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Pp - Tequilas Waterfront, Wilmington, NC

Tequilas Waterfront

4.5
4.5
158 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 408-4805
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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 158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Healthy

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Romantic

  • Wilmington

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tequilas Waterfront offers a "great atmosphere" with stunning river views and vibrant decor. The service is frequently praised as "phenomenal," and the menu boasts authentic, flavorful Mexican cuisine. Notable dishes include "quesabirria" and "amazing fajita quesadillas." Guests enjoy "fabulous drinks" and the lively bar area, making it a top destination in Wilmington.

158 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.

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  2. Lynda

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Loved it! Will definitely go back!

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  3. Jenny

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my family here and they loved it! Even though it’s not advertised, they offer veggie options for vegetarians who want to dine here. The atmosphere was great, our server was so kind, and we loved our food.

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  4. Jane

    Wilmington

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere… food was delicious. Our waiter was great
    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on January 29, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Jane! Come see us again soon on the waterfront!

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  5. Marie

    VIP

    Charlotte

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is very pretty. Nice bar area. Service was excellent. Food was just okay.
    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on January 25, 2025
    Thank you for your visit and review, Marie! We would love to know what food you ordered. We are always adjusting and improving where appropriate. Thanks again!

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  6. Mich

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My spicy margarita was not spicy at all. There were 4 of us. We Ordered the fajitas. They did not come out sizzling and were Luke warm. Took 5 plus minutes to get the tortillas, another 5 + minutes to get the tortillas and another 5 minutes to get the fixings. Other fajitas were coming out sizzling! Portions were small. Probably won’t go back.
    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on January 25, 2025
    Thank you for your review and for bringing your experience to our attention, Mich. That is not how we'd like your experience to go. Please reach back out to the restaurant at 910-408-4805 and ask for management. Thank you, again, for your review.

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  7. Joseph

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found this place on Instagram. Love the ambiance, atmosphere, and upstairs lounge area. Limited seating on a Saturday night so make reservations. Fajita quesadillas was amazing both in flavor and presentation. Acoustics are a little loud so keep that in mind on a date night.
    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thank you for coming down to the waterfront, Joseph! We appreciate you and your feedback! We look forward to your next visit!

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  8. Yudinela

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner service was phenomenal! Such friendly staff and well knowledge. Food and environment was awesome.
    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on January 12, 2025
    You are phenomenal, Yudinela! We appreciate you! Come see us again along the waterfront!

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  9. James

    VIP

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good lunch. Our only negative was the fajitas lacked adequate seasoning. We had to ask for more of the picante sauce to add to our meal.
    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you for coming down to the waterfront, James! I'm glad your server was able to get additional seasoning for you! I love our spicy salsa! Come back soon!

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  10. Elise

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service!! Amazing food and fabulous drinks!!!
    Tequilas WaterfrontResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for the review and visit, Elise! We look forward to your next visit!

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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 4.5 stars by 158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tequilas Waterfront

14 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Next to Marina Grill, at the roundabout of Harnett St. & Nutt St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 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
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