Mesa Coyoacan seems determined to make Mexican complicated and uptight, sucking out all the passion of Mexican culture. They may perceive their restaurant as "nouveau" yet I didn't witness any of the skill and artistry that should be accompanied by that word. In the end, what you've got is small plates of Mexican food that don't satisfy in a carnal way, nor in a more delicate, orchestrated way. The beet salad tasted like it could have come from just about any modern American restaurant in Brooklyn. The tacos were small and forgettable and this is coming from someone who eats a lot of tacos and makes barbacoa regularly at home. The guac is actually delicious but good guac doesn't make a meal. The same goes for the drinks -- interesting ingredients resulting in unbalanced flavors. In the end, I couldn't help but feel that someone back there is trying to teach us all a lesson about "elevated Mexican" but giving us a pretty mediocre eating experience. The servers are either stressed, too busy, or imbued with this same attitude and therefore stink. The hostess/ waitress was abrupt and rude and our waiter was slow and overwhelmed. I've tried this place twice now and I'm happy to finally know I don't need to go back. read more

Went here late last night after reading the reviews on Yelp. I've always avoided this restaurant like the plague due to it's offensively trendy exterior that looks more like it belongs on 28th and 3rd Ave than Graham Ave. Inside, it's a different story. It's much more muted and pretty. The bar is lovely and the restaurant had really nice lighting. Started with the guac and chips, as you can judge so much of a Mexican restaurant on their guac. The guac was seasoned really well, with hints of cilantro and thin cut onion. The chips were def housemade and deliciously thick, just how I like them. Followed by the tamales (one of each kind: tiliipia, pork and chicken with mole). They were SO GOOD. Best mole I've had in New York. I loved each tamale, but the chicken really stood out. It was juicy, perfect with the mole sauce and went really well with other salsas. Yum. Next, I shared the carnitas tacos with Justin M. with a side of elote. We've made carnitas before, in a cast iron dutch oven, cooked for 5 hours, so needless to say, I judge carnitas hard. The tacos kicked ass. Meat was juicy, the tortillas were just the right taqueria size and the trio of salsas were so fresh and spicy. I loved every bite. The elote was the best I've had thus far. The corn was perfect, the spices were perfect and it was covered in cotija. Perfect. Ended with the churros, yum. To drink? Oh but a beer with spices and lime juice of course! They even have Horchata, which I haven't seen since I lived in CA. Great experience from start to finish. read more

:{) "Para la Cruda"... -- Does that mean "for a group"? Maybe, probably not, and I got no clue... But, when you have mysteries to solve, what do you do? -- What would Apple do? -- Get out the iPhone and hit up the iTranslate app. Duh. :) jk So, on that sunny, yet breezy, Sunday afternoon, that's what we did, and we came to a new realization regarding that menu item. -- "For a hangover". And that's what I ordered: a steak Chilaquiles. The Chilaquiles was crunchy, cheesy, meaty and flavorful.. However, my only gripe is that I wish the plate was less elegant and more filling. (Or maybe I was just hungry for Guac. hmm) Overall, this laid-back Mexican shop was fantastic for a weekend brunch. The location is 2 blocks from the Graham Ave station. The atmosphere was very casual/relaxed/bar-friendly. We got Horchatas to drink. Guac and chips to start. And the portions were just right. The Huevos rancheros looked delectable, and the tacos scrumptious. Conclusion: Return for brunch :0). period. Also, check out Sel de Mer next door. Lobster special~ read more

I am so happy that this place is near my apartment. I'm even happier since I found out recently that I can order my food for pickup, which is great for those nights when you'd rather have your dinner in your PJ's, on the couch. I can't vouch for many things on the menu, mostly because I never stray from the fish tacos when I go there. $9 gets you three tacos (on small tortillas) filled with a generous portion of fresh tilapia. I'm a huge fan of fish tacos, and these are definitely the best I've come across in the city. The tortillas are a wee bit soggy, but I think that ultimately the fresh, delicious fish makes up for that. All of the homemade salsas are amazing (the habanero is my favorite), and the guacamole is a must for your visit. My only complaint there is that the ratio of guac to chips is off - I think the amount of guacamole is too small for more than 2 people. But that could also be because I am a guacamole fiend who can't stop eating it. Margaritas are only okay, and not worth the $9, in my opinion. My husband has had the enchiladas verde, which are very good, and the carnitas tacos are also really solid. They just opened a few outdoor dining tables, which is a nice addition to the already-lovely atmosphere here. read more

