Place is nice. Ambiance is nice. Good place for a first date but definitely not for families. Too much smoke everywhere. Felt like a circus with too much dog and pony shows. Food is ok. Way too overpriced. Almost to a point were it's insulting. Family of three with a ten year old. Had two apps, one drink with two mocktails. Three mains and one dessert... $479.00. Total rip off. I love the service charge of 3%. Do they really expect people to carry around hundreds of dollars to a so called upscale place. It's ok... they got me. Won't be recommending that place. Left my 20% tip. read more

Mezcal - Steak with bland potatoes. Def not worth $115. Had better at Seasons 52. - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Mezcal in Old Bridge, NJ, offers a sophisticated and energetic setting, characterized by its ultra-modern steakhouse aesthetic, dim lighting and captivating, "Instagram-worthy" decor featuring vibrant murals, gaslit lanterns, and unique elements like skull stools. The atmosphere is upscale and lively, often enhanced by high-energy music and a DJ, perfectly complementing the extensive bar menu. We went on a Saturday Eve for drinks and really liked theirinnovative cocktail menu, alongside an impressive collection of rare tequilas and mezcals. We ordered IFYKYK( refreshing drink with tequila,mezcal, lime and cilantro syrup) and Margarita While the drinks, decor and vibe are a highlight, one should note that as a modern Mexican steakhouse, the primary focus is on meat and seafood; the limited vegetarian options for light bites primarily consist of guacamole, salads, vegan cauliflower taco and vegan mole. Overall, it a great place for date nights with amazing cocktails and meat options but definitely not a place for vegan/vegetarians. read more

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What a great place food is amazing and so are the drinks .... staff was wonderful friendly and so helpful when ordering cake here twice already and I don't even live in Jersey ...... Please open a location on Long Island read more

Food and drinks were super overpriced. Cocktails were $19. Ambience was nice but too loud. We went on a Monday and it was busy with a horrible music track on a loop. Couldn't really have a conversation above the music. read more

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All smoke and mirrors, little substance. This place is all about vibe and design, with food as an overpriced afterthought. Clearly a lot of time was spent on the design concept of the space. Now work on getting the prices and food quality synced up. The food was decent but not even close to justifying the prices. The cocktail ideas were clever and were tasty but my drink was served in an opaque ceramic mug, very cool looking but clearly designed to hide the fact that there was more ice in it than actual alcohol. Steak was unseasoned and overcooked. The staff were excellent. Very friendly, very accommodating, very attentive. I don't mind paying a lot for a quality dining experience but this is not that. If I'm paying top prices, I expect top quality. read more

If the reason you eat out is image only, this is your place. Not for any foodie. Extremely loud music that you cannot hear at a table for 4. . Long wait for food. We waited over an hour after ordering. Pork was overcooked and they took it back (I did not ask but did not eat) and was overcooked again. Real Mexican this is far from. Image great.overpriced. Lots of nice cars. Not worth it. Went back again as another friend wanted to see the hype and they also would not go back. Twice was 2x too many visits. read more

Came here on a Friday night with friends. They were super busy so we waited at the bar until our table was ready. The restaurant is new and the attention to detail in the design is amazing!! Our server Sergio was very nice. A lot of the restaurant itself and cocktails are very instagrammable. It wasn't just dining out, it was an experience. Drinks, food, and ambiance was excellent! 10/10 recommend trying out Mezcal! read more

