Under new management, El Tequila has opened up on New Bern Road next to Tractor Supply in Kinston.

El Tequila specializes in home-made food. Every day corn tortillas are made by hand, and fresh horchata and jamaica is prepared. Every Tuesday, tacos will be on sale for $0.99 and every Thursday, margaritas will be $0.99.

Daily lunch specials are sold from 11 .m. to 2 p.m. with twenty-two dishes to choose from. There are vegetarian options, as well as a "Kid’s Zone" menu, featuring nine options for children, including American favorites like chicken tenders, cheeseburgers, and macaroni and cheese. On Mondays, kids can eat for $1 with the purchase of an adult dish.

Popular drink specials include margaritas, pina coladas, Bloody Mary, sex on the beach, and michelata. Tequila shots include Patron and Jose Cuervo. El Tequila also serves import and domestic beers.

“El Tequila Mexican restaurant wants to provide unique Mexican cuisine to Kinston focusing on food presentation and outstanding customer service,” Felix Garcia, manager of El Tequila, said.

The manager’s favorite dish is carne asada, a dish that consists of a tender skirt steak served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, and tortillas. New dishes will be introduced every month.

To launch their community partnerships, they will be featuring a mariachi band on Friday. Government officials, veterans,  and law enforcement will receive a 10 percent discount on their orders.

 “I would like for everyone to feel as if they’re home,” said Ismerai Navarro, an employee of El Tequila. “That feeling where you know you’ll have a great time no matter what.”