The staff is always great, the food is delicious, the portions are huge and they don't miss! It's my go to restaurant for the best Mexican food in the area. Hands down! read more

Oh wow! So much food and it was VERY GOOD. we had a double portion of chicken fajitas and it was huge! We're from Texas and it was better than most Tex-Mex there. Service was great and great lively music. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Chicken fajitas - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

I was feeling a bit under the weather and someone suggested I try the chicken soup. It was a really big portion and indeed delicious. The bartender was super nice. I will definitely return to try more options. read more

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My fajitas felt like a literal alien that just learned about human food cooked it. I took 3 bites and didn't touch the rest and asked for a refund but they refused I guess they wanted the money that bad. At least the beer came right after I ordered it but I was much too sober to enjoy the food. I should have gotten more drunk and maybe I would have enjoyed it more, but I'm from Texas so I know real Mexican food. I found a metal bolt in the meat so maybe it was better that I didn't drink more cause I definitely wouldn't have noticed it. The look of the restaurant is actually very nice you could they worked very hard on it. read more

El Mezcal is a solid option right by the outlets -- everything tasted fresh and authentic. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the complimentary chips and salsa really hit the spot. I ordered the beef quesadilla and was impressed that they didn't skimp on the meat! It came with rice, beans, and a side salad with sour cream -- very generous portions all around. My friend loved her margarita and chalupa, too. Definitely a great local spot to relax and enjoy real Mexican food. read more

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First time here and definitely will be back. Food was great, server was attentive and everything on our orders came out correct.

We go there a couple times a month at least. Not the least bit disappointed ever. Food is quick and delicious. More than we can finish in one sitting and usually take a lot home. Staff is really sweet to us and make us feel at home. Everything is great except the price...too inexpensive for the service. read more

So good! Moved here from ATL and this place reminds me of all the things I love about a small town mexi place v yum!

Unfortunately this place has been slowly going downhill for the past year and half it seems. I've ran into multiple issues including super slow service, weak margaritas and now a big change in the food quality overall. I hope this place can get back to its roots cause this was my go to Mexican spot in Pooler ever since they opened. read more

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This place never disappoints. Music always playing, place always clean and service always excellent About 5 mins from Savannah Hilton Head airport read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Pina loca with shrimp, chicken sautéed onions and peppers served with rice and fried beans. - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

This is my favorite spot for Mexican food, hands down. They have a sauce bar if that's your thing. A freaking large A bubbling burrito and a seafood fajita to die for. read more

Chicken chimichanga 100% do recommend! The meat was so flavorful and huge portions. Great drinks, and very reasonably priced. Friendly bar patrons, all around great restaurant read more

The customer service was amazing. The food was really good. I had a enchilada and the ambiance was really good I love the decoration read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Horrible customer service. The man was overly rude when i told him i would like to cancel my order and just pay for my drink , he continued to say i had to pay for the food and then tried to withhold my change from me . Me and another person came here to get lunch we got the same thing and his came to $15 mine came to $26 we order the same exact food. The vibe was overly negative and everyone was very rude . read more

This place is amazing and the service is second to none! The food is good and affordable. They also have a salsa bar that offers over 6 variations of salsa and other options for free! read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Coconut margarita is amazing and this place offers a plethora of free salsa options!!! A MUST try! - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Came here to wait for a late flight out of Savannah. Only 5 minutes to the airport. Do a little work, kill some time...have some dinner. For a Tuesday night, not a bad crowd. Ordered an Iced Tea and some Chorizo Queso it was good, but I really expected a thicker Queso with some tortillas. It was also slower than expected to come out. Not too horrible, some I had some time. I needed something more "healthy". So a salad! Chicken Fajita Salad. Wow! I was impressed. Very good, would order again. Spent a few hours here. I'd come back if I have another flight delay! read more