Mezcal - taco - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

This is the first time I wish I would have been able to give 6 stars! I've heard about this place from multiple people, and everyone was singing very different praises. So finally, I gave in and got a dinner reservation on Sunday early afternoon. Yes, this place does requires a reservation for a dinner, but I specifically confirmed that it is possible to come and sit at the bar, and the line may not exist at all: there were more than 10 seats available that I could see. Bar does has this fake fire that most people take pictures off, should be fun. Arrived, got pleasantly surprised by the first lobby room, even took some pictures. We were about 10 minutes early, so I was completely prepared to wait or seat at the bar, instead hostess spent some time with us showing around, the bull, tequila storage (that's how I call it), different parts of the dining hall, everything. She even suggested that we do pay a visit to the restrooms, even just to check them out. Table was ready, plenty of distance from others, music just a notch too loud, but completely fine. Our server, Nick from Serbia, seemed to know every dish and drink and was able to answer all the questions. We went for the full tower of seafood, and received octopus as a compliment. Let's just say octopus was gone before anything was touched on the tower. I would come back just to have a cocktail at the bar and have that leg once again. Seafood was amazing, I loved the gigantic shrimp and oysters, my girl was in love with the crab salad setup on top of the tower. Also I got to mention those small medicine-like bottles with vinegar and sauce: you drop just the perfect amount and crack few jokes while doing so. We did order several round of drinks, the only mistake is that we did not order bull carafe first, and that drink is more of a starter. The smoked skull comes with a little fire show, and pistachios thing is one drink I specifically remember. For the main course I decided on a porkchop, having had tomahawk just few days ago: else I would go for prehistoric choice; Im still panning a come back for it. And my girl went for some grilled fish. Her dish was everything you'd expect from a fish in a great restaurant. Mine was able to surprise me. It was slightly different cut than I expected, and I think its a better choice. Cooked throughout, but not overcooked, served at a perfect temperature, and with several sauces on the plate, I had to eat every last bit, even knowing that it will cost me the desert. I'd say this was in the top 2 pork dishes that I ever had in a restaurant. An important note is that you have to order your own side dish, we had those mini cauliflower things, and were not disappointed at all. Having consumed all that there was no room left for deserts, so I recommend splitting that tower for a table of 4, or just sticking to 1 normal-sized app. Else you will have to take desert to go, which was a perfect ending for the night. I will be back, not sure if it would be a dinner or just bar visit; but this restaurant leaves long lasting impression for your eyes, ears and stomach. Don't forget to tip waiters: this is a very rare restaurant where I did not see staff looking at their phones. read more

Very disappointed. We've waited 4 months for our reservations and we're excited to finally get to eat at Mezcals. All the reviews I've seen have been so positive that we were sure we were in for a treat. We were wrong We had the octopus which was fine. Nothing special. The pork tacos were good but teeny tiny and the crab cakes were dry and the sauce tasted like regular tartar sauce For the main entree I had the lobster risotto which was very loose, not cooked down. The lobster was overcooked and I had a hard time pulling it out of the shell. Hubby had the halibut which was kind of dry but tasty. The atmosphere, reception, service and drinks were awesome but the food was very disappointing for being so expensive. We probably will not be returning. read more

Mezcal was an absolute dream! The food was delicious. The skirt steak melted in your mouth. There were so many different sauce options. I got the chimichurri as well as the cowboy butter. Every single side was absolutely delicious. The Mexican corn was off the cob and so easy to eat and so much flavor. We also got a chocolate stuffed churro topped with banana ice cream for dessert it was incredible. Our server Matt was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. He made our dining experience memorable. We had gone out to dinner for my friend's engagement and the manager had come over with complimentary tequila shots for everyone. Such a generous surprise. The restaurant has dim lighting and beautiful art on the walls, even the bar provides a dining experience. The managers all stopped by and introduced themselves and were very friendly and accommodating. The food and drinks are upscale but so worth it! This is a place that leaves you more than satisfied. read more

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An unforgettable birthday and anniversary celebration at Mezcal with exceptional food, standout service, and thoughtful personal touches. Visited Mezcal on a Saturday late afternoon to celebrate my birthday and anniversary. When we arrived we were greeted by the host, AnnMarie (i believe), who offered to give us a tour of the place! We saw the really nice decor, wide selection of premium tequila bottles, and really dope bar that has an open flame surrounding it. The food was phenomenal! For starters - we ordered the GUACAMOLE WITH 3 SALSAS with Jumbo Lump Crab Louie - great pairing of flavors, and the BEEF TENDERLOIN TARTARE. For entrees - we got the A5 JAPANESE WAGYU and 10OZ SPINALIS RIBEYE CAP STEAK which were both flavorful and tender. For Dessert I got the frozen expresso martini! The service was amazing! Our sever, Ryan was super friendly and attentive. He suggested popular dishes, and drinks, which were great! He overheard that I planned to stop by a pizza spot to get food for my kids. At the end of the evening he brought out two take home platters from the kids meal on the house. The host, AnnMarie, also gave us a handwritten note/scroll to congratulate us on our anniversary. Awesome experience and I highly recommend Mezcal! read more

Mezcal - Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

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This is probably the 4th or 5th time I've been here, but our waitress Danielle N was so good and I wanted to make sure she was recognized for the fantastic service. Service is the key word here. The restaurant is beautifully designed and very chic and upscale. The drinks are out of this world and presented unlike anywhere else you'll probably eat. The food is fantastic with new additions to check out all the time. But Service is absolutely tops. Matt has brought this concept of a dining "experience" at his various restaurants (618, and now Elizabeth's), and the focus is on Service. Never waiting long for someone to check on you. The waiters, waitresses, and all the rest of the staff friendly and wanting to help in any way they can. But the food and drinks (probably the most important aspects) are A+++ and tops for a restaurant in New Jersey. For once, when you go out to eat you can leave talking about how cool the experience was and how good the food was. Do yourself a favor and get in for whatever reservation you can. Worth every minute and penny. read more

Our waitress Sam was very knowledgeable of everything within the menu including the specials. If you're looking for an experience paired with quality ingredients, this is the place to come. Whether it's a special event or a random Wednesday night, you're going to enjoy yourself. All money spent was well spent! I will be coming here as many times as my schedule allows. I usually hesitate to order steak at restaurants since I'm often disappointed with how it's cooked or the quality of the meat. You will not have to worry about that at Mezcal, when I come back I'm buying steaks!!! read more

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Food was great and service was perfect. Nick our waiter took good care of us and was very informative. He went the extra step even and gave me a free drink got a promotion that I was going for. Got the porterhouse for 2 and it was good, the side of the corn was insanely good and I highly recommended it. Didn't know if this place would live up to the hype but it definitely did! read more

Mezcal - Free drink our server Nick gave one of the people we were with for a promotion. Amazing service! - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

It's not often that a long awaited opening lives up to all the hype. In Mezcal's case the experience surpasses it. From the moment you step inside, it's clear that every detail has been carefully considered. The food is outrageous and the cocktails are unforgettable. For now, it's a long way to get in. Don't delay. Reserve your experience now. read more

Mezcal - Apps are amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

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Went to Mezcal last night with friends Nick was our server- what an incredible dining experience. The restaurant is beautiful. Our server was very friendly and attentive. He had recommendations when asked. He made sure to ask about any allergies. When I informed him about my red pepper allergy he made sure anything ordered that had red pepper whether it was my direct food or someone at the table he politely and discreetly informed me so I didn't taste it. The rest of the staff was nice as well., We were there toward the end of the night, when I asked if it was ok to walk and see the rest of the restaurant Nick showed me a bit so I could take a couple pics. One of the other hosts asked if I wanted her to take my pic when Nick had to step away. Awesome food and experience highly recommend read more

Came there to enjoy a nice evening and was met with honestly one of the most overrated food experiences I've ever had. The prices are horrendously high, the food quality is horrendously low, and besides a few razzle dazzle drinks, I can't say much was all that exciting for a $500 bill. The steaks had no seasoning whatsoever (why ask for medium rare when everything comes out medium well?), lobster risotto was absolutely flavorless and still had the "poop shoot" line across the back of the lobster, guys this is simple cooking here, not 500$ and up cooking. The inside is nice, sure, but it feels like the owners spent more time on "wow" than they did actual good food. I mean even our Lobster tower had prefrozen shrimp, a 135$ seafood tower with frozen ingredients? What a low effort try. 618 has had their ups and downs with foods, and clearly they passed the down chefs to this location. I have no idea why it's so hard to get in here but when people eventually realize this is a massive flop and waste of money, Mezcal will not have repeat customers. Please work on serving actual good food instead of having an inexperienced, money driven, chef prepare foods like a hotel buffet. read more

