Always amazing! I love this place from the food to the decor to the drinks. Definitely a pregaming spot when I have a show to go to at the Bluebird and other places on colfax as well. The servers always take care of me and never make me feel unwelcome or overdemanding. 10/10 would recommend. This is the carne a la tampiqueña read more

Mezcal - Carne a la tampiqueña and salsa trio - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Mezcal is all right. My friend and I left the museum of nature and science and wanted to get a good happy hour drink so we headed to Mezcal. I got a spicy margarita which was absolutely delicious and made exactly the way I wanted it to be made. My friend and I both had tacos. She does not eat pork so she had the Asada. I had two Al Pastor tacos and one Carne Asada. The tacos were decent nothing to rave about. In my opinion, I've had better happy hour tacos at other restaurants. The best part of happy hour was our waiter. He was excellent. I forgot his nickname and his full name because it was so long. He is the nicest guy to talk to. We both gave him a hug before we left. Just because of him I would go back to Mezcal. read more

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Eaten/Drank here 25 times as my friend lives 150ft away and I speak Spanish so enjoy (most) of the employees. Sadly someone took it upon themselves to change the tip from 20% to 124% of the bill. I called and they said a manager would call back, they didn't. I called again and they said the employee had to return the money before they could refund me but that they'd refund it that evening. That was a week ago. I've filed a merchant dispute with my credit card company. read more

This is the greatest place of all time I've ever went to for lunch 100% recommend that uno combination it's so fire, I'm living on a high school salary and I think it's fairly priced. this place is genuinely goated read more

We came here for an easy lunch. There was almost no one there, and our server was very attentive. The margaritas are very good, and the food is classic Mexican-American. It reminded me of many of my favorite restaurants growing up. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

Great neighborhood bar and Mexican restaurant. Great HH and wonderful staff. Highly recommend.

Mezcal is a great neighborhood Mexican bar. I would give the food 4 stars but the customer service is 6 stars. Get to know the people serving you and you'll have a wonderful time. Every time I go to mezcal I meet a wonderful human and am blessed with a fabulous conversation. read more

Haven't been here in a couple of years, despite living nearby, so decided to check it out. Pro tip #1: The Wednesday BOGO margaritas are not two margaritas, but one tall one. And it doesn't apply to any margaritas except for the house margaritas, which are just as bad as I remembered. Server didn't mention BOGO limitation until after I ordered a coin version. Pro tip #2: I didn't see it advertised on their website, but they do have a limited happy hour menu. We didn't end up ordering food, other than chips and salsa Verde, which was pretty tasty. Server did come back quite a few times to see if we wanted to order food or more drinks. read more

The online ordering process was a bit confusing but the tacos were good and the flour tortillas for the tacos were AMAZING! You could tell they were fresh! We got the carne asada which was okay- which there was more seasoning on the meat but they were cooked great and not dry or chewy! The Al pastor was great and the green salsa on it was sooooo good! The carnitas had a great sauce on them too and barbacoa taco had a mango salsa! It was nice they all had different toppings and worth each bite! The queso dip was really good and was NOT spicy and had good flavor. We also got the salsa rojo and it was fresh and refreshing and they didn't skimp out on the tortilla chips either! Will order again for sure!! read more

Mezcal - 12 tacos, queso dip and salsa rojo - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best meal I've had in a while! I enjoyed the service, we were greeted, seated, and served promptly. The decor was eclectic and culturally aligned for lack of better words. I had the ceviche (not picture), dos combinaciones (included chile relleno, chicken tinga tostado, carne enchilada), and a glass of cranberry juice. All of it was delicious! It was flavorful and filling. read more

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This place was so yummy!! Crazy good margaritas and some of the best nachos I've ever had. I would return for sure. Beautiful decor too. read more

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I love the people at work there. The food is great good selection of tequila Alejandro the bartender is amazing. One of my favorite spots.

I walked in, got seated and told my server I was really craving a good smothered burrito. I got exactly what I was hoping for. So good, so tasty, on the service was on point. read more

Westworld Magazine posted an article in 2016 and listed this restaurant on the top 10 restaurants on East Colfax. So many of those restaurants listed in the same article have closed over the years. Its a testament to Mezcal they are still around and still making good food. Ambience. Good There was plenty of seating inside and on their patio when we arrived. Decided to sit on the patio and made for great East Colfax people watching. Smoking isn't allowed on the patio but smoke does blow over from the neighboring establishment. If you don't want to smell smoke, you should eat inside. Food: Excellent Very manageable menu and has something for everyone. We ordered th #2 combo which included a Chili Relleno, Chicken Tostada and Beef Enchilada. You have your choice of beans (refried or black) on the tostada and the type of sauce (red or green chili) on the chili relleno. We also ordered the taco platter which comes with choice of 3 tacos (Street Taco style). You can't go wrong with any of the choices but the Carne Asada was our favorite. Drinks: Excellent The Mescal Margarita was excellent if you enjoy mescal. Also ordered the house margarita. They use fresh ingredients the amount is perfect for the $12 price. Friendly staff and great food makes this my go-to mexican restaurant in the future. read more

