Tequila's Restaurant on Star Princess

Tequila's Restaurant on Star Princess

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The first of several alternate dining venues on Star Princess and one of two for which fees are levied for doing so, the 92 seat Tequila's Restaurant provides passengers with a Southwest/Mexican experience. Decidedly upscale, Tequila's ambiance remains casual, heightened as it is by the restaurant's placement with a main passenger thoroughfare cutting directly through its center. While I was on Grand Princess, I questioned the wisdom of such design, but, upon reflection on Star Princess, the constant flow of passengers lends an open-air feel to the restaurant similar to dining alfresco at a sidewalk café. Nightly, playing from about 8:00 till after midnight, a country style entertainer keeps things lively, often capturing the fancy of passers by, who, if they happen to pull up a stool at the bar and stay a while or join in a dance, are welcome to do so.

Princess DOES charge for meals taken in Tequila's. At the time of my sailing, that fee was $8.00, up considerably from when I was on Grand Princess ($3.50) in 1998. For that price passengers also receive a 16oz Margarita, reducing, somewhat, the negative feelings about paying for food while on a cruise. Unlike as things were in 1998, no pretext is made about the charge going towards and covering the gratuity. THIS is a revenue generator, pure and simple, and, while food charges continue to increase, not just on Princess but also on all lines, the corresponding quality of food included in the cruise fare continues to slide! Remember my warning about Ice Cream on Grand Princess? This is the result of passenger acceptance of those, seemingly petty charges!

Customers desiring a more intimate experience, without the distractions caused by the constant flow of people through the restaurant, may ask to be seated in the rear, away from hustle and bustle. Large picture windows open the kitchen to passenger view for those who care to watch.

Jalisco Guacamole

Ripe Avocado, Cilantro, Red Onion, Green Chili, Fresh Lime Juice, and Warm Tortilla chips

Southwestern Taquitos Sampler

Stone Crab, Chorizo and Chicken, Miniature Rolled Tacos filled with Guacamole, Black Beans, Rice, Chilies and Monterey Jack Cheese with a Lime-Tomato Sauce

Chili Beef and Cheese Empanadas

Chili Jack Cheese and Seasoned Beef with Onions and Mushrooms over a Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

Brie and Papaya Quesadilla

With Green Jalapenos and a Cilantro Sauce

Texas Lobster and Black Bean Soup

Slow Simmered Black Beans and Marinated Lobster with Green Onions and Garlic Seasoned by a Touch of Chili and Fresh Chopped Tomato

Original Caesar Salad

Prepared at Your Table as Originated in Tijuana Mexico with Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan, Garlic, Croutons and a hint of Anchovy

Baby Mixed Greens

Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans, Celery, Red Onion and a Mustard Dressing

Vegetable and Cheese Burrito

Filled with Fresh Vegetables and Served on a Pinto Bean and Corn Salsa

Chile and Cumin Rubbed Catfish Fillet

On a Fresh Papaya and Pineapple Salsa, Topped with Crispy Onions, Presented with Black Beans, Rice and Flour Tortillas

White Bean Enchilada

With Asparagus, Mushrooms, Cactus Leaf, Fiery Tomato Sauce and Melted Cheese

Succulent Prawns Sautéed with Serrano Chilies and Chopped Cilantro, then Flamed with Mexican Tequila, Served over Dirty Rice with Saffron and Tomato

Traditional Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling Tender Strips of Chicken alongside a Mosaic of Bell Peppers, Sweet Onions and Roasted Tomato, Served with Guacamole, Sour Cream and Pico de Gallo Sauce

Seared Pork Tenderloin

With a Pinto Beans and Corn Salsa, Green Rice, Flour Tortillas and a Tamarind Cactus Pear Barbeque Sauce

Dried Aged Filet Steak

Marinated in Dried Peppers and Whiskey then Grilled, Served with a Baby Sweet Potato and a Hominy and Longhorn Cheddar Casserole

Santa Fe Margarita

Delicate Lime and Tequila Mousse

Pumpkin Cheesecake

With Graham Cracker Crust and a Vanilla Bean Sauce

Natilla de Arroz Dulce

Creamy Rice Pudding and Raisons with a Touch of Cinnamon

A traditional Custard Cream Flavored with Vanilla, Served with Caramel Sauce

Tequila's is open on sea days for lunch from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Reservations are NOT required!

Dinner hours are daily, from 6:00pm until Midnight. For dinner, Reservations ARE required!

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