Different than other Mexican restaurants. Great tastes. Seems always filled with happy people. Wait staff great and accommodating. Has become my favorite in Durham. read more

We came here on a Sunday for lunch and really enjoyed it. The portions are great and the servers are nice and well-versed on the menu. The ultimate nachos were a lot. It's probably meant to be consumed by more than one person and I did have leftovers. It was so tasty though. All the protein (chicken, steak, shrimp) was cooked to perfection and still had plenty of moisture in it. The only thing I wish is that they would add beans and rice as a layer to the nachos; however, it was excellent. The six tacos plate was so good too. Loved the carnitas and pescado tacos. They were flavorful and filling. The rice was sensational and well-seasoned. The black beans paired with the rice was also excellent. I will be back. The dragonfruit mezcalito was so good! The restaurant was starting to fill up with a lot of people, so it's a popular spot. read more

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Fun place, excellent food and margaritas, great service! I could eat here everyday! Large menus and incredible selection of margaritas of all sizes. You may need a ride home! read more

Juan Carlos C was very tentative and polite. Thank you The burrito was good and so was the atmosphere. read more

Shout out to Ashlin-she was a fabulous server!!! Love the atmosphere here! The hornitos rep was wonderful as well! I ordered ACP shrimp and it was good! read more

Coming from Texas, admittedly, I have really high standards for Mexican food. This place is pretty average taste wise but is better than other Mexican spots I've visited in the RDU area, so I would rate it overall a 3.5. It has great value for the lunchtime meals! $8.99 for some solid chicken tacos with sour cream, pico, all the fixings with sides of rice and beans. Black beans were spicier than expected but I enjoyed! Service was good and the ambience is nice. My main grip is with the parking, which can sometimes be hard to find especially during weekends. read more

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Always enjoy my dining experiences here! They are very fast with great service! During this recent visit our server was very attentive and sweet. She even offered to get me a to go soda after we had already paid and had been sitting there for a little bit just chatting. read more

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One word AMAZING! I can't wait to go back and try other options. Our server was Erica and she was the sweetest; the food was HOT and came out fast. We had the pleasure of sitting outside and the service did not suffer. Also they have hand wipes that smell lovely. read more

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So being from LA now living in Dallas I'm a Mexican food savant ... So when I come to a Mexican restaurant in No Carolina Im not expecting much BOY WAS I SURPRISED. Wow with a gold star WOW !!! This place is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to the spice pallet is spot on spicy but not overboard starting with the setting a great outdoor dining area as well as a nice inside the service was impeccable fast no mistakes and the manager stop by to see how it is going "nice touch" the king burrito was the best burrito I've ever had hands down ...A multitude of flavors and nobody was fighting for flavor a perfect balance between the ingredients and beautiful presentation the food for the rest of the party was great as well .They even have their own horchata also really good My only regret is they don't have a location in Dallas read more

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The meal was not good. The service was nonchalant! I got the trio quesadilla which was suppose to be steak shrimp and chicken . The gave me two quesadillas and just threw the shrimp in on both quesadillas. It was dry and Luke warm! Never again! read more

Mezcalito - Durham - Two quesadillas although I ordered the trio! - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Be so so careful what you order here. My friend had pointed out these fun margaritas, and we ended up with 40 oz drinks that were impossible to finish and $29.99 at that. Both were overly sweet to me and hard to stomach. I could see this being a fun drink to share with a group but was way too much for one person. I also had the Steak ACP, not pictured and thought it was good but not great. Definitely would adjust my order if I dine in the future. read more

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My friends and I came here for dinner and we loved the spacious, nicely decorated, lively atmosphere inside. The staff members were super friendly, the food came out less than 10 minuets after we ordered, and everything tasted great. I love that they have so many menu options and that plus the quality of the food plus the warm and welcoming attitude of the staff members made this a nearly perfect dinner! read more

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Food was awesome, service was fast and accommodating, and decor was modern, up to date, and clean! Food selection was the best I've seen around! read more

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Stumbled upon this place accidentally. The ambiance was interesting and inviting so I decided to drop in. I ordered the pastor quesadillas and it came with salsa and chips. The food was typical Mexican fare. No big deal. It was plentiful and service was good. It's seems very popular and it was definitely a good vibe. I would return to try other dishes. read more

Gustavo was that guy!!!! So helpful tonight had to leave a review. Drinks were great.

Mezcalito - Durham is always a hit! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fun and inviting and the drink presentations and taste are next level. The servers are friendly and make sure you are well taken care of. To be a business with many locations, they have figured out the key to consistency across the board. read more

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Solid Tex mex with solid service. I thought that the chicken quesadilla fajita style that I ordered was excellent. I also enjoyed the spicy rice and salad that came with my dinner. I like that they don't skimp out on flavor! The interior was warm and cozy, but also very echoey because of the high ceilings. I could hear everyone's conversations across the room. I think in the future, I'd prefer to grab takeout than eating in simply due to the loud crowds and blasting music. read more

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Everything was amazing and we enjoy every time we eat there. The service was fantastic and friendly.

Come here for a fun time. When it's warm, there is live music outside which sets a nice scene. The food is good. Nothing over the top, but good. Even at seemingly busy times, we were seated quickly and service was friendly. Definitely recommend the various ACPs - the ultimate was great. They also have great decorations for Christmas, so it's a cool place to take photos. read more

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Omg so delicious!!!! We went for the vibes ( the gorgeous day of the dead decor) but the food was next level. We definitely eyed up the drinks that were ginormous but we focused on food. The service was excellent. When we got there, my wife was worried that we weren't gonna get seated because it looked very crowded. We seated right away and even better. Our food was out within 10 minutes of ordering. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Great food, yummy drinks, great staff, fun music, open until late, nice outdoor seating! This place is the perfect place for a Friday night. Wish it was closer to me, I loved it. read more

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Looking for a fun night out with great music and delicious food, this is the place to be!! Met up with friends here for a 6:30 dinner on a Saturday night and we were seated right away. We sat inside and the vibe was fun and lively. The music was great, some may say it may have bordered on being a tad too loud but I'm not complaining because it made the place come alive. There was a a really cool bar inside and lots of outdoor seating. I know chips and salsa aren't really what people critique but I love me some chips and salsa and Mezcalito didn't disappoint. The margaritas as great, lots of options both in flavor and in size. I was the odd man out who ordered a mango margarita, everyone else got the top shelf and we were all very satisfied with our choices. I ordered the Enchiladas de Camaron (shrimp) which were incredible - just enough heat and a whole lot of flavor! My husband got the El Favorito which was 6 tacos, choice of 2 proteins. We typically like to let each other sample our dishes but we both loved them so much neither of us thought to offer. Our server was fantastic! He was quick and attentive and our food came out piping hot. I'd love to say I look forward to going back and trying something new but I loved my enchiladas so much I can't wait to have them again! read more

Have eaten here a couple of times, last time and couple of days ago with some co-workers...,Great food and nice ambience...will definitely be back... read more

We had an amazing, family friendly lunch at Mezcalito Durham today and are already planning our next visit back. Walked in with my hasband and two kids around 1:30pm on a Saturday and were sat immediately. A woman followed the hostess and us to our table with complimentary tortilla chips and some of thee best fresh salsa I've had in this region. My three year old who has never really cared for salsa really enjoyed it. Our server Raphael was great, too from our first interaction until we left the restaurant. Was very patient with us as we asked questions about their expansive menu. He made a few recommendations, and was excellent about putting our kid's order in first so it came out quickly. As did the rest of the food. We ordered the lunch sized ultimate ACP, mezcalito burrito, kids ACP, corn, and churros and everything was delicious. Tasted fresh and flavorful. We also tried a flight of margaritas for $17 after seeing their massive, beautifully crafted drinks floating around the dining room. All three offerings were SWEET but definitely tequila-forward, which was a plus for us. The manager also checked on our table and all others around us, which I always appreciate. A nearby table was celebrating a birthday, and their staff came out with drums and sang along. The place is much bigger than it appears when you first walk in, and is nicely adorned with lots of live plants. Good vibes, great food, excellent service! Major shout out to Raphael for being such a great part of our experience. read more

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Grate dinning experience, took family to dinner who were visiting. Called ahead to check but they had no wait time/ 6:00pm. However it looks like it gets really busy around 7:30pm. Our server was great she suggested a few margarita choices to start. They are large and xtra large in size, heavy handed pours as well. Food was fantastic, large portions and everything tasted great. The restaurant had a great flow, plenty of Instagram worthy picture spots. We got king burritos and chicken/steak fajitas. Great location overall with some outdoor seating but no where really to park so make sure to check the lot behind the brewery. read more

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Wow!! On the weekend of my birthday, my (adult) children took me here to celebrate. It was the perfect Mexican environment: loud, crowded, bustling, joyful, with the smells and laughter to match. We passed an amazing hour, enjoying cocktails and food together. Mezcalito seating kinda helps you get to know your neighboring tables, and our fellow diners were enjoying their afternoon out as much as we were. Great service, a huge array of choices, from molcajetes to tacos burria to fajitas, with options for vegetarian, as well as pescatarian and carnivore diets. Be prepared to indulge. I{m already wanting to go back! read more

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I had a really nice meal at Mezcalito. The enchiladas were excellent--full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The salsa stood out too; it was incredibly fresh and hard to stop eating. Friendly service and consistently good food made this a place I'd be happy to return to. The Christmas atmosphere was very festive! read more

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Ordered Mezcalito to-go (delivery), and thought it was delicious! Ordered the steak quesadilla, chips & queso, street corn, and steak tacos. I thought the steak on both entrees was a little spicy, but tasty and tender, and worked well with all the ingredients. I enjoyed the white melted queso with the salty chips, but thought the street corn was just normal corn on the cob (they did not put any cheese or seasoning on it). I would definitely order Mezcalito for delivery again, one of the better places for Mexican in Durham! read more

If you're looking for huge portions, a fun atmosphere, and an extensive menu, you've found the right place. As soon as you pull up to the restaurant, you're greeted by colorful decorations outside and a very inviting patio. There's a mix of picnic tables and standard outside tables to pick from. Similarly, indoors is modern and fun. It's the perfect place to have a fun evening out with friends and family. Sometimes it can get a little bit loud inside the restaurant, but you can always opt to eat outside if you're looking for something quieter and low-key. The menu has everything from standard Mexican dishes like enchiladas, fajita, arroz con pollo, and the like to more Americanized fare like wings, mexican style soup, and salad. They also have massive cocktails and drinks that are sure to be a fun time! I've tried the burrito sampler, fajitas, and the Mexican soup. You will not leave hungry because the portion sizes are really generous. Overall, I'd say that the food taste is pretty good. It's flavorful, but my only complaint is that it can be a little bit salty. Nonetheless, the service is always fast and exceptional here, and I could eat a whole basket of the chips here myself. Just a heads up- parking here is mostly limited to street parking. So plan ahead when deciding this particular location of Mezcalito for dinner. read more

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Great place, Christmas decorations, nice atmosphere, waitresses was not very responsive read more

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This one is located North of 147 on the way to Duke from the airport. This place has an extensive menu for drinks. There are many photos of the drink menu and also on their website. We were there for lunch so we did not get any of them. Some of them do look interesting. The service was great and the food good as well. We got the Make your own combo - chicken taco and quesadilla (see photo), good size for $9.99. Rice was very good which we feel is important. Also got the Pescado tacos since it's Mahi and not some fresh water fish. Cole slaw topping was ok. Overall very good option pretty close to Duke. read more

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Breanna was an amazing server. So attentive and on top of everything. Also so sweet. The food was also sooo good. Highly recommend read more

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Very high energy atmosphere, which is fine if you know what to expect. Service was fast, the food was the decent. The drinks look super fun but I wasn't up to try one. If possible, I'd opt for a patio seat on a week night for a quieter atmosphere. Staff was very accommodating for a super large group. read more

Tried dinner here on my way through this evening and am now obsessed and will be making the hour trek back for more! The plants and decor are the best vibes and the food was DELISH. Quick and polite service was the cherry on top. Can't wait to try more menu items. read more

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One of my favorite Mexican restaurants! The food is delicious and so are the drinks!! This time o had the Choripollo and the La Jefa to drink. SO GOOD! Service was a little slow but it was also pretty busy. The server was very nice and accommodating. He took care of us! The vibe is fun and cool. You can go to chill or as a first stop for a night on the town. Families, couples, friend groups are all good to go here! We definitely be back sooner than later! read more

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If you want a spot with great food, service, and music?! This is the place to be! Amazing. Our waiter was fun and sweet. Very helpful when it came to the menu choices. Authentic Mexican food so you already know! I ordered the steak tacos. Honey. Out of control. So flavorful. Spices were on point. They know what they're doing. You like to drink? Run to this place honey! They have two big bars so they know what they're doing. I ordered the Mamalona mango berry! Wow. I took one sip and couldn't stop dancing. Bursting with flavor and fun. A drink made with love and it's massive. I cannot wait to come back. They definitely pack out so get a res but luckily they do move pretty quickly so on a busy Saturday night I waited 20 min sooo be patient because they are worth the wait. read more

"Excellent Mexican food just of Fayetteville Street north of 147" A friend of mine from out of town recommended this place, so we stopped by on a Wednesday evening for dinner. The parking was not intuitive-- there was a small lot across the street (that I didn't notice until afterwards) and limited street parking. The entrance is on the side opposite Fayetteville Street, and they had interesting "tents" around some of the outdoor seating for privacy/ protection. There's a large bar as you walk in and seating in the next room. The free chips & salsa were excellent-- the salsa especially had good zing to it. Definitely not Old El Paso-- ha ha. I ordered the "Ultimate ACP" with steak, chicken, and shrimp. My dining partner had the steak & chicken fajitas, and we split an order of queso. The food came quite quickly-- maybe after 5 minutes or so. Everything was perfect temperature and DELICIOUS. This was probably the best ACP I've ever had-- it wasn't just rice/ cheese/ meats, but had excellent onions, poblano peppers, and seasoning. The queso was smooth, and my friend said he loved the fajitas. The price was fair for the quality-- the ACP was around $17 before tax and tip. And the service was excellent-- the waiter got us extra chips quickly long before we'd finish ours, refilled drinks fast, took away empty plates quickly, etc., and the manager also checked on us. Overall, an excellent choice if looking for something in the area just eat of downtown Durham. read more

Vibes? Excellent Food? Terrific (Spend the extra dollar and get a higher level meat, worth it. Also avoid the hard shell) Chips and salsa, dare I say the most important part of a meal? Nothin special, but the rest of the experience makes up for it. Service? The best. The efficiency of this place is unmatched. Will you want to go back? Absolutely Be sure to go before 3pm for crazy lunch menu pricing. read more

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Best place to bring visitors, great vibes and decor! Lots of seating and yummy chips & salsa as soon as you're seated. The ultimate ACP and enchiladas suizas are my go-to orders. 10/10 everytime! And I always have leftovers for food later. read more

One of my go-to spots when I'm craving solid Mexican food and a great drink! I always order the Ranch Water which is so refreshing, not too sweet, and always perfectly mixed. Pair that with the Birria Quesadillas (which are seriously next-level cheesy and flavorful), and I'm in heaven. The vibe is chill, the service is friendly, and I keep coming back for that same unbeatable combo. Highly recommend! read more

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