Food 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 Paloma 10/10 Would recommend to friends and family! Our waiter was patient with us as the menu is large and everything looked amazing. read more

A group of ten met for dinner here. They sat us near the bar area, so both the music and the people were very loud. It was difficult to hear the person next to you and impossible to hear the person across the table. Not a good environment for a group who wants to talk. There are live plants throughout the building that are nice. Our server was not very attentive and helpful at all. Had to ask for silverware twice, one person had to wait way too long for tortillas that should have been delivered with the meal, no refills offered, had to beg for more chips...only two small baskets given for ten people.... I got a combo of two burritos, one shredded chicken and one ground beef. It came with "beans" and rice. The "beans" were the consistency of baby food. Rice was average but the burritos were drenched in a red sauce that I didn't care for at all. The chicken had the same sauce in it as well. I tried scrapping the sauce off but ended up eating very little. Very disappointed. read more

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I always enjoy Mezcalito, and this visit was no different. We sat out on the patio and the ambience was perfect. The service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even better. I ordered the ACP Shrimp, and as always it was packed with flavor and the portion was super filling. It's consistently one of my favorite dishes here. I always recommend Mezcalito as my go‑to Mexican restaurant. read more

Mezcalito - Queso - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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These Mezcalito locations are popping up all over the place, and this one is located in the space that was previously occupied by South of the Border. I really liked what they did with the space, especially the decor and outdoor area. My friends and I stopped in for lunch and the lunch menu items were a great deal. I started with a beer and an order of queso. For my meal, I went with the La Presidente Margarita and Mezcalitas Enchiladas. The service was great, the drinks and food were good and the prices were reasonable. This is a solid lunch spot. read more

The margarita drinks are great! I enjoyed the beautiful meal especially the chips and salsa. I had ordered el mas chingon, and it was steak, shrimp, and chicken tortillas along with rice and refried beans. It was massive and had enough for two people maybe a third? It's packed and they had a 25 minutes wait for interior dining so we decided to sit outside and have our dinner. It was all in all a positive experience! Our service was top notch! read more

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Don't go if you're vegetarian/ pescatarian. I brought my fiend who is pescatarian and we let two staff members know she doesn't eat meat. She was eating the bowl she ordered and mid meal she found beef In her bowl. Even though we mentioned this, they still proceeded in giving her a bowl with beans made with pork and beef. They ended up making her a new bowl smaller bowl and gave us a free desert to try to make it up. Honestly, this didn't leave me with the best experience. We asked for chips and salsa which never came. Location is beautiful but meh this is a skip for me. read more

Mezcalito - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This Mezcalito used to be an Applebee's, I believe. They've done a great job keeping the bones and renovating the place to fit their needs. They even have a cute to-go window, where you can order and take away without having to enter the restaurant. So cool! I came with a group of 7 people on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy! I was shocked - it was probably because of Fifa but I couldn't be certain. That being said, we were sat and attended to quickly. After we all ordered our food, it took no more than 5 to 10 minutes for it to get to us, and it all tasted fresh and delicious. I cleaned them out of chips and salsa, and also ordered their steak tacos. I just love a steak taco, and theirs was very good. Definitely worth a stop in if you're in the area! read more

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Everything about this place was amazing from the decor to the staff to of course the food and drinks! The lunch portion is the perfect size for a true single serving and the price is hard to beat! read more

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The atmosphere is great! I loved the greenery and decor! It was hot out, but I look forward to going back and sitting outside. The waiters weren't very attentive, but I'll excuse them because the World Cup game was playing. The chips and salsa were amazing. Most delicious salsa I've ever had! We started with the Al pastor tacos and wowww, so yummy and flavorful! The pineapple/mango toppings added a subtle sweetness. The chicken and steak fajitas weren't good. They were dry and lacked flavor. read more

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Came here after an event for a late lunch. Starting with the rating, 4 stars primarily because the attention of the waiter was too humorous to my enjoyment. I attempted to curb it and was ignored. So I would just ask that their management reviews protocol of sharing attention evenly amongst the guests at the table and also being more professional with lower acts of self comedy. The food gets the rest of the stars. It was delicious, the burrita was made to order with a few adjustments and the rice was very flavorful as well. This chain does have great ambiance at the locations I have been to and this one with the music and plenty of plants created an enjoyable experience for sure. The beverages were served cold and that helped because it was a really hot day! If we go back, I would sit at a booth and a different server. read more

They've done a great job renovating this former South of the Border location. Lots of fun margaritas, and we saw several birthday celebrations parade from the kitchen - they make celebrations a pretty big deal. We came mostly for drinks. Ordered a tower and the Mecalito sampler. The tower was a lot of fun - we got 12 margaritas out of it and it was casamigos tequila for $100. The sampler was a mix of American bar food (wings and fries) and Mexican, and the table enjoyed it. read more