First time visit and we were so impressed with overall experience! The drinks were amazingly presented! Ordered the rib eye steak and it was delicious and cooked to perfection!! Our waiter Kevin S served us and was very pleasant and great to talk to. The manager Peter was absolutely fantastic and took the time to talk to us. The restaurant is beautiful and the decor throughout is stunning. We enjoyed how the host, before being seated, gives you a little tour of the restaurant showing and explaining a bit of the tequilas. read more

Mezcal - Highly recommend the Señor Artesano tequila tasting! They serve it table side and all three were tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Everything from top to bottom was incredible. The place is so pleasing to the eye- the lighting is perfect and the decor is beautiful. I appreciate that the tables are spacious also -no overcrowding. the staff was clearly well trained and everyone was so friendly. Mary Anne at the door was lovely. Our server Danielle was so patient with us, and so much fun. She made excellent suggestions and knew the menu like the back of her hand which is really no easy feat. The General Manager, Eddie, was equally as wonderful. He stopped by our table several times to check in and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. The service was great and we never felt rushed- we were able to really enjoy the experience. The food was spectacular - the gaucho tacos, the tomahawk, the CHURROS! honestly couldn't find anything to complain about if I tried. Great job guys! Can't wait to come back! read more

Mezcal - Tomahawk - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

From the moment you walk in the door, the ambience is amazing. Every detail in the decor is phenomenal. The service was also great, our waitress Heather was so friendly, knowledgeable and thoughtful. And the food....12/10!! Every dish we had was DELICIOUS. We will definitely be back. read more

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Stunning atmosphere is both mesmerizing and sophisticated. The minute I walked in I felt transported to a different world. The service was exceptional; our server was incredibly friendly and genuinely seemed to care about our dining experience. Next comes the key part: the food. The appetizers were amazing. The Spanish octopus and stuffed poblano pepper stood out. The Braised citrus pork tacos were bright and fresh and among my top picks. Papas A La Mezcal is now one of my favorite potato dishes and the lobster 'paella' risotto was cooked to perfection. The Berkshire pork chop was elevated with Apple Bacon Jam and a rich Potato Puree. Mezcal has exceptional food, great ambiance, and outstanding service. I highly recommend it. read more

Mezcal - Berkshire pork chop - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

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NYC prices but zero NYC taste. It's all a show, with the smoke, loud music and long waits for a table. The restaurant is beautiful, but it's also Old Bridge, NJ!! Pricing is out of control especially when the meal is nothing exceptional in taste. Chips on the table, home made, but was tough as stones! read more

Had dinner last night with family,food was amazing, service was on point and the wait for our food wasn't long at all, portions were generous. The atmosphere was top notch, will be back soon. read more

I will never go back! the dress code is dressy casual but there were patrons with shorts on and some with jeans. We received the worst service from a male server! We felt discriminated against. i believe since we're 2 young women the server must have it in against professional & educator women! My friend and I went to celebrate our Master Degree Graduation and we inform the server of our celebration. The server took it in stride like if we were talking about the weather! The couple to the right of us was celebrating the same as we, and they received a cup cake and a loud congratulations from the same server. The couple to the left received a run down of the menu and a tour of the restaurant. We hardly received our food on time, and after they served it was a rush to get us out. We paid $120.00 bill and spoke to the manager a gentleman by the name of Peter. He apologized and tried to make it right and gave us only 1 $50.00 gift card and a shot of the worst tequila we've ever had! we won't be returning. I hope that server quits or gets fired! read more