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Having a life-long enchantment with the cuisine of Mexico, coupled with the knowledge of having been in the country-city and rural-I can claim knowledge of what authentic Mexican food and beverages taste like. Typically roundly seasoned with flavorful herbs and a variety of spices, with cooking that balances tender meats and seafood with enhanced dimensions of flavor often in surprising ways Moving to the area a year ago, we were disappointed with the local offerings since they predominantly fall into the category of Americanized Tex-Mex, equally at home with a beer or a fruity attempt at a Margarita. We have tasted the best, and (if possible) avoided the worst. Today we located the food-experience we'd sought!! Home! I'd read of a new Pooler restaurant by the junction of Benton Blvd. and Pooler Parkway that had only opened less than two weeks ago, named El Mezcal. So we tried and found that which we'd sought. It's in a strip center by the Pooler Savannah Tire location, so it's easy to find and easy to stream back into traffic from. Being so new, we didn't know what to expect, but it was a DELIGHTFUL experience. All Mexican restaurants will bring you chips and salsa upon being seated, but biting into my first chip with the first dip, signaled that this would be a meal unlike any other Mexican experience in the area. The chips were freshly made, thin and crisp, accompanied by a succulent, freshly house-made salsa redolent with fresh herbs, garlic, cilantro and a slight hint of citrus. Imaginative and authentic!! We knew we were in for a far different experience with El Mezcal than we'd found till now. Transport to the lands of Mexican cuisine with flavors! The menu features a wide variety the familiar (house made superb Tamales) and new like Mexican takes on grilled steak, vegetarian dishes, including a wide variety of Mexican seafood dishes including Shrimp soup. The menu includes a surprising variety of children's meals. Professional and personable servers and a wide selection of specials at lunch (daily 11am-2pm). I'm still basking in the memory of the Margarita. Very well blended, full bodied with fruit and the right blending of adult ingredients so that you know they are there. The Medium was about the size of a 16-oz pint glass and well worth the $6.99 price asked. At the end of our meal the owner, Louis, came over to check on our experience. He's a very gracious and friendly food service entrepreneur and very polished in his experience! He loves this country, having lived here for many decades and takes great pleasure out of making his customers feel welcome, at home and well satisfied. We are. And with this new restaurant, we've found a home for our South of the border flavor excursions! read more

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We came here for lunch recommended by a friend. We're visiting from California where there's great Mexican restaurants almost at every corner. And man, this was one of the best Mexican food we've ever had. Everything was very flavorful, cooked perfectly, came out hot. The server was very nice and attentive. We'll definitely come back. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Food was okay. We loved that the queso dip was available in multiple sizes. Chips were greasy. Service was definitely lacking. Our server did not seem to really care at all. Chicken tacos were bland but enchiladas were certainly great. read more

service sucks!!! they take 20 minutes just to get a drink. there taco shells tasted very old and stale. don't recommend

I really wanted to like this place. I was so excited when I saw birria tacos. I've eaten them plenty, so I know what they should be like. And this wasn't it. This was corn tortilla tacos with meat. I missed having them grilled and having cheese. There was also a lot of fat in the meat. Next, they have a bar. I'd expect them to make a margarita. Not use a premade margarita mix. It was warm and not good. On the plus side, I liked the free chips and salsa. read more

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If you are in the area and grave THE BEST Mexican EVER you will thank me :) it's quality and won't break the bank. The drinks were refreshing and we ordered two rounds! read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Omg a MUST THE BEST chicken soup I promise - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Looking for a good Mexican place in Pooler and had high hopes for this. Unfortunately was disappointed. Service was excellent and otherwise I would have given two stars. He was quick, friendly, helpful and attentive. Definitely the best part of the meal. Food: Guacamole was possibly the worst I have ever had. It had an unusual consistency where ir was watery. It was lacking onion, peppers, tomatoes and cilantro. Seemed to be an avocado mash with some salt. Chili relleno was an overcooked and greasy mess. A poblano pepper should have a little crunch if cooked correctly. Crispy taco would have been good but if a taco is put on a plate with lots of sauce it will not be crispy. House Margarita was good and will sneak up on you. Don't plan anything n returning. read more

Thanks to some friends who invited us here, it's not my fave Mexican restaurant in the area ! They have great service, delicious food and great prices. I ordered the Mezcal Special # 14 and it was delicious! I think each time I go it's going to be hard for me to try another meal cause I liked #14 that much. Our friends enjoyed their margarita tower very much. Said it tasted perfect. Definitely try them out before the other Mexican places in the area if you are craving Mexican. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Mezcal special with beef added for additional - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

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the food lacked flavor tremendously!!!! customer service was ok. my only issue is I wanted a food item taken off my bill because i barely ate it since it lacked the flavor but that was an issue. won't be back again. should have listened to the reviews. read more