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I guess it's okay. Place is weird, they don't even have cups or bowls of green chile on their menu. You can get it on top of things but not a bowl to just enjoy. Caution, they only have soft rellenos here. Sat at bar, bar surface is sticky AF. Bartenderexcept for not washing bar. Sticky AF. read more

I haven't been here in years and stopped in last night and so glad I did! Still the same cute place with excellent food! I ordered the street taco platter that comes with 3 tacos, beans and rice. We also had the shisito peppers (so good, but some of the definitely have a spicy kick!!) The chicken tinga are my go to, and never disappoint. Also tried the fish tacos! The coconut pineapple marg is the best !! Definitely recommend. Their Taco Tuesday and happy hour deals are awesome, but even their normal menu is priced fair! read more

Mezcal - Chicken Tinga Fish Taco Refined beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Friday night, 8pm. Not busy, soccer game on. Servers are very friendly albeit absent. Our drinks were empty twice and we had to wait for the bill and a box for quite a while. The food is quite delicious, the red sauce has a little bit of spice (I prefer mine hot, but my company likes it mild -- was a good balance). The carne asada was good and flavorful. The salsa is better than average and the chips are thin, hot and crispy. Definitely very authentic looking and homey, the decor is cute and the location is good for downtown. Overall a good experience even if the service was a little bit lacking. read more

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We were a party of 7. Everyone liked their food. All good dishes, taco plates, the salad was plenty fresh and delicious. Folks liked the Korean pork belly taco! I had a chicken linga, delivered cooks. Food reasonable. Service excellent! Would recommend. Great vibe. Parking on side street and outdoor seating available. Authentic home cooked style. FYI. If you find a tourquoise necklace please contact me. read more

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The staff is friendly and they have great margs. Definitely true the guacamole and queso . I hope people give it a try.

Strong drinks and yummy street tacos. Got the Colfax Paloma (tequila vs grapefruit forward flavor). Nice atmosphere, pretty mural. Great service. read more

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My partner and I love Mezcal! The staff has gotten to know us and when we sit down, they immediately know what appetizer and drinks we want. They're SO kind and friendly. The tacos are delicious and a great size - no bells and whistles, just great flavors. We have brought friends and family and hope this place stays a long time. read more

Our lunch bunch of four added one member today. Our adult daughter, who lives outside of the US, loves Mexican food. We heard that Mezcal was just that. East Colfax is unfamiliar territory to us, but we found street parking midday to be plentiful. Not a single other soul was there when we entered. We were shown to a nice, bright table by the big windows. The tables were covered with brightly colored Mexican print table clothes. This added to the authentic atmosphere. The first thing we noticed on the menu were the Molcajetes. A terrific description by our serves, Matt, had us convinced that we should have this dish. Our friends decided on the big nachos platter. Our daughter had pork belly tacos, Barbados, and Asada tacos. Before all these main courses arrived, we shared a flight of salsas with chips. All of the salsas are authentic and made in house. Our experience with Molcajetes come from one restaurant in Durango, which was excellent. But, when this dish arrived to the table radiating the heat from the vessel to those nearby, I could see the vast amounts of meat in the bowl. The meats were chicken, shrimp, chorizo sausage, grilled poblanos peppers, and grilled cheese. This steaming medley was served with flour tortillas, or corn, rice and beans. The tomatoey sauce was flavorful, not spicy. The big nacho platter was shared by two as a main course. It looked nicely covered with cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Our daughter said the pork belly taco was the best ever. She also relished the other two varieties. There is no need to keep hunting for authentic Mexican food when you have Mezcal! read more

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Loved it! In this platter I got the veggie taco, carne asada taco & fish taco. This was a mobile order and the packaging and speed of service was great! Overall great experience with my food, very tasty and the portions were wonderful as well! read more

Mezcal - Street Taco Platter - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I had to come back here and update my previous review for Mezcal on Colfax. It's been over two years since my husband and I have been there due to a terrible experience with both wait staff and food but we decided to give them another try as we had an event in that area over the past weekend. They did not disappoint this time! The food was amazing, it was how it was when we went for the first time ever and the staff were all friendly, professional and had the food out in no time. Our waiter was also great and he even double checked with us on the dairy because we ordered all veggie options. We will absolutely make this our pre concert spot again and I highly recommend the Los Nachos. read more

Always a great spot pre-show party place. Conviently across from The Bluebird Theater with plenty of seating. The food is delish and the staff, very friendly. Taco Tuesday specials! Street Tacos 1/2 off and Taco Platter is $9. Ask about the tequila flights! read more

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had never been here before but so glad i tried it. the al pastor taco was AMAZING. and i quote, "this is the best taco i've had in a while". and then i had the korean pork taco and thought maybe that one was even better. would highly recommend! read more

