This place felt like a social experiment from the moment we sat down. I kept waiting for the guy from Bar Rescue to jump out from behind the kitchen. The tacos were the size of a poker chip topped with microscopic scraps of steak that looked like someone swept them off the grill with a dustpan. The chips and salsa situation was performance art. They brought out exactly 14 chips (yea - I counted) alongside ~2 tablespoons of salsa. I've gotten more complimentary food samples at Costco on a Saturday afternoon. The carnitas somehow managed to be both dry and flavorless, which honestly feels harder to accomplish than making them good. At one point my angry fiancée looked at me like this was somehow my fault for picking the place, so we eventually gave up and walked to the food truck around the corner for actual tacos that tasted like they wanted us to survive the night. TLDR; overpriced, don't go here. I will say, the ambience is great, though- it's a shame read more

Popped in for a quick drink and an app yesterday and I'll definitely have to come back. The inside of this place is GORGEOUS - with Mexican art murals to a tequila stocked balcony in the back. Vibes. I also noticed a projector on the ceiling and some large speakers so I'm wondering if Mexi is also an event space? We sat in a half table booth in the back but there is bar seating as well. The cocktail menus are SO CUTE. They're large cards (pictured) held together by a ring and are designed to look like lotería cards. My boyfriend got a spicy mezcal margarita which he enjoyed but we both agreed my drink, El Cantante, was the winner of the two. The mango juice was super refreshing yet somehow the drink wasn't too sweet for me. We were served quickly. For a bite we decided on chips and salsa. The roasted peanut matcha seemed interesting. Well, I did enjoy it, I really wish there was a menu option to get all three sources in the slightly larger serving of chips for a reduced price. I'm sure we could've ordered all three for the listed menu price, but this definitely would've appeal to me more as I think this also would've been nice to balance with a more traditional "chips and dip" salsa. The chips seemed to be homemade and were well done. Grabbing the check to make it to the subway was easy as it wasn't busy when we were there. Would love to come here again as everything else on the menu and cocktail list looks fantastic! read more

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Loved it here! We came here for a family birthday and I'm so glad we stopped in. We arrived at 6:00 PM on a weekend and there was plenty of seating- at the bar and there were plenty of tables available. The ambiance, decor - everything here is gorgeous! We loved the chips and salsa, the pina coladas, the guac and I ordered the chicken enchiladas. I loved everything I had here. I'd definitely come here again. The servers were all friendly and nice. The food was delicious and the location was very easily accessible. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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For an authentic Mexico City vibe, and truly amazing tequila and mezcal options, this place is top of the list! While the food was not consistently amazing, the burrito was one of the best I've had in NYC! And the ambience is stellar: dark wood and small Mexican touches are peppered tastefully through the place. Ambiance: 5/5. The seating options range from small tables to large bench seating. The decor is amazing, with plenty of hand crafted Mexican sculptures and crafts on the walls. There is even an indoor balcony with Dia de la Muerte swag! The bathrooms are nice too. Food: 4/5. The carne asada burrito is amazing; the meat is tender and favorful and the ingredients work perfectly together. The chicken enchiladas were ok, they didn't have a strong flavor profile and came out cold! Luckily the waiter replaced them with a warmer dish. Service: 4/5. They were understaffed on a Saturday night so the service was slow. But they were friendly and replaced a cold dish (see above). Solid overall. Value: 4/5. The food prices were fair for the fancy hipster epicenter of Brooklyn. The drinks were truly excellent and less than $20 for a cocktail is fair. read more

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Say at the bar during happy hour. Good, drinks and service were all great. Love this spot. No notes. Was happy to see it so busy on a Saturday night. read more

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I came here on a Friday night. Maybe because of the weather there wasn't a need to make reservations. Wherever you sit it is quite drafty so just remember to wear layers here even the bathroom was cold here too. Service wise it could've went better. They either came by when we needed them or they were no where to be seen it was 50/50. Food wise, tried out the steak carne asada and the tres leches and I enjoyed the steak a lot. It was very tender. The tres leches tasted great! It wasn't too sweet. It looked like an ice cream sundae. read more

