Thrillist 3/8/11
While scoping out the list of 120+ tequilas & mezcals, order the the reposado-based, maple syrup & pressed pineappled "Voodoo Child", which surprisingly doesn't involve Hendrick's. Teqa
VENUE DETAILS
Scene
Teqa fills a void in Murray Hill’s restaurant and nightlife scene by melding a modern menu and design sensibilities with a traditional spirit. An unparalleled liquor selection meets an exquisitely crafted menu by acclaimed chef Lisa Schoen. Interior designer Lesly Zamor (Seed NY) has deftly mixed a fluid floor plan with striking décor. That design was given life through the brilliant construction work of Strictly Structural, who ensured every last handcrafted detail was inspired by the cultures that shaped the 500-year-long history of tequila.
Eats & Drinks
Translating the vibrancy and flavor of the design to the menu, Teqa’s enlisted Executive Chef, Lisa Schoen to create a presentation of modern and traditional Mexican cuisine that draws from influences around the globe. Chef Shoen is the personal chef to Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, former Executive Chef for Saturday Night Live and has worked as a food stylist for celebrity chefs including Emeril Lagasse, Mario Batali, Paula Dean, Lidia Bastianich and Katie Lee. In addition, Chef Schoen has worked for the past twelve years for Food Network on television programs such as Iron Chef and Throwdown With Bobby Flay and was also a finalist on Food Network’s Chopped.
Ambience
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USER REVIEWS
TIPS
AskMen 2/18/11
The taco bar options are vast, but we prefer the surf to the turf here... and don't do the salt and lemon thing. You're beyond that. 
Gilt City 3/9/11
Hibiscus-infused tequila, where have you been all our lives? The vibe here combined with a sexy interior will make you forget you're not in SoHo anymore. 
James M.3/16/11
Drinks are great! 
Sara L.5/18/12
Voodoo child!! That's itttt 