I lived in California for 20+ years and miss the tacos immensely. I came here and had a Tamarindo drink with a tang! Followed by a pork belly pastor which was done very well, I was very impressed by the preparation as the meat was tender and the skin tacky/sticky and melt in my mouth. I had the shrimp taco and it was very cheesy. I will definitely go back for the pork. The tortillas are better than most. I enjoyed the bartender was very nice. We were told to use the QR code for the menu and when the bill came I noticed a discrepancy in the prices. I notified the bartender and he said he would inform the owners. He apologized and was going to make it right but I declined because he offered so genuinely. Love the space with the bird plates all over the walls. It's cozy. read more

Maybe I should preface this by saying that I'm not a big drinks and appies girlie, and from my experience I suspect this is a drinks and appies place We ordered: -Agua de Jamaica (8$), Agua de Tamarindo (8$), Margarita (15$): Albeit quite sweet, I liked the aguas frescas. Not a big alcohol drinker so maybe I won't comment on the margarita. -Queso Fundido (25$): I think this may have been my favourite thing. I believe one of the cheeses in here was Gruyère, which I peronally really enjoy and believe adds depth and robustness to the flavour (as opposed to a less "offensive" cheese, such as mozarella. I highly recommend if you order this, given that it comes with corn tortillas, making a little cheese taco and adding their green house-maid pineapple salsa verde! It adds a delicious sweet touch. -Guacamole (16$): Classic, delicious. -Enchiladas Verdes (28$): This was the reason for my disappointment. In my personal opinion, I did not love this. Granted the portion was big, which is appreciated, but the flavour didn't do it for me. I found it overly-salted, but also lacking flavour at the same time? I also felt like it was dry on the inside/needed more sauce and cream and lettuce. It also didn't have the mexican enchilada flavour that I know and love (maybe these are from a different region than those that I'm used to?) -Asada Taco ($10.5): Not pictured, but also shockingly didn't love it. Churros (12$): Was shocked by the sauce. The sauce it came with was not cajeta, was not chocolate, but was an interesting strawberry chocolate combination? Definitely different. But definitely preferred the buñuelos (which aren't on the menu-you have to ask, and hope, for them). Overall, as mentioned previously, I think this is a pricier high-end ambiance, drinks and appies sort of place. None of the appies disappointed. The staff was incredibly nice, patient, and accommodating. I just personally can't see myself coming back (except maybe for the queso fundido and buñuelos). read more

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Why haven't I come here before?! We came to La Mezcaleria on a Tuesday around 7 p.m. without a reservation, and it was already packed which always a good sign. Thankfully, the staff were super accommodating and found us two seats at the bar. I ordered the pineapple margarita, which had a wonderful balance of flavor. It was fresh, bright, and not too sweet. My friend and I shared the Molcajete staple dish, and it was incredible. It came out bubbling hot, loaded with steak, shrimp, and chorizo, all smothered in melted cheese and served with warm corn tortillas. It was technically one dish, but more than enough to share. The bartender was friendly and helpful, making great suggestions and checking in often. The ambiance was lively and energetic but still comfortable. It's a little on the pricey side, but absolutely worth it for the quality and experience. I'd come back again and again to try everything on the menu read more

This place is AMAZING! I'm from LA, and have had some premium Mexican food. This place would rival LAs finest! Unique experience, lovely to share dishes. Been here with my wife, been here with friends. It's awesome read more

La Mezcaleria - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Felt very Instagrammable, and the prices reflect that. In the end it was good food, okay service, and the ambiance of the place was cute.

Visiting from Los Angeles, I was pleasantly surprised at the food and presentation here. The Molcajete Is great. Can't wait to try the chilaquiles next time for breakfast. Service was prompt read more

Now, if I have ever tasted a good mexican food, its here. The flavors have been thoughtfully put together in every single dish. Lime herb on fish oh wow! And then their chicken fritata was just tooo good. I am still dreaming about their food. In fact I want to go back and try more on their menu. They explain each dish so well because chef knows what is he doing. And ambience was perfecto. Its like a fusion of modern yet authentic. And don't miss their margaritas. I think I had three so I forgot which one but all were amazing. We went here on sunday evening after visit to a flea market. And it was easy to get the seat here. Service was super quick too. read more