I loved this spot so much! Everything tastes really good. I brought my brother and boyfriend and they loved it as well. We had great customer service and our food came out pretty fast. No long wait At all. I live in another state and was excited to try a new place. I'll definitely be coming back once I visit again. read more

Mezcal - Coconut and pineapple margarita - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We tried Mezcal because of location, and because it's my daughter's favorite adult beverage. The children were served before the adults (how great is that?) and the food was excellent. They were open regular evening hours the day before Thanksgiving (yay!). There's a special children's menu, real street tacos and other excellent dishes. The service was prompt and attentive, despite there being very few other customers so close to closing (empty tables usually = slow service, and not even the staff can figure that out).This is truly a tequila and mezcal place: the only beers on offer are Mexican imports (no draft beer at all) and a choice of house red or white wine. This is a good choice for anyone who enjoys northern Mexican food with an amazing number of tequilas and mezcals. read more

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This is our go to excellent Mexican food restaurant, we try to go 3-4 times a month. Planning a group lunch soon. Servers are the best. I would rate the experience 5 Stars read more

Anytime you're spending seventy bucks at lunch for a few tacos and a plate of vegetarian beans veggies and rice, with no drinks other than water, it's time to say to oneself... what are we doing, getting ripped off for food that's simple and not that exciting? The best part though was the salsa. Adios! read more

Wanted to stop somewhere on Colfax for Mexican food glad we did! Michelada mix yummy. Good ingredients! And ambiance is nice!

This place was so delicious! They have so many street taco options, I went with the chicken and fish tacos and the fish taco's were so flavorful! We shared the nachos as well with no add on's and they were absolutely delicious. They don't have any Jarrito's so that was a bummer but I ordered a Sierra Mist. Friendly and attentive service and there's a lot of cute shops around! Highly recommend this spot. read more

Mezcal - Chicken and Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Popped in for Brunch and enjoyed every second of it! The food was tasty and the portions were large! Drinks were great as well! Can't go wrong with bottomless mimosas!! I do wish they would give you a carafe but you're allowed to switch up flavors when they brunch you a new glass. You can sit outside and enjoy sunny days while enjoying some delicious food! I definitely look forward to coming here again! Thank you to the staff for everything!! read more

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The good stuff: house Marg, guac, and salsa. That salsa is truly delicious. Smoky and slightly spicy. The guac was good, too. That house margarita was delicious! No pre-made mixes here! The tacos were meh. The meat in both the al pastor and chicken tinga was very dry. I ended up ordering a carne asada taco and while it was the best of the three, the meat was overcooked on this one too. This place wasn't busy at all on a Wednesday evening. The service was good and the food came out very fast! Parking on the first block is restricted to residents, but you can drive up one more block and park easily. Not sure that I'd be back for anything other than a Marg in the future. read more

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We stumbled on Mezcal after learning it would be almost an hour wait across the street. We sat outside and had the friendliest server I've experienced in ages! I had a pineapple jalapeño margarita and while it was fantastic I didn't notice a pineapple flavor - just tasted like a house margarita with jalapeño. I ordered Carne a la Tampiquena which was unfortunately served cold. The mole sauce was flavorful but the skirt steak was well done even though I ordered medium - never even ate it because it was so overdone. Excellent service but overall only 2 for the food. read more

Mezcal - Carne a la Tampiquena - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Ordered takeout from here last night and the food was amazing. It was still pretty right out of the box. We got the "Combinacion Tres" which is a massive burrito(came in its own container,) a taco and guacamole tostada. Everything was amazing. The vegan Chile was spicy and covered everything. Heaven. Crunchy tostada and the taco was saturated with toppings, birria sauce and a fresh jalapeño. 10/5 stars. Will order from here again. read more

Mezcal - Combinacion Tres - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Authentic Mexican food. Casual and atmosphere. Friendly and quick service. Great happy hour and taco Tuesday

My mom, brother and I had a delightful late lunch at Mezcal today. The service was great and the food was delicious. My mom and I had quesadillas and my brother enjoyed the vegetarian taco plate. I used to frequent Mezcal with friends but hadn't been for awhile. Will be back! I particularly enjoy the atmosphere -we spent time discussing Mexico travel ideas..... read more

Ambience inside & outside is super cool. We sat outside and our waitress was quiet but nice. We had to go inside and ask for chips & salsa . I ordered chile rellenos and they were delicious!! The peppers were a good size, cheese melted all the way through, lightly breaded, fried but not overly oily!! Yayyyyy! My daughter ordered a chicken burrito with the vegetarian sauce. It was sooooo spicy, almost inedible. With something SO spicy, I feel there should be a heads up!! And for the record, we have zero problem with spicy! This was unbearable! read more

Mezcal - Front of restaurant from patio. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Upon arrival I was surprised to see an empty room but once we got seated and our order taken, everything came out as one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever eaten at. The service was fast, the food was amazing and the vibes are immaculate!! I'd definitely recommend stopping here if you're traveling through Denver! read more

Mezcal - Street taco platter - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado