El Mezcal is a good value - good Americanized-Mexican food, reasonably priced with friendly service. The meals are big enough to share. The three of us ordered the $15.99 3 white enchiladas platter and the $14.99 3 ground beef tacos platter to share, ate until we were full and still took home a to-go-box. The restaurant brought us extra plates and serving spoons so we could split the food into individual portions with ease. It's possible to substitute sides without an extra charge, and we love the freedom of being able to customize. I love the Mexican rice with refried beans. Therefore, I substituted the lettuce, tomato and sour cream "salad" side that comes with the three enchiladas for refried beans, making the sides Mexican rice and refried beans. The tacos came with cilantro rice, which tasted like standard cilantro rice. My mom preferred the Mexican rice instead. The tacos only come with one side and adding refried beans is not cheap; it's an additional $4.99. The tacos were stuffed and the filling overflowed onto the plate. The taco shell tasted good, but the shell wasn't up the task of holding all those ingredients and broken apart a little more than half way through. It was finished with knife and fork but still remained delicious. The chips and salsa are plentiful. They volunteered refills. We accepted extra salsa which we used for extra seasoning on the tacos. The restaurant decor is basic Mexican themed - substantial wood chairs, tables and booths. However, booths and chairs have both seats and backs padded for comfort. There is a stocked bar along the back wall, but it's not a "bar scene" place. It's an option for singles dining alone who don't want a table or a space to grab a drink while waiting for your party. There was a large television tuned to a sports station for entertainment. There is outdoor seating, which is directly off the shopping center's parking lot. Therefore, cars line the outdoor sidewalk/eating area. What the outdoor area lacks in ambiance, it makes up for by being dog friendly. read more

I've been coming here for over 10 years, even back when the restaurant was at its previous location under its former name. It's still the same family running it, and the quality has remained consistently excellent all these years. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and served piping hot. Their salsa and guacamole are some of my favorites, the margaritas are fantastic, and the menu has so many options that it's honestly hard to decide what to order because everything sounds good. The service has always been friendly, attentive, and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they do. My family and I have celebrated countless birthdays and special occasions here over the years, often bringing large groups because we know we can always count on a great experience. The staff does an excellent job, even when our party is large, and they consistently make everyone feel welcome. The restaurant is always clean and has a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. It's not easy for a restaurant to maintain this level of quality and consistency for over a decade, but they've done exactly that. If you're looking for authentic, delicious Mexican food with excellent service, this is the place to go. I highly recommend it. read more

Wow! A great selection and delicious food at El Mezcal. Table side Guacamole is offered and complimentary chips and salsa. Services fast and friendly and the dining room is comfortable and themed to put you in Mexico. They offer plenty of inside or outdoor dining. The enchiladas are perfection. read more

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Wonderful first visit to El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant off SR 441 in Mount Dora. I was immediately greeted and seated during lunchtime today. My server also arrived very quickly - I had to ask him for a few extra minutes before placing my order. Decent chips and salsa served first in an attractive and friendly setting. El Mezcal is a fan favorite around here, and I can see why. In business only 5 years, folks pack this place when they are hungry for Mexican food. My Camarones Mezcal with shrimp, rice, spinach, broccoli, and Avocado was delicious (although I thought it came with mushrooms, which I did not get). I would have liked a bit more rice with the meal, especially because the rice was so good. I ordered a Starry, which it appears they don't carry anymore (Pepsi products here). But, overall, a great first visit. The restaurant (and restroom) were very clean and they even roll up to your table if you order the fresh guacamole. Lunch specials also available. It's dangerous for my waistline having food this good so nearby. Gracias! read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora - Camarones Mezcal (there is also a version of this with steak). - Mexican Near Me - Mt Dora, Florida

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Salsa so good . The food also excellent . Large servings. Fast friendly service . Local favorite read more

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We used to enjoy coming here, but after today, we are done. The food quality has plummeted--the octopus was served so undercooked. My son has been ordering this same dish since 2024 so when we saw how quickly it came out, we knew there was something wrong. What was worse than the food was the attitude; our waitress Juanita brushed off our concerns with a lame excuse about a staff change in the kitchen. If you can't hit your own standards, don't charge full price for it. They've lost our business for good. I paid full price and gave a good tip, she is only interested in that aspect of her job. When you go to a restaurant you are there for an experience and today our experience was NOT good enough. read more

Service is always great as well as the drinks and food great spot to unwind with friends and family read more

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Amazing food love it has so much left over place was clean and great service thank you read more

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Food and service is excellent here. We go here every time we are in the area. It can get a little loud at sometimes depending on where you sit. read more

Fresh food, well prepared with fantastic service! Our favorites include beef crispy tacos, fresh table side prepared guacamole and house margaritas read more

HOLY GUACAMOLE--THIS PLACE IS A GEM! If you're even remotely a fan of guacamole, stop what you're doing, grab your car keys, and head over to this place. I'm telling you this isn't just guac... this is guac that whispers sweet nothings to your soul. Fresh, vibrant, and clearly made with love (and probably a secret ingredient they'll never share), it's the kind of dip that'll have you licking the bowl and asking for more chips like it's your job. Zero shame. The atmosphere? Picture the perfect lunch vibe bright, welcoming, and just buzzing enough to feel alive without shouting over your meal. Whether you're meeting coworkers, treating yourself, or catching up with a friend, it's got that effortless cool that makes you want to linger a little longer. And let's talk about the staff gorgeous smiles, polished manners, and service that feels like a warm hug. Seriously, they've nailed the art of making you feel like a VIP without the velvet rope. Do yourself (and your taste buds) a favor go, order the guac, bask in the ambiance, and thank me later. Your lunch break just found its new favorite hangout. read more

I think that when you have a sizzling plate of fajitas in front of you ... there is a tendency to always believe that the fajitas are somehow "amazing". Well ..., they were not .., they were under seasoned bland and the beef strips were small and tough. Not at all what I was expecting. The show is much nicer than the plate of food. Before this happened, the waiter mistakenly put a plate of carne asada in front of me ... this platter looked spectacular and honestly I wish I had chosen that instead of the fajitas .. however it could potentially have the same problem of all looks and no substance .., So ... I'd take on this restaurant cautiously .... And choose your dish wisely ... hopefully you will choose one that is up to par. read more

I wanted to give it a try and met a friend for lunch this past weekend. It sure was a delicious! The restaurant is inside a plaza and there is plenty of inside seating and some outside seating. We were greeted right away and sat right away on a busy lunchtime rush. We got chips and salsa before we were even seated abd our server came right away to take our order. We had to tell him to give us some time since we had not looked at the menu yet from how fast service was! We ended ordering the same thing and it was our server's suggestion Camarones (shrimp) al Mezcal, they were delicious! They came with broccoli, spinach and a light cheese sauce with a small side salad and rice. Those came out pretty quick. The staff is friendly, attentive, taking care of tables on a busy time and checking on people often. We will definitely be back! read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora - Mexican Near Me - Mt Dora, Florida

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After attending a powwow my friends and I decided to head to El Mezcal on a recommendation of a friend who went there for lunch the prior day. Apparently this place is a hot spot to hang out and eat as when we got there they were busy inside and out but luckily they had a table that could sit all of us. We used the other entrance door and immediately sat down. The place was bumpin'...music, basketball game on over the bar, dozens of wait staff running around. Seems cool so far. I got the Perfect Margarita to drink (Hornitos, Grand Marnier, Amaretto, Sour Mix) while the others got water and tea. Yup, I ended up looking like the drunk. The drink was good. I needed to stir it up as all the liquor was on the bottom. It started to hit me fast so I ordered quickly. For food I chose the Enchiladas Chipotle (1 chicken, 1 beef, and 1 cheese enchilada, with melted chipotle cheese on top, rice, tomato, lettuce, sour cream). I ate their chips and salsa while waiting on my food and I really liked their salsa verde. The enchiladas were good but I think I should have gone with the tacos. My friend beside me got the Tacos Al Pastor and while they looked simple, they looked so much flavorful than my enchiladas. Maybe when I come down here next year I'll stop in and get them. read more

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Food is always good. Staff members are very efficient and friendly. Prices are good for the amount of food you get. Margaritas are good and serves with a pretty flower. read more

Fantastic food! I was overwhelmed by the flavors and rich seasonings, the service was great! The ambience was hopping with folks which means the food is awesome. The price is great for the amount of food you receive. This is the place for me to come back often. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora - The octopus tartars with a little lime ‍, oh yeah - Mexican Near Me - Mt Dora, Florida

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Outstanding, authentic Mexican food. Packed with people but service was fast and friendly. Recommend the fresh guac (made right at your table). Everything was delicious - my whole family was pleased with their choices off of the extensive menu. Do yourself a favor and go - don't let the crowds sway you from staying and getting a table. read more

This place seems okay for family get together and Mexican food fix. It's decorated nice and the employees are nice. The place is clean and serves alcohol and has a big menu! Only thing it's kinda of weird to complain about but there is absolute no cell phone service there, which if ur eating alone can be annoying. Food: we'll have I had better? Yes I had worse? Yes.... This place is good for what you get and the price, is it the best Mexican food I have had? Nope but I would go back. I got the fish tacos which are okay.... Got the steak asada tacos which are ok.... Got the chills rellenos, that was terrible. My family got other stuff and enjoyed it.... I would go back. read more

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My Mexican dad said that this was the best Mexican place in the area so of course we had to drive the 40 minutes when I came to visit to check it out. The drinks are MASSIVE, alcoholic and non alcoholic alike. The horchata I got was the size of a German Beer boot. My mom got the mango margarita and while it was also huge, I wasn't that big of a fan. To eat I got the texicana fajitas which could easily feed 2-3 people. The shrimp was especially delicious, too good because it didn't leave room for dessert. My dad got the chori pollo and my mom got the carnitas. read more

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We were seated quickly as a party of seven. The decor was cool lots of paintings. The service was good but it took a few minutes to get the first round of drinks. We all ordered different items on the menu and everything was so tasty. We will be back. read more

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Wow! Our new favorite restaurant! We just got through with a great meal! Definitely recommend the custom Guacamole! 100%! I can't wait to bring our family & friends to this restaurant. The really amazing thing is that we went on a Tuesday night & the food was amazing & FRESH! Service was phenomenal! The place was packed but we had no wait. We waited longer getting a parking spot. Once inside I saw why. The staff were right there cleaning the tables, serving food, getting refills!! It is a great team! The 1 & only negative I have is the noise. The acoustics are bad. But believe me the food & service make up for it!! read more

Visited this restaurant a few times, food is always amazing and the restaurant is always clean. I had the Molcajete which was filled with multiple proteins and it came with a side of beans, rice guacamole, & sour cream. It was very tasty and it is worth every buck. I will say the service staff could be a little bit better and more interactive with our table. great experience though! read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Mt Dora, Florida

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We ate here for lunch. We were seated quickly, chips and salsa the minute we sat down. Food was amazing. Restaurant was clean, tables were clean. Now the Negative: so they have a guacamole cart that goes to every table, cool idea, we were served a good sized portion. So Im smart enough to know Guacamole is never complimentary, but there were no prices but a small sign that said " I work for tips" Ok no problem. But then when I got my bill it said fresh guacamole $9.99. The item is not even on the menu, just would of been nice if they were up front. But I still highly recommend this restaurant. 100 times better then the one in the center of mount dora. But -1 star for not being up front about the price. read more

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My hubby and I wanted to try a different Mexican place so we decided to try here. The service was on point, the place was somewhat packed for a Sunday (which is a great sign) and the food was stellar! They also have combinations on their menu which the usual place doesn't have so my hubby is happy about that. As we were eating my hubby kept raving about how good this place was so it looks like we'll be making this our go-to spot now. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora - Mexican Near Me - Mt Dora, Florida

Woooowwwww food was amazing. We had the fajitas for two and it was just amazing amazing amazing!! The restaurant is clean and the service was excellent! The drinks are very tasteful. I recommend the strawberry margarita. It's such an affordable place to eat. read more

Great taste and portion for the steak fajitas. Service was good, there's lots of runners & servers assisting each table. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora - Steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Mt Dora, Florida

I have heard about this place from many people. First time trying and confirmed all I have heard was true! This restaurant is located on the end of a shopping plaza. There is indoor and outdoor dining. The staff are friendly and very attentive. Our server Diana did a great job. We started with the Chori-queso $7.50. It has great flavors and is a generous portion. It was delicious! The chips and salsa are very good. If you like guacamole, there is someone pushing a cart who will make it right at your table! The Birria tacos $15.50 come with 3 and are served with rice & beans. The sauce is especially flavorful and really makes the tacos! The quesadilla fajita $13.99 was packed full and served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and rice. Everything we had tasted great and cooked well. Next time, we want to try their in-house made Flan! read more

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The food and service is always great. They stay authentic to Mexican flavor and do not cater to the American pallet and make it bland

Service and quality were everything. I think we were at the table 10 minutes and everything was out. What I was happier with was the drinks. The alcohol didn't taste like it had sat for a while. read more

Been here 5 times for family's birthday party's. All 5 times I ordered a top shelf margarita they gave me a house margarita. Asked the waitress about and she immediately denied it. Didn't even think maybe they made a mistake. Clearly she had an excuse ready to go. After five times in a row and the way the waitress handle herself, it's not a coincidence anymore. They're deliberately scamming people. read more

