Mezcaluna Mexican Cuisine & Lounge

Conveniently located at clackamas mall, this Mexican restaurant is bomb! Definitely a step above of your average Mexican restaurant. I got a plate with shrimp kabobs, a crab enchilada, roasted veggies, plantains and rice. Caught me by surprise that it was white rice with peas and carrots, I didn’t care for it. The Mr got enchiladas, he was impressed with the black beans! We had fresh guacamole made at our table. Plates range from about 20-30. There is a nice happy hour though! Atmosphere is great, there’s a covered “outdoor” area, nice big bar and restaurant area. I’ll be back!

Went to the mall with my sister and nieces and stopped by for lunch. The restaurant was nice and open and we were seated pretty quickly. We got guacamole for the app and it was a surprise they made it table side. This was a great way to have it seasoned/items added as you like it. It still needed a little more salt after we received it, but it was nice that is was freshly made - and you can watch him doing it! I had the street tacos and while they were flavorful, I felt like they could have used a little more meat inside. The meat didn’t seem as fresh (it wasn’t bad, but also felt like it had been there a bit since a few pieces were starting to get a little hard). Overall it was a good lunch and I’m sure we will go again when I’m in the area.

Nice decor. Food was just ok. Nothing special. I've had better from my local neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Service was slow and not very attentive. Had to ask for water refills. Pork belly bites appetizer was the best thing we ordered. I ordered the tour de enchiladas. Three different enchiladas on one plate. It was just OK. Not bad, but not great.

Stopped in for an early dinner and was greeted and almost immediate seated by the host. The server was out right away with menus to get our drink order and to see if we wanted chips and salsa. Drinks came out very quickly. The booth we were seated in was very comfy and the surrounding decor was very nice. The chips were hot and fresh. It was a bit too hot in the back area where we were after many other groups began sitting in the area. The food came out crazy fast. Was not the best Quesabirria I've had but not bad flavors. My tortillas happened to all be soggy on the bottom. Very fast service and friendly servers.

The food was excellent and full of flavor! They also have a really good tequila selection, and the bar seating was perfect. Service was friendly and attentive throughout. Lots of TVs at the bar too, which makes it a great spot to catch a game. Parking around the mall can be a little challenging, but overall the experience was worth it. Also, it’s definitely worth upgrading your fajita with the additional meat for just $4 — great value and delicious!

Upon entry we were greeted several times by various employees. We were seated in a very nice booth with low lighting. The decor was nice. The server was extremely kind and accommodating. He came to check in us several times while we were there. We were also immediately served chips and salsa. The chips were still warm as they are freshly made. I ordered shrimp enchiladas. They were delicious and did have a slight kick to them. Great dining experience, great food, great company. I will return.

What an amazing spot! The food is exceptional, and I highly recommend trying the burrito blanco—it's absolutely delicious. The drinks are expertly mixed, and as soon as you sit down, you'll be greeted with chips and salsa almost immediately. This place is definitely worth a visit!

We met family here for lunch because of its proximity to the Mall. We were all so satisfied with their food, staff and ambiance. Of course they have the chips and salsa while you wait on your food. The food was all tasty. They also have a kids meal. Our children had no complaints. I will say however the horchata was way too condensed and sweet. We actually watered it down and made 2.5 drinks out of it and only then we were able to drink it. The tres leches cake was too sweet as well. I love sweets but this was just too much. The ice cream was good. No complaints there. The staff is phenomenal. Julianna our waitress was totally amazing. She is beautiful, bubbly and most importantly attentive! The restaurant is spacious and offers outdoor and bar seating. Clean bathrooms. Prices are decent. Parking is fine. We would definitely come back again!

First time trying this establishment. Sorry to say we haven't been here sooner! Friendly atmosphere and attentive staff. We sat on the covered patio but they also have outdoor dining as well as bar seating and comfortable dining room as well. My wife tried the skinny margarita and said it was one of the best ever. Apparently they squeeze the lemons on location. I had the burrito and my wife ordered the enchiladas. Both were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. Don't let the fact that this place is located at a mall distract that it's a wonderful place to eat and have a few drinks

Oh boy--I really wanted to love this place. The vibe is great, the music is fun, and the staff is incredibly kind. We saw beautiful, generous plates coming out of the kitchen, and our server was truly wonderful--she handled our concerns with so much grace. Now for the not-so-great part: the bathroom was out of toilet paper and paper towels, which was a rough first impression. We ordered fresh-squeezed skinny margaritas, but they originally came with a premade mix--not what we asked for. To her credit, our amazing server personally remade them from scratch, and they were perfect the second time! We only ordered one appetizer, but it was super tasty. I'm torn--there's potential here, and I might give it another shot down the road. Only time will tell.

We had a wonderful dinner at Mezcaluna last night, sharing good food and laughter with friends. The energy here is vibrant and welcoming. We started with the tableside guacamole, which felt like a little ritual in itself. You get to choose your own ingredients--ours had just the right balance of lime, tomato, and a hint of pepper heat. Fresh, flavorful, and fun to watch come together. We also shared the queso, which was creamy, rich, and absolutely divine. For my main, I had the chile relleno, and I have to say, it might be one of the best in Portland. Paired it with a house margarita that was strong, citrusy, and delicious--just how I like it. The whole experience was excellent. Great service, high energy, and a menu full of delicious options. We'll definitely be back.

My wife and I were impressed with every aspect of our visit to Mezcaluna, from seating, to service, to the meal itself. Our server, Miguel, who my wife recognized as someone she had worked with as a server many years ago, was attentive, friendly and personable, even before their mutual familiarity was recognized. Shrimp tacos for her, ribeye tacos for me, and a margarita each makes for an excellent lunch, but the size of these puppies was such that neither of us could finish our meals, meaning we also had them for dinner. #humblebrag Our margaritas were similarly fantastic, although my wife and I ended up switching my spicy marg for her hibiscus mezcal marg, as she had overestimated her taste for mezcal, whereas I enjoy it FAR more than tequila, but this preference is due to personal taste, and not a slight against the quality of the mezcal, or the drink itself. One more object of (positive) note is the complimentary cantina salsa is pretty darn awesome, and likely solely responsible for neither of us being able to finish our entrées. The only complaint I would levy against Mezcaluna would be that, in keeping with its image as an "upscale" Mexican eatery, the prices of just about everything was also "upscaled", so keep that in mind when looking for budget dining options around Clackamas Town Center. Finding notable Mexican restaurants, meaning those that I would actively seek out again in the future over others, is pretty rare, but Mezcaluna is definitely poised near the top of my very limited list, and we wouldn't hesitate to return again for another crack at the menu, and branching out into other favorites beyond the safety of tacos as a comfort food.

Love the food here! The portions are huge and very filling, I never leave here hungry. The service is welcoming and friendly. The guacamole with chips is fresh and prepared right in front of you (salsa included beforehand). The ambiance here is clean and warm, perfect for any type of weather. There is also an option to eat outside during sunny days.

The restaurant is nice, has a patio, bar and indoor area. I sat at the bar and my bartender was great! I had 2 different margaritas, one fresh watermelon and a mezcal one, both were delicious. I ordered a taco salad with shrimp and the food was disappointing. The tortilla looked like it came out of a package, it was not edible. The salad was nothing special at all.

Excellent food,shrimp enchiladas were excellent, chicken enchiladas with spicy chocolate sauce were equally as good. Fresh chips and salsa to start the meal. No booths , just uncomfortable chairs, coupled with a high ceiling made for a noisy lunch. The one thing I've noticed about most of the places we eat, if one doesn't order Alcohol then the service seems to fall off. I guess they are thinking a smaller tip, they'd be thinking wrong. Also, I know the weather is nice, but by leaving the restaurant open you invite lots of flys. Probably not a place we would go back to.

First time here. Friend I met with recommended this place as she lives nearby. She has been beee several times. The margaritas were really good. Nachos were very flavorful. Meat was cooked perfectly. Service was amazing. Staff was very friendly and attentive to us. We sat outside, it was a beautiful day, they have great outdoor seating and doors that slide open with a fire pit. I will definitely be back. Thanks for a great first experience.

Not a bad spot to grab drinks and food while mall shopping. The portions are a good size and the chocolate wasn't over powered in the mole sauce. The flan has all the hallmarks of being made off site which is a disappointment. They have Mexican beer on tap which was a nice change! They also have a large selection of tequilas if you are looking for something harder. We sat at the bar, and even then it was a little wait to get service at moments because of busy they were. The bar tender was friendly, just busy. The music is a little loud for easy conversation.

Great place to eat in Clackamas! The food is great and the service is even better. We came to enjoy happy hour but the times were listed wrong online but the manager still honored them which was very kind. We ordered a few things in happy hour! We also got the house margarita mix and the premixed margarita! The house mix is less sugar and tastes stronger. The other has a thicker flavor and more sugar. Both were great!

I was impressed with the service! The complementary chips and salsa were brought to the table within 2 minutes after I sat down. Throughout out dinner, Melissa, our server was so attentive, yet didn't rushed us to order since we weren't really hungry. I got the Mango Ceviche Shrimp, $18 and the Virgin Pina Colada, $8. The ceviche portion was big enough to share between my friend and I. I prefer fish ceviche but was surprised how decent this shrimp ceviche marinated and tasted even though it was a bit on a chewy texture for me. My Pina Colada was a bit on the sweet side for me so I didn't much care for it and barely touched it. My friend got the Elote, $10 and Big Luna Margarita Rocks $17. The Elote was served on the iron cask but it didn't taste like it was cooked in it. The sauce and spice were balanced well so not bad at all and the wedge of squeezed lime added that oozy flavor. It's a casual and enough space in and outside sitting to still provide that comfort with privacy at your table. The cover outside sitting was perfect for our dinner tonight without the fireplace being on. It's definitely a fun place to casually hangout with friends. I'm not a drinker, so I might be out of touch here but the $17 Big Luna Margarita Rocks drink is quite expensive! Happy Hour Menu Served from 3-6pm & 8pm - close Sunday - Thursday

Great environment, fast service consistently, good food! We've never met a reservation and always been seated in a timely manner.

We came here for dinner & enjoyed it for the most part. I would skip the elote next time, but felt that the appetizer platter was a great selection of food and for the price it fed 4 of us well. Pina colada & margarita were good, chips and salsa also good. Our server was very attentive & genuinely asked us how we enjoyed our first experience there and if we'd be back which was nice. They kept the chips & salsa coming which I always appreciate. I like the outside seating on a nice sunny day, but I took off one star for the sort of cramped seating arrangement & the fact that every surface felt pretty dirty. The glass on the door, the tables, the floors, etc. visible smears & lingering food kind of hanging out on surfaces, so I would really recommend more attention given to the cleaning throughout the day.

Great service. Clean. Great atmosphere. I love coming here for food and drinks! The queso is my absolute favorite, I come here just because of how much I crave it. Everything I have tried here has been delicious.

Delish food and drinks! Easy location and great atmosphere. Order the table side guac you won't regret it

Had a great birthday here! So fun! The birthday shots were good. More like taking shots of margaritas. Chips and salsa are good. The table side guacamole is good. I have the spinach vegetarian enchiladas. I also like their chicken enchiladas. Service is always friendly. Fun environment. Great place for birthdays or celebrations. Coconut margarita is pretty good. The regular margarita is pretty good as well but light on the alcohol.

The service from the staff was excellent. The vibes and food were fantastic. Highly recommend for special dinners (birthdays, date nights), or a spot to grab some drinks with friends.

First time here. Good beer selection. The happy hour food menu is available at lunch. I had a chicken burrito bowl. My friend had the carne asada salad (it was huge). We ordered guacamole which was made at the table. We both enjoyed our lunch.

We try to reduce dairy fats and we asked to have no cheese and no sour cream. We asked for some guacamole as a substitute. They said extra charge so I said bring me the cheese and sour cream on the side so I will not eat it but you provide it. Some restaurants do substitute but this one. No. Their charge for the guacamole was 3.50. Meal without guacamole was 18.00

Really cool establishment that has popped into town. Entrance is impressive with the flames at the doorway. Nice high vaulted ceilings with muted lighting create a really intimate but sophisticated atmosphere. Server was great with dealing with our large table. Orders were all done correctly and service was timely. The flaming presentation for the fajitas was pretty impressive. Food and drinks were great. Everything was well seasoned and satiating. Pretty pleased with the overall experience. With a nice place like this so close to my work, my coworkers and I make a visit here pretty often!

I ordered the Carne Asada Salad. It was a huge portion, and excellent. The carne asada was hot and seasoned perfectly. The mix of greens with cherry tomato's, blue cheese crumbles, and strawberry slices was generous. It was easily 2 meals. I also recommend the Watermelon margarita and an espresso martini for dessert.

Located at Clackamas Town-center, the lively atmosphere and dozens of outdoor high top tables draws you in. On a Friday night it was hopping, thankfully we had reservations which I highly recommend any time you plan on eating here. Maybe it was the crowd or the overall challenge with hiring a wait staff post covid, but our service was definitely lacking. The runner brought warm chips and salsa quickly, and our waiter did come to our table to take drink orders, but after that, we had to frantically wave and call to her loudly to get her attention. She walked right by us so many times as we tried to flag her down to place a to go order and to get out check. Chips and salsa were good. They have many varieties of margaritas and the alcohol is very apparent from the first sip. I had a spicy margarita and it was quite good. For dinner I had the chicken enchiladas suiza which was two enchiladas with rice and I chose black beans. The enchiladas were so salty that it distractEd from all the other flavors. Inside was chunks of chicken breast that were on the dry side. Others at my table ordered a steak salad and the carne asada plate, both looked good and were better choices. They both had been there before so probably knew what to order. Important to mention, almost the entire restaurant is high top tables so if this is not comfortable for you, know this going in. There are a few tables inside with regular height chairs, but not many. For me this was a huge challenge as I am recovering from hip replacement surgery and my feet need to be on the ground. I lasted about an hour and had to call it a night. If my friends were meeting there again, I would go for the social aspect and woukd order one of their salads. On my own, I wouldn't seek Mezcaluna out.

Our server Karina tonight was friendly and attentive. Top service, very impressed. Shrimp fajitas were delish. Shrimp enchiladas were fantastic also. Seafood Cortez was just so-so. Great evening.

I recommend the flaming mezcaluna queso and the margarita flight. Food and service was food

We need decent Mexican food served in a clean, fun, vibrant environment! Portland has a few good spots, but we SE'ers deserve it too. Mezcaluna has a broad menu, and each item is treated with respect. Vegetarians aren't relegated to quesadillas here either. Service is really excellent, with plenty of busy, helpful folks who lend a hand even if you're not their table. The one missing link seems to be their bar program. Don't get me wrong; there are plenty of delicious-looking and interesting options on the menu, but the execution is unremarkable. I tried the sangria and the tamarind margarita, and both fell flat. They just seemed like they were each missing something

Service: 5/5 Beautiful professional people providing great customer service. Tentative and fast in taking our orders, delivering food, and checking in on us. Ambiance: 5/5 Absolutely beautiful and well that place to take a date, girls night out, guys night out, birthdays, anniversaries, Etc. Very aesthetically pleasing for pictures :) Drinks: 5/5 Tequila heaven we tried two different flights, two separate times, and a third flight was gifted to us from the table next to us. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Very classy sexy and fun! Food: 2/5 Bland. We had the fajitas for two, getting the steak and shrimp, The fire show it came with was decent, but we definitely needed more salt. In everything. The steak salad was absolutely amazing but again lacked salt. Even the chips and salsa needed more flavor. We wanted to love the food so much. If you want real authentic Mexican flavors and heat, a hole in the wall is going to be where it's at.

The meal was amazing. The drinks were amazing. The service was great. The restaurant is beautiful! Definitely will be back!

The taco salad was pretty bad. The taco shell was not edible. It was hard and tasteless. Lots of iceburg lettuce bout no other kinds of lettuce. Tomatoes and cheese bit no other veggies. No onions. No corn. No celery. Burnt meat. Kind of a sad salad. Also, no dressing. I have gotten a fast better taco salad at Don Pedro's for fast less money. My husband got the steak tacos. These were pretty sad too. No lettuce. No Tomatoes. No cheese. Naked tacos. And burnt meat. We used to like this place. We probably won't be back with this substandard food.

Great service, great music! The fajitas for 2 def worth it and perfect amount. After 3 casa azul drinks and mangoneadas margarita and the fajitas it was only $86.

Similar vibe, music, ambiance and food as margarita factory. Pricey but you get what you pay for, and their margaritas and food are quite delicious. Nice they have a happy hour menu, will need to check that out after work one day. Conveniently situated at the clackamas mall. Cooled indoor/outdoor patio with a gas fire pit. Would recommend!

Food- the serving sizes are pretty big. Food tastes fresh. The only downside was the Birria Tacos were so'so. I wish they'd had been fried and not had sauce all over them because they seemed soggy. The taquitos were alright as well. I can't remember the dipping sauce but wasn't a fan. I had the carne Asada burrito. It was decent. Service- is decent. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance- it gives Margarita Factory vibes but a darker version. Would I return? I would try it another time but definitely order other items.

Came here for a birthday. Set a reservation for 7:45 and it took over an hour to get our food. We were only checked in on once in that hour period for drinks. Never coming here ever again terrible service

Amazing Service Great vibes super clean and fancy the food was great super fast ! Enchiladas were perfect beans rice Margarita flight was super tasty multiple flavors of tequila

Yes this is my second time here in a week. Good food, good service, and fresh tortillas- what else do you need? We made a reservation for Saturday night. So glad we had a reservation because the place was packed. We arrived 15 minutes early but had to wait until our reserved time. Once seated, our server was quick to take our drink order and a basket of chips and yummy salsa arrived shortly after. Even if you think you don't need more chips and salsa, ask for more, they are great at home the next day. The menu is extensive, there is something for everyone. Got the scallop fajitas and a combo of Chile relleno and a chimichanga. Both entrees were served with rice, beans, sour cream. Our second visit was on a Wednesday night. What a difference! The restaurant was more relaxed and not crowded. Ordered the Carne Asada burrito and chicken fajitas. Both were tasty and big enough to take home leftovers. However, I was thinking about the scallop fajitas throughout the meal. Great place for a little fancier version of this type of cuisine. I already know what I want to try on my next visit.

The food here was great!! I didn't even look at the menu- just told the server that I like steak, flour tortillas and don't mind spice. He knew exactly what to order for me. I apologize because I never caught the name of these tacos but they were literally the best tacos I've ever had. Service was great and the outdoor seating with umbrellas was really nice. Highly recommend!

I recommend ordering a combo meal. I got the veggie burrito and tofu taco with rice and beans for $17. Very affordable for a variety of food if you can't decide. Though my food was dry, I appreciate how you can see fresh tortillas grilled inside of the restaurant. 5/5 for excellent customer service. Very attentive staff members who regularly checked in with us to make sure we were still doing good. It wasn't just our waiter but different waiters which was very helpful. The guacamole was freshly made in front of us. The staff was super kind and asked if we wanted to make any adjustments. There was also a fajita show with flames!

5 stars for insanely flavorful food, fresh margs, amazing service, and awesome vibe inside. Best Mexican food in the area by far! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Beautiful restaurant with outdoor seating. Watermelon margarita with tajin on the rim was wonderful. Tableside guacamole was great. Taco, refried beans, etc. were very Tex Mex and just ok. Service was good

Free Chips and Salsa!? Yes Please! But really, the food, the service, and the experience as a whole was wonderful! Everyone was kind, friendly, courteous, and smiling! The food was superb! A bit on the pricey side, but from our perspective was well worth it. The meat in all meals was tender. Sauces were all on point. And the spicy kicks with each meal were well balanced, flavorful, and not over done! Definitely will come back here!

Visiting from California, hoping for authentic Mexican food and Mezcaluna didn't disappoint. We sat outside which was a great touch, there are TV's and music playing. Great service, our waitress was very attentive. We started with the chips and salsa, which was great, ordered the guacamole which is made table side, it was fantastic. Rib eye tacos, shrimp tacos and ceviche were ordered, all were tasty. Their house made taco sauce sets it all off nicely along with a couple of ice cold Modelo drafts. Lovely restaurant and I'm hoping we get a chance to eat here again before we leave.

