Kelso · Cowlitz County · Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview
Mexican restaurant near Kelso, WA
Searching for a Mexican restaurant near Kelso? Tequila Fuego is an upscale, full-service Mexican restaurant on Ocean Beach Highway in Longview—a straightforward drive from Kelso using I-5 Exit 36, then about two miles west on Ocean Beach Hwy to 936 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview, WA 98632. Open Sun–Thu 11 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM. (360) 261-7879. Full bar, dine-in, takeout, and happy hour at the bar daily 2–5 PM and 9 PM to close.
Full menu · Homepage · I-5 Exit 36 guide · Takeout & pickup · Group dining
DoorDashEasy parking off Ocean Beach Hwy · Walk-ins welcome · Please call for parties over 8
Quick answers
Facts for Kelso guests and maps apps.
From Kelso, which way?
I-5 Exit 36 (Kelso/Longview). Head west on Ocean Beach Hwy (~2 miles). We are on the right at 936 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview.
Hours?
Sun–Thu 11 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM (Longview, WA).
Happy hour?
Daily at the bar only: 2–5 PM & 9 PM to close. See happy hour. Prices not listed online.
Listings & directions
Why Kelso guests choose Tequila Fuego
If you live or work in Kelso and want a full-service Mexican restaurant with a real dining room and full bar, Tequila Fuego is on Ocean Beach Highway in Longview—the same corridor many Kelso diners already use for retail and dining. We are about two miles west of I-5 Exit 36 at 936 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview, WA 98632. Call (360) 261-7879 for takeout, takeout details, or parties over eight. Group dining guide.
Same exit, easy westbound drive
Kelso and Longview share I-5 Exit 36. From the interchange, Ocean Beach Highway is a main east-west route. Tequila Fuego sits along that strip with on-site parking—helpful when you want a sit-down meal without downtown parking guesswork.
What you will find inside
Tequila Fuego is built like a night-out restaurant: table service, a designed dining room, and a bar with tequila, margaritas, and cocktails. The menu leans Jalisco-style Mexican with seafood, steaks, vegetarian plates, a kids menu, and desserts. Browse the full menu; specials and availability can change, so your server has the final word.
Date nights, families, and Cowlitz County visitors
Whether you are meeting friends after work, bringing family from Kelso or Lexington, or hosting out-of-town guests, Tequila Fuego aims for the sweet spot between upscale and welcoming. See happy hour at the bar for afternoon and late-night bar specials (bar only; one drink per person minimum).
Inside Tequila Fuego
Dining room and booths at Tequila Fuego in Longview—a short drive from Kelso when you want a full restaurant meal, not fast food.
What we serve
Jalisco-style plates guests drive from Kelso for—combos, seafood, steaks, and vegetarian options on the full menu.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tequila Fuego a Mexican restaurant near Kelso?
Yes. Tequila Fuego is on Ocean Beach Highway in Longview at 936 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview, WA 98632—a short drive for many Kelso addresses via I-5 Exit 36 and Ocean Beach Hwy westbound.
What exit should Kelso guests use?
Use Interstate 5 Exit 36 (Kelso/Longview). Head west on Ocean Beach Highway (WA-103). Tequila Fuego is approximately two miles from the freeway on the right.
Does Tequila Fuego have parking?
Yes—on-site parking for guests.
Can Kelso guests order takeout or DoorDash?
Yes. See our takeout guide, call (360) 261-7879, or use DoorDash for delivery and pickup where available.
Can we book a large table or celebration from Kelso?
Walk-ins are welcome. Please call (360) 261-7879 for parties over eight or to discuss larger groups. Read our group dining overview for how we typically host bigger parties.
Where can I read the full traveler directions?
See the I-5 Exit 36 guide for a driver-focused overview, Portland–Seattle corridor notes, and the same address and hours.
Visit Tequila Fuego
From Kelso: Exit 36, then Ocean Beach Hwy—call for parties over 8, open directions, view the menu, see happy hour at the bar, or order on DoorDash.