El Tequila

The 1 and 2 stars reviews are very inaccurate in my opinion. We both enjoyed our light lunch here the other day, so much so that we will return again for lunch or dinner.
We sampled the complimentary chips, homemade blue and yellow corn that were topped with very good refried beans and some queso. These were served with red and green salsas, both good but be careful with the green, a tad bit spicy. Next up were the super nachos, same chips but with more cheese, tomato, jalapeño and freshly gridled diced chicken. These were nacho Americanized nachos, ingredients were judiciously applied and chips remained crunchy throughout. Our side order of fresh guac went perfectly with them, and was delicious in taste and cost ($ 3.50) Next up were 2 tacos, al pastor and bistek. These can be Americanized but why would you, mine were topped with modest onion and cilantro. Both of the meats were nicely seasoned, copious and completely tender. I would gladly order either again, but if forced to pick would choose the al pastor with its spicier flavor.
With a few other interesting taco choices, not to mention other menu items, more visits are forthcoming. The reviewers who mentioned service as being cold were not far off. But I agree with those who have cited a slight language barrier as the probable cause. And certainly nothing to detract from your enjoyment of the food here. Skip the chain restaurants who try to approximate Mexican cuisine, and give El Tequila a try, and don’t forget to bring your own Tequila or cerveza.

The Mango tilapia salad was really, good all kinds of taste sweet, spicy and tender and the Supreme taco was also very good. Will recommend to anyone.

We just moved down the street and love Mexican so we were really hoping we had just found our new go to place and they definitely lived up to it! Nachos supreme, tacos, and enchiladas were all amazing. It was a cute and cozy environment with friendly service. Our food came quickly but we never felt rushed. We will definitely be back again and again.

Excellent Mexican food! Reminds me of home!
I had a sample of four of the tacos: Al Pastor (excellent, with little bits of pineapple), Chorizo (very savory, not spicy), Carnitas (yum!) and Chicharrones (very good)
My wife had the Tres Amigos enchiladas, which were excellent! The red beef enchilada has just the right amount of kick. The green chicken enchilada was tangy, and the cheese enchilada was a nice complement to the other two.
The ultimate test of a Mexican place to me is the rice, and this place passed with flying colors. The rice is light and not at all crunchy, and reminiscent of my mom’s cooking (but not as good).
My daughter ordered the mole enchiladas, and was disappointed that they were too sweet. In my experience, mole is usually sweet, which is why I don’t care for it.
I will make sure to come back here any time I am in the area, especially since the prices are very reasonable. Much better value than Chipotle or Moe’s for superior food!

I recently moved to the area and my fiancé and I pass it almost every single day. We had been talking about going and trying it out and yesterday we finally did.
I’m confused by the people who say there is «brown goop» on the chips. If you have ever eaten Mexican before you can obviously tell its refried beans and they’re AMAZING. And that was just the beginning !
I ordered the chicken fajita and my fiancé had the red sauce chicken enchiladas. I really have to say it was some of the best food we’ve had out. We CAN NOT WAIT to go back.
It is a byo so make sure you bring your coronas!

One of our favorite Mexican places in the area. It’s close by and very reasonably priced. We especially love the guacamole, fajitas, tacos, orchata, and chimichangas. Everything is authentic, fresh, and tastes delicious. Though it’s not a fancy dining room, it is clean and spacious. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

I really enjoy this place. Good food. Very reasonable prices. Nice staff. Clean and relaxed atmosphere.

It’s called El Tequila yet there is no alcohol! Terrible service, run down and dirty place, food was poor and over priced. I will never go here again.

The mango tilapia is a must. Best mango salsa I’ve ever had. I always start with the Tinga Quesadilla and the Chicharone Taco.

Highly disappointed with the wait for two simple burritos and two tacos. Still waiting over an hour and the waitresses say NOTHING!!! Not coming back, I don’t care how good it tastes.

After moving back from Texas, my wife and I struggled to find a place for our Mexican fix till we found El Tequila. Yes, the place is small and the service can be slow but the food is legit. We recommend any of the enchilada dishes or the Pollo el Tequila which comes in a crème sauce. I keep saying I want to try one of their Tortas but I can never tear myself away from my favorites.
And who needs booze when you can wash it all down with an ice cold Mexican Coke. ;-)

Don’t let the outside fool you, this place is pretty good. The price is right and it’s authentic. The chicken chimichangas were amazing! I will definitely go back to this restaurant!

Wow! If you want REAL Mexican food, this a a great choice! It’s your typical divey spot that offers delicious cuisine.
The tostadas we freaking awesome and you won’t find Taco Bell menu here.
This is the real run for the border. I look forward to coming back.

Went here with high expectations, was disappointed to say the least. The service was okay but there was nobody else in there so we had their undivided attention. I ordered chicken fajitas, my buddy ordered a chicken burrito. My plate had enough chicken to fill one tortilla, not quite what I expected. The chicken and peppers were okay, but the portion was way too small to be considered a meal. His burrito had more rice than chicken and he said it was bland. I love authentic Mexican food, but if I happen to be in the area again, I won’t be returning here.

