Gonza Tacos y Tequila
Waverly Place, Cary
Restaurant in Cary, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Gonza Tacos y Tequila is a practical Cary pick for a casual Mexican-leaning dinner rather than a formal occasion meal. Book it when tacos, tequila, and an easy New Waverly Place setting are the priority; look to Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, M Sushi Cary, or M Izakaya when the night calls for a more composed or cuisine-specific experience.
About Gonza Tacos y Tequila
Gonza Tacos y Tequila is a casual dinner option in Cary with limited evening hours. It is closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–8 PM, and open Friday and Saturday from 5–8:30 PM. For specific menu, seating, service, pricing, and reservation details, check directly with the venue.
Book it for a casual dinner, not a trophy meal
The useful way to think about Gonza Tacos y Tequila is as a low-friction Cary dinner pick when the schedule fits its evening hours. The dress code is casual, so the strongest case is an easy dinner rather than a destination-style meal.
For bar seating, group capacity, takeout, delivery, and dietary accommodations, check with the venue before making plans around those features. For planning, treat Gonza Tacos y Tequila as a casual Cary dinner choice and check the venue directly for anything beyond hours and dress code.
Where it fits in Cary
Gonza Tacos y Tequila fits best when you want a casual evening option in Cary and the listed hours work for your schedule. If your group is comparing other nearby choices, Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, M Sushi Cary, M Izakaya, Saffron Indian Cuisine, and Big Sergio's Pizza & Catering are other named options to consider, depending on the kind of night you want.
Quick reference: choose Gonza Tacos y Tequila for a casual Cary dinner during its evening hours; choose another nearby option if you need a different schedule, format, or experience.
Planning details
- Location
- 525 New Waverly Pl #104, Cary, NC 27518
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- gonzatacosytequila.com
- Phone
- +19196537310
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gonza Tacos y Tequila sits comfortably within Cary's Waverly Place mixed-use development and favors an unpretentious, casual tone. The dining room is calibrated to a suburban crowd—families, couples and post-work groups—so the energy comes from passerby foot traffic rather than a destination neighborhood. Ambient noise is present but measured: the space supports conversation while still feeling lively enough for groups. The menu focus on tacos and agave spirits gives the place a clear identity without fuss, positioning it between approachable everyday dining and more considered casual cooking in the local scene.
Best For
This is a go-to for relaxed evening meals and weekend brunches with friends or family. The format suits group dining and casual hangouts—shared platters and taco plates make it easy to order for several people—and it also absorbs post-work traffic from nearby offices. Celebrations that lean informal fit well here, as do family dinners where approachable flavors and a convivial atmosphere matter more than formal service. If you’re looking for a straightforward dinner out in a walkable suburban center, Gonza is aimed squarely at those occasions.
Ordering Tips
Start with shareable items and focus on the signatures: the Mexican Flag platter is useful for groups and sampling, while the chile-braised short rib tacos represent the heavier, savory side of the menu; the chiles endiablados provide a spicier option. The restaurant emphasizes a taco-and-tequila pairing—there’s a dedicated agave-spirits offering—so consider pairing dishes with tequila selections rather than assuming classic cocktails. Because the room draws families and post-work crowds in the evening, ordering a platter to share can be the most efficient way to sample multiple preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Festive and colorful Dia de los Muertos decor with hanging star lights, upbeat atmosphere, and lively soundtrack.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Mexican Flag platter
- chile-braised short rib tacos
- chiles endiablados
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 525 New Waverly Pl #104, Cary, NC 27518
Planning details
Location
525 New Waverly Pl #104, Cary, NC 27518 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a more occasion-friendly Cary dinner, cross-shop Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen. If the brief is Japanese rather than Mexican, M Sushi Cary is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Cary
Saffron Indian Cuisine is the better fit when the group wants Indian food and a table built around shared dishes. Gonza Tacos y Tequila is easier to justify for a casual drinks-and-tacos plan, especially when the night should feel lighter and less planned.
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen reads as the stronger special-occasion alternative in this set, while Big Sergio's Pizza & Catering is the more practical pick for pizza or catering-style needs. Choose Gonza when the occasion is dinner with tequila, not a broader Southern meal or an order built around pies.
For Japanese, M Izakaya and M Sushi Cary are cleaner matches. M Izakaya suits a small-plates night; M Sushi Cary suits a sushi-led plan. Gonza is the right call when Mexican food and a relaxed Cary setting matter more than precision sushi or izakaya pacing.
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Compare Gonza Tacos y Tequila
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Gonza Tacos y Tequila | Cary | No published awards |
| Saffron Indian Cuisine | Cary | No published awards |
| Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen | Cary | No published awards |
| Big Sergio's Pizza & Catering | Apex | No published awards |
| M Izakaya | Cary | No published awards |
| M Sushi Cary | Cary | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Gonza Tacos y Tequila?
Dinner is the practical fit. Gonza Tacos y Tequila is open Tue–Thu 5–8 PM and Fri–Sat 5–8:30 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed.
Can Gonza Tacos y Tequila accommodate groups?
For a group meal, check directly with the venue before planning around it. The key planning details are that Gonza Tacos y Tequila is casual and open for limited evening hours in Cary.
Is Gonza Tacos y Tequila good for a special occasion?
It works best as a casual Cary venue with evening hours. For a milestone meal, ask the venue about service style, room setup, pricing, and occasion-oriented features, or compare other nearby options such as Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, M Sushi Cary, M Izakaya, Saffron Indian Cuisine, or Big Sergio's Pizza & Catering.
Can I eat at the bar at Gonza Tacos y Tequila?
What are alternatives to Gonza Tacos y Tequila in Cary?
Other named options to compare include Saffron Indian Cuisine, Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, Big Sergio's Pizza & Catering, M Izakaya, and M Sushi Cary. Gonza Tacos y Tequila is the Cary choice here when its casual dress code and evening hours fit your plans.
