About El Tecate Mexican Restaurant
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We appreciate small startup restaurants with no TVs to distract you from conversation. We had the place to ourselves, but the staff was friendly and attentive. There was a lot of food for what we ordered also. Fajitas were not overly flavored but still very good. Everything was fresh. There was enough for two of us to eat and still take food home for another meal. There are a lot of mixed reviews but I feel like from our experience the naysayers are expecting something unrealistic. The store was very clean and well decorated, and the food was very good and the volume to price was very good. We would certainly come again.
We enjoyed the food and drinks. The chimichanga and beef taco were great. The burria tacos are awesome and my son gets them every time. My wife loves the queso. Everything is very affordable. We got drinks too. The wife said the margarita was delicious. On Fridays all bottled beer is $3.50.
El TECATE Mexican Restaurant is hands down one of our favorite spots! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is upbeat, fun, and welcoming. It has that perfect lively vibe without feeling overwhelming — great for family dinners or grabbing food with friends. The service is outstanding. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always makes sure drinks stay full and everything comes out quickly. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they do. The food is always fresh and full of flavor. Everything tastes like it’s made to order — hot, seasoned perfectly, and beautifully presented. Whether it’s the tacos, fajitas, or their homemade salsa and chips, you can’t go wrong. If you’re looking for great Mexican food, awesome service, and a fun environment, El TECATE is definitely the place to go. We’ll absolutely be back!
This was the first in my review of Mexican restaurants in the Charlotte (NC) area. Stopped in for lunch after dropping a package at the adjoining UPS store. The restaurant was brightly decorated and well lit with plenty of of natural sunlight. It was very clean. It is a small location in a strip mall featuring about ten tables and booths. My server confessed she did not understand or speak much English. A manager took over to resolve an incorrect food order. I ordered a taco combination. Disappointing result. Two miniature corn patties the size of my palm laying flat on the plate. One with a small amount of chicken ‘crumbles’. The other with ground beef that required no chewing. Each came with a dab of avocado and some pico. The rice and beans were like those you would expect in a high school cafeteria, formulaic and bland. The meal was about $15.00. Completely forgettable. Adios El Tecate!
I went to eat there but I hated it it took forever it was dirty and we didn’t Even get what we wanted I don’t know how there not closed DO NOT EAT THERE!!!!!!! There food has no flavor McDonalds is cheaper and tastes 100 times better