Last night I headed out to Tequila Chicas at 15th and Ocean in South Beach. I love this joint. Now don't go there if you are expecting five star food or authentic Mexican food. The motto at Tequila Chicas is "Lick. Suck. Swallow.", which clearly indicates it is a tequila bar more than a restaurant. I have yet to see women dancing on the bar as the website indicates, but maybe I have just missed those festive nights. However the bar itself does have a fun and unpretentious atmosphere. The staff is friendly and usually the patrons are pretty intersocial.
Keep in mind, after growing up in the western United States where Mexican is the dominant Latino race, I must admit I don't find a Mexican restaurant to label as authentic here in South Florida very often. Tequila Chicas is no exception~it is definitely not authentic, but the beer is cold and the tequila variety is pretty impressive. The tequila list offers more than the food menu (but I saw very minimal Mezcal options). There is minimal inside seating and also outside seating, and South Florida is perfect for dining al fresco.
My dining partner, the Rican Rocker, and I went for a drink and ordered the Macho Nachos and a bucket of beer. The nachos were typical nachos for a bar - the melted processed cheese, canned refried beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, chicken, sour cream - like I said, typical bar nachos which sometimes just hit the spot. I have only been to this bar a couple of times, and I never venture past the appetizers when ordering food because when I head to Tequila Chicas, I am going for drinks not quality Mexican food~last night was no different.
If you are looking for somewhat of a more authentic Mexican dining experience, you are better off heading to El Rancho Grande which has two locations: Pennsylvania Avenue in South Beach and 72nd Street in the North Beach area. But, if you are in the mood for (Mexican) bar food, cold beer or tequila, go stuff your face!
Keep in mind, after growing up in the western United States where Mexican is the dominant Latino race, I must admit I don't find a Mexican restaurant to label as authentic here in South Florida very often. Tequila Chicas is no exception~it is definitely not authentic, but the beer is cold and the tequila variety is pretty impressive. The tequila list offers more than the food menu (but I saw very minimal Mezcal options). There is minimal inside seating and also outside seating, and South Florida is perfect for dining al fresco.
My dining partner, the Rican Rocker, and I went for a drink and ordered the Macho Nachos and a bucket of beer. The nachos were typical nachos for a bar - the melted processed cheese, canned refried beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, chicken, sour cream - like I said, typical bar nachos which sometimes just hit the spot. I have only been to this bar a couple of times, and I never venture past the appetizers when ordering food because when I head to Tequila Chicas, I am going for drinks not quality Mexican food~last night was no different.
If you are looking for somewhat of a more authentic Mexican dining experience, you are better off heading to El Rancho Grande which has two locations: Pennsylvania Avenue in South Beach and 72nd Street in the North Beach area. But, if you are in the mood for (Mexican) bar food, cold beer or tequila, go stuff your face!
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