We have been to El Mezcal with our lunch group on several occasions. Until yesterday, it was all good. Service is fast, food is good. Atmosphere nice. But yesterday it started off bad as the music was extremely loud. Several people at our table mentioned it, so I asked the server if it would be possible to turn it down a bit. She responded that the music was fine and they were unable to turn it down. Yeah, I call BS on that but whatever. Then my chili relleno was so tough, I couldn't cut it with a knife, and totally inedible. Sent it back and then received a partial poblano pepper in return. Unbelievable. We will not be going back. (And what happened to the guacamole cart??) read more

El mezcal was everything you wish your local Mexican spot to be. The service excellent, the food excellent, delicious, fresh, huge portions. The prices were excellent. Great location for a family gathering. read more

One of our favorite places to visit! The service is always excellent, and the food never disappoints. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great experience every time. read more

I have never been so upset or disgusted in a restaurant in my life. I came here expecting to enjoy some good Mexican food, but instead, I witnessed one of the most heartless things I've ever seen. While I was eating, a mother came in with her disabled child and instead of showing any kind of compassion or basic human decency, the staff actually made her leave. They spoke to her in a rude, dismissive tone, clearly making her feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. You could see the hurt and embarrassment on her face. It was heartbreaking. I don't care how good the food is no restaurant deserves anyone's business if they treat people like that. Watching that poor mom and her child get pushed out was sickening. This place clearly has zero respect for families, inclusion, or basic kindness. If you believe in treating people with dignity, do not spend your money here. Management should be ashamed, and I truly hope they face consequences for how they handled that situation. No one deserves to be treated that way. read more

Hello everybody ! Hope everybody is having a great night . I just wanted to come on here and express my feelings towards my used to be favorite restaurant . And let me just start off by saying im young and have a disabled child . Friday mid day around 12ish i went out for lunch to my used to be favorite restaurant El Mezcal in mount dora . I used to come here for drinks and appetizers as again i say its not easy being a mother of a disabled child . My son is 7 and full of energy super sweet and friendly . We sat down and i decided to take my son a toy to distract him and keep him calm . My son was just being boy playing with his toy . Not bothering any other customers or employees from there . When out of nowhere the waiter decided to come on over and said sorry we have a complaint , you have to leave. as I was paying my check I felt tears were going to come out of my eyes because I felt that my son was mistreated or misjudged by people that don't know the situation that he went through. No child chooses to be the way they are nor a parent chooses their son to be disabled. But as a former server I found this restaurant to be very disrespectful to kick somebody out because of a disabled child. Not only that unfortunately this lady came over to me and said what is wrong with your child? is he sick? Or does he have a problem? Or does he just need a spanking? I felt embarrassed by the way she said that to me an older lady who knows nothing about my son . I hope nobody else has to go through the same situation but this restaurant definitely lost one of their paying customers . read more

This is behind the Waffle House at the end of the shopping center. They have a covered patio at the front. The inside has a lot of natural light with high back booths and a brick bar in the center. Chips and salsa are nothing great. I had a chicken taco salad and they let me swap the sour cream for guacamole. The actual salad portion had red cabbage and huge strips of carrots. That was very odd for a taco salad. The cabbage was chewy and did not seem right for a salad like that. The chicken was very chewy and did not have good flavor. The shell was not good either. I would say it's one of the worst taco salads I've ever had. The server was nice and attentive. They serve Pepsi products. I did not care for their tea, it seemed weak. I'd say this is a hard pass for me. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora - Chicken taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Mt Dora, Florida

3 stars because this place is new and has room for improvement. Atmosphere/ambience very nice - very clean Full bar Friendly staff The have table service guacamole (fun) Pepsi not Coke Table Chips seemed to be from a bag Table salsa was okay Rice was orange (colored) with peas, Lima beans, and green beans Shrimp was tasty as was the spinach Not much mushrooms in my dish The broccoli was quite raw Had sweet tea (definitely not my favorite) Not my favorite Mex restaurant - won't rule it out but won't drive across town for it either. read more

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Food is always delicious and the service is also great! Love the fresh guacamole cart. Juanita is the best! She remembers our likes and dislikes and is always on top of everything. read more

Thought it could've been a ton better, my fajita burrito was all peppers and onions, the shrimp were undercooked and the flour tortilla fell apart immediately. The rice tasted like the yellow sazon packet. Nothing special at all. read more

Love this Restaurant! !! I l live in Mount Dora so it's very easy. The foods are Fantastic, I know the staff. Can't do any better read more