We tried Mezkla on 8th Street in Holland recently, and it was one of those meals where everything just lined up. I had the steak quesadilla. My wife had the shrimp tacos. Both were excellent. The guacamole was fresh, bright, and clearly made with care. Nothing felt like an afterthought. What stood out most was the experience. The chef came out to check on our dinner personally. That kind of attention tells you something about the people behind the food. Mezkla sits right near the new theater strip on West 8th, and they're already expanding their dining room. Growth like that doesn't happen by accident. It happens when the food is good, the service is genuine, and people keep coming back. If you're in the mood for excellent Mexican cuisine in Holland, give Mezkla a serious look. We'll be back. read more

Mezkla Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Holland, Michigan

This was our first time visiting Mezkla and Alex was an amazing server. The Quesabirria tacos were amazing but the Birria Burrito was out of this world. Alex make sure we are welcome and she treated us like family. We will certainly be visiting again on our next trip to Holland. read more

I came here with some friends & was absolutely in love with my tacos. They were so good! Such good flavor on all of them. The server was very kind to us. The place was very clean. I don't remember exactly which three I go but I would have gone for more. Unpictured is their guac and queso - both very good! read more

Mezkla Taqueria - Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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This place is straight out of Mexico! Everything tastes so authentic and delicious! We enjoyed the loaded nachos with steak and the quesabirria tacos. The steak was seasoned perfectly and the corn taco shells were so good! Ambience felt great and the service was so friendly and welcoming. read more

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Pastor and carne asada tacos were incredible! Some of the freshest street style tacos I've had in West Michigan. Also a great spot for meeting up with a group. Beautiful decor and convenient location! read more

Mezkla Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Attended the tulip festival in 46 degree weather, so this spot was a great reprieve for warm deliciousness. My family recommends the mini burritos for kids, spicy fish tacos, rice bowl and don't forget the guacamole. Ask for Alex she is the nicest and will be sure everyone has a good meal. read more

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I love Mezkla! It is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Holland. I really have tried many things from this restaurant and haven't had anything I don't like! I've gone several times and had Alex as a server. She is really so amazing! The place is always so well decorated and very clean too. By far the cleanest restaurant in Holland. During the warm months they have beautiful outdoor seating on 8th street. The food tastes very fresh and they have vegan and vegetarian options too which is a huge plus! Portions are sometimes big depending on what you get so a lot of times you get to take home your lunch for the next day! Wish they would switch away from the styrofoam take away boxes though. So glad to see this locally run restaurant doing so well! read more

This was a marvelous little trendy hole in the wall Received amazing service and they include outdoor and indoor seating. Today was lovely so it was perfect The salsa for the chips left me cold but then the guacamole dip arrived and cancelled that criticism. Marvelous flavor! Some of the best rice I've had at a Mexican restaurant and the burrito was massive and had to wait for leftover session to be consumed. Every bite was heaven. Absolutely recommend! read more

Mezkla Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Great ambiance, good food and excellent service. The chips, salsa and queso could be a lot better. The chips were quite disappointing! The restaurant has a nice simple and modern vibe. The owner and the managers were very attentive on a busy day when they were celebrating their 3 year anniversary! Would recommend to visit while in Holland, MI. read more

What happened to Mezkla? We ordered two $19.00 pork burritos that had so little pork I'm not sure you could legally call it a pork burrito. My wife said "had I ordered a rice and bean burrito this would be fine but thats not what we ordered" The pictures are the two burritos we each ate half and I was like "what happened to Mezkla, I'm taking pictures and posting a review" Make your own determination. read more

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The food was delicious! Hands down the BEST guacamole I've eaten. They have a watermelon water.. omg If we lived here, we would definitely be back. read more

WOW! My wife and I both looked at each other and were like this is the BEST taco we ever had. Beats out the place in GR and a famous joint in Arizona. INSANE. We are 110% coming back. Loaded Nachos were a great deal and obviously were incredible too. The Hibiscus juice is made fresh daily and was worth tasting. Incredible service by Alex! She was so nice and gave great recommendations for our first time. Quick service time. Relaxing ambiance for everyone. More casual read more

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Walked in mid afternoon on a Monday, clean and bright atmosphere. Upbeat music in the background. Seemed like a good amount of food for the money. The fresh squeezed pineapple agua Fresca was delightful. They make some of their sauces in house. Would come again. read more

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Nice find as we walked around. Place has a fresh, pleasant vibe & the food is (also very fresh) nicely made.

