The restaurant is really cool. The decor was nice. Plenty of heaters outside in the eating area when you walk up. The wait was an hour for indoor dining and no wait for outside dining. We chose outside dining. Kathleen was awesome. We ordered drinks and our food came out super fast, especially for a busy night. We ordered THE GRINCH. Sweet drink. It was $29.99 for the drink. It's really pretty but definitely not worth the money. I didn't feel anything or taste any alcohol. Very Overrated. I ordered the chicken and scallops. My sister had the quesadilla. She said it was good. Simply delicious. I also had corn. Their salsa was good too. I will definitely return. The atmosphere, food, and service make you want to return for more fun. read more

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Went with a group of 12 so that usually means slower service but not here. The service was excellent as was the presentation but the food was just ok. I got the steak fajitas and I didn't enjoy the flavor of the steak or the refried beans BUT I tasted my sister's octopus dish and it was cooked to perfection. We also had appetizers and they were quite good. I guess try things til you find one you like. I would recommend you try for yourself read more

Well...let's start with the bad. Severely over priced. The food was too salty and the drinks ,while cool looking had virtually no alcohol in them. The service was okay but the waiter would disappear for long periods of time. Not sure if I will be back. Times like this make me miss So.California. read more

I cannot speak highly enough about this place. It has great food that is reasonably price, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Even more importantly is the service we received. Juan G. was our server, and he was friendly, prompt, and extremely sociable. He made sure we were well taken care of. We definitely recommend Mezcalito's in Clayton, and if you get Juan as your server, that's even better. read more

I want to start off by saying Jacob was the absolute best. hands down best service i've received. he had us laughing all night. on top of that the food was amazing as well. highly recommend stopping by and ask for jacob if you do. read more

This was the WORSE Mexican food experience I've had in my entire life. To start off I ordered to go, I had my family over for a holiday party. I arrived at the restaurant the lady managing the Togo section was very nice. The experience went down hill from there. The food was cold, and it was DISGUSTING. The rice was covered in butter and that's the only thing you could taste, mind you this is Mexican rice. The shrimp has no flavor whatsoever. We ordered queso and we go graded cheese. The cake tastes like cornbread with condensed milk drizzled on top. On top of that we ordered a cheese quesadilla for my niece who does not eat meat, and it had not only chicken but steak in there too. I called up there and spoke with Axel who ensured that he would give us a refund for our bad experience. He said he would call be in 30 mins to confirm. He never called back. I called the next day to see why I didn't receive a call back and again another manager said for us to call when Axel was back. I called Tuesday which was the day he said he would be in. He was in fact in and the receptionist told me he was on a break and he would call me back at 4:30 that day. Mind you, this all happened on a Saturday. Of course 4:30 came around and I did not receive a call. This is extremely unacceptable. I was thoroughly disappointed with my experience and I will NEVER be back and I will encourage others to not come here as well. The food is gross and management does not conduct business as they say they will. If I could give them 0 stars I would. read more

My favorite place! I live about 5 minutes away so I'm obviously a bit biased in that regard, butttttttt it is great! The food is so good and fresh. The price is also great for the amount and quality of food that you get. I love the Fiesta Salad. The dip sampler as well as the chorizo dip are definite must-try apps. The nachos are great as well. They have an assortment of all of the things Mexican cuisine. The food is more Tex-Mex though so be mindful of that. Now to what this place is known for...THE DRINKS!! The drinks are spectacular and one-of-a-kind for the area for sure. More drinks than you can imagine. The Skinny Guava is my favorite. Most of the drinks are a little sweeter than I would like, but they are good and strong (but don't taste strong). Also, get a tower if you have the group and the funds. It's cool and there's a lotttt in there, more than it looks. It can be extremely busy during dinner and during lunch/dinner on weekends. They don't do reservations or call-ahead seating, but will text you when your table is ready. There's not a waiting area so you can either explore the Goodwill next door or sit in your car to wait for your table if there is a wait. For takeout orders, there is a window on the side of the building to quickly and easily pick up your order without having to go inside. The only downside can be the flies, especially during the warm months. The drinks have a lot of fresh fruit which obviously can bring even more than the regular amount of flies. The windows are garage doors that are open most of the time during the warmer times so that also brings more flies inside. They're not awful, but you should be warned they are there. Highly recommend! read more

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From the Service to Quality of the food... the family atmosphere the open decor .. and the adult beverages. Amazing selection.. you will not be disappointed. The generous portions and the attention to typical flavors.. great for the kitchen staff.. was visiting for both Lunch and Dinner .. reservations a must for weekends highly recommended ... and it gets loud Parking though.....have fun. read more

