★ 3.9
GOOGLE · /5
TEQUILA REEF CANTINA
"Soi 7's expat institution since 2001 — hand-shaken margaritas, pregnant burritos, and a sports bar that outlasted half of Beach Road."
DIRECTORY · RESEARCHED· Sources verified · 2026-05-31· Phone · from public listings
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
Soi 7 walk-in — about 60 metres from Beach Road, past the beer bars and tour shops.
SKIP IF
Mexican is not the meal you're after tonight.
BEST FOR
mexican, margaritas, groups
01THE LISTING · WHAT WE KNOW
TEQUILA REEF CANTINA.
Tequila Reef has sat on Soi 7 since 2001 — roughly 60 metres off Beach Road — serving Tex-Mex, Cajun, American bar food, and Thai plates to an expat crowd that predates most of central Pattaya's current nightlife. The room runs sports on flat screens, hand-shaken margaritas at the bar, and oversized burritos that regulars treat as a benchmark. Not fine dining; a functioning neighbourhood cantina that survived two decades of Beach Road churn. SoiDB lists 24-hour service; the restaurant's own site says open from 11:00 to late — we list 02:00 as a conservative close. Editors have not visited; facts from tequilareef.blogspot.com, MyGuide Pattaya, and Google Maps checked 2026-05-31.
MexicanTex MexSports BarMargaritas
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
East LA burrito with hand-shaken margarita
DID YOU KNOW
Tequila Reef's official blog dates the cantina to 2001 and lists the same Soi 7 address and phone (+66 38 414 035) it uses today.
02BY THE NUMBERS
866
GOOGLE REVIEWS
$$
400-900 THB
03RESEARCH SUMMARY · NOT A VISITED REVIEW
WHAT WE KNOW.
Editors have not visited this restaurant. This page summarizes publicly available information — Google ratings, address, hours, and phone — verified remotely on 2026-05-31. It is not an editorial score or ranking.
★ 3.9
GOOGLE · PUBLIC
866
GOOGLE REVIEWS
$$
400-900 THB THB
SOURCES CHECKED
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04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
Soi 7 walk-in — about 60 metres from Beach Road, past the beer bars and tour shops.
Sports bar energy with multiple flat screens; Super Bowl and buffet nights are long-running traditions.
Expat regulars, British and American retirees, and tourists who want Mexican without the franchise feel.
Full tequila and margarita bar; Cajun seafood and fajitas share the menu with Thai stir-fries.
Loud, casual, and open late — one of the few Soi 7 restaurants that feels like a institution, not a pop-up.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Walk down Soi 7 from Beach Road — Tequila Reef is roughly 60 metres in on the left.
- Order a hand-shaken margarita and an East LA burrito; budget 400–900 THB per person with drinks.
- Call +66 38 414 035 — the number on the restaurant's official blog — to confirm hours on holidays.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
MexicanMargaritasGroupsLate NightExpat Favorite
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
~120 km·~2 hr by car·~1,800 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
~40 km·~50 min by car·~700 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
~140 km·~2.5 hr by car·bus 130 THB · van 200 THB
Within Pattaya
🚖
BOLT/GRAB
From Central Pattaya
~10–20 min · 80–150 THB
🚐
SONGTHAEW
Blue baht-bus
10–20 THB per ride · fixed routes
🏨
FROM HOTELS
Most central hotels
Bolt under 100 THB · 15 min
08HOURS · SUN · 11:00 – 02:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON11:00 – 02:00OPEN
TUE11:00 – 02:00OPEN
WED11:00 – 02:00OPEN
THU11:00 – 02:00OPEN
FRI11:00 – 02:00OPEN
SAT11:00 – 02:00OPEN
SUN11:00 – 02:00OPEN
09AMENITIES · WHAT'S IN THE ROOM
WHAT'S IN THE ROOM.
🌙 Halal🥗 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🍷 Alcohol served📅 Reservations required👶 Kid-friendly🐶 Pet-friendly
10IN THE AREA · 5 CLOSEST PINS
EAT NEARBY.
11FIND IT · HOW TO GET THERE
HOW TO FIND IT.
Contact · Coordinates · Price
Phone+66 38 414 035
AreaCentral Pattaya
CuisineMexican
Price tier$$ · 400-900 THB
Today11:00 – 02:00
Coords12.9358°N · 100.8842°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Tequila Reef Cantina?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Tequila Reef Cantina fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 38 414 035.
What's the dress code at Tequila Reef Cantina?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at Tequila Reef Cantina?
Expect roughly 400-900 THB per person for a full meal ($$). Wine, pairings, or premium add-ons can add 50–100% on top of that. Service charge of 10% is typically added in fine-dining rooms; another 5–7% tip is appreciated for strong service.
What's the signature dish at Tequila Reef Cantina?
East LA burrito with hand-shaken margarita. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Tequila Reef Cantina open today?
Today (Sunday): 11:00 – 02:00.
Where is Tequila Reef Cantina?
1/48-49 Moo 10, Soi 7, Beach Road, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Tequila Reef Cantina?
Yes — Tequila Reef Cantina has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Tequila Reef Cantina kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
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