Food and service were above average and I will go back. They have a really nice patio for when the weather cooperates and the whole vibe here was set to "chill"...lots of people come out to this little intersection for the different businesses nearby so parking is a bit of a challenge but patience will eventually be rewarded. read more

The cantina is small shop with adjacent outdoor seating. The shop is filled with all memorabilia from Mexico and other countries. Music is loud enough to carry our conversations. Seating is cozy and limited. Service is great. The drinks are unique and strong. The food is a hit and miss. The Yuka fries and sauce are very few for a side. The fries are cripsy and tasty. The sauce is a nice compliment The veggie torda is adequate and super tasty. Th chips and the 4 sauces(?) Is a good deal. The chips are crispy and tasty. The gauc is fresh, the salsas are fresh, tasty and unique. The cheese is tasty. The tacos are a miss- the fish tacos are ok. The chicken taco is raw with bland chicken .The tofu taco is different but nothing to boast about. Some of the tacos are topped with raw red onions, which are pungent and raw. This takes away the taste and a bad after taste. read more

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We came here on a Friday night as a party of six and they were very accommodating with taking us pretty quickly. I loved sitting in the patio as it was more quiet. The chips came out warm as did the delicious fried plantains. They have vegetarian options and I ordered the veggie enchiladas. I was especially impressed with the black beans. The server was very friendly and attentive, and the food came out in a timely manner even though they were quite busy that night. read more

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I was recently in the area and heard about their food by word-of-mouth. My first visit I ordered the brisket enchiladas and chips and salad. They were both very good and the price was spot on. Each time I've gone in to pick up my order, I'm always greeted promptly and made to feel welcome. There seems to be an early dinner rush. read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Veggie enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Taco Tuesday!!!!! Literally we eat here every week for years and look forward to still every week. Food is so fast and fresh and not a bad dish to name. Favorites include the diablos water margaritas {spicy tequila mix} with tahine rim. Oh yeah and food ....shrimp taco is outstanding best in area. And large. Can barely finish two. Enchiladas are great and comforting. If I'm on a kick for a lighter dish i get the tostadas and add a side of vinaigrette to toss over top -- so so good. We also love the quesadillas- can't go wrong with those for adults and kids. read more

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Excellent. One server handling about 6 tables, inside and outside, and was on it! Food came fast, hot, flavorful af, and accurate. Nice aesthetic, not stuffy, and plenty attention grabbers. Cocktails made with fresh juice, though I didn't get one today. And the tres leche blew my mind with the size and taste! read more

The food, drinks and service are right on point. This churros are my favorite. Love this place!! read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Cool homey eatery serving uniquely styled enchiladas, chili rellenos & killer 'big' salads. Theys got a very convenient accessible locale off Eastlake and Oakview, near Oakhurst Market. Always eat outside at their happening patio, weather permitting; as this sordid Decatur, thru & thru :) Usually start with their Fresh Guac, with a couple bev's, depending on the day. Then move to their spectacular Avocado Salad; Comes with a vibrant avocado honey? sauce. Certainly add shrimp to any of their salads- Jumps it from good, to Excellente! Servers, Eliza, are very friendly & accessible. Nice happening place read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Guac!!! - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I can only handle mild spice, and have some dietary restrictions, so I always closely read menus at restaurants to make sure I'm ordering something I can enjoy. I ordered chicken tortilla soup here because on the menu it listed the following ingredients: Chicken Broth, Hominy, Corn, Cilantro, Onions, Avocado & Tortilla Strips, Pulled Chicken. Perfect! What I was served was so spicy I could hardly eat it. I couldn't understand why. I tried to eat a few more bites, and then found a chili árbol pepper floating in the bowl. For context that's a step higher on the Scoville spice rating chart than serranos. Not cool. I asked the waitress if I had missed this detail on the menu she said, "I don't know, but I do know that the kitchen tosses some peppers into the soup." What?! Why is any kitchen staff adding ingredients that are not listed on the menu to any dish? What if I (or someone else ordering this dish) had a serious allergy to peppers? Putting ingredients that are not listed on the menu into the dishes you are serving could put your patrons with allergies at serious risk. Luckily I just had a very disappointing experience, not a trip to the ER. read more

Neighborhood favorite in Oakhurst with great food and awesome margs. Sit at the bar with long time employees (Ellie and Carolina) and definitely try one of the house infused tequilas...Devils water is a must. Vibe is always chill and super kid friendly. read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Frozen Paloma! - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Overall, pretty meh. Portion sizes were good, but the food itself was mediocre. Very under-seasoned. Service was kind of slow to first get to us, but got better as the night went along. I did enjoy their margaritas, though, so this is probably more of a place for margarita night than great Mexican food. read more

One of my favorite Mexican spots in Decatur but tonight things were not up to par. Bar service was adequate but not exceptional, considering we were the only two at the bar. Zoom in to see the black hair that ended up in my mouth with the first sip of my marg. Food was delivered promptly and was delicious. Perhaps, an offer of a complimentary drink or something could have made this customer feel more seen and valued. read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Hair in the margarita! - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Their chip helpings are plentiful; first time I've never had to have a basket refilled. Great patio and our server Gael was top-notch.

This restaurant has been a mainstay in the Oakhurst/East Lake/Decatur area for a long time. Not only is the food still as good as it was when they opened, maybe better, but the service is amazing. Most restaurants cannot maintain both with time. But Mezcalito's has. I live in Eats Lake and love their cocktails and all of their day and dinner menus. Highly recommend. read more

Great experience all around. Food. Service drinks. All excellent. Great neighborhood spot. We will be back!

I was only in town for 48 hours and this place was on my list. I discovered this place pre-pandemic when I used to nanny in the neighborhood. It was always the green salsa for me! I call it the hidden gem of Decatur. If you're looking for the best salsa in town, give Mezcalito's Cantina a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - I'm here for the best salsa in town!!! - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Isabel was a great server she was super sweet and very attentive ! Food was overall great and the Frozen Paloma was amazing !!

Stopped in for a quick bite and this was on my route The service was great the wait staff was attentive and very nice. I ordered the chicken quesadillas and my friend ordered a steak enchilada and the cheesecake flan. The food dead as expected. The items came out fresh and were pretty good read more

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The food is delicious, long time customers since 2008 but if you order to go, maybe sure your order is correct. It happened often enough so we stopped ordering. Ordered today and it was the the same. Forgotten side of grits, the salad had no dressing, the taquitos we're missing the avocado sauce that make the dish... read more

I came here last Friday and this place is a gem and super cute! My taco was delicious and so were the chips. The real star of the show is the Margarita! It was delicious and filled with great tequila! read more

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I visited mezcalitos cantina last week it was to die for. From the ambience to the excellent food and service. I had the brisket chili Relleno, which was served to me by Kabir. Will be back! read more

I used to go to Mezcalito's all the time when I lived nearby and a recent visit confirmed it's the same great little cantina I remember. I love the vibe as it makes you feel like you're in an authentic little cantina south of the border. And the food is excellent! Their chips are consistently fresh and they have a variety of salsas and queso to choose for a starter. My go-to is the tostadas which are great with their tender and flavorful shredded chicken. For drinks they have a good selection of cervezas and the sangria is notably good; it's less sweet than typical with some interesting notes in the finish. It tends to get crowded as it's a smaller place (the dining room was packed on a Monday) but service is good and they typically get orders out quickly. If you want some authentic Mexican food and are in the Decatur/Oakhurst area you can't beat Mezcalito's. read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Tostadas with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

The food was great and the service was even better! We had a very polite and attentive server, named Gael. He was so on top of everything and never flustered even though the patio was Friday-night-full. Great place. read more

I love their service especially Gael! Great and their guac was great my favorite appetizer as well as their cheese dip and salsas ! The place looked super nice and aesthetic 10/10 read more

Nice little place in oakhurst. Food is okay, a little pricey. We ate at the bar, the service was very good.

I look a seat on the covered outdoor patio. Although it was very hot outside this space was comfortable. Service was fabulous!! I started with a margarita and chips with salsa. I had 2 steak tacos with beans and rice. I loved the meal and will definitely be back! read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Steak tacos,rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

The Decatur spot is one of their two locations with this name. I hear the other location is larger and has a larger menu. This location does not carry the street corn or churros that are all the rage. Location is a little tricky to follow to find with the gps. We parked on the side of the road and walked it. Yes, I looked dazed and confused. Cute, quaint and heavily decorated. You can tell they get a good flow of regulars to. Our server Eric, was awesome. He helped us with some great suggestions. So, about the food, it's sooo good. My tacos had so much flavor and they were not skimpy. Suggestion if you order fish, they change the type of fish daily so ask which fish it is. They will normally write it on a board near the bar. Good times, great food, another spectacular night out. read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Fish, tofu, chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

AMAZING!!! Food, atmosphere, everything was out of this world. Victoria made sure we had a great dinner and was very attentive. Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