I had such a great time at Mesa Coyoacan a couple weekends ago. We were in the area and decided to go here for lunch on a sunday. I ordered vegetarian enchiladas verdes and my husband got the chilaquiles. My enchiladas were delicious, the sauce is probably the best salsa verde I've ever had. Full of flavour and I liked the fact they were filled with something that wasn't beans or cheese. They were full of zucchini, spinach and other yummy veggies. My husband really liked the chilaquiles as well, covered in the same delicious salsa verde. We got a couple traditional margaritas to go with it. I'm not sure what people in other reviews are talking about, but ours were super strong, in fact I could only have one! For dessert (yes! we still had room since the portions weren't crazy) I got a tres leches cake and my husband got the churros. I mostly didn't get the churros because in my homeland of Spain it's something you have for breakfast, not dessert, so that weirded me out a little. My family used to own a chocolate con churros place when I was little, and when I tried these they totally brought me back home, they were that good, and the caramel was a nice twist on a classic. Our waitress was very nice as well -and had the cutest haircut-. The only thing I didn't like much was the guacamole. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing, and for $9 I expected a bit more. This place is on the pricier side, the bill for two including tip was around $100, but we'll definitely go back every once in a while. I also liked the decor. The plants and candles in the staircase gave a really nice ambiance. read more

Went for brunch and got the totally killer Berkshire Farm pork tacos. The drinks were fantastic and the salsa's were homemade and nice as well. One star deducted because the waiters are kinda dicks. read more

Came here on a hot Friday summer, great for a date. I ordered the watermelon margarita, I had an option to add their homemade infused jalapeño tequila or habanero one. I declined, I was afraid it would be too spicy. Guacamole and chips was good. Ceviche not bad, had the shrimp as entree. Shrimp had not much flavor but meaty and big with head on! Overall food ok. read more

Delish mexian food. a lot like nada in cincy. Waitress was a little funny... she kept saying things like "Carne ASA DAAA" and "MAAAA GA RITA" tasty as hell. meh ok service. delish margaritas read more

I found this place just a few months before leaving NY and it blew my mind - great flavors, hardcore Mexican preparations and good drinks. Whenever I'm in NYC I try to go back and try something new. read more

I willfully departed with $60 at this gourmet mexican venue. Here are the stats - (+)'s The taco's come as a trifecta. The grilled tilapia and shrimp varieties were on point. I'd recommend ordering six for men. Also won't be a disaster for gym-goers. The food arrived expeditiously. Dark and cozy ambiance. Very friendly and responsive employees. Perfect waitress. Attentive without being overbearing with just a dash of humor. The meal came with an exotic salsa sampler, which was excellent. It's in Williamsburg. My wife had an amazing spicy margarita for 10 bux, (-)'s Small, crowded, and ultra-popular, so we endured a 30 minute wait. They took our number and promptly buzzed our cell phone when a table opened up so that helped. I'd recommend calling ahead with a reservation and forget about bringing a large party. - 10 It's a bit pricey. As good as the food was, it is a tad disconcerting to spend $60 on mini tacos. But hey, put logic aside and live a little! Woo hoo! - 5 The verdict - 85/100. Solid W. We've added this place to our return visit list. read more

My husband and I stumbled across Mesa on a one day trip to Brooklyn. It was AMAZING. We sat at the bar and were greeted by an engaging, informative and very nice young bartender. He made us delicious drinks which we were informed consisted of house made purees. My husband ordered an extra spicy Bloody Maria and I had a Watermelon margarita. I have never been a Tequila fan but this margarita was to die for. We started with Chips and Salsa. All 4 salsa's were delicious. For our meal we ordered the Caritas and Al Pastor tacos. They were the most authentic tacos I have ever eaten outside of South Texas. Pure perfection. Next time we are in the are will be back with out a doubt! read more

