If happiness had a flavor, it would 100% be the sopes at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant. We walked in hungry and left questioning every life choice that didn't involve ordering more food. The service? Absolutely top-tier. The kind of service that makes you feel like you're the main character and everyone there is rooting for your happiness (and your next bite). And let's talk about those sopes... crispy, flavorful, and piled so high with goodness they practically needed their own zip code. I'm pretty sure I had a spiritual experience halfway through. The ambiance was fitting and the seating was comfy and it was nice and cool inside on a hot humid day. 10/10--would risk a food coma again. If you leave here hungry, that's on you. read more

El Mezcal - Enchilado Chicken Beef Or Cheese - Mexican Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

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This is my favorite little local Mexican restaurant. I love the chicken enchiladas. And my favorite side is the cheesy rice, basically a side of rice smothered in queso blanco. Also all the servers are always so nice, especially the men. A great place to eat that is a great value as well. read more

Been eating their sopa de pollo for 20 years. Finally figured it out and duplicated at home. Fantastic. Feel free to message me if you'd like the recipe. read more

El Mezcal - Homemade version of their sopa de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

Great authentic Mexican restaurant in the Memphis area! Service was super quick and the food came out fast too. The horchata was on point and really good. Would def come back again! read more

quick service, good food, easy parking, fair prices. win, win, win, win extensive menu , imho- but I usually get the same thing often. friendly service and always clean. go alone or with a ( small, med. , or large group--there is a spot for you! ! read more

This was on of our spots after a Yelp event. I had a pretty good experience. The staff was very kind and accommodating. We had a larger group and it was nearing their closing time. The whole time they made us feel welcomed and didn't mind helping is at all. I ordered the fajita (shrimp) bowl and it was good! They gave enough of all of the ingredients to balance things out and the shell (bowl that it came in) itself was good as well. The prices are reasonable. I plan to return with my family to try them out again. read more

El Mezcal - Mexican Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

It's an ok restaurant, I get the cheese dip most often. I've tried burritos,combo meals, tacos and I just don't like the taste. The beef tacos, I have no clue where the beef is from but it doesn't taste very good. I'm usually ordering to go which means I stand at the counter for a few until someone comes to ring up my order. There are much better options for Mexican food, but this and all the El Mezcal restaurants I've been to are just ok. I'll return for cheese dip though read more

Perfect food and service! The food is amazing, and we never have trouble with the service!

This is my automatic go-to Mexican restaurant if I'm having a craving for it. We always get our food within 15 minutes. They provide a delicious basket of fresh tortilla chips and salsa while you're seated. The booths are also large and spacious. A few on the staff can be slightly difficult to understand since English isn't their first language, but there are other staff members to help if needed. I suggest trying the horchata if you have never had it as a drink before. read more

I've been here a few different times. The first time I came during the day with some coworkers and the most recent time was at night with a group of yelpers. The food was good both times and the waiters were attentive. This location is just as good as any other location and I'd go back here again if I was in the area. read more

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Just moved from texas. 5/5 hands down best mexican food ive ever had. Service is amazing theres a older gentleman that has been my waiter multiple times and everytime he hustles and doesnt stop. Excellent restaurant. read more

Had a great Cinco de Mayo waitress was great. Food was great. Very nice place to take the family.

I had a very good experience here with one of my best friends. We came during lunch time and it wasn't packed, which was great! We were seated and greeted by our waitress in a timely manner. I really wanted some queso covered fries, but that wasn't on the menu :( I was SO happy that my waitress still made it happen for me and put all of the toppings that I requested on it. It tasted so good too! I will definitely return! read more

El Mezcal - Not on the menu: queso fries with ground beef - Mexican Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

Well, this review was easy because it's 2s across the board....from the service to the margaritas to the queso to the tacos. Sitting at the bar meant we didn't want service because they had the "bartender" waiting tables and they were never available. Just go to Tekilas or La Hacienda instead. read more

I could not detect Tequila in the pre-mixed Happy Hour Margarita ($3.50). their ultra-thin unsalted Chips. As thin as Lay's Original Potato Chips. Salsa is spicy, Margarita glass is salted ~ Who needs the extra sodium? I almost ordered a Taco Salad, but decided on a #20 Combo ($8.50) because of the veggie Chalupa. It also included a Beef Burrito & Enchilada. The pale pink Tomatoes were pitiful. Lettuce was pale too. I would have loaded those back onto the Delivery Truck. It was a slow weeknight. Service was prompt & efficient, as expected. read more

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Great place. Good prices and service. The food is good as well, obviously..very friendly and clean.

Good Mexican food in Tennessee! Who knew! Inexpensive and lots of great options. Try the spinach enchiladas, really yummy and different

The best Mexican restaurant in Memphis BY FAR! They never disappoint! Food is always fresh, full of flavor and the service is above average. Huge shout out to Jesus - he is always smiling and makes the experience even better! read more

Enjoyed this place when we'd eaten there in person earlier and were preparing to place a to go order today, but the noted they would charge extra for the chips and salsa to go when you can get all you want eating in for free? Nope! They've lost an order today and most likely my busily entirely. read more

I'm really enjoying this place each time I come. America. Mexican food can all seem the same sometimes, but this place goes slightlyyyy above the rest in its category. First of all- 1$ taco Tuesday! Woohoo! Doesn't get much better. And those things are loaded with meat and cheese, and some lettuce. Was definitely worth my 2$ for dinner! As for the rest, they have a more diverse menu than most places, with specials including items like tamales that I haven't seen on most menus. Overall, their taste is great!! I really enjoy my food each time. It doesn't seem too greasy like some places. Their salsa is a little on the spicy side, I do wish it was a bit milder. The chips are always fresh and the service is super fast! It's quickly becoming my favorite in the Cordova area. read more

