Don Tequila Mexican restaurant

Delightful place. Festive. My margharita had a flower in it! The service from Poncho was excellent. Food was good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food is delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food
Great margaritas

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was slow food was VERY bland

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

You ever have those moments when you’re not sure if you’re hungry? You might not be. But you might be. So you take the chance to eat, even though you’re unsure of if it’s the right move. But also, if you don’t eat you might die? This was one of those moments.

It was nigh on dinner time and I wasn’t sure of my next move. Nothing in particular sounded good. When that’s the case, you can always settle for Mexican. Who doesn’t like tacos and taco related foods? I saw this was a fairly new restaurant so I decided to give it a run. (Also, this place used to be the River Street Station, where I spent A LOT of time stuffing my face). Nostalgia 10/10.

Taking a corner booth, I opened my menu and stared. I just wasn’t sure what I needed. Nothing in particular stood out, so I settled on nachos and a single taco. Always get a taco at a Mexican place, regardless of what else you get. Get a taco. Do it.

The nachos came with refried beans, shredded chicken, beef, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, and potentially something else I’m forgetting. I ordered a beef taco. American. On a flour shell. (American tacos usually come with lettuce, tomato, and cheese). Usually I go for the chorizo, Mexican style, but a good ol’ fashioned beefer sounded good.

My food arrived in a timely fashion and as usual, the nachos were piled high and my taco was wrapped up nice and neat it a little aluminum foil coffin. I was feeling spicy, so I added several large thwumps of hot sauce. And unfortunately from here, it’s just kind of where things stop.

I’m a fan of nachos. Who doesn’t like meat, cheese, and chips. I lived off poor man nachos (chips and cheese), for a long time, and still revisit that delicacy. Though these looked fantastic, the flavor was just…off. Or maybe it was lack of spices or even spice. If it wasn’t for the hot sauce, they would have just been bland. I think instead of having chicken AND beef, there should be one or the other. Mostly because I think it was the chicken that contributed to the soggy bottom of nachos. There was just a lot of juice. Know what doesn’t sound appealing for nachos? Juice.

The taco, though healed in meat, had good flavor. However, I think because it was wrapped in its own little sarcophagus, if you didn’t eat it right away, the wetness would begin to take over and the shell would become a soggy mess. It made eating it more difficult than a normal taco.

Nacho flavor 4/10
Nacho appearance 10/10 (but you can’t eat appearance, now can you?)
Taco flavor 10/10
Taco sogginess 10/10 (a high sogginess rating for tacos is not good)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

You will love this place! Excellent authentic food.
Really, really great margaritas, too! Yum!
Ask for Ariana or Blake, my favorite servers, but they all are excellent and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food! Great location on the Manistee Harbor. We will be back!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had an awesome time at Don Tequilla! Food was really good and so are the Margaritas. The server was extremely polite and kind. Would definitely recommend! The patio is very nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic addition to downtown Manistee! Wonderful service and fantastic food with great portions! Don't leave Manistee without stopping in for at least a drink on the patio!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So I made a mistake when I ordered the Quesadilla Baja. I didn't realize it has onions in it, which I can't eat. I mentioned it to our waiter but assured him I had every intention of paying for the food. When he brought the check he had removed my oder from the bill. He was adamant that I didn't need to pay. Based on that outstanding service alone I have every intention of returning and trying more food. I'll just make sure to pay better attention to ingredients next time😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food. Sad they don't provide complimentary chips and salsa like most Mexican restaurants. We sat outside on the deck to dine, beautiful view of the river.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

I’m Mexican and my Mom taught me to make authentic Mexican food…and this is what get at this restaurant! The salsa was definitely homemade and the tortilla chips were salted perfectly. Our server was attentive and our dinner was served quickly. My Hubby and I would definitely come back when we take a long weekend getaway next year!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amazing food. Great service. All around great. Definitely will go again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome place. Good food and great view of the river.

Pure junk. Greasy, empty food. Go there only for alcohol and chips. Salsa very disappointing

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4