Death By Tequila

Nice little spot in Encinitas with a modern vibe, good music, and great drinks. It's a bit small on the inside, but outdoor seating is the way to go anyway and there's plenty of high tops and regular table with heaters. The drink menu is extensive, it is tequila bar after all, but the bartenders take pride in their mixology skills and it shows. I'd suggest venturing away from your comfort zone and have fun trying something you wouldn't normally get. I haven't tried the food, the kitchen closes at 9, everything sounds good though and if they put as much care in their food as they do their drinks you can't go wrong. The staff was friendly and on point with service. All in all it was a great experience and definitely a place I'll keep high on the "will be back list".

Look, if you want to learn about tequila and mezcal this is the spot. I drink tequila for a hobby and stumbled upon this place as I was walking by. Mind blown by the selection of real tequila and the knowledge from the bar. It’s very rare you’ll find a place with such an array of tequilas and mezcals. Don’t worry though if you’re more into mixed drinks. This place is still amazing. My gf got a mixed drink and I got a sampler of the Paloma - excellent. Can’t comment on the food as I was more interested in the drinks !

The food was super tasty! The restaurant was very busy, and we were able to get in right before the rush. Even though the staff was extremely busy, the manager came out and made sure we had everything. Even with a toddler they were very accommodating for items not on the menu, we just had to ask! The margaritas are super tasty! We would have considered staying longer however our toddler had other plans. The DJ that was playing music was great! Must consider stopping if you are on your way through!

Ok, so we’re trying something new here at Henry’s Take. Our publicist @j_alexandra89 suggested that we begin soliciting recommendations for new places to review, so this visit is courtesy of @tinytwointow. While I admit that @deathbytequila feels like an intimating challenge, there’s nothing on the menu that will jeopardize your well being (unless moderation is not your friend). One thing is for sure, I definitely failed to meet the minimum coolness standards required for entry, but they let me slide in anyway. Particularly on a Saturday night, this seems like the place to be. Their Margaritas, Cuatro Salsas, and Short Rib, Crab, and Carnitas Tacos are ridiculously good. The music was upbeat and matched the vibe here, but was loud enough to discourage conversations at the table. This place makes me think we need to develop some kind of rating system at Henry’s Take to portray when our “subscribers” 🤣 really need to visit someplace. For now, let’s just go with, heck yeah you need to get down here! And that’s…Henry’s Take. @henrystake

Cuatro Salsas 💃 Death By Tequila in Encinitas is Fuego! 🔥 Highly Recommended items to order from Death By Tequila: - Cuatro Salsas (all four are amazing in their own way) 🌶 - Seafood Ceviche (fresh and refreshing) 🐠 - Roasted Elote (I could eat a million spoonfuls!) 🌽 - Taco Gobernador (awesome shrimp taco) 🍤 - Mexican Wildcat Marg (refreshing pineapple marg was awesome on a warm day) 🍍