Me and my wife work looking for a New Mexican restaurant and deciding to try this place. The service is good and the place was very clean. However I personally was disappointed in the food. I ordered a taco Salad with shrimp and the shrimp tasted fishy, not very appetizing at all. I am giving this place three stars only because my wife loved her dish. Maybe if I return I can update my review to reflect a better rating. read more

None of the employees wear masks. Our waiter did and maybe one other server, but that was it. Nothing was enforced, customers walking around maskless everywhere. When checking out, I asked the attendant to put a mask on. I was asked why I "didn't believe in my immune system" and was yelled at in front of everyone to "not come back." This place is a public health hazard, along with mediocre food and terrible customer service. Would give zero stars if I could. read more

The chicken soup is the best. If you have been here and never tried it do yourself a favor and order it. Once you have it you will come back weekly during the cold months to enjoy this delicious soup. read more

Definitely prefer the East Memphis location. Food wasn't as good here. My quesadilla dripped so much oil, I had to blot my face afterwards. Service isn't as great as the other location either. Drinks were still amazing though bc let's face it, the day I write a negative review about alcohol is the day I'm dead. read more

This location is usually excellent, however, tonight I was due to receive a "frequent flyer" discount of $5, which was NOT given. The guy running the cash register was someone I had never seen before there and totally unfriendly! Changed my opinion of this place with one visit! VERY DISAPPOINTING!!! read more

Went to get take out on Cinco De Mayo. El Mezcal was only doing take out because of the pandemic. We pulled up and waited and watched as idiot after idiot walked right up and crowded around the front door. Every time the poor guy that was working came out these a-holes complained and harassed him and got in his face because they wanted to order food. This guy was doing his very best to make everyone happy and he was working as fast as he could. We waited patiently and eventually received our food. Honestly we waited way to long for the food we ordered, but considering what we witnessed I didn't care in the least. I tipped huge and my food was FANTASTIC! Thank you El Mezcal! read more

Nice atmosphere clean and relaxed. Chili Colorado is my favorite Mexican dish, I eat it every where. A word to the wise do not order it here. It is as though they have some kind of pre prepared meat that they use for a bunch of different dishes and just threw some sauce on top of it and called it chili Colorado. The meat was tough chewy and even had some gristle in it chile Colorado should be chunks of meat very tender this meat was as though it was prepared for fajitas thinly sliced. There are simply too many other choices within a one mile or 2 mile radius. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this particular restaurant read more

El Mezcal - Mexican Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

Always a pleasure....the food is always good ALWAYS. Very affordable, and the drinks are so bomb! Staff is magnificent. This has been my favorite place since college! read more

Just don't. Dry fajitas. Crappy margarita. Flaming hot canned salsa. Just don't. read more

Had hair all throughout my meal. Hair in my cheese dip, hair in my quesadilla! I was disgusted and to top it all off I got a $56 dollar bill for two small margaritas, cheese dip, and two entrees. A bit overpriced for poor quality food and obvious bad hygiene. The reason I don't rate this place a one star is because of our waitress. She was so bubbly and nice. But the owner should be more conscious in the preparation of food because one hair is gross two hairs has me disgusted. read more

They have really good cheese dip. When I ate here for the first time food was delicious and I thought definitely I will come back. I've eaten here two times so far, servers were kind and table and chair were clean. Now El Mezcal is my favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

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My family has LOVED El Mezcal for 20 years. Good customer service and amazing food. We are obsessed with the white queso dip and fajitas. Also, the beef tacos and beef enchiladas are a must try. read more

My family has been going to different El Mezcal locations since before I was born! We love this restaurant and the food. This location is good and the one we go to the most! read more

El Mezcal is what I would consider a common Mexican restaurant. I am picky when it comes to salsa, but I liked there's, it wasn't filled with vegetable juice. Staff was friendly and the establishment was clean. read more

Just ate here yesterday. Picked up my order, it was wrong but I didn't say anything because they just added a burrito and got everything else right ( I was just hungry and ready to go). The price was higher than what I was expecting as well. So I get home, I realize the burrito they added on and that I paid for wasn't even in the bag! I was pissed. The reason I didn't give them only 1 star is because their food is very good, just terrible service. read more

Very pleased with everything. The food was great, service top notch, attentive and quick without being annoying. And the prices were very good. I was in Memphis for business and this was one of the restaurants recommend to me. VERY PLEASED! read more

Living in Memphis for just over a year, my love of Mexican Food has taken me to many places. I was so surprised when I found El Mezcal! What a Great Place! The food was fresh, obviously home made and most important delicious! The Margaritas were great and the prices very fair especially for the amount of food you get! I promise this find next to Kroger is well worth going to!! read more

Huge quantities, very delish! Affordable. My brother recommended as they live in the area. I will be back. Only disappointment was my California burrito had fried chicken ?? Was a bit confused with that. read more

Pretty decent Americanized mexican food. Drinks are good and beer comes out cold. Service has been good the times I've been. Nothing crazy great but it's always been fresh. read more

This gets five stars because it's exemplary in what it is. Reasonably priced Tex-Mex that is quite amazing. Nice variety on the menu, all the standards are there plus a little extra. Every dish is delivered with quality, haven't had a bad meal there in the seven years I've been frequenting. Give a try. Prices are good read more