We came here on a Sunday for lunch and really enjoyed it. The portions are great and the servers are nice and well-versed on the menu. The ultimate nachos were a lot. It's probably meant to be consumed by more than one person and I did have leftovers. It was so tasty though. All the protein (chicken, steak, shrimp) was cooked to perfection and still had plenty of moisture in it. The only thing I wish is that they would add beans and rice as a layer to the nachos; however, it was excellent. The six tacos plate was so good too. Loved the carnitas and pescado tacos. They were flavorful and filling. The rice was sensational and well-seasoned. The black beans paired with the rice was also excellent. I will be back. The dragonfruit mezcalito was so good! The restaurant was starting to fill up with a lot of people, so it's a popular spot. read more

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Another great meal and margaritas. Service was a bit off, but food was good. Fun atmosphere with indoor, covered patio, and outdoor tables. read more

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We ordered food for delivery everything came warm still and was so good! The website to place an order was easy to use and you were kept alerted of timing as things went on. read more

We went to Mezcali to for a work lunch . I had the lunch Chipotle chicken tacos. The portion size was just right. I liked that they came with rice and beans on the side. The flavors and service were on point! Their salsa was really good too. If there was something I would improve on it would be their hot sauce. I asked for a side of hot sauce and received a bowl with a yellow sauce that was not very spicy. I had to request a bottled hot sauce when they brought out Valentina which was tasty but was not spicy Our was overall experience was a positive one. I hope to come back next time I'm in town to try a margarita! read more

Mezcalito - Durham - Chipotle chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Good service and good tasting food with good ambiance. Not the cheapest - not taqueria prices but a solid upscale Mexican dining experience Got the quesadilla al pastor and fresa agua fresca read more

Cynthia was an amazing server! We loved our experience and she made sure our night was fantastic! 10/10 and Im coming bacj read more

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Always enjoy my dining experiences here! They are very fast with great service! During this recent visit our server was very attentive and sweet. She even offered to get me a to go soda after we had already paid and had been sitting there for a little bit just chatting. read more

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A lot of cockroaches in the restaurant. I saw two large dead ones in the bathroom when I went and have since read reviews and pictures that people have seen cockroaches flying in the restaurant. Too dirty, will never go back, people shouldn't go, it's too dirty. There are reviews of people having cockroaches falling on them read more

I had a really nice meal at Mezcalito. The enchiladas were excellent--full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The salsa stood out too; it was incredibly fresh and hard to stop eating. Friendly service and consistently good food made this a place I'd be happy to return to. The Christmas atmosphere was very festive! read more

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Be so so careful what you order here. My friend had pointed out these fun margaritas, and we ended up with 40 oz drinks that were impossible to finish and $29.99 at that. Both were overly sweet to me and hard to stomach. I could see this being a fun drink to share with a group but was way too much for one person. I also had the Steak ACP, not pictured and thought it was good but not great. Definitely would adjust my order if I dine in the future. read more

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Coming from Texas, admittedly, I have really high standards for Mexican food. This place is pretty average taste wise but is better than other Mexican spots I've visited in the RDU area, so I would rate it overall a 3.5. It has great value for the lunchtime meals! $8.99 for some solid chicken tacos with sour cream, pico, all the fixings with sides of rice and beans. Black beans were spicier than expected but I enjoyed! Service was good and the ambience is nice. My main grip is with the parking, which can sometimes be hard to find especially during weekends. read more

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One word AMAZING! I can't wait to go back and try other options. Our server was Erica and she was the sweetest; the food was HOT and came out fast. We had the pleasure of sitting outside and the service did not suffer. Also they have hand wipes that smell lovely. read more

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So being from LA now living in Dallas I'm a Mexican food savant ... So when I come to a Mexican restaurant in No Carolina Im not expecting much BOY WAS I SURPRISED. Wow with a gold star WOW !!! This place is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to the spice pallet is spot on spicy but not overboard starting with the setting a great outdoor dining area as well as a nice inside the service was impeccable fast no mistakes and the manager stop by to see how it is going "nice touch" the king burrito was the best burrito I've ever had hands down ...A multitude of flavors and nobody was fighting for flavor a perfect balance between the ingredients and beautiful presentation the food for the rest of the party was great as well .They even have their own horchata also really good My only regret is they don't have a location in Dallas read more

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10+ Mezcalito in Durham is ! We always bring friends & family here when they visiting . Manager& staff mad cool. Tonight we did early father"s dinner and I left my to go plate. It got tossed when table was cleaned. Manager hooked me up. To everybody, this is the spot to eat & drink in Durham never disappoints. read more

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My friends and I came here for dinner and we loved the spacious, nicely decorated, lively atmosphere inside. The staff members were super friendly, the food came out less than 10 minuets after we ordered, and everything tasted great. I love that they have so many menu options and that plus the quality of the food plus the warm and welcoming attitude of the staff members made this a nearly perfect dinner! read more

