Senor Tequila Cantina Grill

I was here in Jan ’13. I paid $ 1.00 apiece for a small spoon on sour cream. None was offered for my grandsons cheese casadia. I ended up paying $ 30. for two chicken toco’s, beans & rice, 2 soft drinks with no refills offered and 1 plain cheese casadia. A little pricy. The rice was dry as well. I won’t be back. Before the remodel we used to go there often. I really loved the people & the service was great. But for the past couple of times the service was poor and the food not so good.

This is a really good restaurant. We walked in and were the only people in the whole place so we were a little worried but decided to try it anyway. The cheese dip app was really good and served in a warmer dish so it stayed hot and yummy. I had the chimichangas and my husband had an assorted enchilada dish. The food presentation was very pretty and my chimichangas were awesome. A few more people came in while we were there. Not sure why the place was so empty, we will be back soon!

We came for lunch on a Saturday. Menu is limited but a few lunch items.
Chips and salsa were good. I had 2 tacos with chicken an soft corn tortillas. The chicken was good.
The rice was dry and crunchy and the beans were okay. Kids got a cheeseburger and chicken tenders, not the average choice at Mexican and they did not like.
Overall, for the price, it was just okay and we will keep searching for ‘the’ Mexican spot.

We sat outside and enjoyed a nice dinner. The margaritas were just ok, I was hoping for a little more kick. The chips were fresh, but the salsa was a little runny for my liking. My Mom and friend enjoyed their burrito and tacos, but I thought the fajita was a little plain. A lot of chicken, but only onions, maybe one pepper and one tomato. A little disappointing.

Returned on a week night after we had a great experience several weeks back. Not sure if it was a bad night for the staff or a trend, but not thinking we’ll go back anytime soon. Food was lack-​luster. Service was horrible. Everyone seemed «bothered» by us. Asked for guacamole with our chips and it was a chore to get those. They came about a minute before our food arrived-​10 minutes after ordering because apparently only one person could make it! Portions were small. My partner ordered fajitas and was given 4 tiny tortillas with about a teaspoon of sour cream and guacamole for topping. When he asked for more tortillas, he was told he would be charged for them. When he commented on the lack of toppings to the hostess, she sent over the server again, who did nothing. As we left, we talked to the guy behind the register as the server did not come back to get our check after leaving it (she was busy conversing with other staff). We asked for a manager, but we were told there wasn’t one. The guy behind the register apologized, and then the server came over to talk to him as she suspected we were complaining. The conversation went on between them in spanish so we just left. We both felt the staff couldn’t have cared less, and ignoring us by conversing in spanish amongst themselves was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Guess business is so good these days they don’t care about ALL their customers. For the money, go elswhere and at least get mediocre service.

First impression was a table that was sticky and a filthy pair of children’s menus. It was downhill from there. Our waiter’s visits were few and far between, sodas had far too little syrup, and my enchiladas were cool to cold on the ends and warm in the middle. But that’s not the most egregious offense. To cap everything off, after almost finishing the meal, my son noticed an ant crawling across his plate. When asking for the check, I mentioned this to the waiter, who’s response was something to the effect that, «…these things happen.» A brief apology, too much paid for dinner, and we were out the door… never to return.

Had dinner last night. We each had the chicken fajita a decent sized portion, unable to finish. Pleasant tasting; nothing remarkable, but certainly ok.

