After a morning ride on the greenway, seventeen of us descended here, ravenous and thirsty!! They had a table ready, and chips were on the table before we were fully seated! The lunch menu was in effect, so we were able to have plenty of great food (along with a few curvases!) to rebuild our strength for the remainder of the day. The outside seating tent was very cheery in the winter sunshine, and the smiles of our servers helped the day feel better as well. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - After a good ride! - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Used to be very good. Now, skimping on ingredients. Bali and quality are suffering. Had premium Trio Quesadilla with one shrimp and ground beef instead of premium beef and chicken. Chicken was dry and food was room temp. What's worse is the he place was not busy. Go elsewhere. Seems all restaurants are struggling with beer T rump read more

Solid Mexican food! The service was great! The asada tacos and horchata were my favorite! They do give you chips and salsa to start. read more

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Visited on a Thursday around 5pm and we were able to get in and out. Food was delivered fast & fresh. Order was to our liking as well. One thing about Mezcalito is they have the best salsa. I love the onions to sauce ratio. Chefs kiss This was 2nd location I've visited. I've frequent the Clayton location quite often and they both have consistent branding. Recommend? Yessss read more

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The shredded chicken taco and cheesy quesadilla was okay. I wasn't super impressed by the food. The service was pretty good, though! Our server was fairly attentive, and I was seated quickly after I told them I'd spent the whole day standing. The beans were better than most other places I've been. Ambiance was okay, fairly upscale. The noise level was the only thing I have to complain about in that regard. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Chicken taco and cheesy quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

I was here the other day with a few friends and really enjoyed our meal. The restaurant is clean, the servers are attentive, and the food is consistently good. I'll definitely be back. read more

Really nice Latin atmosphere. You know, it's a good place to eat when it's packed even the people sitting outdoors on the patio when it's chilly and windy outside. The servers were very friendly and knowledgeable. Although I wondered why they put a party of two at a table for six. The appetizer of chorizo queso was delicious and one of the best I've had. I ordered the enchiladas De Camaron when I saw on the menu it came with Diablo sauce. I'm glad I did. It was delicious with just the right amount of heat. I didn't realize my head was sweating until I walked outside and felt the air conditioning affect in my hair. My friend really liked the burrito they had. I've been to this place once before, and like most Mexican restaurants, I tried the ACP because that's how I usually write a place. And their ACP was just average. But they must've gotten better because everything was really good this time. I'll have to come back, especially since it's right beside a good craft, beer spot, bottle theory. read more

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Always delicious! The staff is kind and attentive. Prices are very reasonable. I probably visit 3 times a month! They have an outdoor patio that is covered and very comfortable! read more

Great service even during rush hours. We were seated right away even tho it was super busy. We had 2 babies and couldn't enjoy much since they were super sleepy. We had to pack it to go. The whole service was great from start to finish. Definitely stopping again to enjoy it properly. read more

Food was very reasonably priced - fresh, hot and delicious! Service was top notch! Lunch menu was awesome read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Tacos al Gringa Alpastor Tacos and Chicken L-Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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I came to Mezcalito in Apex to celebrate Father's Day, and it was a great experience. The whole staff was welcoming. I ordered the pastor quesadilla, it wasn't my favorite. I'll definitely stick to their ACP. I just wasn't the biggest fan of the pineapple they included in and on top of the pastor quesadilla, it was too sweet for my liking. Other than that, I enjoyed Mezcalito. Their ambiance is the best they even have a live mariachi band playing in the restaurant, which I found so cool and epic! I will definitely come back to Mezcalito. read more

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Grabbed dinner from here recently with the fam and enjoyed myself. Parking was super easy since there's a big lot. We came pretty early for dinner and were therefore seated immediately - I'm not sure whether you'd have to wait to get a seat if you came during peak hours, but it's a pretty large restaurant so I imagine you'd be fine. Our server did a reasonably good job throughout the meal, although I would have preferred him to swing by our table a little more frequently. Food-wise, the complimentary chips and (red) salsa were pretty good! The salsa was a tiny bit spicy without being overpowering. For my entree, I ordered the spicy steak tacos, while my wife got the King Burrito. The rice and black beans that came with the tacos were decent but maybe a little underseasoned. The tacos were yummy and tasted very fresh, although the spiciness was kind of smoky (versus a green salsa, for example) and not totally my cup of tea. I'll just order something different next time :) My wife enjoyed her burrito, too, although it was massive! I guess the "King" descriptor was accurate :) The prices weren't cheap but they were nothing crazy. Overall, we really liked visiting Mezcalito and definitely plan on coming back! read more

