I've dined here four times and ordered the ceviche three of those times and was excellent every time. I also ordered the carne asada which was just as good. The staff were all friendly and kind. The fresh-made guacamole was tasty as always. Quiet little gem in Newport News. read more

I don't write many reviews. There has to be a good reason. This place was terrific. The food was excellent. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Not cheap but not unreasonable, considering we had drinks and an appetizer. The decor is nice and staff was very pleasant. I'm still feeling the Texas Margarita and it's been half an hour. Fortunately, my son is driving. We'll be back. read more

On the way home wanted a bite to eat. Saw this restaurant and said "What the heck?" Food was tasty and drinks were as tasty. Wait staff was friendly and made our late night experience nice. read more

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Overall not bad, but not a ton of flavor. The drinks were excellent! The food came quickly, and it was tasty but not overly seasoned. The beef nachos were downright bland. I had the burrito San Cristobal, which was tasty, but again, kind of bland. The server was very friendly and kind, but forgot salt twice and got one order wrong. The one steak was overcooked, but still tasty. would I eat there again? Sure. Would I be in a rush? Not really. read more

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Dinner last night was exactly what the reviews said with one exception. We did get chips and salsa and another spicy dip that was really good. The food was fresh and quick and seasoned well, but was missing a little bit of the spices or chilis that one expects with Mexican food. The staff was super friendly and attentive and the margarita was great. The bottom line, I would eat there again and there were other options in walking distance of my hotel. read more

Perfect spot for a date night the seating was nice with booth that high top board head for private dining giving that intimate atmosphere to it And traditional Mexican cuisine . Services was amazing and very fast with getting the drinks and food out on time we tried their Chicharrones with guacamole nice and crunchy with some heat and freshness. For drinks my husband got large hurricane and I got the medium sangria margarita both were really good. Food choices I got the steak fajita prepped hot as soon as it comes to you with rice and beans on side perfect choice. Very flavorful and seasoned well. read more

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The vibe of the place was great. The servers were very nice. The food.... was interesting, my family liked it so to each their own ‍

They have been open for two days and already they made the list of restaurants to visit when we are on this side. They opened February 1. From what I have read so many were excited for this restaurant to open. I can see why. There were some items not available like alcohol but that was no problem. We all have to work out some kinks when just starting out especially on day 2. The staff were so friendly and attentive the whole time. It was great to see some of their friends and family come out and support their opening. The food was so good. I got my normal, fajitas. They were great and I loved the amount of rice, sour cream ect. My husband enjoyed his nachos. My daughter loved her birria tacos as well. No complaints at all. I loved the vibe as well. The tables were nicely done. Bright and dark at the same Time. The lighting was perfect at the table. Perfect for photos . Best of luck, see you next time! Many blessings for the years to come. read more

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I had heard good things about so I stopped on. Parking is ample, however the two main entry points on Jefferson come up quickly. The interior is nice with plenty of booths with blue LED lighting trim, nothing like the Applebees this building was. My food was very good from the start with fresh chips and both red and white sauce to join my seafood Chimichangas along with an adult beverage. And while no flan I did enjoy a nicely done fried ice cream. Price was good for the quality and quantity. Service was efficient and polite, and what I determined was the manager checked on me. Overall this place is a nice change from some other "chain" Tex/Mex restaurants so I recommend you give a local place a try. read more

We decided we wanted to try a New Mexican place and headed to Mezcal. The inside is very classy. Booths are separated by high back leather seat dividers. The lighting is pretty but could be moved up a bit higher to be out of eye line. I just scooted over to the edge of the booth so it wasn't so bright. We were seated promptly but no one was at the host desk when we arrived. It had the same layout of the old Applebees with the bar in the middle lower level with booths elevated around the sides. $11 seemed like a lot for guacamole so we passed on that. The chips tasted fresh and the salsa and white sauce was good. I had a skinny margarita with fresh juice and it was tasty but didn't pack the same buzz I get at our normal Mexican spot. My hubby has had Molecajete bowl that came with a side of rice and beans. It normally comes with chicken, steak and shrimp but her skipped the seafood. It also came with cactus in and I tried some cactus. The texture is a bit like a bell pepper a little tougher on the outside with a pulpy middle. I really enjoyed the bit of steak I tried and the ground beef at the bottom was great with chips. I had the pork belly tacos which you add your own pineapple, cabbage and sauce to. Very good. We will definitely come back with some friends to have it again. read more

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I have found a rather amazing Mexican restaurant in Newport News. Delivered food, beyond the usual dished served, wonderful, helpful service. Tastefully decorated restaurant. Very impressed! A must try to experience an upscale. Delicious dining experience read more

We decided to try this restaurant. The inside looked nice. They had to put two tables together to accommodate the six of us. The service was good and the presentation of the food but for us that's where it ended. Usually when we go to Mexican restaurants, they always serve salsa and chips while you wait for your food. This place did not offer that you had to pay for it.I ordered chimichanga with extra rice. Nothing stood out for me as tasting spectacular. It was mediocre compared to other places I've been. We also ordered the fajitas and the shrimp tasted rubbery didn't seem like they were cooked fresh. I don't think we'll come back here because we've gone to other Mexican restaurants that we felt the food stood out better. read more

Mezcal - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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The food was absolutely delicious no complaints whatsoever. Our sever Landon was very attentive and helpful with his recommendations. The energy was electric and elegant. Nothing like other Mexican restaurants. Amazing 10/10 read more

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This place is really good. Probably the best Mexican restaurant in this immediate area! Staff was super friendly and the service was excellent. To be fair it was a Thursday at 530 so it wasn't crazy busy but it probably 40% full and people were starting to arrive more and more. Very clean and the decor was really nice. They had a bar, high top booths, tables, and low booths. The food was super fresh and very good. They give you chips, salads, and white dip. The chips were warm and fresh, just made. The salsa was very good and I think it had some fresh basil or some other different ingredient than normal salsas. I don't like the white dip so I didn't try it. We got the 3 dip trio which was queso, guacamole, and pic de gallo. All three of them were really good. I ordered the asada tacos and again, amazing. The steak was very well seasoned and had a great texture. The amount in each taco was perfect. They came with onions and cilantro with limes and hot sauce on the side. I like really hot sauce and this one was perfect. Personally I would have liked a little hotter but most people wouldn't. It had a great kick and a nice smoky flavor too. Very impressed. Prices were reasonable and a great experience. Highly recommend. read more

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Let me start by saying I lived in San Diego for 10 years, so I was spoiled by authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. Mezcal was decent but nothing special. It is nicely decorated, although the bare plywood next to my booth could use a coat of paint. The seating is laid out nicely and it wasn't obnoxiously loud. I actually had nice dinner conversation with my kids because we could hear one another. Service was fine. He didn't introduce himself so I don't know his name, but he was fairly attentive and refilled our glasses in a timely way. Our meals all came out at different times though. My son was almost done eating by the time my daughter's meal arrived. We did get the guacamole, pico de gallo, and queso with chips. It was pricier than I expected but all three were tasty. Also, a refill on the chips was $1. That was a surprise. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant where I was charged for a refill on a bowl of chips. I ordered the Mexican sushi. It was ok. I didn't eat all of it though. It just wasn't that great. My son had carne asada and the meat was cooked as he liked but the meat was really fatty. He couldn't eat about 1/3 of the meat because it was just fat. My daughter had enchiladas. The tortillas were not warmed all the way through so she ate the filling without the tortillas. Would I make a special trip to eat here again? No. If a group of friends planned to meet here, I might go. To me it was just average. That's not to say it was bad. It was just ok to us. read more

I barely write anything about a place but this time it must be... a big shout for this restaurant 100% recommend, place is beautiful, the staff.... The food....! Super... outstanding... there should be more places like this. read more

My husband and I went for lunch. It was great, that staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. The food was fresh and very good. It has a nice atmosphere and not loud like the other Mexican restaurants in town. Make sure you go. read more

Mezcal was great. We came here on a Tuesday for dinner. It wasn't too busy when we first arrived. The service was good. Our server was really friendly and nice. The food came out quickly. The food was great. It was a great local Mexican restaurant. Seems pretty new, but don't be fooled. If you're in town, check out Mezcal! read more

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The food was not very good. It was quite chewy, lacked flavor, and the cheese used didn't seem right for this dish. read more

Mezcal - Taco birra - Mexican Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

This place is so cheap. Don't eat here!!! They serve nasty food unfit for a pig and served me a beer that was flat. The waitress told me that I should not have sipped it. The bartender must be unaccredited but they charge you full price. I was not happy!! One beer is my last, because I was alone, they hassled my car. I paid with a credit card, I would not trust these people who run this nasty place. Bring cash if you are stupid enough to come here. read more

Walking in, the food smelt great and the ambiance is really cool and modern. We started out with the guacamole which was spicey the way I like it. I had the supreme enchiladas, thr ground beef and chicken where well seasoned which I find lacking in similar mexican restaurants so that was refreshing. Wifey had the asada tacos which she enjoyed! Overall a great new addition to newport news. The bar had alot of patrons if that's your thing, and the service was extremely nice! read more