My prior homestead of 11 years was located directly behind Señor Tequila, which has been in this small shopping center off of Rea Rd long before Trader Joe’s and the yoga pants crowd took it over, and I used to eat there semi-​regularly, always enjoying all that they had to offer. I had not been for several years and decided to stop here for dinner on the way home tonight. I was thoroughly unimpressed, which made me a little sad.
Coming right after work, I got there around 5:30 ish on a Monday night. There was a gentleman sitting at the bar and 2 other tables were seated. I was instantly greeted by a young man who promptly seated me, he turned out to be my server and was very nice, attentive without hovering, but I expected that since the place was basically empty. I had not eaten here since before they expanded — the seating area is clean and well decorated, and the tables are nicely spaced instead of being slammed on top of each other.
The food was by no means bad at all — the flavors were fresh, well presented — there was nothing offensive about anything, it just wasn’t anything special.
The food:
Tortilla chips — may have been fresh but I didn’t think they were particularly tasty.
Salsa — tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Tasted fresh, which was nice, but nothing special. No real oomph.
Queso — for almost $ 6, I was expecting cheese dip so good that my toes curled. Oddly served in a metal lidded bowl, it was fine. Nothing particularly wrong with it, just fine.
Shredded beef chimichangas w/​rice and beans $ 13: The rice was a little hard and tasteless. The beans were very smooth and served in a small fried tortilla cup — I did not care for these at all. I was served two thin chimichangas cut on the diagonal for 4 pieces, with a small amount of queso and a small amount of tomatoes and onions sprinkled on the top. Again, they tasted fine, but nothing special.
Everything was a resounding meh. I have always enjoyed Señor Tequila and maybe I just ordered the wrong thing tonight. For the cheese dip, chimichangas and a soft drink, my total was $ 23, not including the tip. I won’t be rushing back, preferring to go to Azteca… or even *wince* On the Border (eek!).

Far overpriced for the quality of food you receive. Many other great options just a few miles away.
That being said, it is more «authentic» than some Mexican restaurants, and the margaritas weren’t half bad.

Mmmmm… Mexican! One of my absolute favorites!
This place is located in a shopping center right next to the Trader Joes.
My friends and I decided to grab a quick bite after work. We were seated right away and ordered our margaritas while we reviewed the menu.
The margaritas were delicious, so I was able to get a coconut and strawberry mix!
They had tons of specials everything from tacos to fajitas.
I opted for the beef chimichanga which was loaded with yummy well seasoned beef. An adorable and delicious tortilla boat filled with the refrained beans which were delicious. The were almost puréed, very smooth and creamy.
The rice was a little crunchy, but everything else was great.
Our waitress was great and the food was reasonably priced. So I’m sure to be back again!

Señor Tequila is nestled in the small shopping center of Piper Glen. Nothing too fancy. A few outside tables, a decent three-​sided bar, tables on the inside, free chips and salsa… the works.
They’ve got your standard choices of lunch specials ranging from tacos, burritos, chimichangas, and rice and beans. The one menu item that makes this place shine forth is the chile relleno. Holy eff… a flavorful creation that makes anything else I’ve ever had named «chile relleno» pale in comparison. It’s not even fair. The breading they fry this thing in is perfectly soft, sweet, and mellow. So subtle, but the texture takes the lead. The chile itself is very mild. Stuffed with cheese and topped with a few different styles of salsas. I can’t event begin to tell how magical the flavors are. It’s one of their signature dishes and is easily the best thing on the menu. I’m pretty sure you can eat 4 of them. They are medium size and come with rice and beans.
The service is always friendly, the margs are great (and huge, and the prices are very fair. You can’t go wrong with a sturdy Mexican restaurant like this one! One of my favorites in town!

Great atmosphere… very modern food and not to mention delicious.
Try the Café con Leche. that is our favorite… but everything else is very well served.

I love it. Why have i never been here. Waitstaff it attentive. food was hot spicy and fabulous.

I have nothing but compliments about Señor Tequila. Delightful food, and with the remodel, there’s a lot more seating indoor and at the bar. I loved the bartender, who seamlessly poured massive margaritas, cervesas and those old-​guy-​in-​his-​50s mixed drinks.
In terms of vegetarian entrees, I yield to the «Chiles en Nogada,» which is essentially the lunch special chile relleno masquerading ever-​so-​successfully as a dinner portion. Every bite is amazing and it’s a disappointment to finish!
My husband went with the «Ropa Vieja.» A Cuban dish to die for. (Or don’t, since you’ll definitely want to go to Señor Tequila as soon as you can!)
Weekend dinnertime can be crowded, and for good reason. Take my advice: go during off-​hours and enjoy a margarita the size of Rhode Island and indulge in the most delicious chiles rellenos known to mankind.
Please, don’t thank me. Just enjoy a true South Charlotte gem.

