Tequila Escape

This place is just magical. The ambiance, food, and drinks were all amazing and our server was attentive and friendly the entire 3 hours the three of us were there. The host was super friendly as well. The entire place was glowing with gorgeous themed lighting, I wish I lived closer to visit more often but will definitely make the trip to eat here again. We sat by the fire in the winter wonderland section and the cozy nook was aptly named.

I had my birthday dinner here this week and we had lots of fun. The service was great, even on a Friday night! We had crispy chicken tacos, which were awesome! I had a gin drink special, which I really enjoyed. After dinner, the waiter brought out a sparkling drink tower with shots of strawberry margaritas for the three of us! 😁😍

I had dinner here with my family. Servers were super friendly and welcoming. We had ahi tuna tostada, artichoke, octopus salad, beef skewer, Mexican ceviche and shrimp tacos. Food was really tasty but i would say it is not an authentic Mexican cuisine but a mixture of Mexican, Peruvian and Asian. Cocktails were not too sweet and very balanced flavor. I would love to come back!

Tequila Escape was the first sit-down restaurant I went to after the hardcore quarantine phase of COVID, and it has emerged as one of my favorites in the area. Ridgefield can be an absolute nightmare to drive through, especially on the weekends. One of the selling points of this establishment is that it's right on the periphery of the main downtown area, so (assuming you're coming from the north) you can actually avoid going 5 mph for half a mile and letting every single pedestrian in Fairfield County cross in front of your car. The parking is also great - there's a mini shopping center/strip mall right across the parking lot, so even if the spaces right by the restaurant are occupied, you don't have to go too far to find one. I don't have much of an eye for interior decorating (I usually just go to an estate sale and hope for the best), but this place has a very unique, DIY scheme that still looks really professional and changes regularly depending on the season. My mom and I came here for lunch this past Sunday, and they had a wintry theme going on - a roaring gas fireplace and a lot of white decor (right next to our table was this little display of white-washed branches that kind of looked like a classy arts and crafts project, if that makes sense). You can tell a lot of careful thought went into the decorations, and it's a nice, unique touch. I'm not a huge Mexican cuisine fan as a general rule, but the menu veers closer to mainstream/Latin fusion so it's pretty easy to find something to eat; for every quesadilla or empanada, you'll find an edgy mac and cheese or a burger of some kind. For this particular adventure, I wasn't too hungry so I opted for the ahi tuna tacos app - I've had it before and it's not particularly filling, but it is tasty. In my opinion it's a bit pricey for the amount of food; you're getting two smallish tacos for $17, so I think $13 or $14 is more in line with the portion. My mom ordered the grass-fed burger and was pretty pleased with it but remarked that it was overcooked. She ordered it medium rare and it was clearly closer to medium well - not a pinkish tint to be seen. The real selling point for me menu-wise here are the cocktails. If you have a literal spirit in the name of your restaurant, you'd better be boning up on your mixology skills and they certainly have. I had the Strawberry Pico Sour. I'm a huge egg white cocktail fan, and this is a decent one for sure. This time around I thought they went a little heavy on the sour, but given that it's in the name of the cocktail I don't think I have too much right to complain about that. One of the great subtle touches of this beverage is the dusting of cinnamon they put on the top of the drink - great sensory experience and helps negate some of the tart qualities of the beverage. If your bartender understands that the nose is just as important as the tongue, you're likely in good hands. Constructive feedback-wise, the service is average. The waitstaff is super friendly and accommodating (we always seem to get the same perky, tallish lad, who is a delight), but it usually takes about 10 minutes more than it should to receive the drinks and food. It was a little busy when we were there, but it seems to be pretty sluggish regardless of when we're there so I'd be reluctant to come by if I were on a tight schedule. Still, this is a strong recommendation in an area with a lot of edgy dining options.

Went for brunch with friends today looking to celebrate the new year. Had a few drinks that were tasty and an appetizer. One of the featured brunch items was French toast that my hubby got. It came out and our waiter informed us after that there is no syrup, but they have whipped cream?? Who expects to eat dry bread for breakfast. There wasn't really any amends or alternative given and that really disappointed me. There was a CVS across the street and I was about to buy maple syrup myself. Why put products on the menu if you don't have the appropriate items? it's like having bread without butter or fries without ketchup. The experience and professionalism was lost there.

Excellent flavors in these dishes. We had the steak skewers and jumbo shrimp appetizers—both delicious. The shrimp sits on top of plantains. The sweet & savory flavors are wonderful paired together. For our entree, I went with the Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo. Unreal! A risotto with zucchini & chorizo. A must. Didn’t get a photo of the churros that we had for dessert. They were good, but ask for the chocolate and caramel drizzle on the side!