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My friend and I were craving Mexican last night, and Mexi popped up on our search. Given its proximity to the L, we ended up deciding to try it out! We went at about 7pm on a Tuesday and it was pretty quiet with a few tables occupied outside. Inside was quite large, but not super busy. We ended up ordering the guac, a quesadilla and birria tacos. The guac had a little bit of a kick with chili crisp on top. Service was friendly and we didn't feel rushed - always important for a girls night! Didn't get to try the drinks last night, but they looked pretty good too. read more

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This place is fabulous! We had the tuna tostadas (exceptional), shrimp tacos and fish tacos. Everything was so delicious. The tuna was for sure our favorite. The atmosphere is cozy yet unique and fun. Would absolutely recommend! read more

Mexi - TOSTADITAS DE ATUN - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Service was friendly although slow in the beginning, atmosphere is cozy but restaurant was not packed on a Saturday night. The food is what is really holding this restaurant back, it was just not that tasty. The guacamole has tomatoes on top which I haven't seen before but the actual guacamole itself was not tasty, there was no chunkiness to the avocados which made me wonder where the guacamole came from. The Birria Tacos are $26 and no where near as good as Birria Landia, the consome paired with it was barely flavorful. The drinks here are very good! But the food needs a lot of improvement, especially for the price. For a total of 3 people, we got 2 apps and 3 mains, 1 drink each and 1 dessert total and it was $85 a person, while normal for NYC, what wasn't normal was the quality of the food, which makes me feel like the $85 per person (after tip) was not worth it. read more

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I am always excited to see new place to try in the neighborhood so when I saw Mexi was opening up I definitely put it on my list. The drinks were pretty good at the place and the service was very good. We didn't feel rushed to leave. We asked for recommendations from the waiter she was amazing ! I have to say she sure knows the food very well. We first ordered an appetizer ahi tuna tostaditas they were great!! The Quesadillas were amazing but the skewers we were disappointed at the taste. They are missing flavor. Wasn't crazy about them. The dessert was wow!! Very different tres leches we have ever had but we loved it!! I think this place has a-lot of potential! Give this place a try ! They are a little on the pricey side but worth it. Also they close early that's the down side. They have amazing music in the background but it would be even better if they would keep it open a little later at least with the bar section open. The bar they have is beautiful and stocked with amazing drink options. The ambience is amazing considering the fact that we don't really have a-lot of latin places in the neighborhood with latin music. read more

Tried this newer (opened for about a year now) Mexican restaurant in Williamsburg last Saturday evening for dinner. We were able to get bar seats without a reservation (they had a few large groups that evening). The place is such a vibe. Really cool décor and a really impressive bar, particularly the mezcal selection. I had the espressito cocktail (basically espresso martini with mezcal)- I'm not usually a fan of mezcal/smoky cocktails but this was very well balanced and delicious. We shared the guac to start which was pretty good. For dinner, I had the pork shoulder al pastor skewers. The meat itself was tender, but surprisingly bland. It also seemed like they tried too hard to make the entrée visually appealing and missed the mark portion-wise. There was a generous portion of meat, but too few accompaniments such as the tortillas, salsa, etc. Also, I think the pineapple was more just for show which was a bummer lol. Service was friendly and warm but they seemed pretty busy so it ended up being very, very slow. Wasn't an issue for us though because we were having a great time chatting and catching up. We were advised by the bartender that the menu is changing next week so I would give the food another shot, and would certainly come back for the drinks and atmosphere. read more

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My girls and I stopped in for food after attending Margarita Rumble. We sat at the bar. The restaurant was not crowded. It definitely has a cozy vibe. Which I like. I got their version of the espresso martini and it was goooood! We shared the plates of food. We got short rib birria tacos, chicken nachos quesadilla and guacamole. The guacamole and quesadilla were a HIT. Service was good. Our bartender was Andres and he was lovely. Definitely a great spot to check out if your in the neighborhood. read more