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Nope...the food is not good. The Southwest salad made no sense. It had baby corn, sunflower seeds, greasy tortilla strips and cubed, not shredded cheese. The grilled chicken on top of the salad had fake grill marks and an almost rubbery texture. The salad came with a tiny cup of watered down ranch dressing. One bite and I was disgusted. On to the chicken wings which were almost inedible because they were so hard and old. Never again! read more

Really enjoyed my time being there. Food was great. Service was amazing. I really recommended to everybody who comes and try it! Drinks 10/10 read more

Everything is mediocre. The drinks were pretty good, the steak was cooked to pretty good medium-rare, but the flavor was scuffed. My tiny sirloin was maybe 8 slices, and 3 of them were difficult to chew, 1 of which I had to spit out. The steak was also served with complimentary asparagus and cherry tomatoes on the plate, both of which were very tough. The broccoli was tough and unappealing. The Mexican rice was barely Mexican. And the prices are extraordinarily too high, especially for the quality. This value is unacceptable, and I see why their lot was mostly empty. It is not worthwhile. The Mexican music and blue-and-white interior look pretty decent, and the staff were friendly and inviting. read more

Mezcal - Chewed steak and asparagus. They did not taste very good, especially these extremely tough bites. - Mexican Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

For starters, the restaurant was beautiful but looks nothing like a Mexican restaurant. Which is fine. Second, almost all of the food was texmex or not Mexican. The birria was watered down, unfortunately. Although the menu was very limited and not your typical Mexican food the mezcal burger was still pretty good. The only thing I can give a 5/5 is the service. They were so friendly and nice. read more

Food and servers were great! Had the 12oz ribeye cooked to medium rare and was amazing!! And the guacamole was so good i didn't even get to take a picture I ate it to fast lol. read more

Mezcal - Best guacamole ever - Mexican Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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Very good tasting lunch food and amount, good environment and nice services..., highly recommended!

What a pleasant surprise!!! I'm from California and have tried every restaurant in the area.. I had given up hope and decided to give this place a try..this is our new go to place..the guacamole and Chicharron are a must and just like they do it in Mexico read more

Mezcal - Coco loco - Mexican Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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Went for my birthday. No free birthday dessert, slow and lazy service, tacos were supposed to come with rice and beans but never came. Had to ask for them. Food was average. And restaurant was 3/4th empty!Dont waste your time or money on this place!!! read more

It's new so I assume they are still working out there system. The fajitas were ok, but there is still something missing from this restaurant, like fresh flour tortillas. The horchata is not fresh and is made from powder mix. I was getting punched in the face by the music. Margarita was a disappointment. read more

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Everything was great! Services was personable and friendly. The food was perfect (this sentiment was shared by all). The drinks were well done! Try the ceviche or the pork tacos. read more

Mezcal - Mexican Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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In short solid 8.8/10 but by yelp standard it's a 5 star. Long in depth review, When we first walked in our initial laugh was that we felt extremely underdressed for how well renovated the interior was. It felt like a Friday night formal kind of vibe but in reality it's super casual. The service throughout the night was fast and attentive. It felt like everyone wanted to refill my drink it never once ran dry. The food from chips and salsa to Mexican sushi... yes Mexican sushi.. was extremely good. Our only grit is that the ceviche was more of a salsa than a chunky dish like we're used to preparing and eating. Overall the star of the night was the Mixed fajitas, chicken nachos, and Mexican sushi. The pricing is seriously competitive to all the other Mexican restaurants in our area, that includes you Catrin Cantina. This place is dangerous and I'm beyond glad somebody turned the gross Applebees into something I will definitely be coming back again for. The google reviews that are low are people who either find ways to complain or are have bad taste buds. Everything is seasoned with Tex-Mex inspiration which is not a negative at all. Mezcal you have 2 returning guests who look forward to eating with y'all again. Thank you to our server "Beto" your service and friendliness was beyond and one of the more memorable I've had with servers in Hampton roads! read more

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Traveling with the family. Interior is clean and welcoming. Service was great. Enchilada dinner includes 2 vice 3 enchiladas, but the overall portion is generous enough to fill a 190 pound me. Wife and kids each had vegetarian dinners, all of which were eaten quickly. Wife very much enjoyed her Blue Hawaiian adult beverage. Free chips (x2 in total) and salsa (x4 in total), served immediately after our dinner seating. Surprised there were not more people eating on a Saturday night. read more

You have to pay extra for tortilla chips and salsa! Despite this, we stayed. Our food was just okay. My shrimp tacos were greasy and just okay. My mom's taco salad was just okay. Nothing special about this place, except a nice decor. I won't be back! read more

