El Tequila

El Tequila, located at 1458 Lake Shore Rd in Gilford, NH, has quickly become a standout Mexican restaurant, receiving rave reviews from patrons who can't stop praising its culinary offerings. Diners like Tracy Redinger highlight the stellar carnitas and guacamole, while Steven Houle describes the "Burrito Loco" as a transcendent experience, showcasing the restaurant's knack for flavorful, innovative dishes. The ambiance adds to the allure, with patrons like Shelby Goodwin delighting in the unexpectedly spacious interior and the welcoming atmosphere. Compliments flow for the complimentary chips and salsa, setting the tone for a satisfying meal. The vegetarian menu is also a surprise, with options like house-made spinach and mushroom enchiladas, as noted by Jonathan Barboza, emphasizing that El Tequila caters to a variety of tastes. Moreover, the impressive margaritas—large and generously crafted—are a must-try, further solidifying El Tequila as a go-to dining spot. With attentive service and a beautifully decorated setting, this restaurant leaves a lasting impression. Each dish at El Tequila is crafted with care, making every visit memorable. This isn't just a meal; it's an experience that leaves you craving more.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Tracy Redinger

Jun 4,2025

The best carnitas and guacamole I've ever had. Drinks were delicious. Manager was super friendly. I can not say enough nice things about this place. I wish I had this place in RI.

steven houle

May 31,2025

Went there for dinner for the first time ever little did I know I was about to taste pure awesomeness. The burrito loco was out of this world granted I changed it a bit but steak and chicken and chorizo together what a dish highly recommend

Shelby Goodwin

May 27,2025

Went here for the first time a few weeks ago with my bf after a long day working outside. Looking from the outside, I didn’t know what to expect, you can’t really see inside to get an idea of what you’re in for, until you are inside. Inside is a lot bigger than we thought! And the atmosphere is so cool, and we loved the benches, the chairs, the whole look was pretty neat! Staff was super friendly. Complimentary chips and salsa were on point. My bf got the taco salad and raved about it, he mentioned how it was the first one in a long time that he had one and it wasn’t greasy and was actually crunchy and flavorful. I had the chicken spinach burrito and it was so big I had to take half home! It was amazing. Definitely recommend this new joint. Don’t let the outside look deter you!

Jonathan Barboza

May 24,2025

TL;DR This is some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. FOOD: Everything that we ordered was excellent. They have a vegetarian menu which has some amazing enchiladas on it. You'd think they just have black bean enchiladas. But no! They also have sauteed mushrooms and spinach enchiladas for vegetarians! The enchilada sauce is made in house and is delicious. The tortillas were so soft and fresh that you can bet your burrito they make those in house too. The margaritas were huge and they hooked them up with plenty of tequila for a price that is a fraction of what you'd expect to pay for a goblet with such heft. Don't forget to ask for the house habanero hot sauce. It's ripe and fruity but not for the faint of heart. The level of yumminess we experienced did not happen by accident. It is apparent great care was taken in their recipes, preparation, and execution. SERVICE: Fast, attentive, got everything right. Really can't get any better than that. ATMOSPHERE: The chairs here are beautifully carved and have ornate paintings of Mexican scenes on them. They're really quite beautiful. Very creative!

Ryan Giorgio

May 15,2025

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. Excellent margaritas and food. The guacamole was memorable, probably one of the best I've had. Will come back again when in the area.

Heather Jackson

Apr 28,2025

Great experience Everytime! Staff is great and because we've been going here almost every week for the past 2 years, everytime they see us, they've memorized our order love the staff, the food is amazing, pricing is great. Yes I've tried other things on the cast menu and will say every thing is great!!

Sarah G.

Apr 28,2025

Edit: added pictures from one of our many other visits! We got take out on March 20, and came for drinks on March 27. Sadly I didn’t get photos of our take out meals, but they were excellent! I got the Tequila Bowl with grilled chicken. It was enough for two meals, and so fresh and delicious! My husband got the Burrito Supremo with beef. It was enormous! He loved it. The beef was thinly sliced, not ground. We will definitely be back to dine in. **great margarita specials on Mondays 5!!

Brianna Fithian

Apr 26,2025

We came here for lunch today and it exceeded my expectations! Our waiter immediately brought us warm chips and salsa. The salsa was so fresh and delicious. We order the fajita nachos with steak and lunch special #3 which had an enchilada, refried beans and rice. Our food came to us in about 10 minutes on warmed plates. The nachos were to die for and had real cheese sauce on them. Everything was cooked perfectly and even the rice and beans had great flavor.

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