Mezquite

On a Saturday night arriving at 9:00pm we had no reservation. They asked us if we wanted a casual dinner or something more, we only wanted casual with little bites as we weren’t that hungry. So they have two areas to sit - formal dining area and the casual seating area near the bar. We sat in the casual seating area we got to choose where we wanted to sit and then they had QR codes on the table to order your food. This was great for a casual chill vibes and for something last minute! The vibes were cute, very busy and good music. Cocktails were yummy and the tacos were delicious!!! You don’t receive much “service” in this seating area as you have the QR Codes however the vibes, food and cocktails were amazing! This is great for a last minute date night or causal stroll through the Pullman markets and need something to eat!

We had an overall pleasant experience here. Our server was very nice, though we waited almost 10 mins for service once we sat down. The drinks were great. The menu was a bit challenging to understand, since we had never had Sonoran food, and were unsure how much to order. We ended up with 3 dishes and it was plenty of food. They brought us crispy tortillas and 2 bottles of salsa/sauce to start. I do wish there had been a bowl of salsa to make it easier to enjoy. We ordered these items: ceviche (unexpectedly spicy), guacamole (rather small but good, the tortillas are excellent.) and the chicken main (a huge portion of chicken) with accompaniments. Everything was very flavorful. Our chicken was not served hot, and another server noticed us and quickly remedied it by bringing us another within a few minutes. The cuisine is unique (beware of the spice if you don’t tolerate well) and the ambiance is really nice. The staff was very friendly.

I came here for a Friday afternoon lunch and had an okay experience overall, though I’ve enjoyed previous visits more. Parking was easy with their designated lot, and the atmosphere was really nice with beautiful plants and soft Spanish music playing. There was a bit of confusion at first with being seated and ordering from the restaurant week menu, but it worked out. The guacamole appetizer was fresh and served with warm tortillas, which was a highlight. I ordered the carne asada tacos on homemade tortillas with onions and cilantro. The meat was cooked well, but a little salty for my taste. The limonada was great and had the perfect balance of sweet and tart. For dessert, I had the tres leches cake. The cake itself was good, but the icing tasted sour, so I wasn’t able to finish it. Overall, a decent experience with some strong points, but not as good as my previous visits.

My husband and I tried Mezquite for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised to find the restaurant as it’s tucked to the side of the Mezcaleria. We immediately loved the ambiance as it was very low lit and vibrant. We loved our meals as everything was delicious and arrived hot considering there was a large party celebrating a birthday along with mariachi’s next to our table. As we waited for our meals and enjoyed our drinks we were enjoying the beautiful mariachi music. My spicy margaritas were Amazing! We received excellent customer service and the general manager Adrian was wonderful and welcoming. We will definitely return with family and friends!

Beans were amazingly delicious. Had a smoky flavor and the tortillas served alongside were very good. Ceviche was a little too spicy for me. Quesadilla was also very good. Chile Relleno was just ok imo.

Visited Mezquite recently - overall a nice vibe and a great atmosphere. The tacos were a bit disappointing though; they had very little meat and were served a little cold. Still, the ambiance made it an enjoyable visit, and I’d be open to giving it another try.

Came for brunch, this place is bib gourmand, Michelin. We unfortunately did not get that kind of service. The server forgot important elements of the dishes we ordered, we had to repetitively ask for items so we can enjoy a complete meal. Barbacoa was $24 ($4 added egg)and should come with tortillas. Came after we asked already ate a quarter of the meal when we remembered the tortillas! The refills for drinks were also asked for repeatedly. One of the dishes didn’t come with egg on top that we paid extra for. Server looked like we were bothering him and we were the first customer there. Lol

Very delicious, well crafted food. My family and I have gone two times and food is just great! Adrien and Carolyn checked up on us often and made sure we were well taken care of. We ordered many plates from the menu and I have to say they are all delicious. Server was Paste, he was great and very attentive.

First, the chips and salsa brought to our table pre-meal were terrific. Be careful not to overdo on these perfectly prepared tostadas. I ordered the chilaquiles on the Sunday brunch menu. Fantastically prepared. My sister had the fish tacos. They pecked salt and perhaps the slaw underpowered the dish. Adding green salsa really spiked the flavor. Great service and love the Tlaquepague style ambiance. I look forward to trying more items at Mezquite.

