Excellent! My husband and I keep coming back. The food is great. The service is great. We've never had to wait to be seated. The last visit we endured a birthday celebration by a group of ladies who were extremely loud which was annoying, but after they left we were able to enjoy our meals. The atmosphere is normally quiet and welcoming. The service is always terrific. So glad we "found" this wonderful restaurant. Hard to find GOOD Mexican cuisine in our area. La Mezcalita nails it! Love this place! read more

Finally, an excellent Mexican restaurant in Budd Lake! Perfect dining experience from the service, ambience, food, and view of Budd Lake. The waiters were friendly and helpful. Came for lunch on Valentine's Day before it got busy. Started with ceviche and table side guac, both phenomenal. Wife had chili rellenos and I tried molcajete loco, both were generous portions and delicious. Prices were good and there was cash discount. Will absolutely return. read more

La Mezcalita - Munch out - Mexican Near Me - Mount Olive, New Jersey

This is hands down my favorite Mexican food in the area and will be the only place I return to from now on. We ordered the Fajitas Monterrey Dinner, the Mango Habanero Chicken Wings, and the Beef Burrito. The Fajitas Monterrey Dinner was easily my favorite. The steak was so tender and charred perfectly. The fajita was mixed with onions, pepper, cheese, and PINEAPPLE. The pineapple made this absolutely special and delicious. The meal also came with a free side of chips, rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. The ground beef burrito was similarly delicious and they added peppers and onions to it free of charge. The man taking my order was super accommodating with this, which I appreciated. The burrito similarly came with chips, guac, salsa, sour cream, beans and rice, so It was impossible not to be stuffed afterwards. The chicken wings were crispy and delicious (we asked for the sauce on the side), and the sauce was really unique. I can't speak much to the ambiance of this place because I have never dined in, but after this amazing initial experience, we will definitely be back. read more

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This building has seen a few failed/turned over restaurant attempts over the past few years, since the long-standing High Noon pub that had been there closed some time back. The latest is La Mezcalita, and we immediately started hearing some very strong reviews from locals, and the consistency of these reviews simply forced us out to try it for ourselves. I was warned that if you don't get there early enough on a weekend evening, you're likely to not find parking. For my wife's birthday, we chose a 6pm arrival on a Friday night so we didn't have to take too many chances. We brought the kids out, so they all arrived in separate cars and two of them had to park in the adjacent strip mall even at that early hour. I immediately started fearing what the wait for a table may look like, but was so pleased when we were immediately seated. I had heard that it was a fairly loud environment, and they were certainly correct. We sat halfway between the front door and rear bar area, and the sound just rumbles all around as it comes down from the ceiling. If you're looking for a quiet dinner to catch up with an old friend, this place on a Friday or Saturday evening are simply not for you. Since we had the full family and were celebrating the matriarch birthday, it was just fine. We opted to have the guacamole that is made tableside, and it was a nice show and fantastic and tasty choice. It wasn't really enough to satisfy a table of five, but everyone got a bit of it. I always get steak fajitas, which is a consistency thing so I can rate properly across different restaurants. Good proportions, served sizzling, quite tasty. My son got some chicken dish, photo attached, my daughter got avocado tacos, she enjoyed them. My wife got a chimi that she wasn't a fan of, but she's a known picky eater. Service was good, and they seem to use a "shared server" concept in that one will bring drinks, and another will pull empty plates when walking by so as to not go back to kitchen area empty handed. I liked that, most efficient and stuff didn't accumulate on the table too badly. I would try again, but perhaps during the week for parking ease and a bit quieter of a meal. They do bring out a sombrero for the birthday celebration and photo ops, singing along. Fun time, give it a try. read more

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The food was pretty basic. No real complaints, no raves either, but what shocked me was that I ordered a basic Margarita, and found out that it was almost $11. They need to put the prices on the menu like they do with food and not shock their customers with ridiculously expensive margaritas in a Mexican restaurant. That was quite a surprise and I didn'tappreciate that. read more