I had dinner reservations for two on a Friday evening at 9:30. The hostess welcomed us to the restaurant and informed us that our table was being cleaned and should be ready within a few minutes ( which was totally fine since we arrived 10 minutes early). We waited about 5 mins and they took us over to the table, Alyssa was our host and she was smiling from ear to ear very pleasant and let us know if we wanted a tour of the restaurant after our meal, we could do that at the end which I thought was a very unique touch. Our waitress came over shortly after to introduce herself and take our drink order. Danielle was fabulous as well. She went through the cocktail list and gave us the guest favorites and her favorites in addition to answering the many questions I had. My friend ordered the Spice is Nice & I ordered the Muy Guapa - both drinks were amazing so we decided to order a second round of the same drink. I did mention to Danielle that my first drink did taste a little warm and the next one should be colder and she told the mixologist , and the second drink was better than the first. You can tell the staff truly cares about the customer experience. For appetizers we ordered the stuffed poblano pepper & skirt steak tacos. The pepper was very good, I unfortunately don't love spicy stuff so It was a little spicy for me but still delicious, especially if spicy is your thing. The steak tacos were good, not the best skirt steak but worth the try. They also don't ask you how you want the steak cooked, it comes out medium rare so if you like yours cooked well, I would let the waitress know ahead of time! For dinner we ordered the lobster risotto, as Danielle mentioned it was a top seller there and the halibut. The lobster on top of the risotto was a pretty big size, two pieces and was very tasty. The risotto itself I thought was okay, not worth the $70 but definitely a larger portion than we had anticipated. The halibut was excellent, I did ask for extra sauce on the side since another review said there wasn't a lot of taste, but with the extra sauce everything blended well especially the sweet potatoe puree that came with it. The ambiance was very nice, a little more on the louder side because they play music but we were still able to have a conversation without yelling across the table. Overall it was a great experience, I definitely enjoyed exploring the cocktail menu and the extensive blending of liquor, you can tell they put a lot love into their menu. read more

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We had reservations here tonight and wanted to go here for a while and was on the list. Everybody here was so friendly. The service was really good fine dining at its best. We got the 10 ounce skirt steak with mashed potatoes and mac & cheese and also some chips and also to start Everything was delicious. We got a churro with ice cream and it was Tres leches with chocolate and cinnamon. it was really good. The whole inside of the place is really nice. The vibe is really good with the dark lighting and the bar is really cool with the flames. Great for pictures. Great for date night. Yes it's a little pricey, but it's worth the experience and it's definitely worth it. read more

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Nutshell: With all the hype surrounding Mezcal, our experience was anticlimactic at best. The ambience and decor are very cool, and some of the food is adequate (the spinalis ribeye was very good but a bit undercooked for medium rare and $99!), we left with the feeling that we would not be in a hurry to return. My chicken was dry and lacked taste to my deep disappointment. Although our server was good, he not only sounded scripted, but talked a bit too much and we tired quickly hearing multiple times about their sister restaurant, 618, which, to us, is NOT a great selling point. read more

Went to this place to celebrate an anniversary and it was a great experience. Our server was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and was very helpful. The food was great. We started with the guac and potatoes with the truffle. Both were amazing. I got the halibut which was fantastic, the pairing with the corn and sweet potato worked really well. The drinks were really good too and creative. For dessert we did the fried ice cream and it was my favorite thing ever. It was incredible. I also ended the night with a chocolate martini with a fun design on it. Definitely will be back! read more

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The ambiance, the decor, the service, the steak ! Can't get over how aesthetically pleasing this restaurant was. Excited to go back and try all new items ! read more

Mezcal - Mexican Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

What an amazing experience we had the other night at Mezcal. The ambiance was exciting, the food was stellar, wonderful cocktails and the most amazing server named Matt G. He made our visit exceptional. Just a lovely guy who treated us like family and spaced our tasting menu perfectly so we weren't feeling rushed with each course served at the perfect interval. We couldn't have been happier with this excellent restaurant and look forward to returning again. read more