Gorgeous space inside Pullman Market! Love the decor and the huge tropical plants in this restaurant. Beautiful, large bar in the front of the restaurant. Good drinks!! like other reviews said, maybe there's a little wait for them when they're busy, but you can wait/hang out and even be served in their lounge area (They have full service in the lounge and super comfortable chairs!). Food comes out very quickly from their kitchen. It's pretty hard to get a table during the weekend nights at 7 pm, but we've noticed on Friday and Saturdays at 5:30/6 there is space in the lounge area or you can make a reservation if you want a table. We liked their nachos, guacamole, carne asada tacos (3 street taco sized tacos per order), margaritas and side of ranch beans. I saw some reviews saying the prices were too high, but the food is really amazing and the restaurant is beautiful. Highly recommend if you're a bit hungry/thirsty before or after Pullman market. Don't miss the little gift shop next door as you exit Pullman!

The food was very good, but the service was poor. We were a 4-top celebrating a birthday (my cousin). The host/hostess stand was very kind and sat us immediately. However, once seated, we were not greeted for (I kid you not) 14 minutes; not once did the server say "oh I'll be right with you all". Then, after keeping us waiting, she gaslights us and says "I know you guys just got here and probably need time to look at the menu, but would you like something to drink?" Now I know many people will read this and think I'm being petty, but it's seriously frustrating to be manipulated in this way. Anyways, I figured I'd let it go and that the server is probably busy. As the meal progressed, the server would come to us only every 15 minutes, which seems like a short time, but we had been ready to order for a while now. The food comes and it's really tasty (except the rice was too hard and salty)! But I remained distracted by the bad taste of the poor service. What made it worse was seeing the manager help another table, but not ours. I couldn't help but wonder why the 6-top all-white table was being treated like royalty when we were having to wave down the server. I know this MAY have not been the issue, but one has these thoughts when it comes to a new restaurant in a semi-affluential area that already has a reputation of preferential treatment to certain... skin hues. At the end, I had to walk up to the server and manager to close out our tab, as we had been waiting for 20 minutes with dirty plates and had already declined dessert. The manager seemed annoyed by my action, despite my deliberate effort in not even complaining or anything... I just wanted to close out. In short, this place quite frankly upset me. The ambience and food was mostly great, but the service was so distractingly bad that it made the experience negative. I will likely still return, but I'll sit at the bar and see if the service is still poor. I'm sure they were just having a busy day and the server was spread thin, but an apology and acknowledgement of lackluster service would have gone much farther than avoidance to the issue.

Loved the drinks today. We only sat at the bar but the Paloma and old fashion were amazing. Good starters to the night of family and food.

Beautiful new sit down restaurant inside of the Pullman Market space. We came for a weekday lunch and were quickly greeted and seated. Our server suggested some favorites and we ended up with barbacoa tacos (she said it's some of the best barbacoa in SA!), a carne asada carmela, and a side of charro beans. The chips and salsa to start were great! The chips were a little greasy, but so crisp and well seasoned. Food was awesome. Meats were tender and really flavorful. The guac on top of the tacos added a refreshing balance to the richness of the barbacoa. And it was nice that the carmela came with a side of pickled? Sauteed? Onions to cut through all the cheese. However it was the freshly made Sonoran tortillas that really set everything apart. The charro beans were a good side, the beans weren't cooked to mush and had a nice bite. We'll probably be back! We've been loving all the new eating options at Pullman Market

Beautiful location, the restaurant is decorated great and it definitely does not feel you are inside a market when you are here. The service was excellent as well, they constantly refilled our water glasses and answered all questions on the menu. I ordered the huevos rancheros from the brunch menu and I was underwhelmed with my item. They were just okay. My husband ordered the caramelada (steak quesadilla) and his food was amazing. The portions are definitely not the typical San Antonio size I got full from my meal but my husband wanted some more food after. I also ordered the lemonade and that was super tasty. Overall nice spot to come and see

OVERVIEW: 3.5/5 but not good enough to round up. Food was flavorful and well done, though pricy for the portion and designed more like snacks vs. a full meal. Service was terrible, though I am trying to chalk it up to it being the busy holiday season. As a former service industry worker, I'm very understanding of circumstances, but waiting 20 mins. for our server to even greet the table and another 30+ mins. to get checked out once others cleared the table is a bit absurd. We ended up asking a food runner to get our checks for us, and he was very kind and helpful. Our server never once came back to our table. Overall, I don't think it's worth revisiting when there are other places in the Pullman Market and Pearl that offer better value experiences. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, they validate up to 2 hrs. in the Newell parking lot behind the Pullman Market closest to the restaurant. Other street/paid parking available around the Pearl. - Reservations? Recommended but not required! FOOD RATINGS: - [Complimentary] Chips and salsa (3/5): Chips were yummy but a little greasy. Salsas were simple and boring. A little heat but nothing unique or worth drowning your chips in. - Tuna Aguachile (4/5): This was really tasty, but the sauce was too salty. I love salt but it was a bit much. Fresh fish and great flavor profiles otherwise. - Carne asada quesadilla (4/5): Meat was marinated so well and so tender and flavorful. A bit greasy but overall yummy and the caramelized onions on the side were good but cold. - Potato flautas (3/5): Decent flautas, though toward the end they started tasting too salty. - Tuna tostada (4/5): Really tasty tuna! A little difficult to eat but really great and loaded generously with tuna.

We went to @nicosi_satx @pullmanmarket this past Thursday night for date night and though we were full from all the fantastic desserts, we felt we should eat some protein. Hubby and I went to the bar area which served select items from @mezquite_satx. We were served the complimentary chips and salsa and tried their Barbacoa Tacos. One order came with 3 tacos which was enough for us to share. It was plenty of meat but I was a little disappointed that it wasn't more moist. Perhaps it was an off night. The calabacitas and guacamole should have been what we tried as the reviews were raving for those items. Maybe next time. Hubby found free parking on Newell. There is a parking lot behind @pullmanmarket and your ticket can be validated for 2 hours.

The bar at Mezquite is so beautiful. It really sets the mood for the cocktails & cuisine offered, taking you straight to Sonora. The barstools were not the most comfortable, which kept us from staying for a second round, but I am wishing we had! The Midnight in Mexico was a striking cocktail-- rich flavors with the Cupreata Mezcal, earthily spiced with the Fernet-Vallet, and some kick with a hint of Ancho. It was one to sip and savor. Highly recommend if you like a Mezcal forward beverage.

Mezquite was very good and overall a great dinning experience. The food was flavorful and the service was over the top! My favorite was the ceviche negro ( I wanted more!). The asada caramelos were good but were served like a big taco not cut in two. The bistec plate was tender and flavorful. The sides were good-- the only side that we did not like was the rice. The rice may need some adjustment. Margarita Clásica on the rocks and frozen both very good and you could taste the tequila. Yes! I would come back!

Mezquite at The Pearl provided a great dining experience, with its prime location inside the Pullman Market and remarkable ambiance. Our meal was exceptional, with each dish showcasing its unique flavors. We savored every bite of the guacamole, aguachiles verde, elote, flautas de pollo, carne asada, & tres leches cake. The paloma I ordered was one of best I've had in town. The service was also great. Additionally, they offer validated parking and both indoor and outdoor seating options, making it a perfect choice for a date night or special occasion.

We tried a few dishes here, and overall, it was a really solid experience! Don't expect the typical SA Tex-Mex fare here. Their concept is based on the Sonoran region of Mexico, so the food is quite different than the Mexican food we are used to in San Antonio. (the caramelos described below are basically Sonoran-style quesadillas) Caramelos Champiñón - Wow, these were amazing! Mushrooms, spinach, Oaxaca cheese, and bell peppers all came together perfectly. There's this mysterious smoky flavor that totally elevates it - way better than the carnitas version, IMO. Caramelos Carnitas - the carnitas were really moist and juicy; there were no complaints. But they didn't quite stand up to the champiñón ones, which had that unforgettable smoky vibe. The service was great, and the staff was super friendly and attentive. The place was also really clean, which I always appreciate. Tres Leches Cake - The cake was super moist, but the frosting was just a little too rich for my taste. Still enjoyable, though! They have a full bar, including liquor, beer, and wine. We will definitely come back for more of those caramelos champiñón!

Though I have been to the Pullman on a couple of occasions - I had yet to eat at any of their restaurants so gave Mesquite a try. Love the big open concept and service was fast and attentive. They brought out chips to get us started and they were warm and delicious and not the typical Sysco finest. We paired them with guac which was fresh but underwhelming - needed some additional seasoning; but the standard here was the Calabacitas which was incredible! I had the Negro Aguachilis - it was fresh and flavorful but I expected it to pack more of a punch with the citrus and habanero- and the black sauce was a little off putting and added nothing to the overall flavor! I did like it and would return but was kit blown away by the dishes! Well priced however and location / service were fantastic

Great Mexican food! I'm always wary of chicken dishes at restaurants since they tend to be dry but this was a pleasant surprise. Very surprised that their chicken dishes were very well cooked and not dry at all! Their tres leches was great as well! Don't forget to order a margarita too!

Way, way, way too long to wait for a frozen margarita. Corn - overrated. Too much mayo. Please have cayenne available- you are are a Mexican restaurant after all. Frozen margarita shouldn't take an additional- "hey, where is my drink?" After about 15 min wait. Carne asada tacos should never have so much gristle that it is half the meat portion of the taco. Definitely would not recommend. And the wheat tortillas- greasy and all could not save them. Chicken flautas- yes, definitely Panela queso tostada - on the plus side Way too expensive of a meal for what we got. You do feel like you are not in San Antonio- nice ambiance but can imagine it being very loud due to high ceilings. Go check it out for yourselves.

Restaurant located inside Pullman Market. It looks really nice and very clean. Service was great and the food was delish! We had nachos and carne asada tacos and we really enjoyed them! I recommend to try this place when you're at the Pearl.

Mezquite gave my little family and I back our joy (and hope in the culinary scene) last night. Located in the Pullman Market, Mezquite is dedicated to the cuisine of Sonora, Mexico. There's parking all around the Pearl and DVs park free. Its lush dining room with chandeliers cloaked in swaths of fibers that sway in the breeze is larger than life, yet somehow maintains a sense of intimacy. My eyes were as pleased with Mezquite as my stomach was. There's something about dining in beauty that makes the experience all the more memorable. We opened the meal with a lime-forward, homemade guacamole topped with pico de gallo. It was addicting and worth every penny charged. It comes with a red chipotle, salsa verde with a bit more heat, and the most ethereal tortilla chips we've ever eaten. The way we spent fawning and hyping up these tortilla chips, you'd think they just paid off our mortgage. The next bite was the Elotes, a quartered corn cob topped with a masa crunch and queso fresco chamoy. And, yes, it's every bit as good as it sounds. Granted, I'm so greedy I bit into the actual corn cob, so be mindful of that when diving in. My husband and I ordered the reposado flight which featured Wild Common, Agave de Cortes, and Carabuena. Each flight is served with palate-cleansing orange and jicama sprinkled with sal de chapulines (don't translate that if you're a squeamish eater). My hubby and I enjoyed playing bootleg tequileros, though I would've loved to hear about each tequila's origin from an expert, but on a busy Friday night I was content with the descriptive menu the flight was served on. Our next dish was the Aguachile Verde, a vibrant, beautifully presented ceviche of red snapper, cucumber, and Serrano chilies served in a mildly spicy tomatillo sauce. I craved more acidity, however I can also acknowledge that, coming off of the guacamole, my tastebuds might have needed a reset. I also found a piece of snapper with too much connective tissue to chew through. I'd still order it again. *Chuleta Asada, with Berkshire pork (sold in market) snuggled into a salsa de queso, combined with the rice made for an exceptional bite. The crust on the pork chop and the spot-on cooked temp would score 100 on any culinary school final exam. *The Caramelos de Carnitas was served on a wheat tortilla that was flaky, it was so expertly made. The carnitas were seasoned "like their Abuela taught them how to do it," according to my son. *Flauta de Papas came presented stunningly and were promptly dispatched by my daughter. "They were so good I forgot you wanted to do your review taste. My bad." *Chile Rellenos. I'm Black and Puerto Rican so I acknowledge I'm not the SME when it comes to Mexican cuisine, but I'm willing to debate with any Mexican about the validity of these chiles rellenos. The exterior crust was so expertly fried that it retained its crunch until the last bite. When you cut into it, the queso Oaxaca oozed out like it was seducing me (which absolutely worked). The chile itself was just kissing spicy. I can't recommend this dish enough. Our second round of drinks were the Paloma del Norte which had a gorgeous ginger-hibiscus syrup and the Midnight en Mexico, a mezcal old-fashioned that utilized fernet (I believe) to mimic bitters. The entire bar menu deserves a round of applause because the drinks are creative concepts in their own right. Desserts. I worked as a pastry chef for half my life so I'm a sucker for a good pastry program. The Tres Leches, with Chef Tavel's signature salted cream, coconut, and Jamaica sauce caused quite the conundrum for my family. They wanted so badly to say it was better than mine, but know that I'm working through feelings of inadequacy in therapy. The Chocoflan isn't the classic cake and flan dessert but an actual flan that sent my eyes rolling to the back of my head in ecstasy. The apple sorbete was topped with thick, homemade chamoy, and sprinkled with Tajín. The photo of Chef Ian and my son's face says it all. I cannot recommend Mezquite enough. It will become a regular spot.