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We came in on a Wednesday night at 6pm and were asked if we had a reso -- we did not. They managed to get us one table but it seemed the place would be otherwise full! We were surprised! I got the Merida sunset cocktail. The mezcal brings a smokiness while the fruity notes keep it sweet and fresh. I really liked it. The roasted ceviche had fresh big pieces of fish on a crispy shell. So refreshing! Friends flight -- we liked the guac but there was nothing really special about this. Grilled shrimp- charred to perfection Mezcal flight - maybe we don't have a palate for mezcal but we didn't like and of them :(. They served it with crickets and orange slices! I tried a cricket and it was weirdly briny -- I probably wouldn't again. I got the cochinita pibil taco -- it's just a pork taco, nothing really stood out to me. The churros were soo fresh! We did not like the "lemon mezcal" dessert which oddly had avocado in it. read more

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We came during brunch time and it wasn't very busy. We share the pico de gallo which came with a good portion of chips. We also had the enchiladas with chicken, al pastor taco and fish taco. The fish taco was my fave! Will need to try the queso fundido sometime. read more

La Mezcaleria - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I didn't really expect their dishes to be all that great but I loved it! I ordered the huarache with cecina, and it was amazing. I hardly ever see cecina on menus in general so I HAD to check it out and it did not disappoint, the fact that it also had nopales blew me away. I also ordered a michelada and it was very good as well. The space itself is a little small but I think it has a good vibe. They had a DJ playing good music and overall I had a really good experience. read more

La Mezcaleria - Huarache with cecina - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came here Saturday night as a group of 2 around 5pm and it was already popping! I recommend getting a reservation if you're here with a bigger group or at a later time than 5pm because this place seems quite popular! The Merida sunset cocktail is bomb! Love me a mezcal cocktail and this cocktail delivered in smokiness yet fruitiness. Delicious. The Molcajete is definitely filling for two but the best part was the corn tortillas! read more

La Mezcaleria - Merida sunset cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We came at around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday. They told us that they needed the table by 5:30 pm and we were okay with that as we were in a hurry to see a show. We had the house michelada, quesito fundido(comes with 4 tortillas), pulled pork nachos and 2 tacos - the pollo asado and the de carne asado. The house michelada was strangely addicting. Very sour and refreshing. The quesito fundido comes piping hot and with 4 tortillas. It's super fun to eat and very satisfying for cheese lovers. The pulled pork nachos was enough to feed four. They give you lots of toppings. The pork is doused in sauce and beans. Very generous The tacos were my least favourite part of the meal. The chicken taco was somewhat dry and hard to finish. The rib eye steak was a bit better. It was balanced by the avocado mousse and refreshing salsa. Overall the restaurant was quite full when we got there but I liked the lively atmosphere. The food came fast and the servers were attentive. The price point was also appropriate for the quality of food we received. Would come back for happy hour again read more

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Expensive, even for the lunch menu. Got the Carne Asada burrito, which was made with ribeye according to the menu. Started out great, then the Van Beef Curse struck again. Loads of chewy fat and gristle. By the way, my friend became ill after his chicken enchiladas ($2 extra for melted cheese) ... sigh. read more

Came for Friday night drinks and had a good time! My friend and I walked in Friday night around 9:45 and was pleasantly surprised to see that they offer a late night happy hour that starts 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Score! We sat at the bar, as all the tables were full. The happy hour menu has both food and drinks, though there are definitely more options for food. I had a large dinner earlier and wasn't hungry, so I started with the Palomita ($7). It was very smooth and not bitter at all, unlike some other Palomas I've had in the past. I really enjoyed this drink. For my second drink, I went with a cocktail on their regular menu, the guava pisco sour ($14). It was light and fruity and foamy with the egg whites on top, exactly the type of cocktail I prefer. Parking here is all metered street parking. I tried to park on a nearby residential street and it was permit only for the next two blocks. Luckily the meters are free starting 10 pm! read more

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Ivan estuvo fantástico, bien atento y cae súper bien! gracias! La comida tambien estaba súper deliciosa!