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Came here for a birthday and it was very lovely. The portions, particularly the guac, were a bit smaller than expected. But it was delicious, perfectly spiced. The plating is so impressive. Every dish was yummy and unique. Definitely recommend the ceviche and the octopus for an app. The birria of the birria tacos was a bit too oily for my liking but the meat was terrific. Sadly, I wasn't able to try the drinks but they looked very cute. The wait staff did a great job! Thank you! read more

Mexi - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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excellent Mexican Restaurant ! beautiful ambiance and excellent food. and margaritas. Servers friendly and kind This is a hidden gem !!!5+++ Stars read more

Mexican restaurant with Italian influences and one of the best mezcal selections that I've come across in the world. Peculiar atmosphere. The crowd at the bar are the typical folks I'd expect to see in Williamsburg. The the tables across the bar were filled with families with children. I had a flight of mezcals. A fellow named Christian was in charge of the mezcals. Dude knew his mezcals. One of the most knowledgeable individuals I've spoken to regarding mezcal. He put together a fantastic flight for me. It was pricey but one of the best mezcal tastings that I've had. Food wise, we stated with the avocado mousse with bruschetta creme brûlée salsa and the tuna Serrano aguachile. The salsa was a particularly interesting dish. More in line with a tuna tartare. For the main courses, we shared the pipian chicken mole verde and the masa gnocchi. I preferred the masa gnocchi of the two. It came in a smokier and richer sauce. Closer to a transitional mole but it didn't pack the richness and viscosity that I typically expect from a hallmark mole. For dessert, we shared a chocolate and flan mixed cake. I'd highly recommend Mexi for their mezcal selection. read more

Highly recommended I stopped by on a Friday night and the place was very busy but just on point. I sat in the bar area and I got to meet "Kevin Alvarez" he was that bartender that night and this guy was incredible, very friendly, professional, and well-known. He recommended the cocktail "El Soldador" and I have to tell you. That cocktail was Lit . I also ate something because u know after a couple of cocktails you get hungry lol I remember getting a salad with some shrimp and it was just delicious. The music was great, the place is well decorated and the staff is there to make sure you have a great experience So if you want to have a great night in a good Mexican place Mexi is the place you should be visiting. read more

You can get better food off of a truck for way cheaper We ordered the shrimp and carne asada tacos. Super bland and small portioned for the price. The taquitos and nachos were OK, but again bland, boring and overpriced. Drinks were good and pretty but that's about the only positive read more

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Love the look in this place looks very homey and authentic. The bartenders are all very knowledgeable and know what to recommend. As far as the menu not big at all but great. The drinks we tried 4 and all were amazing in flavor presentation and mix. We love mezcal so a place that makes great cocktails is really nice it's hard to find. My favorite was el chon chon picante so this is a thicker drink but so good it's not super spicy which makes it better and the mezcal is perfect. Also ordered el soldador this is a great drink more on the fruity and sweet side like a tropical drink smooth to drink. The espressito was great I have tried so many expresso martinis and they have been horrible but this one is balanced and tastes like actual coffee. Juan en Roma was an interested drink it's sweet and different to any other drink I have tried! read more

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Guysssss this is the best plave ever. Mariana treated us soooo amazingly. I would definitely go back

Walked into Mexi on a whim and so glad we did! David made our night! Will be coming back just based on his amazing service! Come here for an amazing margarita! read more

My husband and I saw the recommendation on social media. We were excited to eat there. It ended up being a disappointment. We started with the guacamole, that tasted good. Then we ordered the carne asada tacos and the Birria estilo tacos. The portion size was extremely small. The tortillas were practically empty. In addition, the taste was bland. We should have went to get the tacos from the taco truck. Even the service was bad. There was only one waiter on a Friday evening for 5 tables and the bar. read more