We stopped by for a light snack and got three tacos for $12: pastor, carne asada, and patatas. They also had two different salsas that were really delicious but maybe too spicy for some people. I also liked that they had several vegan options. Our tacos arrived very quickly. The atmosphere was pleasant and we will definitely be back. read more

Mezkla Taqueria - Taco trio for $12.95 - Mexican Near Me - Holland, Michigan

This is my favorite restaurant in Holland! I always get a bowl of some sort and whatever specialty drink they have that season. Their service is always quick and the food feels fresh as well as nourishing. It's a very unpretentious but clean restaurant. They even go all out during tulip time and decorate their space accordingly. I highly recommend Mezkla read more

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Had a burrito and empanadas. Excellent food. The service was also outstanding. Highly recommend. The ambiance is modern and pleasant. Will be back again soon!!! read more

Parking is surprisingly easy for downtown Holland. I've been anticipating eating here since I heard they opened! They started as a food truck and now have a brick and mortar for fast casual dining. The food was good, but the menu is fairly limited. I'll be trying the bowl with Al pastor next time! read more

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Unfortunately, I was disappointed with Mezkla. I had the pastor and chorizo tacos which were quite good. My wife had the tostados which had stale shells but the rest of it was tasty. They have indoor and outdoor seating and it is very clean and decorated well. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the service. They seemed understaffed the night that we were there. We asked for chips and salsa when we sat down and we had to ask for it again when we got our food. our waitress stopped at our table maybe twice and we had to ask other the other waitress for silverware and water. They are new so hopefully they can improve on these things. read more

Mezkla Taqueria - Pastor and chorizo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Legit spot right downtown. I had birria tacos my date had the birria ramen. Both were delightful. Small space so it gets busy easily but I will definitely try it again. read more

Very mid and over priced tacos. Got carne asada and shrimp tacos and the carne asada meat was dry. Shrimp was too salty. Tacos overall lacked flavor (other than salty shrimp). Went at a very busy time so service was very slow. read more

Wow, I mean wow. Amazing flavor with the chorizo tacos and asada tacos. Even my 5 year old daughter loved the asada on her quesadilla, which PS I ended up finishing because of the flavor. I'm so glad to hear they're expanding. I don't always leave reviews but when I do, it's because it was amazing. One last thing, service was outstanding. read more

We came here for dinner and the place was pretty quiet, only two other tables. Right away we were surprised to find out they charge $5 for a basket of chips. We were told refills were $2, but the bill came out to $10 for two baskets. On top of that they were out of salsa, which was strange given how slow it was, and gave us pico instead. It was fine, but not worth the price. The food itself was decent, except for the grilled fish taco. It was so fishy we couldn't eat it. When we mentioned it to our server, she said that the manager told her she couldn't take it off the bill just because we didn't like it. We asked for the manager but then were told there really isn't one, and the owner was out. We spoke to another server and mentioned it wasn't about liking the taco, as it wasn't edible. We've had food poisoning from fish multiple times and it wasn't worth the risk. None of the staff had the ability to help. Ultimately, that's on the owner more than anything. Eventually they did take it off, but it felt pretty awkward going back and forth over a $5 taco. Overall, between the cost of chips, no salsa, and the way the fish taco was handled, this place just missed the mark for us. We won't be back, though hopefully they figure some of these things out. read more

We were biking around the area and stopped in. We opted to buy tacos Ala cart- al pastor, chorizo, and a zucchini veggie with a side of rice and beans. The favorite was chorizo, although it seemed like it was more of a ground beef as opposed to ground pork but we don"t care either way, then pastor and zucchini didn't hold a rank. The pastor was dry, the zucchini had no other flavor to it, the rice was bland and barely got touched. The beans were soupy and good. The verde was too spicy for us but we can't handle the heat. I would not return here for the food. There is not a bar, the decor is nice . read more

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Okay, big pros: the sweet potatoes and cactus and guac were all really well done; super cute inside; compostable to go packaging, very quick service. Cons: no outdoor seating and pricing. okay, I know I added guac, so that's on me, but I think it's kinda pricey for quantity and being in Michigan? Like it was LA pricing. I think it would've been cheaper but she added on some kind of service charge when she saw me pull out my credit card. So maybe bring cash? But after service charge and tip, it was about $18. On the whole, tho, I think it's 3.5 stars. read more

