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Teqa
Murray Hill embodies the spirit of New York City. A seemingly endless number of lifestyles and cultures live and work within its blocks. The area has a youthful energy that can be felt in the bars and restaurants that dot the neighborhood. But for everything Murray Hill has, until recently it lacked something. Teqa is the missing piece of the Murray Hill nightlife puzzle. A taquería and tequila bar that captures the electricity of the city, Teqa is built for the neighborhood it's proud to call home and serves modern and traditional Mexican cuisine that draws from influences around the globe, in an atmosphere featuring traditional and contemporary elements of Mexican style, with furnishings influenced by cultures that have shaped the 500-year-long history of tequila.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(16)
- good for groups(11)
- neighborhood gem(11)
- hot spot(10)
- vibrant bar scene(8)
- great for brunch(7)
Teqa Reviews List
Review 1 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mucha Mother's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We tried for three weeks to get arable during prime hours, and finally on Mother'sDay Day we scored!
My steak couldn't have been better. Our side dishes were excellent and the cocktails with house made fruit
concoctions so yummy!"
My steak couldn't have been better. Our side dishes were excellent and the cocktails with house made fruit
concoctions so yummy!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Terrible Service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Been there twice, both times very bad service."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 3 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
PRivate Event
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They had a private event tonight and could not seat us."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2005
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Review 4 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tacos and drinks were delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tacos and drinks were delicious and portioned perfectly! Crispy oyster appetizer disappointing in terms of quality of oyster, but the rest of the meal and our fabulous waitress more than made up for it! Been twice and looking forward to returning."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 5 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We loved the food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We loved the food and service (although a visit from the manager who was just hanging out with the hostess would have been welcome). Thumping "house" music made it almost impossible to have a conversation; but maybe I am just getting too old for loud music [sigh]?!?!?!? My only food-related complaint is my churros (for dessert); it came with a half-a-smidgen of dried-out dulce-de-delche - I told the waitress, the second serving was just as smidgeny and just as dry. But in all, I would recommend it (but not for a romantic date)."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 6 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A disappointing date night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Although we enjoyed the food very much, the service was sub-par. We sat for a good 10-15 minutes before anyone came to take our order. Then, after we got one round of drinks and one of our appetizers, we sat for another hour until I found our waiter and complained. Apparently, they were out of the other appetizer, but no one had bothered to tell us. The hostess and our server did their best to take care of us, after this, but the experience was past recovery. The manager on duty never visited our table."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2007
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Review 7 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My boyfriend chose this place,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My boyfriend chose this place, based on a good experience there a year ago. The restaurant has gone downhill. Service was odd- someone tried to clear our table while we were still eating. The tacos were smaller than they used to be. The octopus appetizer was tiny, and the spaghetti squash that came with it was totally tasteless. Very disappointing."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my first time here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my first time here and I will say all the food we had was really good!! Especially delicious were the BBQ braised short rib tacos and the tacos de papa (potato tacos). We also had the Ghetto tacos which weren't as good as the others, but still tasty. The drunken oyster appetizer was refreshing and good, and the tuna on crack was quite delicious (I would probably order that again before the drunken tacos). The margaritas here are probably some of the best I have ever had - probably because they don't use any margarita mix so everything tastes so fresh. We tried the Tommy's and the Rose & Hibiscus margaritas. Both were quite delicious!! I will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 9 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great service, our waitress
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great service, our waitress was so nice and attentive. the food was delicious and the wait wasn't long between items, would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Was expecting a lil more action
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was expecting a lil more action going on for a Sunday Brunch on St. Patrick's Day but it was a nice and quiet experience with great food and drinks. Did not disappoint."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 11 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
this restaurant was good when
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"this restaurant was good when it first opened and since its now gotten very busy, service has gone down the drain.
i will not dine here again, severely understaffed, and exremely small portions."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
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Review 12 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went to Tequa with a group
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to Tequa with a group of 8. Service was excellent and wonderful margarita's and tequila. Our server was great and very attentive and everyone enjoyed themselves. This bar is especially great if you love and would like to try different types of tequila. I would definitely recommend and will definitely visit again."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 13 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The drinks are awesome, and
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The drinks are awesome, and they have some good happy hour deals. Outside of that, the food is not very good. Went last weekend and ordered the chicken tacos. The chicken was either not cooked or just rubbery. I wanted to swap my dish but the waiter took it back before asking what I wanted to do. He then brought back the same exact dish 5 minutes later and again walked away quickly. So i had to call him back over to let him know it was the same and I didn't want it. By that point my friends were almost finished and I didn't have enough time to order more before the concert we were going to. Only as we were walking out the door did the manager stop us to apologize for what happened. No plans to go back."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 14 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've been going to this restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been going to this restaurant since they opened and the quality has remained good but you're getting charged the same amount for smaller portions. My party made similar remarks. Sadly I'm not sure if they will want to go back."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I'd recommend if you are looking
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I'd recommend if you are looking to grab a seat at the bar for some tequila and a taco or two."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I loved the cozy, relaxed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved the cozy, relaxed feel of this place. I went for dinner with two of my girlfriends and sat in a cozy corner table. The ambiance was perfect- very laid back and cool. I had BBQ chicken tacos, and my friends had pollo asado tacos and tuna on crack. We all very much enjoyed our food! Absolutely delicious and the perfect portion too! It was my second time here, and will definitely not be my last!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Teqa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just Perfect!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had such a lovely time at Teqa. We chose it based on proximity to a show we were going to at the Cutting Room and it was just what we were looking for. Cool, unique, a little sexy with a great menu of interesting food. We started with Milagro Resposado Margaritas, which were awesome and the chips and salsa - SO GOOD! I had the fish tacos and tortilla soup. The fish tacos were the best I've ever had and the soup was rich, cheesy and yummy. My husband had the short ribs with the corn and he loved every bite. To make things even better, our server was outstanding. She was smart, efficient, knowledgeable and very pleasant!! A lovely evening and I can recommend Teqa to everyone."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Teqa
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
2 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic