Mezcal Mexican Restaurant-Detroit

Mezcal is more hip than the average Mexican restaurant, but the food ultimately misses the mark. The chips trio and esquites are decent starters. As for the entrées, I’ve tried the birria tacos and the hamburguesa de pastor, which is no longer listed on the online menu. The pork itself was fine, but the concept of the dish was puzzling. It was essentially an al pastor taco served on a hamburger bun instead of a tortilla. The fries it came with were over-seasoned. The birria tacos were spicier than they should have been. This was my favorite part of the meal, though that isn’t saying much. For dessert, my wife and I shared the pan de elote (Mexican cornbread), which has also been removed from the online menu. It was so bland, we didn’t even finish it. Despite my critiques, my overall experience at Mezcal was passable. I’m hopeful the changes to the menu were made for the better. That said, there are numerous Mexican restaurants in the Metro Detroit area that are more affordable and authentic.

Excellent experience! My friend and I went without making a reservation. I was exceptionally impressed by the service we received. The drinks and the food were delicious and served with care and expeditiously! The manager of the restaurant is dedicated and attentive to his pattins. Thank you!

This place is so slept on and the vibes are immaculate!!! They show genuine care in the details and it is always worth it. Probably some of the best drinks in the city and the food options are actually delicious. The chicarron ribeye and the ribeye tacos go craaaazy. Its not like small pieces of steak but like someone actually cooked a ribeye and sliced it into tacos. Also server was Jose full of suggestions and good vibes. Very welcoming and me and my lady will 100000% be back.

This is my favorite place to go to downtown Detroit for Mexican food. It is authentic. It is delicious. The food is always fresh. It is season two perfection. I have yet to be disappointed. I work in the nearby hospital community and I recommend this place to all the patients all the visitors, any guest all my coworkers I want to revisit this review to add that I went to the location in Ferndale. I ordered a nachos because someone said it was huge. It looked like mush. I and for the rating that I gave it and I will continue to go to the one in Midtown Ferndale. Please do better.

Great everything!! We came during Happy Hour, super margaritas, we could choose regular or smokey, both outstanding. Not too strong. We had an appetizer of the trio chips and dips, guacamole was my favorite. We each had tacos, he puffy and me, street both very good. Mine had lots of chicken, oh so good! Our waiter, Alex, was attentive and fast.

Good parking and great food and drinks!!!! Marcela was knowledgeable and absolutely a delight. She is such hard worker and shares her knowledge of the menu and restaurant with great joy! Salsa on point and homemade chips were delicious Beautifully decorated inside Guanajuato is the state where the family and recipes are from Alebrije are the spirit animals and there are multiple art pieces in the restaurant n Taco Alambre was delicious! We will definitely be back! They have music on Friday evenings

The dip trio was delicious the salsa,queso and guacamole were pure perfection and let's talk about the chips. Wow. Keto options available. Birra tacos were great. And we had the sweetest server. We will definitely be back. Brunch is calling my name!

We came for my mom's bday brunch yesterday and this was the PERFECT spot! The ambience was cute, colorful, clean, and quiet. The menu was great, my sister's got birria tacos, and a burger which they loved. Mom got keto tacos, the reason we came bc she's flourless delicious. I had the Mexican pasta with shrimp. It was fantastic! They offered a free bday shot or dessert and we went with the cake. It was such a cute festive surprise!! Coming back with the girl's sometime to try the interesting looking cocktails! Not busy at all, it's a place you can hang out awhile at... Can't recommend highly enough. Thanks for making her day! Note: Gratituity is included which we were happy to pay and then some. That girl deserved every penny and I wished it were busier for her sake. Also maps was VERY confused about where it was! I would search the shell gas station across from Savvy Sliders instead.

You gotta check out Mezcal in Detroit! This place serves up some seriously tasty Mexican food that'll hit the spot. The vibe is super chill, perfect for hanging out with friends and just enjoying the moment. The staff here? They're the best! Super friendly and always ready to help you pick out something amazing to eat. It's like having that buddy who knows all the cool places and is always up for sharing their favorites. Trust me, the food is bursting with flavor, and you'll be savoring every single bite! So, if you want some delicious eats, a laid-back atmosphere, and a crew that makes you feel right at home, Mezcal is where it's at. You'll walk out with a happy belly and a big grin!

Oh how much I wanted to love this place!! Pros -Good Guac -Ambiance (love the vibes) -Good Soy Taco -Good location Cons - Beans seemingly from the can. Please take the time to make flavored refried beans especially for the vegetarians. -Chips that came with nachos were not sturdy enough for the toppings. They broke off very easily. -Chips and salsa are not complementary -Nachos had the option of steak/chicken but there needs to be a veggie option as the meat is more expensive than veggies. -The tortillas for the tacobirria were not cooked long enough to have the crisp it should. -The nachos in the happy hour deal does not come with all the ingredients listed in the normal menu so while it may seem like a good deal, it's actually not a deal at all. It seemed like canned nacho cheese, chips, and pico (Our food came out within 5 min) -The service was not amazing like prior reviews. We had to ask the server about happy hour deals and she told us it ended at 5 (it was around 4:20pm). When I asked if the nachos on the happy hour came with beans and she said I'm sure it does but it did not come with the beans or the guac. We ended up paying the full price of a regular nacho order + and order of guac. -They added an automatic 20% gratuity for a party of 2 which was a little weird to me (normally see this in parties of 6 or more) -Tacobirria order did not come with rice and beans which are items that usually come with a taco order I do love the Ferndale location and the staff there were great too! I would recommend the owners do make some changes because they are rivaling their close neighbors in Mexicantown. Would love to try this place again if changes are made :)

The food was absolutely amazing--I'm talking next-level tacos and nachos that you just can't miss. The service? Top-notch! Our server was super friendly and everything came out lightning fast. The ambiance is just perfect, especially if you're celebrating something special. I had my birthday bash here with my friends, and it was beyond pleasant. To top it all off, they surprised me with a slice of tres leches cake that was to die for! Highly recommend this spot for any celebration, or even just a casual dine-out or takeout for Taco Tuesday night!

The restaurant has a modern Mexican vibe. Food great and the service is excellent. When they first opened the service time was very slow but I'm glad I did not experience that the second time around. The nachos are a must try!

Food was delicious. We got the Birria tacos and Fish tacos. The drinks were also good. We got the Old Fashioned and Spicy Paloma. We were surprised this place was empty on a Saturday. I believe the owners should invest in marketing bc this place is too good to not be booked.!

Nice Mexican restaurant downtown. Very nice ambiance. The food was really good as was the service. Stopped here Thursday after 1 and it wasn't busy since it was after the lunch rush. I would definitely come back here. It's also right next to the parking garage downtown and across the street there's a parking lot you can park in for a small fee also. Which is a plus because sometimes parking can be a hassle downtown.

First, the food is super tasty and they have tamales which is not easy to find. Second, what a FUN place to go! They have dance classes, and it seemed to be free. It was lively, nice couples or singles just stop in to learn various Salsa dancing, etc! Tip: Make reservations if you are going on a weekend. Our wait was about 45 minutes, but it was a Friday night. We almost left but I am so glad we didn't. Everyone seemed to love their drinks, I had a delicious non/alcoholic Strawberry Margarita! The chips were homemade and the salsa was really good. The ambience was so fun, but you could enjoy a nice dinner with friends and still hear each other speak. I can't wait to go back with friends. We parked right in front of the Restaraunt, so very convenient. It was a fin time in the D!

Excellent food and service here! We were seated and waited on promptly, even on a Saturday night. The birria tacos were perfect, with a rich flavorful broth to dip them in. I absolutely loved the Al Pastor taco with tender pork, pineapple, onions and cilantro. Probably one of my top favorite tacos now! All the food was flavorful, fresh, and nicely presented. The delicious margarita I had was almost too pretty to drink (but I did, haha) The drinks are excellent but pricey. I would have trimmed $30 off my bill without the two margaritas, and that's probably what I'll do the next time. As good as they were, I'd rather save the money. Nice atmosphere, with a cozy feel. Our server was excellent, and you can pay your check online, which I love because it speeds up the process. I'll be back :)

New midtown Mexican restaurant ! It is pretty authentic, price is a little high but u are in midtown so expected. -margaritas where strong -ambiance on a Saturday was fun! Live music (unsure if this happens every Saturday) -plates where smaller portions but good -did not see quesadillas on the menu (but I'm pretty sure they can make some ) -service was nice and helpful -chips and salsa are extra

I LOVED the Italian margarita - maybe a little too much. The food was good too. I love that they have vegan/vegetarian options. It is a bit expensive, but what isn't these days. The service was pretty good, but make sure to check your bill because gratuity is included.

We stopped in to try Mezcal a new neighborhood spot. As another reviewer mentioned, it was very expensive for mediocre food. The ceviche was heavy heavy lime and cilantro. It was missing so much. The flavor was flat and bitter despite the amount of lime. The texture of the fish was great. The tacos were alright. Everything we ate just felt like it was missing depth of flavor. The service was good however, we asked for more chips for the ceviche, and they never came. The ambiance was fine, but we both thought the music was too loud. 2 drinks, ceviche, and 6 tacos = $80 It's just too much for what we got.

Cool place inside and out. More of a cool bar than an authentic Mexican food restaurant. Food was okay at best. Salsa was not that delicious. Service was average, door greeters were friendly.

Went for restaurant week and the menu was very nice. There was a $20, $30 and $35 menu. Chose the $20 menu because it was tacos birria and they were delicious. Chips and salsa were also very fresh and good. The Italian margarita was absolutely delish also. Made like a martini not served on ice. I'll be back. Saw other dishes that guest had and they looked good too.

We stopped in to try out this fairly new restaurant in midtown. The food was pretty good and so were the drinks. Our service wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out as good either. Our waitress kind of just got the job done. I do think it was a bit pricey considering what we got, so I don't think this will be somewhere we come often, but it was a nice place to try after exploring the city.