Mesa Coyoacan - Watermelon margarita and bloody Maria extra spicy - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

RE REVIEW. Went again today to try something different than the last time. Got the brunch sampler and was glad I did. Everything on the plate was good served with tortillas to wrap in. Chicken in a nice not too spicy sauce (shredded), black beans, good guac, rice and peas and your choice of salsas. Enjoyed it much more this time than last. Cute place, great bar. read more

Can't say enough good things about this restaurant,. Fresh flavorful food, quality ingredients and excellent service. We couldn't make up or mind on what to order so we got 3 small plates and guacamole to share. The guacamole was fresh with mild seasoning that didn't overpower the avocado. And the salsa that accompanied it was a perfect pairing. The Tlacoyos were my favorite dish with spicy chorizo and a crunchy cactus salad. We also ordered chipotle hot wings and the steak quesadillas. The wings were spicy and crispy and the steak was cooked perfectly and was super tender. I had the Jamaica and the Jalapeño Mango margaritas. Both were flavorful without skimping on the tequila. The jalapeño added just the right amount of spice with a fresh green finish. This place doesn't disappoint! read more

Go here on a date, get the regular margaritas with salt, and share the tacos. Cool vibe.

Came here a few times with my boyfriend and we loved it, so I decided to make a reservation when my family visited, the waitstaff is so nice and everyone enjoyed the food and drinks (especially the extensive mescal selection and the cucumber jalapeno margarita!) we will definitely be back! read more

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After reading lots of reviews about this place and a neighbor recommendation, my boyfriend and I decided to try it. We had reservations about coming to Mesa due to the prices. After eating here and seeing the portions, we had pretty good reason to. The food was delicious, except for the Modelo Nergo sauce. Boyfriend asks "what's that?" as I dip my chip from our guacamole appetizer into the dark-colored sauce. My response was "um...tasteless." AND IT WAS. I couldn't believe it. The guac was good though, as were the chips. We also ordered the tilapia tacos as well as the enchiladas verde with the shrimp and octopus. Pretty tasty, but like I said...small. The sauce on the enchiladas was extremely good. I wouldn't return here to eat unless I had a late lunch and wasn't famished (or even averagely hungry). Service was just okay. Nothing to write home about (or yelp about for that matter). 3 stars for big price, small plates and mediocre service. read more

I still think about the shrimp enchiladas I had here. :) Absolutely delicious! Honestly, the guacamole was just ok and the drink I had was good but not outstanding. But the enchiladas alone were all that I needed. Would definitely visit again (next time I'm out in BK). read more

Based on the food and drinks alone, I would give this place five stars. I started with an order of three tamales: chicken mole, tilapia and guajillo salsa, and pork with raisins and almonds, and they were sublime. Next, I tried the vegetarian chile rellenos, a poblano pepper stuffed with zucchini, carrots, grilled corn, spinach or verdolagas (seasonal), covered with red tomato salsa and topped with pumpkin seeds, and it, too, was one of the best versions of this dish I've ever had. Last, the margaritas are potent and delicious...no skimping on the tequila. Nevertheless, I have to subtract a star. Reason #1 is because the portion were SO small: I needed to order two entrees to feel even partly full. Reason #2 is that the food and drinks were too pricey given the portion size. Reason #3 is that although my server was very friendly and responsive, another employee gave me attitude when I asked if the front door could be shut--temps were in the 50s and I was being blasted with cold air. Would I return? Probably; I will likely dream about those tamales. However, maybe they can be accompanied by some rice and beans? read more

This is one of my favorite hidden gems in brooklyn williamsburg. They serve the best tacos and one of the most authentic sopes i tried in ny! Its real chill mood with chill music and great drinks! read more

