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Pp - Tequilas Waterfront, Wilmington, NC

Tequilas Waterfront

4.2
4.2
142 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 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
  • Area
    Wilmington
  • Cross Street
    Next to Marina Grill, at the roundabout of Harnett St. & Nutt St.
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wine

Menu

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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

    Child-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!

142 Reviews

  1. Rita

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 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 2 days ago
    We appreciate you and your kind words, Rita! Come check out some of our new off-season specials!

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  2. Donald

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 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 2 days ago
    Thank you and your family for coming in, Donald! Feliz Navidad! Come see us again soon!

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  3. Paul

    Wilmington

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 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 18 December 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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  4. Sarah

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 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 2 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Sarah! We appreciate you!

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  5. Emily

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 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 2 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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  6. Gina

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 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 18 December 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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  7. Sarah

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 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 18 December 2024
    Thank you for the kind words, Sarah! We love our servers and our spicy salsa! We appreciate you!

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  8. Lorraine

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 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 18 December 2024
    Awesome! We appreciate you and your party, Lorraine! We look forward to seeing you the next time!

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  9. Victoria

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 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 18 December 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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  10. Tatiana

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tequilas Waterfront is such a lovely place to visit while being downtown. The food is authentic and fresh while the drinks are refreshing and fruity. Hightop recommend Tequilas Waterfront!
    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on 12 December 2024
    We love being downtown on the river front! And, we love your review, Tatiana! Come back and see us again soon!

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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 booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tequilas Waterfront

14 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Next to Marina Grill, at the roundabout of Harnett St. & Nutt St.
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wine
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