South American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

Tequila Joe's

86/100 (1035 ratings)

Restaurants

South American

Bar

Vegetarian Friendly

Mexican

Gluten Free Options

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Drinks

Chicken Wings

Fish

Pork

Beef

Wings

Tapas

Tacos

Burrito

Sit down

Bar

Mexican

Takeout

Television

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Street Parking

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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Full Bar

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"A really awesome Mexican place in The Aro. The tequila range is extensive as the name implies and plenty of non alcoholic options too. Their..."

Jay

"Well it’s just too damn bad we can’t rate a 6/5 because Tequila Joe’s has changed the game. Satisfaction ✅ Taste ✅ A desire to travel to..."

Charle Megala

"It was one of their busy nights despite the 'bomb low' forecast. The manager was able to sit 2 of us within 15 minutes. Each of us ordered $25 all..."

"Been coming here for a while, awesome service and banging food, cowboy fries and wings are so good! You don't get anything else like this in..."

Cam Newman

"Came here with a group of friends for all you can eat Taco Tuesday and fair to say all of us left satisfied and happy.The fish, pork and chicken..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"I came here on a thursday night for all you can eat tostada. The tostada were nice. However, base weren't crispy enough which made it more difficult..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Had dinner here a couple of nights ago. Ordered a couple of drinks each, one of us had hard pink lemonade and the other had one of their tequila..."

NB

"We went here for the all you can eat tostadas which came with Baja fries and a variety of unlimited sides - they gave us lots of guac which was..."

Stacy Heyman

"Awesome all you can eat food here would highly recommend to friends and family! Loved the tacos loved the tequila loved everything! Defiantly will be..."

David Rangi

"We tried the two for one tostadas and really enjoyed them. Loads of food, fresh and tasty without being too flash. Service was excellent. Great..."

Sarah Grundy

"I was looking for a venue for my sister's big birthday and knew she loved Mexican, when I google searched Tequila Joe's came up and with one glance..."

Marara Reweti-Stevens

"Had my 21st there this weekend and absolutely loved it! Great staff and service, putting up with all of us dragging them out onto the dance floor...."

Ivy Skelton

"All you can eat Taco Tuesday is awesome. The entire night was so laid back and chill. Really yummy tacos and great drinks. It is great how you..."

Hayley Millard

"Had the All you can eat Tacos and loved it. Combine that with a new Tuatara jug and you pretty much have a great time out guaranteed. Would recommend..."

Connor Finlayson

"Went for three for two Thursday and had a wonderful time! Loved the intimacy of the small space, and the inviting decor. A group of four each had a..."

Mia Henry-John

"Loved it. Went here for date night and the staff and atmosphere were amazing. The waitress was professional and very friendly. The food was..."

Carmody Little

"Got one voucher on first table, so food are 50% off. We had chicken enchiladas and fish taco. Enchiladas were good but I like taco more. Baked corn..."

Kate Yan

"I had Tequila Joe's all you can eat Tacos for the first time, and it was amazing. I have had coeliac disease for 1 year now and this was the first..."

Tori

"Great food, great service. Always love this place!The food is excellent and really authentic to what I tried while in North America. It's always..."

Troy Mihaka

"Okay so I must admit that I've walked past this place a few times and dismissed it as just one of 'those tacky fake mexican places with an equally..."

Shaye Cameron

"We organised our social club function at Tequila Joes and this was the best little bar to have a fun night out with your mates, we were so well..."

Tanya Kaipo

"I have been meaning to write this for a while! I had my 30th birthday party here in Feb and we had a blast! A friend and I booked the whole bar for..."

Alana Corney

"Great tequila selection. Food is delish and very reasonably priced. Fish tacos are tops! Small place but great atmosphere and staff. The cheese..."

Kai Finder

"Loved this place!!! Went on All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday ( $20 for this special), was super small but packed, so I strongly recommend making a..."

Pelise

"Went here for a late snack and drinks. It's cosy though a bit loud for conversation. Both of us got a nostalgia kick out of the the 90s alt rock mix..."

