This review is only for the mezcal, we did not eat any food. This is a legit mezcaleria. Compared to other area bars, they have sourced bottles directly from mezcaleros in Oaxaca and other DOM states (vs average bottles you find at most other area bars e.g. Union, 400 Conejos). Presentation is traditional with sliced fruit & crickets. So why only 3 stars? Pricing!! Holy Cha-Ching as these prices are even more expensive than you would find in most US mezcal bars. For example, they have a flight of 6 pours (maybe 1oz each) for $53 USD! They have a Borrego that is going for $26 a pour...thems Las Vegas baller room prices! I dig it but I've not encountered those prices anywhere else in Mexico or most places in the US. Great space tho, and I hear the food is excellent. read more

El Refugio - Menu as of Feb 2024 - Mexican Near Me - Todos Santos, BCS

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This is my all-time favorite place in Todos Santos. Every day there is a limited menu with veggie, chicken or red meat, and seafood options and a daily desert. They now have a kids menu too. You never know what the menu is going to be but that's half the fun of it, plus everything is going to be delicious so you can't order wrong. We started coming to El Refugio back in early 2018 when they were in their old location near the park. The new location is much bigger but hasn't lost their charm, it still feels like coming home when you walk down the alleyway. Do not leave without doing a mezcal tasting, it's worth it just to read the descriptions of the different mezcal on offer. Everyone who works there is an absolute delight. They also offer cooking classes which I highly recommend. We have done cooking classes in several other cities in Mexico and I can honestly say learning from Noel is an honor and a treat not to be missed. read more

El Refugio - Best Mole ever - Mexican Near Me - Todos Santos, BCS

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I don't always drink mezcal, but when I do, it's from El Refugio. As a matter of fact, I don't even think I was aware of mezcal until now. Yes. Sadly, my taste buds had been deprived of living.. until now! Found this mezcaleria (thanks Yelp!) bookmarked it, and had no idea how amazing it would be. I had no idea what we were in for. All I know is after walking behind this little house, through a walkway, I'd walk into this homie patio that would change my life, forever. Here's why: Decided to order some drinks since duh, you're in a mezcal only spot. Being that they also have mezcal tastings, with their really funny, expressive, descriptions, we said hey..when in Mexico, mezcal it up! Here's the part that changed my life: this mom and pop mezcaleria gets their mezcal right from Oaxaca, a family member makes it themselves! Well, this genius family member, made the absolute most favorite adult bevy of my life: DON. Don is this beautiful, artisanal, mezcal with GORGONZOLA notes that took me and my taste buds out of this planet. I don't always drink mezcal, but when I do, it's from El Refugio. As a matter of fact, I don't even think I was aware of mezcal until now. Yes. Sadly, my taste buds had been deprived of living.. until now! Found this mezcaleria (thanks Yelp!) bookmarked it, and had no idea how amazing it would be. I had no idea what we were in for. All I know is after walking behind this little house, through a walkway, I'd walk into this homie patio that would change my life, forever. Here's why: Decided to order some drinks since duh, you're in a mezcal only spot. Being that they also have mezcal tastings, with their really funny, expressive, descriptions, we said hey..when in Mexico, mezcal it up! Here's the part that changed my life: this mom and pop mezcaleria gets their mezcal right from Oaxaca, a family member makes it themselves! Well, this genius family member, made the absolute most favorite adult bevy of my life: DON. Don is this beautiful, artisanal, mezcal with GORGONZOLA notes that took me and my taste buds out of this planet. read more

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I'm a local. This is the best restaurant in TS and the surrounding areas. Period. read more

If you love fresh, delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine and mezcal, this is the place to go. Tucked away next to adventure 19 tour company in the heart of Todos Santos, this cozy place has a lot of promise already on day 3 of being open at their new location. There is a constantly changing menu by amazing chef Noel. I have eaten here 3 nights in a row and have yet to be less than amazed. Open 5-10pm Tuesday-Saturday! Muy delicioso! read more

El Refugio - Mexican Near Me - Todos Santos, BCS

Great Mezcal selection for Guerrero and Oaxaca - limited menu but food was fantastic - amazing place - it like walking into a friends backyard with echoes of the ocean distance and crisp fresh air lifting you - the mezcal and food take you the rest of the way read more

Amazing food. Gluten-free friendly. Wonderful staff. The owner's enthusiasm for the mezcals and food was intoxicating, warm, and inviting. It felt like sitting down to dinner in her home. read more

I really appreciate the honest unassuming vibe this place maintains while trying to be very serious mezcal and food destination. The menu is a bit short, but that means they are very focused on the dishes they are rolling out that particular night. The pork ribs were amazing. The huitlacoche quesadilla was also quite good. Mezcal flight for a good price included a wide range of different flavors. They were kind enough to whip a green salad up for us even though it wasnt on the menu. A really good meal for $65 US equivalent. read more

Excellent food and wonderful service. It felt like we were being welcomed into their home and it was one of the best meals of our trip. The owner was clearly very knowledgeable about mezcal and curated a phenomenal selection for our meal. read more

Absolutely delicious! The owner, as stated in previous reviews, is so lovely and passionate. The mezcal margaritas are delicious and food is so fresh and delicious. read more

Wow! This place blew us away. The chicken was divine, the service was very personal and the mezcal was delicious. Highly highly recommend. We would go back in a heartbeat. read more

Excellent homemade traditional Mexican food and educational Mezcal tastings. new location inside Adventure 19. Menu changes daily.