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Solid Tex mex with solid service. I thought that the chicken quesadilla fajita style that I ordered was excellent. I also enjoyed the spicy rice and salad that came with my dinner. I like that they don't skimp out on flavor! The interior was warm and cozy, but also very echoey because of the high ceilings. I could hear everyone's conversations across the room. I think in the future, I'd prefer to grab takeout than eating in simply due to the loud crowds and blasting music. read more

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Shout out to Ashlin-she was a fabulous server!!! Love the atmosphere here! The hornitos rep was wonderful as well! I ordered ACP shrimp and it was good! read more

Mezcalito - Durham is always a hit! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fun and inviting and the drink presentations and taste are next level. The servers are friendly and make sure you are well taken care of. To be a business with many locations, they have figured out the key to consistency across the board. read more

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Come here for a fun time. When it's warm, there is live music outside which sets a nice scene. The food is good. Nothing over the top, but good. Even at seemingly busy times, we were seated quickly and service was friendly. Definitely recommend the various ACPs - the ultimate was great. They also have great decorations for Christmas, so it's a cool place to take photos. read more

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Vibes; 10/10 Service; very fast and great and friendly 10/10 Food: portions was big and amazing and tasted good and drinks was very pretty and nice too I got the rice pudding to go that was great too 10/10 read more

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Omg so delicious!!!! We went for the vibes ( the gorgeous day of the dead decor) but the food was next level. We definitely eyed up the drinks that were ginormous but we focused on food. The service was excellent. When we got there, my wife was worried that we weren't gonna get seated because it looked very crowded. We seated right away and even better. Our food was out within 10 minutes of ordering. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Food was awesome, service was fast and accommodating, and decor was modern, up to date, and clean! Food selection was the best I've seen around! read more

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Stumbled upon this place accidentally. The ambiance was interesting and inviting so I decided to drop in. I ordered the pastor quesadillas and it came with salsa and chips. The food was typical Mexican fare. No big deal. It was plentiful and service was good. It's seems very popular and it was definitely a good vibe. I would return to try other dishes. read more

Great food, yummy drinks, great staff, fun music, open until late, nice outdoor seating! This place is the perfect place for a Friday night. Wish it was closer to me, I loved it. read more

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The meal was not good. The service was nonchalant! I got the trio quesadilla which was suppose to be steak shrimp and chicken . The gave me two quesadillas and just threw the shrimp in on both quesadillas. It was dry and Luke warm! Never again! read more

Mezcalito - Durham - Two quesadillas although I ordered the trio! - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Looking for a fun night out with great music and delicious food, this is the place to be!! Met up with friends here for a 6:30 dinner on a Saturday night and we were seated right away. We sat inside and the vibe was fun and lively. The music was great, some may say it may have bordered on being a tad too loud but I'm not complaining because it made the place come alive. There was a a really cool bar inside and lots of outdoor seating. I know chips and salsa aren't really what people critique but I love me some chips and salsa and Mezcalito didn't disappoint. The margaritas as great, lots of options both in flavor and in size. I was the odd man out who ordered a mango margarita, everyone else got the top shelf and we were all very satisfied with our choices. I ordered the Enchiladas de Camaron (shrimp) which were incredible - just enough heat and a whole lot of flavor! My husband got the El Favorito which was 6 tacos, choice of 2 proteins. We typically like to let each other sample our dishes but we both loved them so much neither of us thought to offer. Our server was fantastic! He was quick and attentive and our food came out piping hot. I'd love to say I look forward to going back and trying something new but I loved my enchiladas so much I can't wait to have them again! read more

Head on over if you like: Very high priced 'fair' food for less than Taco Bell Quality 20 % percent Auto Tip for a party of three and up. Unconcerned Waitresses because they know the Tip is already assured. Constant cheap aluminum chair dragging on uneven cement surfaces, combined with music at top volume while so called Staff resets the chairs and tables while you eat. Getting up frequently to get your own water because the waitress ignores the table. Getting half your order, so the food gets cold waiting 20 minutes for the waitress to get the rest of the order to kitchen. Nearly no close by parking. No concern or respect for the customers they did not like. After spending a small fortune of all you just read, I will make Taco Bell my go to for simulated Mexican food. Everything written in this review is the truth. Buyer Beware, but better yet, do yourself a favor and make excellent Tacos at home for a 3rd of the price of this horrible place. read more

We had an amazing, family friendly lunch at Mezcalito Durham today and are already planning our next visit back. Walked in with my hasband and two kids around 1:30pm on a Saturday and were sat immediately. A woman followed the hostess and us to our table with complimentary tortilla chips and some of thee best fresh salsa I've had in this region. My three year old who has never really cared for salsa really enjoyed it. Our server Raphael was great, too from our first interaction until we left the restaurant. Was very patient with us as we asked questions about their expansive menu. He made a few recommendations, and was excellent about putting our kid's order in first so it came out quickly. As did the rest of the food. We ordered the lunch sized ultimate ACP, mezcalito burrito, kids ACP, corn, and churros and everything was delicious. Tasted fresh and flavorful. We also tried a flight of margaritas for $17 after seeing their massive, beautifully crafted drinks floating around the dining room. All three offerings were SWEET but definitely tequila-forward, which was a plus for us. The manager also checked on our table and all others around us, which I always appreciate. A nearby table was celebrating a birthday, and their staff came out with drums and sang along. The place is much bigger than it appears when you first walk in, and is nicely adorned with lots of live plants. Good vibes, great food, excellent service! Major shout out to Raphael for being such a great part of our experience. read more

