Tekila Modern Mexican
Snowden Grove, Southaven
Restaurant in Southaven, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tekila Modern Mexican is a practical Southaven choice for casual Mexican-leaning dining, especially when timing and group flexibility matter more than awards, chef pedigree, or a formal reservation experience. Choose it for an easy lunch or relaxed dinner; cross-shop Mesquite Chop House for occasions, Georgia Blue for Southern comfort, and Maria's Cantina for another local Mexican option.
About Tekila Modern Mexican
In Southaven's casual restaurant mix, Tekila Modern Mexican is a practical option to consider when timing and a casual dress code matter. Use it as a Southaven dining option with broad weekly hours rather than a restaurant defined by a polished splurge format.
Use it for an easy casual meal, not a polished splurge
The main reason to choose Tekila Modern Mexican is convenience. Its hours run daily, with later service on Friday and Saturday, so it can work when plans are loose or the decision happens late. Make the decision practically: go when Southaven location, casual dress, and timing matter more than a tightly defined culinary point of view.
For comparison while planning, Mesquite Chop House and Georgia Blue are useful names to cross-check. If the group wants another option to consider, compare Tekila Modern Mexican with Maria's Cantina before deciding.
What regulars should change on the next visit
If the first visit was in the evening, try an earlier visit next to see whether the timing better fits a repeat routine. If the first visit was a small table, bring others only if the plan is casual and flexible. Choose somewhere else when the night depends on a formal reservation flow, a tasting format, or a chef-driven menu.
Readers building a wider Southaven plan should also keep Juicy Seafood in mind as another restaurant to compare. For the broader local map, use our full Southaven restaurants guide, plus other Southaven guides if dinner is part of a larger itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 6343 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1257133
- Phone
- +16625105734
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tekila Modern Mexican positions itself as a contemporary take on Mexican cooking within a decidedly suburban Southaven setting. The restaurant sits among strip-mall frontages and surface parking, so the dining room reads more approachable than polished, but the menu language and editorial framing point toward technique-forward cooking and thoughtful ingredient sourcing. That tension, a neighborhood-accessible exterior and a kitchen trying to stretch the region’s expectations of Mexican fare, defines the restaurant’s character: familiar and unpretentious on the surface, with ambitions toward refinement and culinary specificity beneath.
Best For
Tekila works well for casual weekend outings: brunch and family meals fit naturally into its suburban location and approachable format. The restaurant’s modern-Mexican positioning also makes it a solid option for diners who want something a step up from chain Tex‑Mex without leaving the neighborhood. Expect a crowd that skews local and practical: families, groups of friends, and weekend diners who appreciate contemporary preparations served in an accessible, unpretentious setting.
Ordering Tips
Start with the menu’s signature bites to gauge the kitchen’s approach: the Tres Amigos Dip, Street Corn, and the Molcajete Tekila are listed as highlights and are useful benchmarks for technique and seasoning. Margarita pitchers are a local dining staple: order a well-crafted cocktail alongside shareable starters to assess whether the restaurant leans toward volume-driven classics or nuanced modern interpretations. Keep expectations calibrated: Tekila is aiming beyond Tex‑Mex standards, so look for regional touches and elevated takes on familiar dishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and inviting atmosphere with focus on fresh, contemporary Mexican flavors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Margaritas, Agave spirits
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Tres Amigos Dip
- Street Corn
- Molcajete Tekila
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6343 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672
Planning details
Location
6343 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the fit
Pick Maria's Cantina if the group wants another Mexican option in Southaven. Pick Mesquite Chop House if the meal is tied to a birthday, anniversary, or business dinner where a steakhouse format will feel more deliberate.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Southaven
Tekila Modern Mexican is the practical Mexican-leaning option in this set: easier to frame as a casual lunch or group dinner than a splurge. Georgia Blue is the better fit when the group wants Southern-style comfort food, while Maria's Cantina is the direct Mexican cross-shop for anyone deciding within the same general craving.
For a special occasion, Mesquite Chop House is the safer pick because the chop house format gives the night a clearer celebration signal. Juicy Seafood is better when the table wants a seafood-focused, more hands-on meal. Tekila Modern Mexican works better when ease, familiar flavors, and schedule flexibility matter more than a dressed-up room.
2 Crazy Guys sits outside the immediate Southaven comparison, so treat it as a broader-area alternative rather than a direct substitute. If staying in Southaven is the priority, the decision is simpler: Tekila Modern Mexican for casual Mexican, Georgia Blue for Southern comfort, Mesquite Chop House for occasion dining, and Juicy Seafood for seafood.
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Compare Tekila Modern Mexican
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Tekila Modern Mexican | Southaven | No published awards |
| Georgia Blue | Southaven | No published awards |
| Mesquite Chop House | Southaven | No published awards |
| Juicy Seafood | Southaven | No published awards |
| Maria's Cantina | Southaven | No published awards |
| 2 Crazy Guys | Olive Branch | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Tekila Modern Mexican accommodate groups?
Plan group meals around the basics: Tekila Modern Mexican is in Southaven, has a casual dress code, and keeps daily hours, including later Friday and Saturday hours.
Is Tekila Modern Mexican good for a special occasion?
It is a casual Southaven option. Its casual dress code and broad hours make it more suitable for relaxed plans than for an occasion that depends on a formal setting or special-event format.
What should a first-timer know about Tekila Modern Mexican?
Start with the hours: it is open Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PM, Fri 11 AM–11 PM, Sat 7 AM–11 PM, and Sun 7 AM–9 PM. Tekila Modern Mexican is a casual Southaven option with broad availability across the week.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tekila Modern Mexican?
Choose based on timing: weekdays run 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Thursday, Friday runs 11 AM–11 PM, Saturday runs 7 AM–11 PM, and Sunday runs 7 AM–9 PM.
What are alternatives to Tekila Modern Mexican in Southaven?
If you want to compare dining options, consider Georgia Blue, Mesquite Chop House, Juicy Seafood, Maria's Cantina, or 2 Crazy Guys. Use the comparison to decide by mood, timing, and occasion.