Last night my husband and I enjoyed dinner at Mezcal Mexican Cuisine, a new restaurant that opened two months ago in the old Applebee's on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News. Jhony, our server, was especially attentive, friendly, and helpful. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was relaxing and lovely. I loved the white cushioned highbacked seating and subtle, peaceful blue lighting. The music was very nice, as well, and not overly loud, and there were TVs located within our view. After we were seated, we were greeted pleasantly by Jhony and were handed menus and served our drinks, but no chips or salsas. I asked if these were served and was told that they were for an extra one-dollar charge, which was a little surprise. We ordered a bowl and were glad we did; we thought that the tortilla chips were especially good; they were served very warm and extra crunchy! A little red salsa and a spicy hot white salsa accompanied the chips, however, the red salsa did not taste homemade and was rather bland; we think that the red salsa could have been made more zesty and flavorful, and that both portions offered of red and white salsas could have been more generous. Though shorter than most, the menu had an interesting and attractive selection compared to all of the Mexican restaurants we've frequented over the years. We both ordered the Southwest Salad and we were surprised by its unique ingredients and beautiful presentation. Halved cherry tomatoes, nicely seasoned toasted pepitas, creamy cubes of colby Jack cheese, black beans, marinated spiced baby corns, extra crispy tortilla strips, and a generous serving of well-seasoned grilled chicken strips were served on a bed of fresh mixed greens along with a vinegar and oil dressing and a hot dressing. After eating the beautiful, delicious salad, I was glad we did not overdo ourselves on the tortilla chips served before our entrée, as too many would have spoiled some of our appetite! We are used to gorging ourselves at other Mexican restaurants, but then we leave feeling a little too full. Perhaps that was why the chips were less emphasized. We were very pleased with the food, the elegant dining atmosphere and experience, and the service offered by Jhony; we definitely will return! Jhony was very personable and returned to check on us and satisfactorily tend our table throughout our meal There were a variety of other items on the menu that looked intriguing; the strawberry salad that was filled with sundry fresh ingredients also caught my eye, and Jhony mentioned that it was a best-seller all of that day. Some of the plates were offered with a choice of extra sides. There were even Mexican sushi (!) and salmon, fajitas, and carnitas. We noticed that there was also a reasonably priced lunch menu available. One more observance I want to add regarding our kind server, Jhony: a customer accidentally dropped some white salsas, which splattered down the base of the bar and onto the floor. There were no rolled eyes or excessive clamor or drama by the staff. Jhony calmly and immediately stepped in, addressing the customer politely as an 'Amigo.' He quietly assured him in what could have otherwise been an embarrassing situation, quickly bending down himself to wipe it up. The man responded gratefully and continued enjoying his meal and the salsas were replaced. Situations as these in a restaurant can speedily reveal the true attitude of staff and their genuine willingness to serve. Polite and personable service of any kind can be difficult to find these days, but it usually leaves a lasting impression with customers when noticed and contributes the most to the whole dining experience! read more

Time of day was perfect. Service was quick and friendly. Food was fresh and the ambience was awesome. read more

Mezcal - Chicken Burrito Bowl very delicious and filling! - Mexican Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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Location is nice, interior of the restaurant is quite nice. It felt like a fancier place than we expected, to say the least. Maragaritas were good, as was the chips and salsa. Their habanero salsa is no joke, hot and delicious. I ordered birria nachos, which were excellent. My wife ordered some sort of spicy shrimp dish, and while it was indeed excellent, she was very frustrated that the shells were still on and intact. Understanding that the shells help lock in the flavor, we get it in that regard however, they were cooked in a chili oil or something and held the heat of a dying sun for quite a while. It would be awesome if they could at least devein the shrimp and cut the shell up the middle for easier removal. 9.5/10, will for sure go again. read more

AWFUL!!! I always visit the Mezcal in Hampton Fox Hill Area which is always great with wonderful service and food. Tried the new Mezcal in Newport News recently. Big mistake. Never anyone there (that should be the first red flag). The menu was totally different and way overpriced. Service not good. Food was not good. Restaurant was freezing inside and music too loud. Since we were the only patrons one would think they would rectify the problem without question.... Nope. Never again. The good reviews cannot possibly be genuine. I predict this establishment will close in the near future. read more

Very quiet,great ambient food is super quick,ordered 8 oz sirloin medium came out perfect although a Mexican restaurant they have several steak options even bone marrow and tomahawk ,very clean ,and super professional friendly staff!! read more

The Guacamole with Chicharron was amazing. The Mexican rice was just as good and reminded me of my mother's dish. Johnny the waiter is great and very attentive. The ambience was clean and new furniture. read more