They recently opened up, I came here on the recommendation from fellow town residents in the Facebook group for Pooler. Right across the street from Savannah Tire and Sunoco gas station. We opted for take out today. The restaurant is very clean, the staff is very friendly and happy to assist you. Waiting for the order went by quickly, maybe ten minutes and my food was ready. They were not too busy at the moment, about 2pm. The food was great, everything was hot and fresh, very flavorful. The portions are pretty big too. A large serving of beans and rice came with my enchiladas. The ground beef has so much flavor too. We will be back again and soon! read more

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I had a great experience at El Mezcal. Authentic Mexican restaurant with a huge menu and friendly staff. Like most Mexicans restaurants, chips and salsa is served as a complimentary starter. I ordered the Super Ranchera enchiladas. 5 different types of enchiladas smothered in guac and sour cream. Definitely a hefty meal with lots of different flavors. I would recommend getting this dish if you like enchiladas. Over all I would rank this establishment a 4.5/5. I will definitely come back when passing through Savannah. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Food? Amazing! Service? Equally Amazing! And the ambiance was exactly what you would expect from a great Mexican restaurant. This was our second time going and they haven't disappointed yet! read more

I believe we've found...."the spot". A Big shout out to the owner Luis for the complimentary tequila shots! Nice touch and we'll MOST DEFINITELY beI believe we've found...."the spot". A Big shout out to the owner Luis for the complimentary tequila shots! Nice touch and we'll MOST DEFINITELY be back! Winner in our book! Service= AMAZING Margaritas=AMAZING Food= AMAZING Go and see for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed. My fiancé and I just moved here from Atlanta a few months ago and have been looking a good Mexican spot in our new town. Well tonight we struck gold! read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Food is always awesome & comes fast every time! Been 3 times now and have gotten great service every time. Will be back!

Along the whole East Coast, by far the best Mexican restaurant I've ever had. From atmosphere to service, drinks and food, all 10/10. Definitely will be coming back again read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Ok I would give this place 5 stars but the service is so so... but the food.... The food is AMAZING!!!! I would easily call this the best Mexican restaurant in Pooler, probably Savannah to be honest. I had to check and see if my Tiá was in the kitchen. We left so full and satisfied the carne asada tacos were so good the meat was perfectly marinated and the birria quesadilla was fire!!! The cheese was nice and hot it was oozing out. Highly recommending this place and we will be returning. read more

Certainly it is authentic enough but it misses on quality. The birrias tacos look great and the meat was edible but way too many globs of fat yes I understand it's supposed to be fatty but it was a little extreme. Service was not great. I found the atmosphere to also be a bit strange. I would not be likely to come back here. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Birrias tacos - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Pretty bad, soupy and tepid. My guy didn't speak a word of English, and I'm ok with that on most days but the drink was w/o tequila so I bought a shot to put into it, asking another waiter that understood me.He never came over to ask if everything was ok... for travelers looking for a good drink and food I'd say skip over this one! read more

I've had a lot of Mexican food of this style. It was average. The cheese dip was cold unfortunately but did have good flavor. Beef quesadilla was average. I would go back, but it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Beef quesadilla - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

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Pacifico on draft and served cold. Amazing. Also the guac and everything we ordered was super fresh. Great job!

Service was extremely slow even with very few people eating. My beer and food took so long to get to me you would have thought it was applying for a visa. Did they have to drive to Mexico for my modelo? I'm not sure. 1hr and 14min later I received my food only to find it room temp. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Nice place with good prices. My server was great but the food was just decent. I found connective tissue or gristle couple of times when I was chewing my steak fajita quesadilla. I hate having to put my fingers in my mouth to take pieces out. The cheese inside the quesadilla was uneven so at times it was good because it was very cheesy and some other times it wouldn't taste like much. They serve enough on the dishes and the complementary chips and salsa is always good. My steak fajita quesadilla was $8.55. read more

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Always have great food, great margs, amazing service. Will customize to whatever you like with what they have. It's our little local hidden gem. Stop by and support local if you're in the neighborhood read more

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Margarona - Beer Bar Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

I know it's only one visit but I may be ready to name this place my favorite Mexican restaurant. Atmosphere is what you would expect, service was great and the food was fantastic. The chips are thin which I prefer. The salsa was delicious and the cheese dip perfect. I had the ribeye and shrimp were spot on. Flavorful and fresh. This will definitely be our go to for Mexican. I highly recommend. I almost forgot, the margarita was big and delicious! read more