Gonza Tacos y Tequila is one of The 9 Best Places for Top Shelf Liquor in Raleigh.

1. Gonza Tacos y Tequila

8.8
7713-39 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Tracy L.Tracy Lowe: Very crowded so go early or late. Everything very good! You cannot go wrong and they have the best top shelf margaritas.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: The menu doesn’t describe the Mero-Mexican taco but advises, “dare you to try it!!!” Those who dare will discover that it’s lengua (beef tongue) – and that it’s very good indeed. Read more.

Joshua W.Joshua Wright: The patio is a great place to sit!

Cantina 18 is one of The 9 Best Places for Top Shelf Liquor in Raleigh.

2. Cantina 18

8.6
433 Daniels St (at Cameron Village), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Vivian W.Vivian Weatherby: $8 top shelf margaritas in Wednesday. So incredibly delicious. The sangria is killer, too. Sit in the bar area for excellent service by the ginger.

Ali B.Ali Bethune: Literally has the best chips and salsa I've ever had! Make sure you try the strawberry sangria too which has a hint of vanilla and tastes amazing

Eddie S.Eddie Sautro: great new restaurant, great food

Centro is one of The 9 Best Places for Top Shelf Liquor in Raleigh.

3. Centro

8.8
106 S Wilmington St (at W Morgan St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Brittany P.Brittany Patterson: Centro's was the perfect stop for Cinco de Mayo! Their salsa is delicious and the service was spectacular! ADAM was the best waiter we have ever had -- if you have him he will not disappoint!

Shannon L.Shannon Lamm: steak tacos!!!!!!!!

Crash GreggCrash Gregg: What a great, fun place for a tasty, affordable meal. Walk around and check out all the cool stuff on the walls. Go Centro!

La Rancherita Mexican Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Top Shelf Liquor in Raleigh.

4. La Rancherita Mexican Restaurant

8.1
4325 Glenwood Ave #3000 (at Blue Ridge Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Christina L.Christina Le: The best Mexican restaurant in Raleigh! Great salsa not like other places where it's just plain wet tomatoes, and super nice staff! Get the Camerones Rancheros! (:

john m.john marzetti: Get the big dos equis draft

BrendanBrendan: two words: chiles rellenos.

El Rodeo is one of The 9 Best Places for Top Shelf Liquor in Raleigh.

5. El Rodeo

7.6
2404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Kelsey M.Kelsey McGaha: Delish! Tea was on point as well.

EmmaEmma: Quick service and tasty enchiladas!

melissa a.melissa albert: Everything. My favorite lunch spot.

Buck's Billiards & Sports Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for Top Shelf Liquor in Raleigh.

6. Buck's Billiards & Sports Bar

7.4
1102 Buck Jones Rd (Nottingham Drive), Raleigh, NC
Pool Hall · 13 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Cromartie: They have the best chili and beef stew here. Also, have a cookie- they are homemade with real butter.

Jimmy M.Jimmy Murray: The best place to go after church.

Donovan F.Donovan Frazier: The food is Okish. And its kinda high! But the pool table r pretty good!

Bahama Breeze is one of The 9 Best Places for Top Shelf Liquor in Raleigh.

7. Bahama Breeze

8.1
3309 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
Caribbean Restaurant · 96 tips and reviews

Liz A.Liz Askew: Food and drinks were awesome. I got the grilled chicken and mashed sweet potatoes. Excellent!

EltonElton: The Jerk Chicken Pasta is fabulous!

Diana N.Diana Nelson: Lobster quesadillas are awesome

El Rodeo is one of The 9 Best Places for Top Shelf Liquor in Raleigh.

8. El Rodeo

4112 Pleasant Valley Rd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Scott T.Scott Tilghman: Everything is great here, even the combination dinners. Burritos, tacos el pastor, fish tacos, Alambros are all personal faves!

Mary C.Mary Clements: Mexican chicken soup. Try it!

Ashley C.Ashley Chapman: Carnitas were sooooooo good. I will definitely be back