This makes me love going to the pearl even more . Finally made it over to Pullmans Market and discovered Mezquite. We started with drinks. I had the classic margarita. Loved it. I don't remember what the hubby had but, he enjoyed it. We ordered the nachos with carne asada. These were amazing. I've never enjoyed nachos so much. We ordered the carne asada tacos and flautas for dinner... YUM!!!! Super friendly staff. Great atmosphere.

Our group of four made a reservation for 7pm on a Thursday. Heads up- they will not seat an Incomplete party. We walked through Pullman market to get here and either totally missed any signage or anything but happened upon the host stand. Reservations are recommended. We were seated and even though we had a reservation I feel like they put us in a weird seating area logistically. There was a plant immediately next to the fourth chair which made it hard to pull the chair out and even sit. Our waitress was very friendly and we decided to share a mezcal flight to do a small sampling. The flight was $30 for 3 tastings- so as far as tastings go pretty pricy. It was served with orange slices with tajin and ground up grasshoppers. They served a small bowl of complimentary chips and offered a green and an orange sauce in bottles. I also ordered a Paloma which was heavy on cinnamon flavor. I got the asada tacos were were really good but was basically $15 for 3 street tacos, and they were a little salty. The tortillas were really amazing though. They also sell them in the Pullman market. Our reservation at 7 was great because they had a mariachi playing while we there there and was probably the best mariachi I've ever heard. Overall this place was really good, but the price and a few other logistical things missed the mark a bit for me.

We went before a concert and everything was amazing about this place! First of all the location is great, lively and varied with other establishments inside there Pullman market. Our server was very interactive and had great suggestions. For appetizers we tried the guacamole, nachos, sandia & tequila, and aguachile verde (my favorite) although all yummy. Then we ordered family stole to the center of the table and had the opportunity to taste mushroom chorizo and carne asada caramelos (their salsas are delicious), the chuleta asada; and for desert got one of each tres leches, sorbete and chocoflan. Overall a great experience ;)

Absolutely delicious! Stopped by the bar to grab a few margaritas while they set up a larger table and not only was the bartender easily able to answer a few questions about the ingredients (we're kinda weird about our margaritas...in a good way!), he created two of the best margaritas off the menu we've had in ages. The service was on point at lunch, ambiance was a gorgeous mix of industrial and textural warmth, and the food makes us want to come back down to SA already. Don't skip the aquachiles, fish tacos or carne asada nachos. Definitely a fantastic spot!!

To be a new restaurant, they impressed us! We started with Calabacitas and guacamole. Both were excellent! The guacamole is served on a cold plate which I really liked. As for a meal I had the chicken flautas. These were the fanciest looking flautas I've ever had, and they tasted good! It came with charro beans, but I was so full that I didn't even try them. I also got a margarita, but I will say that wasn't the best I've ever had! When we went it was awfully busy, so it is LOUD! I think they could put some acoustic tiles up and it would be nice. I also want to note that the bathroom situation can be confusing! Women and men share the sink area, but when you go around the corner you see the respective restrooms.

Spent the day at the Pullman Market and came to Mesquite for lunch, we ordered the Carne Asada caramelo which is supposed to be similar to a quesadilla. We were so disappointed when our meal came out. I have never seen so much grease in one plate. It was not good at all. It was very messy, the grilled onions were cold, the oil kept dripping out of the slice every time I picked it up to take a bite. Absolutely not like the pictures other reviewers have included. Beware.

We were the first ones there for lunch that day. Been many times and never disappoints. We came with an appetite and there were no survivors. Wasn't a big fan of the tuna ceviche tostada but I still ate it. Not something I would order gain. Location, validation of parking,, service, ambiance...winning!!

I want to start by saying I am being lenient in my review because my family and I went on Mother's Day and it was so incredibly packed. We had a reservation time at 12:45pm but waited about 20 minutes to get seated - not a huge problem. Again, it was crazy packed in there. I ordered the flautas de pollo, which came with charro beans. It was not very warm at all when it came out. My husband ordered the chile relleno. He said that was very good. My parents shared the roasted chicken. They thought it was okay, but their plate was also not hot. Our waitress was very nice, but she was handling our table of four and another table of about 10 way over across the restaurant. She was being stretched thin and that might be why we received an incorrect bill two times. The first one had an added glass of wine that we hadn't ordered and the second one still had the glass of wine, plus an appetizer that we did not order. Finally, we received the correct bill. Always check your tab!!! I plan to come back to experience this restaurant again when it's not so busy. The food has potential to be great! P.S. This is dumb and not very important - I know technically it is considered correct to write Spanish words in capital letters without an accent - but it bothered me that Atún, Camarón, Clásica, and Caña were spelled like that.

I went on opening day. I didn't have food, but I did have cocktails at the bar. Everyone was super friendly and were quick at helping. I wish I had more time to also enjoy the food, but I will return for sure. I typically stick to the same drinks which are low-calorie, but I decided to splurge today and try something new. I had the Cana Brava. The drink was definitely worth the calories. Don't ask me how many calories it had, but I'm sure it had plenty since Cana means sugar cane. It was perfect. Not too sweet. They do have happy hour. For the restaurant, you can make reservations. Parking is available on site. It is limited. They will start charging for it. I just don't know when

Mesquite is absolutely exquisite! Their margaritas have a special place in my heart. You'll want to make a reservation, but worst case scenario you go to put your name down, there's a wait, and you find a seat at their fabulous bar and order one of their famous margaritas. Or stroll around Pullman Markey! The restaurant is gorgeous and bigger than it looks! The food was incredible. And we had a great waiting staff. Would definitely return and take my friends visiting from out of town here. My favorite food at Pullman Market that I've tried so far!

Poorly managed. Doesn't answer phone. We showed up to reservation a little early. They said our table wouldn't be ready until at least 40 minutes after our reservation time. We left extremely unhappy. It was Valentine's Day.

The ambiance, decor, and location are all outstanding. The food itself is a great representation and take on food from Sonora. The Elote was very tasty and fish tacos were equally delicious. For desert, there are a couple different flans that were all outstanding and extremely delicious. The one downside was the service which was slow, especially for drinks and order taking. The place was very busy, but would still liked to have faster service overall.

Try the new menu staff was cordial and helpful. The food was just perfect definitely going back

This place was perfection! Such a beautifully decorated space. We went for an early birthday lunch on Sunday and were able to get in with no reservation for a party of 8. Tucked away inside the Pullman Market, Mezquite is family friendly and great for sharing several item! We tried so many things and everything was so delicious and beautifully presented. The cocktails were unique and so great! The fish tacos were probably the best I've ever had! The service was fantastic from the hostess to the server. 10/10 recommend!

Came here a couple of times already, I've never had the food only drinks and they do not disappoint!! Love love love the Paloma, I keep ordering it so I definitely have to try something new next time! Just love this new food hall.

What a wonderful addition to the Pearl! Since opening, I've already been a handful of times and I am never disappointed in the food, drinks, or service. The classic margaritas are so good and the guacamole is delicious. I love sitting at the bar as well for the ambiance it provides and the people-watching! I had the aquachile for dinner (it was good but nothing crazy) & my bf had the carne asada tacos and he loved them!