What an amazing experience! The staff were all so friendly, helpful, and kind. We were celebrating a very special milestone, and they left a very lovely note and gave me an arrangement of flowers with the most beautiful roses. This was mainly our server's doing, Lily! She was super sweet and was so helpful with the menu. Took the time to explain things and give recommendations too. Then the food and drinks were equally amazing! Look forward to going back, and will ask for Lily again!! read more

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Food was delicious, service was great, and the place is so cool and cozy! Danielle went above and beyond by printing out a personalized picture on my sister's drink for her birthday. Thank you! read more

Beautiful Restaurant. You can tell so much thought was put into the details. Amazing service, amazing food, it truly was a wonderful experience. It is expensive, but it's well worth it. read more

Mezcal is a nice restaurant with great ambiance and cool decor. It is different than any other restaurant that I have been to. The interior has a dark, seductive type of look with club type music playing. Definitely a great spot for dates. The food is a little bit on the expensive side, but worth every penny. I recommend their steaks and the poblano pepper. But really, everything on the menu is delicious. read more

Simply the best. A true dining experience at every level. Great menu, fantastic cocktails and a staff that will make your experience memorable. read more

everything was perfect! we got the steak, papas fritas, street corn (still thinking about it lol, goat cheese salad, pork tacos and everything was spectacular. also got the avocado margaritas and they were sooo good/unique. the hostess also offered a quick tour of the lobby which had a showcase of different bottle of clase azul and the bar was partially on fire (so cool and aesthetic) read more

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We finally got a reservation and I was so excited to give this restaurant a try! Upon arrival and walking in, I was completely taken back by the ambiance and decor. We were still waiting on two people to arrive for us to be seated so we sat at the bar for a drink. The signature cocktails are a grand slam. There is a flame (fake fire) surrounding the bar that makes the experience super intimate. The hostess mentioned the bar area is first come first serve and on Monday and Thursday evenings they offer (vibe dining) with a DJ. Once we sat down, our waiter Dan, came over right away so we could order more drinks, our appetizers, and entrees. What a presentation! He informed us about the entire menu and made great recommendations. EVERYTHING we ordered was AMAZING! I definitely suggest ordering the guac with crab as an app:) look at the menu beforehand to check out the prices because it is on the expensive side, but if you're celebrating a special occasion or it's your one time to get out for a date night without the kids, it's definitely worth the experience! 5 stars! read more

My wife and I had our first dinner as a married couple at Mezcal in Old Bridge, and it couldn't have been better. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was outstanding, and the staff really made it special. We started with the shrimp cocktail, shared the tomahawk steak for two with all the add-ons (incredible), and enjoyed the "No Bullsh*t Margarita for Two" -- easily one of the best cocktails we've had. For dessert, the pistachio martinis were the perfect finish. A huge thank you to our server Clemente -- charismatic, attentive, and such a pleasure to have throughout the night. He truly made the experience unforgettable read more

I had an incredible dining experience at Mezcal when I went on 3/21! When you walk into the building you can feel the vibe from the lobby. Very unique and one of a kind from all the great decor, which sets the tone for the evening. The staff is very welcoming and very professional. The Menu is unique and everything we had was cooked to perfection. Skirt Steak Tacos, the Spanish Octopus (best I ever had), Filet cook perfectly, and the Spinalis was perfectly cooked. The Chef, Chris, is amazing, the GM, Eddie Sunday, is very professional and the list goes on. Mezcal in Old Bridge is a must try and you will not be disappointed! read more

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This establishment is nicely decorated... that's about it. The food was terrible, and horribly expensive. The food is tasteless. +$20 for a head of lettuce with Caesar dressing and cheese??? They could have at least charred the salad, present it on a smoky plate with an LED light underneath... at least make it visually appealing like the drinks! If this is upscale Mexican cuisine, why isn't the chef Mexican? The food doesn't taste Mexican inspired. It tastes like all the other products in Restaurant Depot. The cocktails were very good. Don't let that distract you. It's all smoke flavor, dry ice, and mirrors!!!! Will not be returning. Not worth the price, food, or service. read more