Just did a review on the Durham location and clearly I was so impressed I had to check out the Apex location. If you've seen that review you'll remember I said the Durham location was definitely the place to go for a party. The Apex location wasn't as hype but in a good way. We didn't eat inside so I can't speak to the noise level but it seemed reasonable when we checked in with the hostess before heading back to the patio. The music was still great but it was more lowkey, very family friendly. We enjoyed the evening breeze while it sprinkled. There is nothing I hate more than sitting on a covered patio and still getting wet! This was NOT the case here. The patio was large enough for many groups to be seated comfortably and covered from the rain/wind. My husband and I ordered the exact same dishes as we did in Durham, both were equally as delicious though I will say mine was slightly different in flavor - not good or bad just different. I'll also add I got a margarita that was sweeter than I typically get so it's possible that changed my palate. Regardless the food here is AMAZING and it's officially my husband go to for Tex-Mex, he was missing the Tex-Mex from Dallas so this was a great find. Our server was fantastic. He got our drinks and food order in right away and our food came out popping hot! He stayed near by and kept a watchful eye to ensure we had what we needed. It was another perfect date night! Cheers! read more

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Ideally, that should be minus-10 stars. My wife had I had often had lunch there with my brother and his wife, the restaurant having good food and being about halfway between us (and having found that for dinner the sound system was turned much too loud for comfort). Today, it was much louder at lunch (meter said 87-95 DB), but as we were leaving, staff came out pounding drums so loudly that it was painful (est 110 DB). I ran for the door. My wife was not as quick (needing to pick up her purse); by the time she got out she was in severe ear pain, and is now at the doctor's trying to see if they can help. NEVER AGAIN !!! read more

Going down hill! This was a favorite in the area where we loved to bring family and friends. As it's gotten more popular its service and food quality has gone down. Cheese Dip you'd find at any other spot in the area is $10.00. Thinking it's time to take a break and assess the service and quality! read more

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$12.99 for some burnt chimichangas. This not only passed by a chef, but also a front of house manager and possibly a hostess. Everytime we order food here something is either missing or overcooked. Crispy rice. Garbage. I would not feed this burnt mess to my dog. Whole bay leaf stuffed in the chimichangas, also crispy. These things are not hard to spot as a chef. Very disappointed. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Burnt chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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1 year later review update- The drinks are still great and the food option are yummy. read more

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This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. Spacious interior with a big bar area. Very nice waitstaff. The food was some of the best Mexican we've had. The menu is a thing of beauty to look over, tons of pictures of the dishes. It makes it hard to decide. But we were here for a late lunch so we stuck with the back page lunch menu. Dinner will have to be next time. I had the steak Chimichanga and my wife had the chicken quesadillas. Even though these are standard fare, their preparation was incredible. The steak inside was very tender and juicy. The accompanying refried beans were seasoned in a way I'd not tasted before, delicious. Same goes for the quesadillas and the side rice. Definitely a thumbs up here. read more

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Fun, vibrant spot for some great drinks and food! My friends and I stopped by here on our way to Raleigh and it did not disappoint. We were told the wait would be about 30 min, so we went next door to Bottle Theory for a quick drink, but we ended up getting texted about our table being ready after about 15min (we just finished our first round extra fast...never let a drink go to waste!) The decor is bright and colorful, unique and refreshing. We were seated really close to the entrance (a bit of a bummer). Our waitress was really nice and checked in on us consistently. The drink menu was huge, lots of great options, and there were a lot of traditional food offerings (burritos, fajitas, tacos, etc). I think we all got some elevated margarita variation- my friends split one and still couldn't finish, so they left the task to me! I ordered a quesadilla and they shared an ACP and something else (don't remember, we went a few months ago when it had just opened). We all left full and happy though. Definitely recommend this one. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - happy drinks - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

I went there with my husband. I wasn't expecting much. It was really good. We sat outside on a cold night. They had heaters - perfect. I had the ACP which was huge. Their salsa was meh. I asked for a spicier version which was delicious. My husband had the vegetarian tacos which he liked. My spicy margarita was good. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - ULTIMATE ACP. So big that I had to take half home. - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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My very first time here with my family and it was a hit. The service was phenomenal and the food was flavorful. The ambiance is casual. I had a sangria and shared some steak and chicken tacos with my husband. The tacos were bursting with flavor and were nice and hot from the kitchen. The rice and beans were delicious as well. Let's face it ...who wants to eat a cold taco (nobody). The flan was a fantastic treat too! We will definitely be repeat customers when we visit NC again in the future. read more