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This might be my favorite Mexican place in NYC. Their array of margarita flavors are awesome. Their taco's are so good, I'm constantly craving them. My absolute favorite item is the "De Lengua" taco. It is made with cow tongue. Having grown up in NYC cow tongue is not something I've come across much (or wanted to) but let me tell you...it's the best thing ever. Get over it and try it. Guacamole is also awesome and churro's for dessert is a must. So very yummy. read more

I love this place. The food is really authentic mexican but a little more upscale, yet this place is casual and laid back. what I LOVE is their margaritas my favorite is tamarindo, they hace pretty much my favorite margaritas, all fresh juices and they make their own infused tequila, yummy yummy. the place is great for groups and i've tried their brunch too which is equally yummy. my favorite dish is the mole enchilada. read more

Really enjoyed this place. Had the chicken enchilada nothing crazy but really well done and the sauces were very tasty. Slightly upscale Mexican that delivers and not too pricey. Probably one of the better Mexican places in Williamsburg read more

We were out on a bike ride through Brooklyn, checking are trusty yelp we found this place. To drink we had one of their daily specialty margarita's. It had some type of spicy salt around the rim. Hands down one of the best non-frozen margaritas.. a great balance of flavor. Then we had the guacamole and chips; it came with some of their house made beer salsa sauce. If you're a guacamole lover, this is what to get. They have crunchy chips and a very creamy and tasty guacamole. It has a zippy salty creamy spicy yummy flavor. But it's not overpowering in any of the aspects. Seriously. Get it. Then... the grand finale (for us), we got the verde chicken and verde beef enchilada. OMG. First off, if you don't like verde sauce.. I'd sitll encourage you get it. This is HANDS DOWN the best verde sauce I've ever tasted.. It's got that slight sourness from the tomatillos, but it's ever so slight then there's a kind of creamy salty spiciness. Seriously.... oh so good. I could eat the verde sauce as a main meal. On top of the oh so yummilicious sauce there's the general preparation. I generally steer clear of enchiladas because they end up being a sloppy soggy mess. Here, that is definately not the case. The torillas are not soggy and stand up to the verde sauce... with a few slices of onions and avocado's on top (you can take the onions off easily if you don't like them). So if there's 2 things you need to know: * GET THE GUAC * GET ANYTHING WITH VERDE SAUCE :) read more

Mesa Coyoacan is not only the best mexican food I've had in New York, but also some of the best food I've had here, period. I usually go for the carnitas plate, which is huge and absolutely scrumptious. The enchiladas, salsas, guacamole, and specials are very good too. Lucky to have this place close by, but it's definitely worth the trip if you aren't from the neighborhood. read more

This is probably my best Mexican restaurant here in Brooklyn. From the drinks, food and service it was great. Their decor and ambience is a plus. I will definitely comeback. read more

It is a happening joint! One of the must see places in Williamsburg. Ordered the soprecitos, thin tacos with the fish. Very fresh! The whisky was also very good... very fun! this place is also kid-friendly. read more

My rating is for the food only! Everyone recommends the carne asada, I recommend the fish tacos. Truly the best dish! The service really sucks, so if you are looking for a great service with your meal, better go looking for another restaurant, this ain't it... read more

I took my boyfriend here for brunch on his bday to switch up our brunch options. I chose this place on a whim and wasn't disappointed. Judging by his 4 star review - I did good. Very delicious food and their bloody maria was tasty, but too strong for me. We'll definitely be back. read more

We were lazy on a Friday night so we decided to order our food to go. I ordered the Enchiladas Verdes with beef and my wife ordered the Chicken Mole enchiladas. Mine's were OK with pretty good salsa verde but my wife's Mole Enchiladas were super good. One of the best moles I've ever had. We also ordered a side of rice and beans. The rice was OK and the black refried beans were good. Again, I can't seem to find excellent Mexican Rice in NYC. We ordered the churros with chocolate and caramel dip for dessert and there were decent. I don't recommend ordering this to go since the dips seemed meant to be hot. Since we ordered for takeout, I can't really comment on the service. However, they said 20 minutes and they were right on time. We will definitely return and actually eat here because their menu looks appealing and their tequila selection even looks better. Oh, btw this place isn't cheap so be prepared to spend a little money. read more

