasted absolutely awful, like dried day old leftovers. For some reason too my plate came back with 2 enchiladas instead of three, even though I had only had one bite of one (maybe they dropped one in the process of transferring to the other plate). No attempts were done to offer a discount or anything. Sorry for expecting a recipe to be warm, even hot on a cold winter day. This was our fourth time now in the restaurant and now the last. No more chances. Avoid. Updated 2022 review: Came back and my experience was way better in every way, good service, and decent value for money (for Vancouver standards). The desserts are still amazing! Original review: Wasnt impressed by the food and way too expensive for what it is ($18 dollar veggie enchiladas arent even served with any side like beans and rice). Service was pretty bad with many mistakes, but I can forgive it because its new. However, we were charged a mandatory 18% gratuity on a party of 4 adults and 2 small kids, and because they didnt tell us we also paid 15% plus on top of it. We noticed just before leaving and called them out on it, so they reimbursed us with cash for the extra tip, but kept the original 18%. Also, they messed up the reimbursement giving back the wrong amount to the 2 parties. In conclusion, the food wasnt bad, but mediocre and over priced, and with a lack of attention to detail (iceberg lettuce comes in chunks instead of diced for a pozole). I have to admit though that the deserts were really good, but not enough to get us to go back.
Very unprofessional staff. They took my order on the phone I said delivery, and they said sure and didn t correct me that there was no delivery.. so i placed Order and they just left it hanging for a 40 minutes did not call me at all to correct it and ask where i was. I went in they were arguing with me for their mistake. A huge language barrier but also very unprofessional & completely un organized, just a complete mess! Also placed My food On the floor while I was paying for it! The Both Waitresses were arguing with me , all I asked was for 10% discount for their mistake.. on top of all that I wasn t too happy with the food :(.
Don t go in the morning! They don t respect the hours of operations, I was today at 12:00 even when they said are open at 11:00 and it was closed!!! Such a disappointment!!!
Everything was ok except for the Molcajete it wasn t what I expected. I like more the DT location.
A fun casual Mexican spot in North Van. The vegetarian/vegan taco menu had lots of options, and everything was super flavourful! I m not usually one to order a blended margarita but it s definitely the thing to have here! Super yummy. Can t wait to come back.