I am disappointed to see that Mezquite -- arguably one of the finest Mexican restaurants in San Antonio -- has received such a mixed response on Yelp and Google. Many of the one-star reviews I read in preparation for my review are laughable (e.g., "There were flies buzzing around!" "My server wouldn't give me endless refills of soda, waaaaaaaaa!!!"). I mention all of this because I humbly ask you, Dear Reader, to take Mezquite's middling 3.5-star average with a huge grain of salt. In fact, take it with a snow shovel of salt. If you trust only one person on this site, let it be me! After all, I probably dine out more than anyone else in San Antonio. I'm also a rare breed on Yelp in that I possess both the culinary insight and the expressive ability to compose a review that's readable, engaging, and reflective of a true gourmand! When I tell you, Dear Reader, that Mezquite is worth your patronage, you should heed my recommendation with haste! I shall now tantalize you with a few choice items from my recent visit. Enjoy! Chips and salsa (5.0/5.0): As with everything at Mezquite, the chips and salsa are made from scratch on the premises. The chips were crispy, thick, warm, and seasoned liberally with sea salt. Of the two salsas (served in cute little squeeze bottles), I preferred the acidic punch and piquancy of the green tomatillo salsa. The orange-yellow salsa came across like more of an emulsion of mayonnaise, chipotle, and lime. Though tasty on its own, the orange-tinted salsa sprang to life when mixed with the green salsa. Try it and impress your tablemates that you took Ryan M.'s advice! Nachos (5.0/5.0): These were unequivocally the best nachos I've ever eaten. That speaks volumes coming from me, a true connoisseur of the humble nacho! The thick corn tortilla chips (same as the ones served with salsa) held up under a mountain of creamy white queso, pinto bean sauce, pico de gallo, and a generous portion of tender Wagyu carne asada. Like every restaurant at The Pullman Market, the meat is sourced locally and butchered on site. One reviewer complained that the carne asada was tough, which is absolute hogwash. Every morsel comprised equal parts lime-based marinade and char from the mesquite grill. If you order only one dish as Mezquite, let it be these nachos. Pollo a la parrilla (5.0/5.0): Though not mentioned on the menu, the organic free-range chicken is sourced locally, butchered on site, and grilled over mesquite, imparting a rich smokiness that permeated every piece, even the breast. The skin on the thigh was rendered crispy, resulting in an umami bomb of charred fat, acid, salt, and smoke. The accompanying pipian rojo consisted of pureed pumpkin seeds and dried red chilis. The pumpkin seeds imparted a subtle nuttiness to the dish, while the red chilis contributed a subtle dry heat. Chocolfan (5.0/5.0): Most flans have a tendency to be cloyingly sweet, but this iteration cut the sweetness with plenty of high-quality dark chocolate and a subtle smokiness from guajillo peppers. A crown of crumbled queso fresco added touch of salt and a welcome textural contrast. If this description strikes you as familiar, then you probably noticed that my photo of the chocoflan is the featured photo (as of June 24, 2024) on Mezquite's Yelp page. Several one-star reviews mention poor service, but that again is total baloney; I experienced nothing but friendly, ingratiating, attentive service from the moment I approached the hostess station until the time I walked out of the building. I cannot recommend Mezquite highly enough. Before you visit The Pullman Market, read my review and plan your own little culinary adventure. Take it from someone who has sampled a wide variety of items from every restaurant -- both full-service and casual -- at The Pullman: you will not be disappointed!

Great service and a wonderful Paloma at the bar . I haven't tried the food but the cocktails have been amazing!

The server was insanely sweet and knowledgeable. The food was super delicious! The place was so cute and i loved the vibe of the whole place.

Visited for dinner on a Thursday night and I was pleasantly surprised. This is now a new favorite Mexican restaurant! Made reservations on OpenTable and mentioned in the comments that I had a stroller and if we could be seated at a table that could fit a stroller next to it. They acknowledged my request and sat us at a table where our stroller won't be in the way of others. Our server was great, he steered me in the right direction of ordering a drink that I wasn't probably going to like. I was going to order the desert bird, but he mentioned it's very smoky and I ordered a different drink instead and loved it! We ordered the tuna tostada for appetizers, however their complementary chips and salsa is so good, I would be fine with just that. I think they're the best restaurant chips I've ever had. It's so crispy and you can tell it's made fresh! Their red salsa is really spicy, and I do love spicy foods. I ordered their fish tacos for dinner and it was delicious! Overall I had a wonderful dinner and our out of town guest enjoyed it too. Parking was free with validation at the Pullman Market parking lot however spaces there are so limited. There are a ton of 30 minute/15 minute stalls which I think they should get rid of a handful of since there are so many. FYI- it is really loud in the restaurant. The music is loud and the restaurant echos so it was kind of hard to talk without yelling at each other lol. But we'll definitely come back for sure!

I Loved the atmosphere and customer service at mezquite. The food was absolutely delicious! Drinks were strong and I'm happy my toddler enjoyed the food as well. The chips offered complementary were absolutely delicious and fresh! The salsas were really good. They offer a green salsa and a creamy red salsa that was pretty spicy! They also offer a kids menu with a good selection for kiddos. I cannot wait to be back! Great place to eat without a huge rush on a Tuesday. Family friendly too.