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We love eating at Mezcalitos. We love eating outside as it is always festive with fun music and their food is delicious. They also finally got deep fried ice cream. One of my favorites desserts! read more

Very cool looking place. If you are looking cool drinks and great Mexican food then this place is it

My first visit and it was amazing. The food, the service and the overall atmosphere was wonderful and we look forward to visiting again soon. Axel stopped by our table to check on us and was delightful to talk to. read more

Beautiful place and lighting fast friendly staff. Food was delicious. Those drinks were as big as my head. And very good read more

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Great place. We sat up at the bar and had a couple of beers. Orders some tacos and a burrito. Everything was excellent. Prices were more than reasonable. Really liked the vibe of the place. Only bad thing was the birthday routine. First time we heard it it was cute 4th or 5th time just loud and annoying!!! read more

Mezcalito - King burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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We love the food and service here, but we don't like to go here anymore because of the very LOUD, cold obnoxious banging that accompanies loud music every time someone celebrates a birthday! They would be a 5 star in my opinion if they would simply turn down the deafening noise a couple notches. It would make for a much better atmosphere where guests can actually hear one another talking to each other. Mexican music is nice to have as background, but not at the level they have it. Many voices agree with me on this, and I am hoping they will listen to their customers. I, and many others would love to return here, if they would make these very important changes. I guarantee you will multiply your business if you truly care about your customers and your business! I hope you will listen! read more

Always a good time! The food the service. This place has REALLY messed me up... now I can't just go to ANY Mexican restaurant! This food takes it up a notch each time I visit Clayton. We eat outside and the drinks are large and strong. I love it here! read more

Mezcalito's Food is too mediocre to be charging exorbitant prices. The drinks were also weak. Everything here is ridiculously overpriced--big city overpriced, which Clayton certainly isn't. read more

Very good and delicious So gooood it's beautiful place and nice spot for the whole family read more

Mezcalito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Everything always very nice. Food is amazing, staff amazing, ambience AMAZING! Very well managed establishment. Small to no wait time (depending on when you go) and servers greet immediately and food comes fast after ordering. My family are here at least once a week and service was great each time. Amazing! Love it! read more

One of my favorite mexica restaurants, the location is very nice and the food taste amazing!

Hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in NC in a LONG time. This place made all the others I've tried average that I thought were great. I loved the environment, atmosphere, service, and most of all the FOOD and DRINKS. Absolutely 5 stars. Not one thing to complain about or suggest to improve upon. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area and if I'm honest I'll probably make a special trip back because I know it will be worth the 40 minute drive! read more

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AWESOME Mexican restaurant, probably the best I've had in NC. Their carnitas are the best, so much food you'll need to take some home. Their prices are fair, ppl skills are excellent and well worth the trip. read more

We surprised my friends for her birthday here. It was amazing. Their new outdoor area is a great addition. The food came out fast and was delicious as always. The service was great. They don't make reservations but accommodated our large party no problem. Their drinks are incredible. Anything with fresh fruit in it is a good choice! read more

Mezcalito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

This is a new mexican restaurant in Clayton, NC. We were very impressed with the entire experience! We visited for lunch on a busy afternoon, they have indoor and a nice group of outdoor tables. The building is new and clean. We had the barrio quesadilla, the agave-chipotle chicken tacos and started with some loaded fries and the expected chips and salsa Chips were thick and flavorful. The table salsa was great, you can take the cilantro. The tacos were awesome, came with rice and beans. The tacos had a layer of chorizo, chipotle chicken and Pico/cheese on top. The loaded fries were as expected, pretty good. Better for a sharable with drinks The barria quesadilla was great too. Colorful and the sauce/ stew it came with was perfect for dipping. read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere! Best first date spot ever!!! Chips and salsa had such a great flavor!

