El Tecate Restaurant

450 S Carlisle St, South Bend
(574) 931-2936

Recent Reviews

Jamie Stacy

This was by far my favorite Mexican restaurant experience ever! The food was so fresh and delicious, also fast friendly service! Our drinks looked like a work of art. Also had live music and great prices! Will definitely be back soon! Thank you so much for a great evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sades Dube'

Nice & fresh

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Ceviche, Shrimp Tacos, Queso Birria Tacos, Salsa

Goalie0301

Server was kind and made sure to check in on the table. Food was fantastic and we did not wait long for it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Micheline combs

This food is amazing the guacamole blew my mind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Queso Birria Tacos

Brandon “Buju” Ultsch

Among the best in South Bend. The food is as good as you can ask for as far as authentic Mexican food in our area. Nothing but great things to say about the food.Servers don’t seem to check back on you very often, but they’re friendly enough that it doesn’t ruin your visit.Highly, highly recommend to anyone who loves Mexican food.Parking: Parking lot is located across the street

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chorizo Taco, Queso Birria Tacos

KidCarloMagno

We were visiting my family in South Ben, we came across this restaurant, the food was very good and the service was very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

RV Wiz

Authentic Mexican

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marybel Martinez

Blanca and Chino the best servers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bistec Ala Mexicana, Tostada De Ceviche De Pescado, Shrimp Ceviche, Shrimp Cocktail, Huachinango Frito

Paul Richardson (TheHomeWizard)

Wow, authentico, reminds me of Nogales, MX.Really fresh & plenty of seafood, good prices. Huge menu and options. Tons of seafood prepared in a multitude of methods, 7 page menu!Cold beer, Warm salsa & chips to start off.Roll of paper towels guarantees you don't run out. 6 different hot sauces + the house red & green sauce & USB charger outlet @ table.7 Sports TVs throughout, nice big parking lot across the street.Even customers all the way from Poland & Colorado.Fabulous Bistek a la Mexicana, & the Pina Relleno de mariscos con crema was out of this world, not to mention the Ostiones were as fresh as just harvested.We'll be back!!Nearby Studebaker museumParking: 20-30

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mango, Bistec Ala Mexicana, Piña Rellena De Mariscos, Chorizo Taco, Burrito De Asada with Rice and Beans, Molcajete Cora, Tostada De Ceviche De Pescado, Shrimp Ceviche, Al Pastor, Queso Birria Tacos, Consomé, Seafood Bowl, Shrimp Cocktail, Huachinango Frito, Shredded Chicken Tacos, Steak Taco Combo

Lis Lis

I loved the food. It was as I expected. Would love to try other food next time visiting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jesus Moreno

Food was good and prices are fare .would most likely try this place again

jeff chaplin

Great food, friendly staff.I will definitely be back if I'm ever in South Bend again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

AHNAF TAHMID

Great Mexican place for small group hangouts. Loved their Tacos and also very reasonable prices. Only thing I would comment: They don’t have a lot of parking spots outside.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nike Swissha

Terrible experience when I dined-in. I had issues with the seafood and I told the waitress that I did not like it and if she could replace it with something else. I got told "that dish needs hot sauce to counteract the sweetness" so I did that and it was worse. I asked her if she could replace the dish again with another thing and was ignored. When I was leaving I was then asked again at the counter if I liked the dish and I told her I honestly did not like it. She looked offended and ended up charging me full price. Strangely enough when I told her to try mine or to make another one herself and she refused to make one like mine. I wonder why... Was she possibly the owner/co-owner? I still got charged for something I only took about 6 bites of before and after I tried the 'appropriate way' to eat that dish. Do not expect good service here if you deal with the same lady I did. You will be ignored and end up getting charged full price for things she does not even make an attempt to fix. Very disappointing.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jenna Flowers

Food is the best I've ever had and the atmosphere is comfortable. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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