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We just stumbled upon this place after Dave and Busters and wow what a great impromptu dinner! The atmosphere was cute inside and outside. Felt clean and the service from Isabel was really great! She was super kind and attentive and did a great job. The food came out promptly and was soooo delicious. There isn't as much meat as other places on the fajitas but the quality of the meat was outstanding! We tried both the corn and the flour tortillas and definitely preferred the flour tortillas as the corn was too overpowering flavor wise over the fajitas. While the garnish for the Marg was beautiful!! The frozen berries was a bit disappointing because they were too hard and cold to enjoy, so it feels wasteful. Whoever does the photography on their menu needs to be acknowledged because it made me want to see everything I saw. Great experience overall and will be back. read more

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Mezcalito's you have my heart! Great drinks, great prices, and amazing service that was attentive despite a very packed night! Plenty of free parking and the decor inside is so fun and bright which matches the vibes perfectly! I tried a few things and genuinely loved them all. See below for a little more detail: * Guacamole w/ Chicharrones 10/10: crispy chicharrones and super limey guac which I loved! Also a little chunky which I prefer. * Elotes on the Cob 8/10: very tasty, extremely hot as far as the temperature, just would have to wanted a little more mayo + cotija * Spicy Asada Tacos + Consommé 9/10: the steak was spicyyy, just like I like it! Consommé was rich but not oily! * Jolly Rancher Drink 100/10: GIVE ME A MILLION OF THESE read more

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This place is like nothing I've seen! From all the real greenery to the huge tequila wall, to the music and service, this place is a treat! They have a catalog of drinks, amazing food (one of the best ACPs I've ever eaten) and delicious sweet treats. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back! read more

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This is the second Mezcalito location I've tried and I like this one better! I ordered the lunch chicken fajitas and they were absolutely delicious, and such a low price too. The environment was fun and it wasn't too busy. I'll be back ASAP! read more

Mezcalito - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We really enjoy the food at this very busy place. Every time we've been here, the food has been top-notch.

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants, and I honestly don't say that lightly. I've been coming here regularly since visiting the Garner location, and now that they've expanded to Apex and Cary, I'm even happier because I don't have to travel as far to enjoy one of the best dining experiences around. Everything about Mezcalito is exceptional. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish I've ordered has been absolutely delicious, and you can tell they don't cut corners when it comes to quality or ingredients. The atmosphere is unlike anything else. It's vibrant, stylish, and welcoming without feeling overdone. Whether you're out for date night, brunch with friends, or a family dinner, the ambiance makes every visit feel like a special occasion. The service is just as impressive. Every employee I've encountered has been friendly, attentive, and genuinely focused on making sure guests have an incredible experience. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers this level of consistency every single time. Whatever Mezcalito is doing, they need to keep doing it because they've figured out the formula. Amazing food, outstanding service, beautiful restaurants, and an experience that keeps people coming back. I visit at least once a week, and I've never been disappointed. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. This is one of those restaurants that sets the standard for everyone else. Five stars all day long! read more

We had a great time at Mezcalito last night. There were so many people there, we were afraid we wouldn't get seated. However, we were seated immediately and the staff were so kind and attentive. Our orders were taken quickly and our food came fast. I ordered the enchiladas suizas. The price to portion ratio was great, and the quality of the enchiladas were delicious. The rice and salad were fantastic as well. Would definitely come back again! read more

Mezcalito - Enchiladas Suizas - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

So yummy and delicious and the waitress was so nice come here like now. I had the chicken acp and it was some of the best I've had

Food was so delicious. Flavors are spicy smokey and sweet. Services was a little bit on the slower side but they were really busy. I already forgotten what we had. But I had the Asian ACP and my husband had the Tropical ACP my kid got some kind of burrito and my uncle got some kind of bowl. My new favorite Mexican restaurant. I dont think the flavor profile is Tex-Mex at all. The place was all lit up with lights. Must be really nice at night. We will definitely come back. read more

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Mezcalito is a fantastic addition to Cary. We were drawn in by the holiday lights and will come back because of the delicious food, extensive menu of things we want to try, and great service. Anything with al pastor is a winner. We got a queso smothered burrito that was fantastic but the al pastor quesadilla was the winner. The fries are nothing to rave home about, and the drinks are HUGE, maybe a bit too bit, especially for a lightweight like me. Dying to come back for their lunch menu and Mexican Espresso! read more

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Finally made it to Mezcalito in Cary. When we walked in we were automatically in awe of all of the live greenery, it made the place look so homely. It made me feel so peaceful. The menu is a bit much but when I finally made my decision on the chicken rolls, I'm glad I did! The chicken was juicy and the house made sauce put the perfect amount of spice on them. I usually don't add an adult beverage to my meals because of the ridiculous prices nowadays but since my rolls were $10.99 I thought I'd treat myself to a Bahama Mama and it was delicious. My husband had the chicken tacos and to be honest, when I saw them I wish I had ordered them as well. Next time for sure! I didn't try them but he left no crumbs so it's safe to say he loved them. The chips and salsa were probably my favorite. The chips were on the thicker side, which I love, and the salsa was not too spicy to enjoy. Definitely going back soon. read more

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Overall great experience. Service was wonderful, we didn't have to ask for refills of drinks, chips, salsa. The portions are huge, definitely could share a plate. I was not expecting such a large shrimp cocktail, took more than half home. read more