I went here after work on a Friday night for the first time. Loved the aesthetic and the customer service was great!! A must is the trio salsa. The spicy one was absolutely delicious, it was made just right and actually not that spicy. The birrira tacos were just ok. The drinks were pretty good as well, but they didn't have any happy hour which to me was a miss. Nonetheless it was cool. read more

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$14 for two tacos with the smallest amount of meat and barely any toppings on it was the biggest rip off ever. Didn't even taste great

This place is terrible. Went there based on a review from @devourpower. They are either missing a palate or completely dishonest. The food is absolute garbage. Maybe if you are white hipster from Williamsburg it's ok but it's objectively bad food. The decor and ambiance are great but the food is just atrocious. The tacos suck, the guac is terrible, fried quesadilla, the chimichurri is uninspired and the churros are mediocre. On top of that this place is overpriced. Stay away, stay far, far way! read more

I got shrimp tacos and a Caesar salad for takeout. Halfway through eating the salad I found a hair attached to a piece of lettuce. Threw the salad out. read more

There chicken quesadillas on the appetizer was the shit no bap . Definitely recommend

I was really looking forward to eating the gnocchi dish and chips and guacamole and even though it tasted good, my girlfriend and I both got very bad food poisoning. We both had the same dish. read more

Great food and great service. Leony was attentive and a great bartender. Recommended to anyone in the area !

Mexi was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was elegant and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a memorable evening. The service was top-notch, I'm sorry I don't remember the bartenders name because he was the most knowledgeable person about tequila, sotol, and mezcal I've ever spoken with. Also a big thank you to the rest of the staff that made us feel like valued guests. Now, onto the most important part - the food. Every dish we ordered was a delightful explosion of flavors and creativity. From the perfectly crafted guacamole tomato brûlée to the tender, flavorful tuna tostadas, each bite was a masterpiece. The chef's attention to detail and commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients was evident in every dish. The four of us ran the gauntlet of drinks on the menu and couldn't choose which one was the best but the concord stood out the most with a red wine topper. Can't wait for round two. read more

Coming from someone who's married to a Mexixo City native, and has lived there herself I have to say this place felt like I was sitting in a restaurant in Coyoacan. From the ambiance, to the drinks to the food... everything is authentic and on POINT. Things you must try: The Guac Birria Tacos Carne Asada The Oaxaca hot chocolate read more

Great food, cocktails and decor!! Defintely worth checking out when your in Williamsburg..

Was there for barely an hour and had such a great experience with the staff. Despite the kitchen closing soon, our server made us feel so comfortable with food and drink without feeling rushed. Best part was the security guard who remembered me from walking by 20 minutes earlier and made us feel special with the simple acknowledgment, a recommendation for their sister bar afterwards, and a quick funny joke. A nice reminder that good service doesn't always require much. read more

What a wonderful experience!! Anytime I visit NYC I love to try a new place and Mexi made it to my list. The moment you walk into the restaurant, the wall of liquor is the first thing that catches the eye. I don't think I've ever seen a bar with such a huge variety of great quality tequila and mezcal. Their cocktails are absolutely phenomenal. The El Chon Chon Picante was hands down the best spicy margarita I've ever had. My friends ordered a Mexi Old fashion, a regular margarita and Pina Colada and of course I had to get a little taste of those...oooooh they were amazing. Food presentation is exquisite and all very tasty. We started off with some chips and guacamole, followed up with some tacos and enchiladas, and of course had to do some desert. Without a doubt the churros and tres leche were out of this world. Service was super pleasant and friendly. Ambiance is for sure a 10/10. Everything about this place was very authentic and just absolutely incredible. Can't wait to come back again to try something new off the menu! read more

Best selection of unique tequilas and mezcals. Mixologists excellent in their craft. Great knowledge on tequilas, mezcal and world of alcoholic beverages. Food unique compared to hundreds of Mexican restaurants across nyc. Decor transports you to Mexico as if you were truly there. Truly recommend you visit and judge for yourself. read more