Samuel Mellor

"Fantastic wee venue. Great easy menu, full and inspired flavours and flexible to allow for GF/DF/VG/V diners! BYO allowed and amazing tequila and..."

Amber Scott-Harvey

"I booked Tequila Joe's for a bachelor party function. Organising it from Auckland could've been difficult but Adam made it a complete breeze - lots..."

Dom O

"Adam and his team at Tequila Joe's put on an awesome function for us with exceptional food, spectacular drinks and great hospitality! The location..."

Carl Penwarden

"Went on a Tuesday night for the $20 all you can eat Taco's great fun, Tacos types come out in random order, and all pretty tasty. Plenty of..."

Aaron Bird

"Very friendly staff. Great food. Excellent drink selection. 4.5/5..."

Lisa

"Awesome food, great staff and fun atmosphere. The cheese dip is fantastic! Lots of veggie options and staff are willing to explain the menu if..."

Anya Jenkins

"Awesome tex-mex food with a great Americana feel. Food is excellent, cheese is sublime, and the drinks keep your thirst at bay long in to the night...."

Matthew Lewis

"Excellent spot to enjoy a tasty as margarita or some bangin Mexican food. Staying late for drinks till 3am is always awesome too. Always good music..."

Clark Rogers

"This place is awesome. So much so that I visited twice in one week. My first visit was with friends who are big foodies. We dined on a Saturday..."

Amy

"What a neat place!Large drinks list , great vibe, and really fresh feisty food. I normally think of mexican food as being cheese..."

David Benjes

"Right from the start TJs gave me great service. We came from out of town for my partners birthday and thet made an exception to their no booking rule..."

Paul Jenkin

"Fantastic place. Excellent cocktails with a number being served in AEG jars. Quirky approach which really works. The service was spot on and we..."

Marianna ...

"Tequila Joe’s had only been open for a couple of days when we found it. They don’t get heaps of foot traffic on Vivian Street, but we passed this..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Our favourite place to eat, and we often travel from the Wairarapa just for Tequila Joes!!! Highly recommend the buffalo wings, with the classic..."

Lucy Adlam

"Loved my experience at Tequila Joes - I even went back twice in one week! Both instances I was there for All you can eat Tacos, and it didn't..."

Leigh-Ann Weaver

"Had an "interesting" Margherita; see pic; it was very good! We had the all-you-can-eat Tuesdays Tacos. Delivery was timely. I managed to eat six..."

That's MrD2u

"What a cool wee spot! I came in with some friends for all your can eat tacos and it was definitely worth it. All of the tacos were delicious and..."

Hannah Allan

"nimble feet hurried along to grab this and that. it was all a good bit of fun. a sumptuous jolly overtook the spirits. We felt, simply YES!..."

Martha Cabout

"Aye it's pretty good. Hectic and noisy party atmosphere inside that'll see you shouting for most of the night. Food is decent but not world beating...."

Ben W

"Drinks are amazing and if you come on Tuesday or Thursday for their all you can eat tacos, you will be blown away with the number of tacos they bring..."

Kayla Kautai

"It really is the best Mexican! They were very busy, yet I was served and seated straight away. I was given enough time to decide my meal and the..."

Chantal McNaught

"Went on a Thursday night to celebrate a birthday. Had all you can eat tacos and BYO. Staff were awesome. Tacos were yummy and well seasoned enjoyed..."

Bridget Simpson

"We booked a table for my birthday BYO and the team at a tequila Joes gave me the best birthday evening! They had liased with my partner about what..."

Nina Weil

"Great buzzy vibe. Was a queue out the door tonight. We squeezed into the last two seats available and went for the all you can eat chicken wings and..."

Deborah Hughes

"Wing Wednesday is just the best idea. Such good flavour, service was perfect. Friendly and inviting, really enjoyed our meal. Highly..."

Paul Thomson

"Wonderful food. Really generous portions but super tasty. Lots of great flavors. Gotta try..."

Peter Farrelly

"Food is outstanding and service quick and attentive - don't be fooled by the lackluster decor. Portions are large - we ordered two mains and a side..."

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