Mezcalito - Shrimp cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This place was amazing. Friday evening the place was popping with music and as we were leaving people were coming and it was getting packed. The food was amazing and delicious. My fiancé said it's one of her favorite places to eat. We tired the one in Durham and Raleigh too. Both as good. read more

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I had one of the worst experiences I've ever had at a restaurant here. The menus smelt strongly of plastic and when I opened them up, gnats flew out. The gnats never went away throughout the whole meal. Our server just didn't seem interested in us at all and she put a shared app on my tab without asking who would pay or if we could split it. Once our food came out a spider crawled out from under my plate. Another male worker came up to our table and tried flirting with us and when we were walking out he did it again. It made us extremely uncomfortable. The food wasn't horrible but the whole experience made me not want to eat anything. Also my quesadilla had basically no cheese in it. Based on all the other high reviews, this must of been a fluke experience but I'm too scarred to go back lol read more

Mezcalito - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Very festive restaurant with authentic music. Very attentive service and flavorful food. I ordered the shrimp ACP and it was very filling. Alberto was very attentive and took plates off of our table whenever they were empty. Very clean restaurant. read more

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This was my first time here. I loved the atmosphere (we sat outside), the cute lights, the music, the openness and the vibes. 4/5 because I liked the drink, I didn't like the taste but it sure did the job!! The fruit in it was good , too. The food was delicious and the energy was great. Our waiter was polite and could've been a bit more attentive, but they were busy! I WILL be back and do recommend! read more

Mezcalito - nachos - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The food here is melt in your mouth heaven on a plate. The atmosphere is open airy bright and festive! The staff is friendly and very available especially for questions on the menu. Speaking of the menu I think you could possibly hover your finger, close your eyes and put it down anywhere in the menu and you would find that you had stumbled on something delicious! Additionally it is so obvious even if one has no knowledge of what is traditional cuisine that the food is authentic in both preparation and presentation. We chose the Trey Leche for dessert and I look forward to trying all the rest! They have cocktails and various drinks available and they are also able to make mocktails out of just about anything: I had a mocktail piña colada. We are going tonight and I can't wait to try something new and flavorful from the menu. read more

Mezcalito - el regis - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Kelin was wonderful. A joy. Food hot and fast!! Kelin was wonderful. Kelin was wonderful. read more

JERRY'S THE BEST I promise to eat all my food I took home, it's super good. -sincerely, The ginger you convinced to get that chocolate cake dessert read more

This place is absolutely beautiful however the food and drinks don't match. the food lacked flavor and the drinks was strong but i cant care for the artificial flavors and coloring. the service was ok but i feel like my server had an attitude. read more

Luis Alberto is the best! Food, atmosphere & Luis made it perfect We will be back sooner than later! read more

Mezcalito - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Always an amazing time there. The food is awesome and so are the drinks. You will not be disappointed. A must check out!

Came back again because I love this place! Maria Ana was our server and she was great! The service was so fast and the food was so good! I recommend the birria tacos! read more

Mezcalito - Birria Tacos and Blackberry lemonade - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Excellent atmosphere. Great food. Reasonable prices. Excellent service and attentive staff. We have been here 4 times since opening. It's been a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Shrimp fajitas were good. Guacamole was very fresh. Birria tacos were great. I've tried a few things so far and haven't been disappointed yet. It's a great place for families. Music can get loud at night inside. We love going during lunch hour and early evening. We enjoy the outdoor patio in nice weather. read more

I was driving a group of 8 guys to the airport from a 5 day trip to Pinehurst. We wanted to get lunch on the way to the airport and Mezcalito was located perfectly right off of the highway before RDU. Every single man enjoyed his lunch. Enchiladas were stuffed with meat. Fajitas was sizzling and smoky. Everything was absolutely delicious. I'm from Texas so I am very familiar with good TexMex. This food was more authentically Mexican and was the best meal we had on the trip. Service was good and food came out piping hot. Ask for the spicier salsa and enjoy those freshly fried tortilla chips. It was a great end to an epic golf trip. read more

The manager sucks. One of the worst experiences I've had in a Mexican restaurant a long time. We went here tonight and had the bartender spill an entire tray of drinks on one of our friend's laps. After that instead of apologizing, we got moved to another table and saw the waiter laughing at the bar. We were told that we were gonna be comped one free beer, even though my friend ruined her entire outfit being covered in tajin. The manager came over and refused to apologize taking up for the woman who spilled the drink all over our friend (who is still wet an hour later) I live in the neighborhood and come here more than once a week but I will be taking my business down the street. It was absolutely ridiculous that I had to basically force an apology from your manager for spilling drinks on my friend and ruined her outfit . For some reason "training" is a good excuse to have a good laugh, ruin an outfit and someone's night. Not one to complain but this was some bs won't be back read more

Service is always excellent, the food and drinks never disappoint and the portion sizes are amazing, you'll usually always have to take leftovers home. read more

Bean dip was great and so was the rice. My husband loved the tacos - the waiter was amazing. But the misc is too loud for me.

It would be worth the drive to Raleigh from Atlanta just to go to this restaurant. Everything was simply outstanding.