The customer service is friendly, attentive, and the food is outrageously delicious! The cheese fondue in a volcanic rock is a must try! and the corn tortillas are soo good! For dessert their churros are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Its very well done and I've always enjoyed dining here and coming out very satisfied. read more

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Ordered over the phone for takeout and there were some tacos listed on their website's menu that wasn't available for ordering (namely my favourite cachete). The food was ready to go at the advised time, but it seemed like we had interrupted the front host's conversation with a customer by showing up at the door and her attitude and actions in retrieving the food and facilitating payment was painfully slow. On to the food - the burrito del norte was the best item from our order - although we split it in half so I got no beans and my partner had no guac (glad I got the guac side!) The tacos were very average and nothing to write home about. They gave us 1 quarter lime for 4 tacos and I wish there was an extra lime in there. All in all, it was just OK for us and I'd probably try another shop for tacos on the Drive. read more

La Mezcaleria - Baja, del pollo, beef, Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Pros: - tacos were really good - the place has a nice ambience with outdoor seating - horchata was delicious and light Cons: -overpriced -the amigos flight for tortillas and 4 different tips really disappointed me. They give you so much dip to share but barely any tortillas. So obviously the do that on purpose so people are forced to pay for more tortilla chips. This should be included, stop being so cheap. OR give an appropriate amount of chips. considering its $26!!! -happy hour menu changed and it's very small now read more

La Mezcaleria - Left: pastor taco $8 Right: shrimp taco $9 - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We went here for my husband's birthday in late September, and had an absolute blast. The food & drinks were excellent and the service was very warm and friendly, even though we were probably a bit "old" for the average diner lol. It is a lively place, with lots of gf and vegetarian options available, and they are accommodating of spice levels, which makes it a great spot for groups with divergent tastes and food issues. Overall, a fantastic, fun spot! read more

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Love this spot on commercial drive! Great authentic Mexican food and has a great happy hour as well. Happy hour is every day 2-5pm, Sunday to Thursday 9pm to close and Friday and Saturdays 10pm to close. The happy drinks are delicious. My go to is the palomita ($7) but the regular cocktails are fantastic too (love the pisco sours). The food is always great. I love the 3 amigos flight with guacamole, basa ceviche, octopus ceviche and pico de gallo salsa. Very fresh but can be messy to eat since they're filled to the top! read more

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We were here last week and got recommended by a friend to visit the place. Their margaritas flights are amazing and also a great value. The restaurant was busy but the service was really good! read more

La Mezcaleria - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The drinks are a bit pricey, but look good and taste good. Got the Merida sunset. It was tasty and pretty. We got the dip flight (or whatever it's called) and it was just okay. Really good service though! read more

La Mezcaleria - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Another warm day to enjoy another happy hour! La Mezcaleria is a Mexican joint on The Drive offering some solid cocktails and traditional Mexican cuisine. Service from start to finish was friendly and cheerful. They offer hand sanitizer at the door and at each socially distanced table. The food was delicious. I loved their very fresh Pico de Gallo that was enough for two to enjoy, but my favourite was the personal sized Quesito Fundido which is a molten cheese fondue served blazing hot in a stone bowl. The tacos were quite yummy as well. We preferred the De Carna Asada over the Tinga De Pollo because the latter felt a little too wet. They both were made more tasty with the accompanying habanero-pineapple sauce. You'd think it would be crazy hot, but it was mild for us. The Drive has tons of great choices for Happy Hour and it's hard to choose which one you'll visit on any given day. However, I think we'll be back again soon. I can still taste the molten cheese and I've gotta have more! read more

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Disclaimer: just rating on f&b, I would give this place 5 stars hands down! The margarita flight was super fun and tasty (and I'm not partial to margs so that's saying a lot)! For food, I had the queso fundido which was delicious!!!! It came with plenty of tortillas on the side so I was pretty stuffed after. I also tried the carnitas and chorizo tacos and they are stuffed to the brim with filling and I really do mean STUFFED! Delicious flavours and they don't cheap out on the fillings! The reason I'm knocking off a star is because of service. We showed up promptly for our 8pm reservation and there was a line outside but everyone had already put their name down on the list, so we walked in to ask about our reservation. The host told us to wait outside with the walk ins and that it didn't matter that we had a reservation which I thought was a little odd but we did. A little after 8, the host came out and told us we'd have to wait a little longer for our reservation. Now I totally get that restaurants can't always time things perfectly and I'm fine with that, but his tone throughout the whole ordeal was pretty dismissive which was kind of off putting. We ended up getting a table around 15 mins after with not much of an explanation or apology. At this point I was a little miffed but luckily the food was delicious which put me right back into a good mood! read more

La Mezcaleria - Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Loved this place. Really fresh food, especially the guac. Laid back atmosphere, good service. read more