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Coming from SoCal, I definitely set my standards a bit lower before trying Mezcalito. While I was not disappointed by the food I had, this was definitely not a standout spot for me. DISCLAIMER: I got takeout, though I certainly appreciated the beautiful restaurant interior when I swung by for pickup. I ordered the Mezcalito burrito with side salad, a fiesta salad with chicken, and the steak fries. The food was hot and packaged neatly. The person at the front desk almost mixed up my order but they were very nice and apologetic about it. In general, I found the food to be a bit bland but salty, by which I mean that the dominant flavor was salt. My burrito came smothered in a sauce that didn't really add to the flavors in each bite. My side salad came drenched in sour cream, which I felt to be overkill. The Fiesta salad's dressing was almost like an Italian/olive oil vinaigrette which didn't quite seem to fit the vibe of the salad. The fries were pretty good but I feel like there were way too many beans and not enough pico de gallo. Overall this restaurant is a good, quick fix for my burrito cravings, but not something I'd write home about. (I would, however, write a Yelp review about it ) read more

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Why 5 stars? Because we were seated immediately on a Saturday evening, food came out super quick and staff was great. We decided to check this location out since we haven't had any luck with the Clayton restaurant (always a wait). As stated we were seated immediately and our server was prompt and attentive as well. They start you with the usual chips and salsa while you wait. We didn't order any apps and good thing we didn't because it didn't take long for our food. I did order chicken soup which I was thinking was a small bowl but boy was I wrong. Huge serving! I ordered a virgin blackberry mojito and it was delicious. As far as entrees, my husband ordered the Mezcalito fajitas and I opted for the ultimate ACP. I'm definitely not a cheese fan but it wasn't bad but I won't be ordering it again only because of the cheese sauce. It also has an agave chipotle glaze that was a little too sweet for the entree. It may have been better on tacos. Overall the food was fresh, hot, good and plentiful!! No complaints on portions. I needed a carry out for the soup and ACP. The ambiance was very nice and child friendly. Our server was amazing and on point. Definitely will be a go to whenever we are in the area. read more

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First time checking this place out and it was packed. However they were able to seat us very quickly. I got the vegetarian tacos and cheese dip. The presentation of the food was pretty good. The cheese dip absolutely great. The chips were very salty. The veggie tacos did not have much flavor to them. The black beans on the side also had a strange flavor. The Mexican rice was great and my favorite. Atmosphere was good and lively. We got our food very quickly after ordering. Plenty of parking and prices were slightly higher than expected but not bad. Overall, it was okay. I wish they had more vegetarian options and a change in some of the flavors. Would be curious to try some of their other menu items if I were to come back. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Vegetarian tacos - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

This Mezcalito location is a lot smaller than the Durham location but still has an indoor and outdoor patio seating. There is a parking lot and bar at this location. The decor in this location is very similar to the Durham location. Both are nice in that regard. Service was a little slow when we dined here however our server apologized and told us that she had a big party of 20 people. The chorizo queso, chips and salsa were good. I ended up ordering the ultimate nachos. The nachos were topped with steak, shrimp and chicken, beans, cheese, multiple sauces, etc. I was not a fan. There were so many toppings on it that my nachos were soggy as I was eating it. I also did not like one of the sauces on it. I think it was the agave chipotle. It kind of reminded me of a barbecue sauce but a lot sweeter. Def not something that I would choose to have on my nachos. The restaurant also does not have an option of just getting ground beef on your nachos. Unfortunately I don't recommend this dish. read more

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Tasty, flavorful and fresh. Everything I've eaten here has been great, and the lunch specials are surprisingly inexpensive for what you get. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Steak Fajitas lunch special - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Stopped here after a trip to Chapel Hill, so it was on the way home. Was not sure if it was Italian or Mexican but I like both.... I was there before the dinner rush, but there were still people inside and outside. Prices are slightly higher than the places I usually visit. I ordered chicken fajitas and was very surprised when it came out on a platter. The chicken was ok, and there were some grilled veggies underneath it. No tortillas were brought, so all around, just a very different fajita. Their chips were good, salsa just ok. Service was just ok, hard to get anyone's attention, slow to get the check. Atmosphere was nice and for those who like to eat outside, they have a nice space. I probably will not return. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Fajitas?? - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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I love this place and I'd recommend this as the go-to Mexican spot for anybody. I heard about it many times from the popular Durham location so I was super excited to see one here. It's new so it's super clean and very beautiful inside. Everything from the moss wall, cool lighting, and lighted bar just looks so good. There was plenty of staff inside and everybody was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is very lively and there was a packed outdoor seating area as well which is great for the warm weather we've been having. There was music playing but it was not too loud at all and if you don't like a fun atmosphere then just order some food to go. I love the menu- It has many options, it's easy to read, and has great pictures to accompany it. It's hard not to try a taco after seeing the big taco tray picture they have on it, and yes you can get a single taco instead of having to order 3. We got the queso, corn esquite, ultimate acp, and mezcalito bowl. The food came out pretty quick and it was fresh and hot. Everybody was full and satisfied with the meal and we were already discussing the next time we'd return. The portions and prices are fair and the service was amazing! Our waiter was so patient, kind, and always around when we needed him. The only thing we wouldn't get again was the corn which was very soupy and watery. 10/10 for everything else though. This is definitely a great place to grab some drinks too, I didn't this time but I'll be back to try because the bar was just too pretty. read more