Upon arrival you are greeted with vibrant decor and friendly staff. It was a busy Saturday night and the wait was an acceptable 20-25 minutes. The restaurant was very busy and almost every table was taken. Definitely a good sign. Once seated we were taken care of promptly and we placed our order. The guacamole appetizer was prepared table side and was fresh and delicious. One Entree, a chicken burrito, was served with rice and refried beans. The portion was very generous and it was one of the most delicious burritos I've had in a long time. The other entree, a spinach and vegetable burrito was also plentiful and just as good. Excellent service, delicious food, and festive decor all add up to a truly enjoyable experience. 5 stars all day ! read more

Great food and great service. Mexican street tacos are very good. This place is always consistent read more

Good new restaurant in Budd Lake. Very nice atmosphere & large tables. The bar is too difficult to sit at because there is no place for your legs so you have to sit far away from the counter. Enjoyed the complimentary chips & salsa. We liked our food very much - Enchiladas Suiza & beef taco's. Service was a big problem - waitress did not speak english or understand english. Bartender had to come over to understand what i was trying to order (Tito's straight up). Waitress forgot my water, did not understand my husband's drink order (tequila on the rocks & a glass of seltzer). She had a lot of trouble understanding that my husband wanted to add onions & cilantro to his tacos. Other servers seemed competent - ours wasn't. I would go back but I hope I don't get that same waitress again! read more

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What an amazing addition to the Budd Lake area! Truly delicious Mexican food. I ordered delivery and the food arrived warm, with still crunchy chips in the nachos. I opted for the Fajitas Mezcalitas Dinner with steak for the main course and, the seasoning and cook on the steak was perfect. The rice, beans, sour cream and guacamole came in a separate container to preserve the integrity of the dish. The sour cream was more than your typical sour cream or crema, I'm not sure what it was but I know I want more! I meant to take a photo but was too distracted by the taste until I was more than halfway through. I visit in-laws in this area often, we have our go to restaurants but no mexican cuisine as of yet. We had a fantastic experience and La Mezcalita will now most definitely be in the rotation. read more

Food, service and ambience all top notch. After moving to the area from Queens NY and trying multiple Mexican restaurants in the area I finally found my new spot. Came here on a Thursday night, enjoyed warm corn tortillas & salas, drinks and the most amazing appz. I had to take my entrée to go. It's a must try. Everything was so flavorful, large portions, and good music. I've been searching for good Mexican food for a year. I'm so happy. The staff is very attentive and friendly. read more

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Great food drinks and servers . The guacamole was so good served table side as well at the carbon tacos

The most important draw to a restaurant is great good and this place had it. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. Nice atmosphere, too. However I would say the service needs work. It took a while to have a server come to our table and then three people came to take our order. Later, a request was forgotten. read more

Great place! Food, service and atmosphere were all great. A lot of food options on the menu with ice cold beer. Will definitely go back.

This is one of the best Mexican restaurants we have been to in the area. Food is very flavorful. Service was good. Our only complaint, and it is a big one, is that we were charged for refills of Soda. It wasn't like they were opening bottles. The Coke was poured out of the spigot on the bar area. At $3 each refill we found that to be ridiculous. The tanks of soda dispense a glass for about 10 cents. I get $3 for the first glass, but refills should be free. I can tell you if we go back we won't be ordering refills of soda. Heck we only got 1 refill, it wasn't like we were drinking 30 glasses of coke. That cost you 1 star. If the food wasn't so good, it would have been a 2 star review. read more