La Mezcaleria - Enchiladas, guacamole, carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here for happy hour on a Saturday. We did make reservations via phone and really glad we did! The restaurant is super small and narrow. The bar takes up the entire middle with only a small walking space shared by the servers computer station. Highly recommend reservations! We had heard good things about their HH which is why we came. Oddly they don't offer a regular Margarita on their HH menu which is really all I wanted. It was definitely worth it and had a great balance of tequila and sour mix. The size was a little smaller than I anticipated for the price, but ultimately you go to Mexican for margs right?! The palomita is on HH and my boyfriend ordered one and wasn't too impressed, ordered a Margarita the second round. We got the quesito and pico to start. The quesito is to die for! It came out bubbling in the stone dish, topped with green salsa, and served with tortillas. We actually used the chips that came with the pico instead. My boyfriend order the pollo and carne Asada tacos (2/$12 on HH). He said both were full of flavor and delicious; preferred the pollo though. Since I'm a pescatarian I was a little shocked they didn't offer a seafood option for HH. They do have quite a selection for vegetarians and I did get one rajas which was good. Because of all the simmered veggies the taco got "watered" down and shell fell apart since I didn't inhale it. The fish taco was extra and totally worth it!! This is a huge piece of fish on one taco, served with cabbage and a Mayo sauce. It wasn't overly sauced which made it even better. You had the crispy breading, soft tortilla shell and creamy Mayo which made for a great taco over all. Overall a good authentic Mexican place. Again, really small, very few bar seats and can imagine it being packed on a Friday/Saturday night. read more

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Service was very good, food was tasty... I had a good experience. It's been 10 years since my last visit, and I think it was even better than last time! read more

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In Vancouver for one night and stumbled in, absolutely delicious! Food highlight of the whole trip. Best ceviche we've ever had, followed by flavorful enchiladas and top notch margs. Friendly staff and casual but vibey environment. 10/10 recommend! read more

This place is always busy and still they managed to squeeze us in! Great food and upbeat music make for a warm and inviting environment. He staff are friendly and helpful and gave us great suggestions for food and drinks. We had Al pastor fajitas and chicken enchiladas an flight of margaritas and Merida Sunset. It was so delicious and a really nice dinner out with my sweetie. read more

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OMG awesome service food was out if this world For a moment I thought I was in in Puerto Vallarta This place is a must words do not do this place justice it must be experienced to. Be greyly appreciated MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RESERVATIONS NO MATTER WHAT DAY IF WEEK read more

I've been wanting to try this Mexican restaurant on the Drive because of their infamous cocktail flights and it definitely did not disappoint. It is a bit pricey $22 (which was more than any of our food items) but you get a good variety and it paired so well with the tacos and aguachile. The aguachile was a bit spicy which just added enough zest. It sometimes can get quite crowded in here, even on a weekday so I would recommend making reservations if you can. Reservations are made online and they do take a credit card number to secure your spot even just for two people. The only thing that I wasn't a big fan of was how crowded it got at times, and I felt there wasn't enough spacing between the tables especially further back into the restaurant. However based on their food and drinks, no complaints at all! read more

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Decent but rather expensive Mexican place along the Drive. Parking is a bit awful here. Try the side streets. The place is popular, and therefore is quite packed. We didn't have a reservation and the wait was over 1h. Yikes. The interior looks like an old diner, with the patterned floor and bare walls with vintage furniture. Staff were friendly and professional. The tacos are seriously pricey, at $7-10 each. They come with a tray thing of 3 different sauces (red, yellow, and green, like a traffic light). The yellow is actually the spiciest, and green is mildest. Taco al pastor - pork with pineapple and cilantro. Taco pescado Baja - one long piece of battered fish. Taco de pulpo - octopus tacos are definitely unique. This one is more expensive than the others. The tacos here are very tasty, but essentially I had a $25 snack. Something to keep in mind. For big eaters I would recommend eating something beforehand. Yes, I had to go for dinner after my dinner here. read more

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I'm so sad about this one. I've been wanting to pop in here for what feels like 10 years. You would think the bad reviews would have bumped to the top so I would have known to avoid it. Made a reservation about 3 weeks in advance for 12:00 since their dinners looked super busy. Showed up maybe 5 minutes early and we were seated near the kitchen entrance door in the back. It wasn't super busy when we arrived. Maybe 3 people at the bar and 3 other couples. There were flies everywhere that we spent swatting away the whole meal and the baseboards and floor were super dirty. The host took our drink order - margarita flights. Then a server came by 15 minutes later and asked if we had ordered drinks. Quite a while after our drinks arrived, the host returned and took our food order. Just a queso fundido order with salsa verde. The margarita flight is fun and a great way to try more than just one flavour. It was good food and we both enjoyed it but then we sat with empty glasses and dishes for a while. Another server or busser came by and took our food plates and then we proceeded to wait another 20 minutes before we flagged someone down to clear our glasses and ask for the bill. For the two flights and queso it was over $90! It was good food but later that day we went to 3 more Mexican places and spent less at all 3 combined... I hate complaining but this place left soooo much to be desired in every aspect that maybe this review will change someone's mind in rushing to visit. read more