My brothers and sisters decide to join some friends for an early and lite dinner on New Year's Eve. We were delighted that we were able to get a reservation within minutes of our friends' reservation. When we got there the staff gladly joined our tables. We were seated outside which is just a concrete slab under a tin carport half surrounded by brick walls. So no ambiance. We ordered our drinks. Mix of moderately priced beers, margaritas and cocktails. Then placed our orders for dinner. We ordered two $14 small bowls of guacamole for the table and chips (which were very oily) I ordered a $16 Carnitas quesadilla which was basically a folded tortilla and cut in half. It was so greasy that I only ate a few bites. Our waitress did remove it from my bill. Others ordered various options of their Street Tacos. Their tortillas were not as greasy but some barely had any filling. One of my sisters ordered the Carne Asada tacos which were the greasiest of the bunch and not very tasty. Others ordered Chile Rellenos, Chile Colorado which were okay but under seasoned. Best entree was the Pollo a la Parrilla but all plates came with what looked like raw flour tortillas. Needless to say it wasn't the best food to end the year.

Friendly bartenders and a lot of variations of tequila drinks. It's very loud in here though.

I'm raring well more for the atmosphere and the service. This is ELEVATED Mexican cuisine which we were told at the host desk. While I'm more of a Tex Mex/San Antonio sucia eats girlie, the friends I was with were boujie . The elote chamoy sauce was almost fruity. Tasted kinda like a fruit by the foot sauce. They had run out of carne asada which I thought was so interesting since they talked about how they get their meat right from the butcher in the market. The 3 salsa options were yummy! The pork plate was my favorite part of the meal (especially going to town on the bone lol). 3 of us were able to share two apps and two entrees for a good price each! The playlist was awesome and the staff was sweet.

A taste experience of outstanding proportions. When seated, we were immediately served the most insanely delicious corn chips accompanied by a bottle of chilled red and verde sauces. For lunch we enjoyed their chile rellenos and carne asada tacos. The sauce the rellenos sat on was killer; like a creamy corn gravy. The rice and beans were over the top. The asada was flavor packed and guacamole was delicate and complimentary to the amazing lightness and crunch of the corn tortillas. Service was excellent. Highly recommend!

Eating at Mezquite is a satisfying experience and we're recommending it to our friends. We were able to park in the surface lot just west of the Pullman Market. Next time we will make a reservation -- this time we enjoyed browsing at the market before we were seated. The ambiance is creative and stimulating: the building is a repurposed glass warehouse and the decor in Mezquite features desert chic and succulents. Once we placed our order, the kitchen sent our food out quickly. First, guacamole, very fresh, with hearty tortilla chips. Also flautas with a tasty filling of roasted chicken. We shared plates of tacos: the carnitas were salty and rich, and the fried fish were a balance of tender and crispy. It was an enjoyable dinner at Mezquite and we look forward to coming back.

The service was amazing when we initially went to see the hostess to get a table. We opted to sit outside which ended up being a mistake because it was very humid and hot. There are no fans which I would def recommend as summer is approaching. The waitress took our order pretty quickly. We ordered an appetizer originally the nachos and before me and my friend even had to start wondering where our order was, they brought out fish tacos on the house and apologized for the delayed order. I found that to be exceptional service. Food wasn't too long either but I felt their extra step with customer service was a plus. Overall great place selective menu but you can't go wrong with your choices. I def recommend!

Sunday night Service was a little slow. Felt like we had to ask for common things but the vibe was chill and the restaurant appeared clean. Everything we ordered to the table was delicious and appealing to the eye.

The brilliant minds of the Emmer & Rye restaurant group have done it again, but on a scale so grand it could only fit inside the massive old Samuels Glass building anchoring the end of The Pearl inside the new Pullman Market. Holy guacamole, the ambience of this upscale take on a Mexican restaurant is casual and chic, and the food is (of course) on point. The service is exactly what you'd expect from this top tier group of culinary masterminds: hospitality on tap. Sitting inside this beautifully designed space is a mini-getaway far from home yet deeply familiar. Pro tip: the wagyu carne asada and the pollo a la parrilla are excellent.

Came here with family and friends on a busy Sunday evening. We were able to get a table and really enjoyed our time there. Food was amazing, but service was okay.

The service here is fantastic. Unfortunately, everything else isn't. The food has no flavor. There are flies constantly buzzing around even when you are seated indoors. No refills on any of the soft drinks. Definitely not worth the price or a pleasant dining experience.

Food was good. Wish they had a little more variety/options (note: no queso). Cool ambience. Service was lacking. Will try again!