After reading about how hard it is to find good quality sit down Mexican food in NYC, we were pleasantly surprised with the quality here in Brooklyn. Definitely a recommend for both ambience and the food. Not as great as Mexican food on the west coast, but for NYC it was most excellent. Margaritas were good, but seemed a little on the lite side in regards to tequila (btw, they infuse their tequila with various peppers which is always a nice touch). Laid back ambiance with character, great wait staff and cute bartendress - my wife and her friend said our waiter was dashing too. We tried the pork tacos, the fish tacos, the masa cakes with pork, the chicken enchiladas, and a few other things and just about everything was very well executed and robust with flavors. The homemade salsas were delish, and we asked to take some of the habanero sauce home. read more

There goes the neighborhood. Mesa Coyoacan is high brow mexican. It draws a crowd that's certainly fashionable, even for this part of East Williamsburg. You wouldn't be blamed for thinking Mesa Coyoacan was closer to Bedford. I'd say that most of the stuff here is tasty. I had the shrimp tacos and they were decent, but nothing special. At $9 a pop they were a bit pricey... for my main dish I had the Camarrons Al Ajilo and they were very very tasty. The shrimp were giant but spicy. Some kind of brown sauce that they were fried in gave them a nice kick. Overall the food here is undeniably good. But the prices they charge are... a bit high. My main dish basically was 3 tacos. It came with 3 shrimp, some rice, beans and just enough avocado for each tortilla. You have to ask yourself if $17 for 3 tacos is worth it, no matter how good the shrimp are. And for that money, why should I put it together myself? Dinner for two here ran about $70. That's pricey... considering that we mostly had just tacos. There goes the neighborhood. read more

The food here is incredible. The service was even better, Virginia was attentive and extremely hospitable. I would recommend anyone in the mood for World-class Mexican cuisine, delicious drinks and a warm ambiance to get to Mesa Coyoacan ASAP!! read more

I can only vouch for brunch, but Mesa Coyoacan did a solid job. The strawberry and banana pancakes con cajeta were super sweet, but very good (more of a thin pancake and a slightly smaller portion than many might be used to). I was most impressed with the chile relleno de huevo con chorizo verde...the verde was the perfect sauce for the eggs and black beans; the whole dish was just perfectly put together. The shrimp ceviche wasn't too shabby either. Also, a killer horchata. I just wish it were bigger. read more

Wow, where should I start? Probably with the chorizo quesadilla that we had as an appetizer, which was incredible. I ordered the carne asada tacos as my entree and they were absolutely delicious. The meat was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. All of the provided sauces were very good and had their own unique flavor. Still hungry, and wanting to try more food from here, we ordered the churros. They came with chocolate and caramel sauces for dipping and were great. I can't rave enough about the food here, it's all very good. Too good perhaps, and part of that left me a bit disappointed. Three tacos just aren't filling enough, even after splitting a quesadilla as an appetizer and having churros for dessert. All of the portions are quite small. I'm not a big guy, by any means, but can work up quite an appetite sometimes. Next time, I'll probably get two orders of tacos for myself without caring about being judged. They do have a "platos fuertes" section on their menu, which I'd assume is more filling, but the tacos are too good to pass up. This is probably the best Mexican food I've had in the area so far, and I can't wait to return for more. read more