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My bowl was very good. The waiter helped my family and I pick a dish and we were very glad we had the help. Amazing food! read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Shredded Chicken Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Very new, very busy, very good. I suggest you go early for the best experience. Patio is beautiful but because everyone is waiting for a table the line takes over part of the ambiance . read more

Coming from California this is the best Mexican food we have found here. The interior is beautiful. The food was incredibly flavorful. My husband and I got the ultimate ACP and the king burrito. Both were delicious. The margaritas were great and the service was lovely. The restaurant was full on a Monday afternoon, that tells you everything you need to know. read more

This Mexican joint is off the chain. Delicious menus Many items to choose from. I went for the loaded fries which was really loaded full of beef strips and black beans ordered also some sweet/ little spicy double fried chicken bone-in as appetizer. Those will make buffalo wings go bankrupt. We gotta have the giant plate of everything...called paradise platter It's a bit pricey during after lunch specials but it's worth the trip. Not to mention the endless cocktails they have for you. I like the service and ambiance Loud Mexican techno going out loud and folks celebrating whatever they're celebrating. It's a great place to take families get together or your significant other. We will come back for other dishes to inhale. Got to love it! read more

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We had a great Friday night out. The margaritas were a hit, and the food, especially the fried fish and ACP, was delicious. We were seated quickly and the overall vibe was chill. read more

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Great ambience! Awesome location! laid back and great crowd. Drinks are awesome looking but I have not tried them yet. Afraid of that much sugar to go in me at once. Food is pleasing to eyes but less to palate. I ordered veggie fajitas and while I loved the condiments that came with it, I did not like the sweet taste of grilled veggies My daughter ordered some kind of enchilada looking dish and gobbled it up and my husband ordered grilled fish and left nothing on his plate Our waiter was polite and kept checking on us. Music was extremely loud in the corner we were sitting so I kept yelling but did not mind because it was cool dancing songs so I shazam'd few for my running playlist I have been there few time at this place and will go back because more than food I like the cozy atmosphere, laid back nature and great crowd of this place.. food is not everything right? read more

Best Mexican food by far in the Triangle & State! Always always consistently great, presentation the same and classy, super fast service to the table and not kidding in most cases we have the order in 5 minutes-halfway through the first chips & salsa round. We have been to ALL of the others in the area and truly didn't love (we tolerated the others until we found Mezcalito) any of them. Ask for Johnny, Owner/Manager, if you need anything, but his staff is always on target whether you're at the bar, inside, or outside. We have lived in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, and time in NM, and Mezcalito Apex stands up to anything we've had anywhere. The Mezcalito group is adding stores all over the State and the only other Mexican we love in the State is Tower 7 at the Beach in Wilmington and their Beaufort location. 100% every time, weekly, Apex Mezcalito! read more

This restaurant has a a nice outdoor patio and great menu- especially an expansive drink menu. Our waitress was helpful with recommendations as we were looking to share a few things for a late lunch. Everything we had was good! We really liked the salsas and dip sampler. Churros are one of my favorite desserts and these were so good! I liked how the margarita was served in a shaker with a glass on the side to refill as needed. read more

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The waiter was good. The food was not hot in temp but in spice. I did mention to the waiter that I can't do spicy foods. Noticed a lady that works there opened someone's bottle of soda the top fell on the floor she still placed it on the bottle. The ladies restroom had no soap. That made me wonder how long there was no soap. I'm a fan of the one in Durham. Just wanted to try this one out bc the parking was better. Wish I would have went to the one in Durham instead. Nothing about this place was pleasing. Wish I could give them a 0. If you are use to going to the Durham location, continue please don't waste your time going here read more

Ultimate arroz con pollo was very tasty, a little sweet. Great service and fun birthday celebration! read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Ultimate Acp - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Mezcalito serves up modern Mexican cuisine and colorful libations in a fun indoor setting or lively patio. I ordered lunch to go and we enjoyed the chicken fajitas, arroz con pollo and tacos. The dishes all come with orange rice and beans. I found the flavor consistent throughout. Lunch prices are great and the service is good. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Lunch ACP, fajitas and Lunch Steak y Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Definitely a place I will be returning to! Some prices are a bit high. However, found lunch portion to be spot on and a good value. I found service to be swift and food was well done with lovely presentation and taste. The outdoor patio is fantastic, and while I know not their fault, due to proximity to the street, road noise was a bit obnoxious. I particularly enjoyed the music and birthday celebration we saw while eating outside. read more

Mezcalito - Apex - Excellent food, amazing drink options and fantastic service. All around great place and highly recommend. - Mexican Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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