We visited Oaxaca a few years ago and loved it, so we were really excited to try Mezcal. We only had time for cocktails and apps so we sat at the bar and ordered a Mezcal flight and a Mezcal cocktail. I was so happy to see that they served Mezcal exactly the same way as they do in Oaxaca. The glasses, worm salt, orange slices and fried crickets were exactly like how they were served in Oaxaca. The cocktail was delicious and nicely served too. We ordered the empanada de tinga, which was a lovely crust filled with spicy chicken. Delicious. We also had to try the esquites, Mexican street corn in a bowl since we ate it many times in Mexico. It was spot on. I am really excited to come back to try the full dinner menu after such a successful beginning.

Tuesdays are Tuesdays. The only thing that takes the edge off are tacos. Today at Mezcal I had the best taco salad I've ever eaten. The romaine lettuce was cut thin, there was just enough rice, corn and beans so that every bite was perfectly proportioned. And the flour shell was light airy not greasy. Totally perfect.

Came for drinks so can't say much about the food. We did get guac which was good. I ordered from their menu drinks ; Rebelde, Siesta, Paloma, and a Carijillo. Very pretty presentation and all tasted awesome. I didn't love the Paloma but that's probably just a personal preference because there wasn't anything wrong with it. I was with 2 other people so 3 in total and sat at the bar they ordered other things but my bill was 4 drinks and the guac ~$65 they did charge 20% gratuity automatically so ~$78 I tipped an extra $10 so my bill ended up at ~$88. I didn't see anything written their menu or posted that its a standard practice to add 20% gratuity, maybe I didn't see it though. I take issue with that solely based on principle. Nice place though.

So happy we decided to try Mezcal. Try the BirriaTacos! We'll be back! Service, food, margaritas...all 5 stars!

Stopped in here on a Thursday because it was convenient, and we're so glad we did! We chose to sit out in their small patio area. We were promptly greeted by our server. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations. We opted for the quesobirria and tacos (chicken, asada, and al pastor.) The quesobirria was the star of the show for us! Give this place a try you won't regret it!

From the moment we walked in we just loved it, excellent, excellent service, delicious food there was not one thing that I did not like about this location or their staff highly recommended and we will definitely be going back

So extremely delicious! The Mariposa is one of the best cocktails I have ever had in Detroit. Super cute place and very accommodating staff. Would love to bring my fam here some day.

I had Nachos. Very nice presentation and the food wasn't bad. I was told just go to the bar. I asked for a table and was sat a dirty table. When I asked for the table to be cleaned the waitress wasn't happy. I don't believe in being rude to anyone who handles my food so I was still nice. She warm up and everything was pleasant afterwards. Service got much better. I don't know if I would come back.

The food and drinks were excellent! Margarita was strong and delicious. Service was fast and friendly.

Staff and Food were amazing ! Drinks amazing !! Thank you for a great night out. Patio was amazing too!!

Too expensive but the food was good though the portions are small I feel like if you just go to Mexican town you can better deals

First of all Alma made our experience so warm and welcoming!! We're from San Diego and were in search of some authentic Mexican food with a good ambiance and were very lucky and surprised to find everything we wanted here!! Make sure you ask for Alma, she's so friendly and accommodating!! Five stars!

Food was incredible. Spicy, flavorful, filling. Get the California burrito, it's amazing! Chips with quac, salsa, and queso were next level. Even the chips were fresh and spiced. Waitress was kind and helpful.

Great Steak fajitas! We try all the new spots and this place did NOT disappoint. Perfectly seasoned, great friendly staff. Mad our entire date night. Get down here and try it!

Stopped in for lunch with a friend; we both had the carne asada tacos which came with a lot of meat but were not super flavorful. Guacamole was good and the cocktails were fine.

Tasty food and friendly service. Welcome to the neighborhood! Looking forward to making our way thru the menu.

Very expensive. Mediocre food. Don't bother. Mezcal went into the old Savant/Bolero space on Forest. They've made a few slight changes to the interior but otherwise it looks the same as we've known it for years. No chips or salsa are brought to the table as in most Mexican restaurants. If you want them, it will set you back $7. We ordered the guacamole ($10) which was very good. We then ordered a torta and two types of tacos. The torta is made with a "sub bun" and it does not come with anything. No lettuce, no tomato, no onion, etc. You only get the meat and cheese on the bun and no rice and beans. For cost ($15) is double of what you'll pay at most other Mexican restaurants and not as good. We also ordered a beef taco ($4.5) and a puffy taco ($5) which is just a taco which has been deep fried. They both tasted fine but absolutely no different than you can get at any taqueria in SW and again...double the price. They don't even double up the corn tortillas on the tacos. They use only one so they fall apart when you try to pick them up. I know this is the sister restaurant of that on Nine Mile in Ferndale but don't see how this one will last. You can go to nearly any Mexican restaurant in metro Detroit and get better food with larger portions at half the price. Once was enough.