Came here for the first time on a Saturday evening and the place was packed. It's very unassuming from the outside but the inside is huge. Our wait was about 20 minutes which wasn't bad considering how busy it was. The outside is totally reminiscent of a Mexican tavern you'd find in Tijuana. The inside was impressive and the ambiance was excellent. An incredible amount of detail went into everything down to the chairs. The music was on the louder side, but contributed to the festive atmosphere. The bar was packed but the bartending staff was on top of everything. Drinks were large and wonderfully on the stronger side. The house margaritas were really good. The menu selection was extensive - almost too much to choose from. The guacamole is made in front of you and was fresh and spot on. We had a party of four and the food was above average to excellent except for the wings. The sauce was great but they were quite dry. Maybe it was a fluke. Service was great and there was enough staff to manage the crowd. Our server was friendly and fun. My only complaint was the wait for the entrees. Some of the entrees off the menu require additional time to prep and cook. It was somewhat frustrating seeing people around you eating before you, even though they were seated after you. If you stick with the basics off the menu you probably won't run into any issues. Besides that, can't wait to come back again. read more

La Mezcalita - Mexican Near Me - Mount Olive, New Jersey

Really fun Mexican restaurant in Budd Lake, and very tasty food as well. I definitely recommend checking it out.

Fresh real Mexican food Great views of Budd Lake. Quality food at great prices Must go !!!!!! read more

La Mezcalita - Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Mount Olive, New Jersey

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Awesome restaurant! The staff is very friendly and making sure everything is going smoothly, the food was delicious and came out in decent time for a busy day. Right across from the lake with good views, my family's new favorite restaurant! The churros for dessert are a must try! read more

La Mezcalita - Side view - outside of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Mount Olive, New Jersey

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Hands down the best place ever!!!! Budd Lake needed a place like this! Best margaritas around! Amazing food- highly recommend the tostones kabobs! read more

La Mezcalita - 1/2 way to Mexico!!!!! Love this place! - Mexican Near Me - Mount Olive, New Jersey

Gorgeous drinks, friendly service, and a nice view of the lake from the bar seats. We will be back! read more

La Mezcalita - Watermelon Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Mount Olive, New Jersey

Wow! Food was delicious, drinks amazing and service exceptional . Had the Camarones a la Mezcalita outstanding . Can't wait to go back to try more . read more

First time here certainly will not be my last. Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. highly recommend!

Thomas v is not lying it really is a great restaurant and a huge upgrade and I love the Mexican coke

good food Loved the variety of options very nice atmosphere Francisco was super nice we will be back read more

Went after work. Nice view of the lake. Busy place but very welcoming. Food was fantastic. Drinks were plentiful. A little on the pricey side. If not for that, they would have gotten the 5 stars from me. Worth the visit. read more

Ambiance was great! Drunk were a little strong. Food was good! Service was a little slow but it was very busy inside so it is understandable. I would come here again! read more

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This place is a huge upgrade for our area! The food is awesome! The service is great! Family friendly and great drinks too! Greg V. says the Mexican Coke is a great touch! read more

La Mezcalita - Main dining room. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Olive, New Jersey

Loved the tacos Carbon. The crunchy tacos made with tostones topped with aquacates was also delicious! A must visit place.

Delicious food with great ambience and fantastic service!! The steak is a must try and cant go wrong with the guacamole. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Had a great dinner and the service was very friendly. Inside looks great too with the decor. Drinks are very strong. Definitely will go back. read more

Food, service was good. Very colorful and clean exterior and interior. It was very loud and expensive compared to other local Mexican restaurants read more

Excellent food! Amazing service!! Highly recommend if you love authentic Mexican food! Try the table-side Guacamole!

5 of us were anxious to try this restaurant but...............it was so incredibly noisy we left............we would have loved to try it but we also wanted to be able to talk with eachother read more

I love this restaurant. They are so friendly, the restaurant is across from Budd Lake and the food is amazing .I want to try everything on the menu!!!! read more

This place has great food and great staff! They have a regular Margarita size or a large . This will definitely be our new date night spot! I do however recommend you avoid the churros as they are stuffed with Carmel and when you bite into it , the Carmel squirts out like hot molten lava. I burned my hand but proceeded to eat them when they cooled. Also, churros don't need filling in my humble opinion and I recommend they nix the stuffing to make this place perfection. read more