Had heard about this place for years. I believe recently they expanded their restaurant into the shop beside them in the plaza.
Have to say the food was excellent but the ambiance left a little to be desired. Although I never visited before my understanding was it was very cozy. The new space while probably welcomed by regulars needs some work. The massively high strip mall tin ceiling was just a huge echo chamber which made everything loud. Lighting was harsh too. Not exactly sure why it felt that way, but very bright for a restaurant.
The food was the star here. Some of the freshest true Tex-​Mex you could ever ask for so much better than the typical fast casual chain Tex-​Mex.
Fix the ambiance and I could see this easily moving up to a 5 star place.

Dinner for Lunch today: Chips, Salsa, Sweet Plantains with Cheese (what Plantains with cheese, where have I been). I have never left this continent, though I have had Plantains in Louisiana in a Haitian Dish and many South American Restaurants and a few Spanish Restaurants and I have never had Plantains with cheese. Before I scraped the cheese off I snapped a photo and tasted one, ummmm, OK I’ll leave the cheese on!
Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Garlic Sauce, Sausage, Potatoes, Peppers, Spinach and Rice. I’m not a big fan of any of this food, though all of it was better than Three Unilocal stars and the service was perfect. I would eat here again, ONLY because there are too many places I like better, I’ll stick with the places I like more!

Went here for lunch to try out their $ 5 lunch menu.
I ordered the tostada and was not disappointed with how the food tasted — it was not spectacular, but it was not bad either. It was only one tostada, but I was surprisingly satisfied after the meal.
My wife ordered the burrito bowl, which had a good amount of food, but once again was nothing special. For $ 5, it wasn’t a bad deal.
We took a look at the regular menu, however, and were surprised at how much more it costed. The only thing that gives this place 3 stars instead of 2 for me is that we only had to pay $ 5 for otherwise mediocre food.

This little restaurant is a little bit out of the way for me but since we were meeting friends who live off Rea Rd. this was the perfect place to meet up. I have been here just one time before and both times the food and the drinks were excellent. Although Señor Tequila is located in a strip mall, they have recently expanded and the space inside is beautiful and spacious. Sitting outside on the tiny sidewalk still feels a little bit odd, however.
Sometimes, I can be swayed to love a Mexican food place even if the food is a little bit lackluster, IF they serve amazing chips and salsa. Unfortunately, the chips at Señor Tequila are light, crispy, and freshly made but they are not salted. I hate that. Thankfully, my food has been so delicious both times that I have eaten there that I will overlook the chip issue.
My second favorite part about a Mexican restaurant is, of course, the margarita! Señor Tequila does not disappoint. They are a nice size and have great flavor. The four of us all had a drink and an entrée and our total bill came to just under $ 90 — for the taste and quality of the food, I’m ok with that. If you find yourself near Piper Glen, head over to Señor Tequila!

Love the new space since they expanded the resturant back in the summer! It is so nice not being squeezed into the tiny little space where you were sitting mere centimeters from the table next to you.
We arrived at around 6:30 and were seated immediately (yay, no wait). I noticed that they had added a couple of new items to the menu. I was tempted to try something new, but ended up going with the mole which covered a ginormous chicken breast. Their mole is very thick and rich — it was good, but not quite as delish as the last time I had it here. David had a combo plate which came with a choice of tacos, enchiladas, rice, etc. He was pretty thrilled wih his chicken tacos.
The service was good — our server was quick and efficient and made sure we had everything we needed.
Our tab came to around $ 41 which included an order of cheese dip for our chips, 2 entrees, and a beer. We did well though since we had bought one of those coupons where you pay $ 20 for $ 40 worth of food.

Came here for lunch with my 9-​year old.
The minute we walked in (the place was empty) it felt as if the staff was bothered by our presence. Since noone came over to seat us we just sat down at the table closest to us.
There was a guy sitting behind the register counting money. After 5 minutes or so he got up and brought 2 menus.
Food was ok, but nothing special.
It was another challenge to get the guys’ atttention again to get the check since by now he was focused on the soccer game shown on the TV.
I don’t think we’ll be back — why waste time and money on a place with questionable service.