I don't like to write negative reviews. Too often, they are written by people who don't understand the food they are eating - like someone expecting Tex-Mex at a Oaxacan restaurant, when they have never encountered Oaxacan culture or cuisine before. Although I have traveled extensively in Mexico, and I'm a huge fan of all the moles I've met, I could have missed one...and maybe that was the sauce on the roasted poblano I ordered via Uber Eats tonight. Billed as green mole, it was actually a drab putty gray. I didn't detect much garlic, cumin or salt; or any of the array of fresh herbs that give mole verde its name. On the plus side, it did taste of pumpkin seeds, and packed a mild punch of heat. I might have chalked up my disappointment to this being my first order from the restaurant, and I simply made a poor call. But my avocado salad boasted its own weirdness - a drizzle of sweet avocado sauce that could have been avocado and...condensed milk??? Again, could have been my misdirected expectation of something with a hit of citrus/acid, and I am simply not familiar with this type of dressing. I was very glad I had ordered chips, cheese dip, and salsa, though. They were dinner, along with my wiped-down avocado slices, and the black beans that came with my gray-sauced pepper. It's possible, too, that my review might have been much less disappoint-y if I had dined in, with a fabulous marg at the ready...who knows? read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Gray sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Delivery order I ordered the two chicken enchilada meal for myself and I was presently surprised. It didn't weigh a ton so I was concerned that it wouldn't be enough, but I was wrong. It came with green rice and black beans, both were flavorful and not overly salty. Thank goodness. The two enchiladas were filled with shredded chicken that was all white meat and tasty. It may have had corn in it too. One enchilada had green sauce on top and the other red. Both topped with melted cheese. They were too close together for me to really tell the difference in sauce flavor, but both were good. I only wish chips came with it, but that isn't a deal breaker. Now I just need to go and visit the establishment next time and try the chips and salsa to see if they earn the last star. read more

Isabel and our experience was wonderful. We got the trio chips and the dips were so delicious. My "lasagna" was fantastic. The drinks outshined all. Blood orange margaritas with mezcal read more

Yes yes and yes. Love Mezcalitos. Such a nice vibe in the downtown area of Oakhurst. All the dishes I've had have been great! Delicious food and drinks! If you're a tequila and spicy fan , they have their own devils water available for shots or spicy margs. The devils water comes from a dispenser that's filled with peppers and tequila. read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - a shot of tequila and a lime - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Everything is always great!!! Yummy food, great ambience and Elizabeth took great care of us per usual.

AMAZING PLACE! 10/10 no notes. Thee food was great. The service was great. The vibe was great. COME HERE IF YOU WANT A GREAT EXPERIENCE. Elizabeth is the goat!! read more

4 stars solely because the service was a bit slow. I know most places are understaffed and want to attribute that as the reason. Food was phenomenal! The chicken broth soup had so much flavor. Same with the rice and beans. The grilled tacos were nearly the best I've had. My marg was fresh, had the right amount of tequila. We might be back. read more

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We are here for the second time. Food is tasty and super fresh. We sat on the patio this time because we had our pup with us. Service was great. I meant to add a photo, but there is nothing left on our plates. read more

It's been a few years since I've been to Mezcalito's! Then I realized I haven't written a review! I finally got to check out the brunch and I've been missing out! Plenty of seating indoors and out! To drink I got a watermelon mojito and it was super tasty and perfect for a hot summer Sunday. We started with the drip trio and all of them were so good- I remember the salsa being so good when I first went and it did not disappoint! For brunch my friend and I got Chilaquiles with eggs. WOW it's basically a tortilla chip lasagna that has an egg on top. Pro-tip keep your salsas for your meal! Added some extra salsa on my dish and it added the perfect touch. I've also had the salads at Mezcalito's and they were really flavorful and fresh with lots of toppings like pumpkin seeds. read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

A great little cantina! Whether you're wanting lunch, dinner or just some afternoon chips and drinks, Mexcalito is a nice place to dine right in the heart of Oakhurst. It has become one of our regular spots throughout the week. ***Food*** We started with the Mezcalito's Trio (Queso, Red and Green Salsa, Guacamole & Chips) - this is a great option for a larger group but a little too much for just the two of us. With that said, the queso and guac were both really good and we had no complaints with the salsas. We also order the Chicken Tostadas, Fried Shrimp Tacos, Taco Chinos and the Yucca Fries. Each and every food item we tried, we really liked but our favorites were the Taco Chinos and Yucca Fries. Both of these were so good that we continue to order these every time we go. ***Drinks*** We've tried the Mojitos, Margaritas, and the Sangria. They were all tasty drinks and would order again. ***Service*** The service is always great. The servers are always friendly and helpful and we always feel welcomed. Couldn't ask for more. ***Atmosphere*** We love eating outside since this restaurant is right in downtown Oakhurst. It's a cute little spot with lots of people watching. Inside is also a great option if it's a little too hot outside. ***Value*** The value is just right. We've never felt that we paid too much considering how tasty everything is! read more

Mezcalito's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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My husband and I came here for a weeknight dinner because I was craving tacos. This spot was down the street from us so we decided to check it out. We came here an hour before closing so we were seated quickly. They do have outdoor patio seating which would be really nice during the spring/summer. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. The chips and salsa tasted freshly made, super delicious. I had the steak tacos, my husband had the brisket quesadilla with a chicken taco on the side. Our food came out super quick! My tacos were really flavorful! My husband liked his quesadilla and his taco. I didn't care for the beans, a little too much cilantro but it could be for someone! We saw that they had brunch so will definitely return to check out the brunch vibes! read more

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Used a gift card. Excellent service and food. I need about 39 more characters, so says Yelp. OK. Hewey, Dewer, and Snodgrass. Elmer Fudd, Ephrem Zemberliest, Hosea Williams. How am I doing? Am I on a roll, Yelp? Can I post successfully now, Yelp? read more