Tequilas Waterfront

4.2

142 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views

A culinary collaboration between Tequila Comida & Cantina and Marina Grill, infusing the vibrant flavors of Mexico into the heart of Wilmington’s waterfront. Established in 2018 by Chef Ramon Villasenor and Miguel Villasenor, Tequila Comida & Cantina has teamed up with Marina Grill to create an exceptional dining experience.

Nestled beside the Riverfront Park and boasting an extraordinary view of the Riverfront Marina, Tequila’s Waterfront offers a unique setting. Our spacious outdoor area is the perfect spot to enjoy live music during the summer months. Located next door to the Riverfront Park, home to the Live Oak Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater hosting open-air concerts and entertainment, we invite you to savor the magic of Mexican cuisine amid cultural warmth and breathtaking views.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 408-4805
Website
https://tequilaswaterfront.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
14 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
Next to Marina Grill, at the roundabout of Harnett St. & Nutt St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Additional Parking Information:Park on our waterfront pier, located behind Tequila's Waterfront & Marina Grill (around the roundabout and behind both restaurants) for easy access to delicious dining. Additional parking available on the second and third floors of the Metropolitan Garage, just a stone's throw away at 41 Harnett St. Public Transit Stops:Route 203 stop at Harnett St. /Pavilion: 4-minute walk.Route 101 stop at MedNorth Health Center: 8-minute walk.Padgett Station Transit: 12-minute walk.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Kid-friendly
Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Coastal North Carolina
Lively
Wilmington
Hot spot
Wilmington
Great for outdoor dining
Wilmington
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tequilas Waterfront offers a vibrant dining experience with splendid river views and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious guacamole" and flavorful margaritas. Despite occasional service hiccups and mixed reviews on food quality, the "outstanding ceviche sampler" and attentive servers like Grayson make visits memorable. Perfect for a fun night out!

143 Reviews

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Lee
VIP
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance is awesome looking out over the river. Margs are cold and heavy pours. Enjoy!!
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Rita
Washington DC
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a casual dinner. It’s not easy to find good Mexican food in the South (especially when you’ve from the southwest). We were pleasantly surprised by both the food and the service.
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
We appreciate you and your kind words, Rita! Come check out some of our new off-season specials!
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Donald
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Tried this with my family right before Christmas and we loved the fun decorations everywhere, especially upstairs!
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
Thank you and your family for coming in, Donald! Feliz Navidad! Come see us again soon!
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Paul
Wilmington
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for Tuesday taco night and it was really good. Service and food were all good.
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on December 18, 2024
We appreciate you coming in for tacos and for your review, Paul! Come see us for some of our other nightly specials down on the waterfront!
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Sarah
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun place to eat out. Vibes were awesome, quick service and AMAZING drinks.
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the 5-star review, Sarah! We appreciate you!
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Emily
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a long day of walking around me and my friend needed a quick meal. We decided on Tequilas Waterfront and we are so happy with our decision. Service is great, food is amazing and staff is friendly.
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for coming in and for the kind words, Emily! We are happy with your decision as well! Come back and see us soon!
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Gina
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time coming in! If anyone reading this hasn’t tried their frozen strawberry mezcal you definitely should. You can tell the bartenders care about your experience
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on December 18, 2024
Thank you for your second visit, Gina! We love the Strawberry Mezcal Margarita and your review! And, we have our other special frozen drink, Frostbite right now, also! Think of a frozen peppermint cappuccino! Delicioso! See you next time!
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Sarah
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our server, wanted to give a shout out to her because it looked like she was the only one on but did a great job. We got everything we needed, especially the spicy salsa, so good.
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on December 18, 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Sarah! We love our servers and our spicy salsa! We appreciate you!
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Lorraine
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our party of 9 enjoyed the delicious meals and fun atmosphere of Tequilas Waterfront. Appreciated having restaurant parking available. We look forward to dining here again the next time we are in the area.
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on December 18, 2024
Awesome! We appreciate you and your party, Lorraine! We look forward to seeing you the next time!
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Victoria
Raleigh
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The service was really poor. We were the only ones in there and he was very inattentive. He completely botched the checks and we were so over it we just paid and left.
Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on December 18, 2024
We have discussed your experience in our manager meeting. We did have internet issues this evening that caused some check issues. But, we are still responsible for our actions. We'd love to bring you back in for a better experience. Please reach out at 910-408-4805.
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FAQs

Tequilas Waterfront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 408-4805.

Tequilas Waterfront is rated 4.2 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

Cross street
Next to Marina Grill, at the roundabout of Harnett St. & Nutt St.
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Additional Parking Information:Park on our waterfront pier, located behind Tequila's Waterfront & Marina Grill (around the roundabout and behind both restaurants) for easy access to delicious dining. Additional parking available on the second and third floors of the Metropolitan Garage, just a stone's throw away at 41 Harnett St. Public Transit Stops:Route 203 stop at Harnett St. /Pavilion: 4-minute walk.Route 101 stop at MedNorth Health Center: 8-minute walk.Padgett Station Transit: 12-minute walk.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
https://tequilaswaterfront.com/
Phone number
(910) 408-4805

Tequilas Waterfront

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What 142 people are saying

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