My family and I went this past Friday May 10 and luckily had Juan Garcia as our server, he was phenomenal. So courteous, and helpful. The food was delicious but our overall experience was heightened by his joyful personality and knowledge of the menu. Definitely recommend Mezcalito for the food, drinks and wonderful service. read more

Mezcalito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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Great atmosphere, inside and out! Music is a bit loud inside but perfect outside. Close seating indoors. Outdoor seating available, lots of umbrellas for the hot sunny days. Great chips and salsa - can get refilled as many times as you want. I had the Shaker margarita and maybe got 3-4 cups out of it. I was absolutely tipsy leaving lunch lol Amazing food! Definitely my new favorite Mexican restaurant hands down! I feel like the kids menu could use some work. The fruit option for kids isn't not that great my daughter doesn't like pineapple and she was also given grape fruit.... I'd say most adults don't even like grape fruit. I recommend all the tacos! The chicken and scallops dish and the plantano relleno! read more

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This place is amazing. We must come here twice a week. My whole family loves it. Food is always served fresh and super fast

Stumbled across this place on IG and just had to try it. Place had a wonderful atmosphere and beautiful ambiance but food was very bland. I was so disappointed, we drove 3 hours to try and it definitely wasn't what we expected it to be. Drinks were amazing tho, imo it would be a better experience for just drinks and the appetizers. We also had the chicken rolls and the steak queso which is not photographed and it was good. read more

Mezcalito - Jolly Rancher - Tex-Mex Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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Our family had a birthday dinner at Mezcalito today. Sonja the manager worked with us due to how large our group was beautifully. She was so kind and accommodating. The icing on the cake was our server Jason. He was amazing! He was patient, kind and fun. He served our large group so smoothly that it seemed effortless on his part. His experience was obvious and appreciated. We had a great time! We will return and suggest that you give this place a try! Drinks are amazing too!! read more

A bit pricey for Mexican food, but creatively prepared and delicious! The service is attentive and very professional, friendly, and gets high marks. Cocktails are perfect and the warm weather. It's a fun atmosphere outside. read more

This restaurant does not miss on my soul.. I only had the fajitas on every visit but it so good and I always hav

I can't stop going back! My favorite Mexican place hands down in Clayton! I order something different every time I go and the food always turns out amazing. I always choose to sit outside since they have heaters to keep you warm if it's ever too cold. Went there for my birthday last time with 13 other family members and they took care of us no issue. Thanks Mezcalito!! read more

Mezcalito - Chipotle Pollo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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Food is always great! Been 3 times and the service is always consistent as well. Love this place! read more

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Went here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised with the ambiance, service, and fresh food was spot on! The Shrimp Ceviche with pineapples was nearly a perfect as the beautifully marinated Carne Asada. read more

The love I have for this restaurant cannot be overstated. The food is amazing. I love the blend of authentic and fusion. The drinks are next level, where you can get giant fish-bowl type drinks to get you schwasted or nice "normal" sized drinks to sip with your meal that are delicious. If I could only eat from one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Mezcalito. The service is ALWAYS fantastic. Your servers are magically there when you need them, gone when you don't. They're funny and personable, so whatever kind of experience you're looking for - they'll help make sure you get it. The ambiance is maybe not its best quality. Décor and everything is great, but the music is really, really loud and they won't turn it down. If the weather is nice, definitely sit outside so you can save yourself the migraine. read more

So unprofessional & rude. Me & my friends were there last night. My friend just had a major weight loss surgery so she can only eat smaller portions. I asked the manager can she please order off the kids menu. She answered rudely saying it wasnt allowed & was very LOUD about it. We had a card to show & everything. This goes against so many protocols its ridiculous. DO BETTER MEZCALITO!! read more

Trendy and fun Mexican restaurant that offers unique cocktails. I'm talking about a margarita that has half a mango sticking out of it. Drinks are great, food is delicious as well. The service can be slow at times as they are always packed. My one complaint is the music tends to be so loud it is hard to have a conversation at the table. read more

Stopped by to my favorite restaurant in Clayton! They have a few locations throughout. My go to is the Platano Relleno. Looks a little messy but it's delicious! If you love plantain you need to order this. It's a Plantain, a seasoned steak skirt with beans, cheese, Mexican crema and a scoop of guacamole. It is served with a side of soup or salad. Don't forget to check out their fun drinks!!! read more

Mezcalito - Plantains - Tex-Mex Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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Mezcalito! It is an experience, for sure! The food presentation is pretty. The guacamole tasted fresh! The house chips had a hint of lime. Very exciting! Was disappointed they no longer have crab legs. They substituted with large shrimp. Sadly, they don't come shelled and were undercooked. Everything else was excellent! The drinks were FRESH! Ambiance was very "city", not country. Our server did provide exceptional service. We'll come again! Ideal for a girls night out! read more

Mezcalito - Jolly Ranger Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

One of the best Mexican restaurants I have been too in a long time. Great food and fast service!! Love the ultimate ACP. And the chip and salsa is awesome!! read more