This place is located right outside the Clackamas Town Center mall. I really enjoyed the ambiance, though it was very dark inside. I'm sure the patio is a lot nicer on good days. Got a tequila/mezcal flight and they were all very flavorful! I shared the flight with a couple people so I only got sips, but they were all flavorful and refreshing. The one with mezcal had a nice smokiness that wasn't overpowering. We also shared the table side guacamole which was an average guac, nothing special once presented. Overall, this is a nice location if The Margarita Factory is too busy but this isn't my first choice for upscale Mexican dining in the Clackamas/Portland area.

Love the shrimp ceviche and chicken enchiladas! This is Mexican food with more variety than your typical Mexican restaurant and everything tastes fresh! Have only had a few items on menu and not a fan of the chicken tortilla soup but it's not bad, just kinda boring. Will definitely eat here again!

Recently came here after the winter storm! My husband first time. He was very impressed. The steak fiestas was one of the best per his own opinion. Service was super friendly as well. Nice place, up beat, music was super vibing. We enjoyed our dinner.

Very good food, interior looks amazing, good service. One of my favorite places for dinner

Went to celebrate a birthday and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Great food, great service and just a fantastic vibe. We will be back soon!

Clackamas. Two out of 5 visits our bill was considerably overcharged. Yes, we had some cocktails and a nice meal, but the bill was for more than we ordered. Way more. And the server was not alarmed, either time...twice in five visits. Manager was...meh... This is a pattern. Check your bill closely, especially if you are enjoying yourself and a few drinks.

Excellent service, fun, authentic environment, and delicious food. An absolute recommend.

Chevy's was my favorite Mexican food restaurant, but since they all closed down in our area I had to find a new favorite!! Mezcaluna is it!!! I love all their food but my favorite is the Fajita Nachos on the Happy Hour menu!!!

Got the guac to start & it was really nice and fresh cause it is made table side. It was enough for 6 people to get a little bit of it. (FYI: Free chips & salsa were bomb/Thicker chips.) The drinks aren't shown but the watermelon marg was very tasty. Brought me back to my honeymoon in PV, Mexico. But I think more bang for your buck came from the lime margarita. If you know what I mean. But it's def a marg mix (which is a bummer) so heads up. There is a marg flight that I was unaware about when I ordered my drink but I will DEF be trying next time. The queso is served table side as well and is served in a "400 degree" volcanic rock stone hah.. The server took it back before beginning because "it wasn't hot enough." But that queso bowl is enough to be a little table side fire cause it radiates freaking heat. Might as well order this every time you are outside on the patio in the winter months. Good strategy there. Anyways-- the queso was amazing. Has a flavor that i couldn't nail down. Texture is good, really runny while it's hot but thickens up. When it got really thick towards the end wasn't my faaaave texture. Just read on the menu that this was supposed to come with corn tortillas but didn't, cause chips? Idk. HANDS DOWN get the carne asada burrito when you go. Honestly, if you get anything, get this. Marinated skirt steak, Mexican rice, refried beans, & three sauces: molcajete, queso dip, and salsa verde on top. How to win my heart w/ a burrito is to have refried & rice inside the burrito. Some places don't do this but I love it. The three sauces on top were each incredible. Honestly, my fave was probz the cheese portion which I was not expecting to like. It was big enough to split too! Not the best skirt steak in a burrito I have ever had tho. The Mexican egg rolls are an app and they're really good. The tortilla is reminiscent of a phyllo dough. At the restaurant it wasn't super crispy, but as leftovers, I popped those bad boys in the air fryer and OH MY GOD. Some family got the fajitas and they were a little disappointed which is why it's getting a 4 star. But if they didn't all try different fajitas and all got the burrito, it would be 5 stars. It also gets a lower rating because it was soooo expensive I didn't get the tacos but I'm going to next time cause I saw this chick making fresh tortillas the entire time so I regretted that -- perhaps these fresh ass torts are the ones that were supposed to come with our queso? Hmm....--