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Grate dinning experience, took family to dinner who were visiting. Called ahead to check but they had no wait time/ 6:00pm. However it looks like it gets really busy around 7:30pm. Our server was great she suggested a few margarita choices to start. They are large and xtra large in size, heavy handed pours as well. Food was fantastic, large portions and everything tasted great. The restaurant had a great flow, plenty of Instagram worthy picture spots. We got king burritos and chicken/steak fajitas. Great location overall with some outdoor seating but no where really to park so make sure to check the lot behind the brewery. read more

Mezcalito - Durham - King burrito! Shrimp, rice, steak and chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

GREAT SERVICE FROM Cristhian !! very attentive, good customer service!! food is good and the environment is great as well!! Manager Roberto great manager!!! read more

Have eaten here a couple of times, last time and couple of days ago with some co-workers...,Great food and nice ambience...will definitely be back... read more

Wow!! On the weekend of my birthday, my (adult) children took me here to celebrate. It was the perfect Mexican environment: loud, crowded, bustling, joyful, with the smells and laughter to match. We passed an amazing hour, enjoying cocktails and food together. Mezcalito seating kinda helps you get to know your neighboring tables, and our fellow diners were enjoying their afternoon out as much as we were. Great service, a huge array of choices, from molcajetes to tacos burria to fajitas, with options for vegetarian, as well as pescatarian and carnivore diets. Be prepared to indulge. I{m already wanting to go back! read more

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Juan Carlos C was very tentative and polite. Thank you The burrito was good and so was the atmosphere. read more

Ordered Mezcalito to-go (delivery), and thought it was delicious! Ordered the steak quesadilla, chips & queso, street corn, and steak tacos. I thought the steak on both entrees was a little spicy, but tasty and tender, and worked well with all the ingredients. I enjoyed the white melted queso with the salty chips, but thought the street corn was just normal corn on the cob (they did not put any cheese or seasoning on it). I would definitely order Mezcalito for delivery again, one of the better places for Mexican in Durham! read more

If you're looking for huge portions, a fun atmosphere, and an extensive menu, you've found the right place. As soon as you pull up to the restaurant, you're greeted by colorful decorations outside and a very inviting patio. There's a mix of picnic tables and standard outside tables to pick from. Similarly, indoors is modern and fun. It's the perfect place to have a fun evening out with friends and family. Sometimes it can get a little bit loud inside the restaurant, but you can always opt to eat outside if you're looking for something quieter and low-key. The menu has everything from standard Mexican dishes like enchiladas, fajita, arroz con pollo, and the like to more Americanized fare like wings, mexican style soup, and salad. They also have massive cocktails and drinks that are sure to be a fun time! I've tried the burrito sampler, fajitas, and the Mexican soup. You will not leave hungry because the portion sizes are really generous. Overall, I'd say that the food taste is pretty good. It's flavorful, but my only complaint is that it can be a little bit salty. Nonetheless, the service is always fast and exceptional here, and I could eat a whole basket of the chips here myself. Just a heads up- parking here is mostly limited to street parking. So plan ahead when deciding this particular location of Mezcalito for dinner. read more

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This one is located North of 147 on the way to Duke from the airport. This place has an extensive menu for drinks. There are many photos of the drink menu and also on their website. We were there for lunch so we did not get any of them. Some of them do look interesting. The service was great and the food good as well. We got the Make your own combo - chicken taco and quesadilla (see photo), good size for $9.99. Rice was very good which we feel is important. Also got the Pescado tacos since it's Mahi and not some fresh water fish. Cole slaw topping was ok. Overall very good option pretty close to Duke. read more

Mezcalito - Durham - Combo - chicken taco and Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Everything was amazing and we enjoy every time we eat there. The service was fantastic and friendly.

Very high energy atmosphere, which is fine if you know what to expect. Service was fast, the food was the decent. The drinks look super fun but I wasn't up to try one. If possible, I'd opt for a patio seat on a week night for a quieter atmosphere. Staff was very accommodating for a super large group. read more

Tried dinner here on my way through this evening and am now obsessed and will be making the hour trek back for more! The plants and decor are the best vibes and the food was DELISH. Quick and polite service was the cherry on top. Can't wait to try more menu items. read more

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One of my favorite Mexican restaurants! The food is delicious and so are the drinks!! This time o had the Choripollo and the La Jefa to drink. SO GOOD! Service was a little slow but it was also pretty busy. The server was very nice and accommodating. He took care of us! The vibe is fun and cool. You can go to chill or as a first stop for a night on the town. Families, couples, friend groups are all good to go here! We definitely be back sooner than later! read more

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