It's definitely a 3.5 in my book because it has a really fun atmosphere it you come here with a group of friends (which is exactly how I spent my Saturday evening here), but I have to round down on this one due to the food. There was a bit of a wait when we walked in, so the hostess took our name and number and called us when our table was ready. The service is decent - waiters/waitresses are attentive and happy, but super busy, so not a lot of time for small talk. A few colleagues of mine have been here and said they had great margaritas, so I opted for their spiciest one - the habanero margarita and asked the waitress to tell the bartender to make it as spicy as he wants to. There was a definitely a kick, but it was really tasty! For appetizers, we got guac and the esquites (corn). The guac was very underwhelming - no flavor, too many tomatoes, no lemon/spice flavor, nothing. They also don't give you a lot. The esquites were amazing - but then again, who doesn't love mexican street corn?! The four of us decided to split three entrees: Veggie tacos (mushrooms/cactus) - these were pretty good - the veggies were grilled just right, had a smoky flavor to them, wasn't soggy, and the taco didn't die/fall apart on you when you ate it. Enchiladas Rojas - I love these enchiladas at Mexican restaurants, but these didn't do it for me. The sauce was fairly bland, and the enchilada itself didn't have a lot going on. It was stuffed with some black beans and I believe a few veggies, with a couple slides of avocado and red onion on top - very weak. They could do a lot more to spruce up the look, taste, quality, and quantity of the food in this dish. Chili Relleno (vegetarian) - this was a pretty tasty dish...I usually don't order this at Mexican restaurants, but this large green pepper was stuffed to the brim with different veggies and they all blended very well with each other. Definitely worth going to again, but would love to see what else is around the next time I'm in the area. As a head's up, some of the larger tables are group seating. read more

Great quality food, and good atmosphere. I'm tempted to call it authentic but I really have no idea what authentic Mexican is since I'm not Mexican. All I know is it's damn delicious. It's pricey, but it's delicious. Would be nice if they included a drink in with the brunch, but other than that I have no gripes. Recommend the guacamole fo sho. Bloody Maria was good if you're a fan of tequila. read more

After reading the reviews on here, I had high hopes for this restaurant and chose to eat here for my birthday. Perhaps, I'm biased because I'm from Texas, but I was left unimpressed by most of my meal. At first glance, the atmosphere was great. The decor is very modern and it just felt "hip" for lack of a better word. There wasn't enough seating, so we were offered to sit at the bar until a table opened up. At the bar I ordered the Toronja Habanero margarita and my boyfriend ordered the traditional. They were tasty, but definitely not worth $9. We were then seated at a table and ordered the guacamole. The chips were almost like pita chips - they were good but not really "authentic." The guacamole was also good. The ingredients were fresh, but there was no added kick of flavor or anything to make it memorable. Very basic guacamole. For the main course, I ordered the Tacos al Pastor, and my boyfriend ordered the Enchiladas Verdes with chicken. The tacos, (three tacos that were each smaller than the palm of my hand) were flavorless. I've had the Tacos al Pastor at Mercadito and I can say that the flavor in those completely made up for the minuscule size, but at Mesa Coyoacan, there was no redemption in the flavor whatsoever. The Enchiladas Verdes however, we amazing. I gave my boyfriend my tacos and he reluctantly shared his enchiladas with me. If I were to come back, it would only be for the enchiladas. The verde sauce is a perfect mix of spice and zing, and paired with the cheesy chicken, it was heaven. For dessert we ordered the coconut flan, which once again, was only okay. I would pay $3 rather than the $6 that they charged. As far as the service went, the host was very friendly and accommodating. Our waitress didn't really seem very excited to be there, but she did her job and we didn't have any problems. read more

I'm so in love with Mesa Coyoacan! They have a great brunch (chiliquiles are delish). The pepper stuffed with nuts and meat with a great sauce was heavenly. GREAT MEAL! Thank you Mesa Coyoacan. read more

Stick to the Tacos if you know what's good for you. While the entrees are imaginative and enticing they rarely hit the bulls-eye. With the price-point for this meal it is not worth the gamble. The tacos are magnificent, and the accompanying salsas add another layer of delicious. The margaritas are strong - almost too strong if that's possible - and tasty. The atmosphere is perfect for date night, and the price tag will leave no doubt that there is a bit of elegance. I have been twice, and although it is not the best - it is good - so I will be back. read more

The food, albeit small, is very tasty-- so order appetizers to accompany an entree (the fish tacos are excellent, for example). Right on the same level are their margaritas... I've tried most, and haven't been let down-- though I solidly prefer the tracional or habenero. The only let down is the price point, which is clearly expensive for the genre.. read more