Family-Owned • Serving Southern Illinois Since 1995
A Southern Illinois Tradition
From sizzling fajitas to handcrafted margaritas, Tequila Mexican Restaurant has been serving fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine across Columbia, Waterloo, and Red Bud for generations.

Customer Favorites
Sizzling, handcrafted classics.

Signature Margaritas
From classic lime to bold flavors, every margarita is made fresh to order.
Lime House Margarita
Our family’s traditional recipe made with house tequila, triple sec, fresh limem, and special mix.
Blue Margarita
Our house favorite margarita with a unique color and taste, made with house tequila, triple sec, lime base, special mix, and blue curaçao.
Coronita
Our signature margarita topped with an upside-down Corona for the perfect twist.
Margarita Specials
Weekly drink specials available at all locations
Explore Our Margarita Flavors
Traditional, tropical, and everything in between.




From family dinners to full-scale events, Tequila’s brings the food everyone loves.
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Waterloo • Columbia • Red Bud