La Mezcaleria - Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Mexican foods never tire my taste buds,i can eat mexican dishes as frequent as possible and still i will enjoy and like them. Neat place,but i highly recommend to make a reservation because this place can get really busy....as in really busy.Parking is by the street a metered one but accessible by transit. Not so big stylist restaurant,that serves authentic and very well prepared dishes,a bit pricey but excellent foods,actually for me your dollar is worth of what you getting. when we came there is a small party but still we managed to get a chair near the bar,noise level is average,decors are neat and the place is well lighted,full bar with happy hour,wash room is mexicanly clean.. Servers are all friendly and very attentive,knowledgeable of what they are selling in their menus. Small servings but really superb and delish. we had the De puerco which is a pork belly fried into chicharon chips and it comes with tortillas,we tried the highly recommended Queso Fundido melted cheese and served on a volcanic rock,this one is the bomb i am loving it. we tried the de granja-de carne asada-melted cheese grilled steak with lime and avocado mouse,tinga pollo which is obiously chicken and de pas tor asado and the famous guacamole and chips, we had some mexican non-alcoholic drinks. Good for family,group and kids,accept cash/credit/debit sumtotal we had fun,great mexican delicacies plus excellent service, now my new fave taco place in town.i cant wait for my next visit read more

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Had brunch here with the hubby on a Sunday and we were able to get a table immediately. We both ordered their orange juice which was great. To start, we had their tacos and guacamole. Tacos were crisp and thin while the guac was chunky and tasty. For our mains, we ordered the hash bacon benny and huervos divorciados. My hash bacon benny has eggs that were overcooked. I was hoping for a poached egg where the yolk would ooze out but then I got a medium boiled egg. I didn't complain since I wouldn't want to waste food. The dish itself was a bit under seasoned and was lacking in something. The huervos divorciados was tasty according to my husband. Overall, it was quite a pricey brunch on Commercial Drive. Our bill amounted to $50+ before tips. read more

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WOW! Queso Fundido! I am obsessed.This is possibly the best fondue I have ever had, and I was not expecting that at a Mexican restaurant. I am so glad to have been taken here by my partner. We indulged in the Fondue and both had two respective meals. I was totally stuffed after the fondue however, as it comes with a bowl of excellent, hand-pressed tortillas to dip. I can't wait to return to this place just for that stone bowl fondue... I had two tacos, Pescado and Pulpo, which were a hefty size. Both were very high quality and delicious. The pulpo taco was a bit too eclectic for me and so I think I will switch it up next time, however it was still very enjoyable. I was lucky enough to sit on the patio as there is only a couple tables,however the interior is very nice, but very cramped. I would recommend to call ahead to see if the patio is available as we arrived there right after it opened and it had filled up after only about 15 minutes. read more

I'm a Mexican living in Van and totally love this rest. When I'm at The Drive can't help it and end up here. Their micheladas & margaritas are great. But their food, I totally love it! My fav is the Molcajete mixto mmmm, thinking about it makes me crave for it. Serves are friendly and welcoming. Definitely my go on The Drive. read more

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Stopped by for lunch and got the huarache. It was delicious and everything was made with quality ingredients. Inside looks lovely and my mezcal cocktail was tasty and refreshing. read more

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Ordered 4 tacos (expensive I know) but requested 1 lime per taco, was it much to ask? I don't think so however they just sent 1 for the whole order. What a poor customer service. Salsas not even enough for 1 taco, Very bad experience :( read more

La Mezcaleria - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The cocktails were great. The nachos were ok but the flight was really bland and definitely not worth it. The service was terrible from the moment we walked in it felt like a hostile environment and like the staff didn't want us or anyone else in there there. When we ordered or asked for water it was as if we'd offended them. It took us 30 minutes at the end of our meal to finally get a waiter to grab us our bill. read more

La Mezcaleria - Nachos, Amigos flight - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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