First, I am from Virginia so I do not get the whole BYOB thing, but how do you call your self El tequila and not serve alcohol. False advertising.
What this place lacks in alcohol though, it more then makes up for with the food. My wife and I had the fajitas and they were outstanding. The chicken was an actual cooked chicken breast. The peppers and onions were cooked fresh and not over cooked, still had some crispness. Guacamole was very good as well.
Service is one person for the whole restaurant. Not great but she gets it done.

Short Take — Here’s the thing, if you really want cheap authentic Mexican food similar to stopping by a friend’s house whose grandmother is up from Mexico and happens to be cooking lunch, then this place is not half bad. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food that is high quality and worth the $$ then do yourselves a favor and go the extra distance to La Esperanza in Lindenwold.
Long View — We went there on Cinco de Mayo. That famous Mexican Holiday that prompts Americans to say,“Hey let’s eat Mexican tonight” in the same way that Columbus Day might justify going out for Spaghetti.
I had been here years ago and for some reason felt like it was time to come back. Probably because in this area of S. Jersey, most Mexican places are the standard Tex-​Mex franchise fare.
Many of the reviews speak of a just a few cars or patrons in the restaurant and while this would normally be true, being Cinco de Mayo, there were about 10 tables in play. With only one waitress, it was severely understaffed for what was obviously an unusual load. And yes, the waitress is a bit off-​putting, but I think it’s not a rudeness, more of a not being able to communicate well.
The chips that come to the table, non gratis, are simple and probably more accurate to what your grandma puts out when people stop by mid-​day unexpected. Decent enough, just not what hungry Americans expect (especially given the long wait time). Perhaps if we were all having an engaging conversation, rather than our face in our phones, mindlessly grabbing at the chips plate, then it wouldn’t have been so woefully proportioned.
The Cactus salad one of the better dishes, but I can’t say how authentic, because I haven’t had it enough places to judge it. Everything else was just OK enough that I can’t remember 3 weeks later what we had.
So there you have it. Cheap, decent, low priced Mexican food, like dropping in unexpectedly on folks that didn’t know you were planning to eat there. At least if you bring your own libation of choice, you won’t be overcharged for over-​hyped margaritas.

El Tequila is me and my wife’s favorite restaurant!
We love the Pescado A La Plancha (Tilapia) and the Chicken Chimichanga.

Unilocaler’s have failed me again when it comes to jersey dining. Stopped by to grab some takeout to see if they are deserving of the high rating. As you can see from my rating, it does not. I ordered the cactus salad and the chicken chimichanga.
Both were nothing to rave about. I would have been better off at Panchero’s. I did not like the cactus salad at all. The cactus pieces were way too large and the dressing just tasted like oil and vinegar. I took a bite and threw it out. The chimichanga’s were alright. Anything fried and drowned in cheese can be good. The rice was bland and the pico was too salty.

I was highly skeptical walking into El Tequila tonight. At 7pm on a Saturday, my girlfriend and I were one of only two parties in the restaurant. That’s a huge red flag, right? But you see my ⁴⁄₅ star rating, so clearly my low expectations were exceeded. Let’s break this down:
It had a mom and pop vibe… felt like a pizza place that was converted into a Mexican joint. BUT, it was clean, and nicely decorated. Mariachi music added some pleasant ambiance.
The waitress wasn’t particularly friendly, but not off-​putting either. Service was prompt and responsive. At this point, we’re talking 2.5 stars…
The food, however, was the thing that TOTALLY won me over. We shared tacos, quesadillas, a taco salad, and a burrito. Every item tasted fresh and home-​made. The sauces were flavorful and spicy. Even the pre-​entrée tortilla chips stood out — much more enjoyable than the cardboard salt vehicles you get at the chain restaurants.
My girlfriend and I made several comments to each other about how good everything tasted, and how we couldn’t believe that the place was as empty as it was. Since I’ve never been to Mexico, I don’t know if this place is completely «authentic,» but it certainly FELT that way.
Oh one last note: the prices were perfectly reasonable. We actually spent less than we planned.
We will absolutely be back for more, and I can’t wait!

Very overrated BYOB. I am pretty shocked about how high the reviews are for this place. The food was just simply not good. I tried almost ever one or their tacos (which others have noted, are small), and all of them were dry, even the chorizo was dry which I didn’t think was possible. The pork and pineapple was over cooked and barely had any pineapple, I couldn’t really taste the difference between it and the regular pork taco. Someone got the Texas fajitas nachos, which were also pretty bad.
We got take out, and the service was slow. It took almost twice as long for the food to be prepared than we were told that it would. The person at the counter seemed like she did not want to be there, and didn’t want us to be there.
Nowhere near the best in the region, I’ll never go back, go to La Esperanza instead.