Authentic amazing flavor Not your everyday Mexican food Great service and fun atmosphere read more

It's been two Italian Restaurants and now a Mexican One. The two Italian Restaurants were pretty good and did not make it. This is the new Mexican and it is the best of the bunch. Let's hope it makes it. My wife and I went a couple of times to give it a chance to settle down and even out. It's been consistent from the start. I had the Steak Fajitas, and my wife had the Steak Quesadilla, and both were excellent. Portions are enormous and we had enough left over for another two meals. My steak was nice and tender and was not dried out at all. It is normally served with Rice and Beans and am not a fan of Rice so they let me get a double portion of beans. They served different sauces with different levels of heat and all where good but the hot was definitely liquid fire. Came as a bit of a surprise but after the initial shock, it was very good. My wife ordered what I guess was a novelty cocktail which had a changing-colored light in it, Novelty aside, she enjoyed it. Service was very good. Table was very small and decor has not changed much from the Italian Restaurant that was previously here. Very good and we will definitely be back again to give it a third try read more

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This place was absolutely amazing! The food, staff, and ambiance were all a 10/10--but those strawberry margaritas were a 1,000/10! Seriously, it was the best margarita I've ever had! It had been months since my husband and I had gotten to have some real one-on-one time together, so this date night was definitely needed. We had such a wonderful experience from start to finish. I had the strawberry margarita, and I loved how fruity and refreshing it was. I'm honestly not a big tequila person and usually don't even like tequila, but this margarita completely changed my mind! The service was also incredible. We never once felt overlooked or like we were waiting for someone to check on us. Every server seemed to work together as an amazing team, and you could really tell they cared about making sure everyone had a great experience. We absolutely loved our night here and will 100% be back! read more

Mezcali - Strawberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Denver, North Carolina

Was in town visiting family and we stopped in here for lunch . Really really good Mexican food . So much flavor . Its the kind where you eat the whole thing even though your full. Its in a parking lot with lots of parking and a big center . The coctails looked good so have to go back to try them next . read more

If you're coming here for a margarita, I would seriously think twice. We have been here four times, and it took me until the third visit to realize what was happening. My boyfriend and I had been raving about this place to everyone who would listen. Our kids love it, and the drinks are flashy and fun -- lights inside the glasses, rubber duckies, tons of fruit, etc. They definitely know how to make the drinks look impressive. But after paying $20 for a jumbo margarita, I expect there to actually be tequila in it. I'm a small person and typically feel the effects of alcohol pretty quickly. Margaritas are one of the few things I will order when I want to actually have a drink. The first time I came, I ordered a jumbo spicy margarita with Lunazul. I remember thinking afterward that I felt absolutely nothing, but I didn't think much of it at the time. The next time, my boyfriend and I each ordered TWO jumbo margaritas. Again, we were distracted by the presentation and having a good time, so we didn't really think about it until afterward -- neither of us felt anything. After two jumbo margaritas, I would absolutely expect to feel the alcohol. We came back this week and sat at the bar. It's always the same bartender, and this time I decided to pay very close attention to how the drinks were being made. First, when you order a margarita, they ask, "Is house okay?" What they don't explain is what "house" actually means. It isn't simply a standard bottom-shelf tequila like Jose Cuervo. The bartender used an unlabeled clear plastic jug that appeared to already contain a mixture. When my boyfriend ordered a house margarita, we watched it being made and saw no tequila being added separately. I ordered a jumbo margarita with Lunazul. There were two Lunazul bottles on the shelf, but I wasn't asked which one I wanted. I watched the bartender pour from the reposado bottle into a shot glass. The amount was literally around a teaspoon. He left it sitting in the shot glass while he started preparing the rest of the drink. I told him I actually wanted the blanco, so he needed to start over. He took the same tiny amount from the shot glass and poured it out. There appeared to be virtually nothing in the glass. He then did the same thing with the blanco. After hearing my boyfriend and me talking about what we were watching, he eventually turned the bottle upside down and poured more -- but even then, it did not appear to be anywhere near a full shot for a jumbo margarita. And again, I felt nothing after drinking it. At that point, I started questioning whether the issue was the pour, the tequila itself, or both. I obviously can't say for certain what is happening behind the bar, but based on what I personally watched, the amount of tequila being used was extremely concerning. My boyfriend also sent his house margarita back because he was concerned about how it had been made. It was remade using the same random house jug, and the drink had a noticeable aftertaste that neither of us liked. We continued watching the bartender make drinks. A woman sitting at the bar ordered the large fishbowl margarita. We watched him scoop ice into the glass six times until it was completely full, then barely add the house mixture because there was so little room left. At that point, it was hard not to feel like the presentation is doing a lot of the work. The lights, fruit, giant glasses and rubber ducks are fun and definitely make the drinks look like something special. But I didn't come here to spend $20 on a giant glass of juice. It's honestly a shame because we really do like the food, and we had been telling everyone how much we liked this place. But after watching the drinks being made so closely, I don't feel comfortable recommending the margaritas anymore. If you're coming specifically for the food, that's one thing. But if you're paying premium prices for a margarita because you expect an actual margarita with a reasonable amount of tequila, I'd save your money. read more

Food is good and so is service. However, the restaurant is so popular that it can be difficult to just walk in and be seated. Also, like every other Mexican restaurant we have tried in NC, Mexicali doesn't have puffed pastry with honey as a dessert. read more

This just opened and has been great thus far. I can say I've been here (just placed a Togo order waiting and writing a review) a few times and a few things stand out. The service appears to be good every time I have been here. They are typically (from my experience in afternoon and evening) either moderately busy or not busy at all and I think it's just because they just opened because the service and food are both there. I have tried the ACP Mexicano (was really good but a little bit hot for me, I picked some of the jalapeños out because they were fire haha). It was delicious and I will get it again with 1/4 the heat ha ha. The asada tacos are great. I am here ordering them again right now. I liked the authentic but I'm more of a flour fan so I ordered flour tonight to try them out. I also tried the Quesabirria tacos with the consume. This was amazing and I will get it again just not today. Will try more and submit feedback as I see new items good or bad. read more

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Seems this just opened, so we tried it out!! It doesn't disappoint the food was delicious the service was great and the ambiance was very nice. read more

Good food and great prices, may be difficult to find authentic Mexican food in a place like Denver, this place is a perfect place to stop at. read more

Great service. Food was amazing. Best Mexican food in denver. The beers were cold. Eaten there twice now and it has been great both times.

Andrea was so nice! We were promptly seated and orders taken. Everything came out great. Best Mexican food I've had in a while.. will definitely be back! read more

We are Mexican food lovers and Mezcali is our favorite! We first got hooked on the one in Huntersville. We recently moved to Denver and were so excited to find that they opened one here! They are following us. :) Our must-have is the Guacamole (with pico) to go along with our Margaritas. We love sitting at the bar. The staff is always wonderful. It feels like a close family restaurant where they are always happy and appreciative to see you. And of course, the food is always great. read more

Great food, reasonable pricing, fabulous margaritas. Service was great. Super friendly

Food excellent and very generous portions. Service fast and attentive. Watch out for Monster Margaritas. They are huge! Great bar in addition to those dangerous margaritas. Already a popular place in Denver. read more

Best Mex in town! Food is great Service is great and Margarita's are presented in a fun and delicious way. This is my go to place for Mexican food. read more