Mezkla Taqueria - people sitting at tables - Mexican Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Potential to be great, but just missing in some basic ways. Shrimp so much added salt, that can't enjoy the shrimp. Server never asked if our food was ok, but brought the bill. Elote temperature was cool, not warm, which is a dish they advertise on a sign. The food was fresh, except did they forgot to add the fresh cilantro on my dish. Comfortable seating outside. Only two other tables before dinner rush, and waited really long for the food. read more

Some of these reviews are so opposite of our experience going to Mezkla. It's a small business with a fancy corporate feel!! It's so adorable when you walk by , through the window you see them making fresh tortillas from scratch. The service was amazing, the staff is kind and helpful answering any questions! I wish this place was a national chain! The food is so incredibly fresh! When I tell you it's the best tacos I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating. The burritos are insanely amazing too! I ate here traveling and I haven't stopped thinking about the food since! I will absolutely be making a trip here again just to eat their food! I think everyone should come here far and wide and try their food atleast once! read more

The service was super fast and the food was INSANELY good. They played good music and the vibes were nice in the restaurant. We had the empanadas, the carne asada tacos with cheese and the queso... we never wanted the tacos to end. I'm gluten free and there were SO many options for me!! read more

Been here twice now and both times the food was off the chain. I will definately be back as this is my go to place for Mexican food here in town. read more

Extremely unimpressed with the service at Mezkla. They failed to prep our to-go order, so we had to wait while our order went to the back of queue. Ended up getting our food 30 minutes after our pickup time. We were not offered an apology or discount. Not even a free chips and salsa. For the price we paid, we deserved way better. Edit with an update: our late to-go order did not contain some items we had paid for! Upon needing to go back in and wait for the rest of our food, we again received no apology or discount. Dismal showing. Won't be back. read more

I had a weird situation happen here. We ordered our food and drink at the same time with the server. I first ordered a Mexican sprite and the female server put it in the tablet that they use to take orders. Then she said we are all out of them so what would I like instead. I then said I'll just stick with water. Then she preceded to say that she couldn't take the drink off the bill without a code that only the manager had, and the manager wasn't there, so could I pick another 4 dollar drink instead.. I said are you sure there's no way to delete the drink. She said no. So I ended up having a jarrito I didn't want for 4 dollars. The server was unwillingly to come up with a good solution and had a negative attitude the rest of the meal. The food was good. But I felt really weird about the situation with the drink. Probably won't go back. read more

Mezkla Taqueria - Al pastor and carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Authentic Mexican cuisine! I had the delicious salad and my friend had the rice bowl with chicken. We had wonderful service and enjoyed sitting outside. read more

This place was packed in the mid afternoon. Super cute interior with its nature vibe and a little fun. Service was great! Super friendly & kind servers, everyone was hustling. From the hostess, servers to the cooks. I loved that the they all seemed invested in the restaurant--cooks: staying super focused to ensure fast, fresh and delicious food; the hostess, checking in with all staff and attending to customers; servers checking in with cooks or using downtime to roll silverware or tidy up an area. The food was incredible too! Some of the best tacos in WMI. The vegan options were excellent. /taco nopales ( I love cactus!) /1 taco papa (sweet potato, cauliflower, cilantro, onion & avocado). What really makes this taco is the tasty vegan almond chipotle crema! Great job, team! read more

Stopped for lunch. The food was very good. A bit small inside and the service a bit slow but overall a good place to grab a bite.

I didn't get to try them out as a food truck, but always wanted to and super excited that they have a stationary location. I finally got a chance to come and try it with a friend and her kids. The menu seems bigger than the online. We were lucky that we didn't have to wait because it was busy even though we were approaching 1pm. The service was a little slow as they were experiencing technical issues off the portable machines to place orders through. I ordered 3 tacos - chorizo, steak, and pastor with rice and guacamole. Everything tasted fresh and delicious and it came with 2 salsa options in which we got the hot and medium. Both very flavorful and really enhanced the taste. I was a bit disappointed that with the pastor there was like one chunk of pineapple. I will not turn anyone down that wants to go here to eat and would come again. Prices are a little higher than the average taco. read more

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Excellent food. Excellent service. Ample helpings. Subtle flavors. Delightful environment.

Food was great! Service was attentive. Cool ambiance and good vibe. Only thing is I wished they served alcohol. Everything about it made me want a strawberry Daiquiri! read more

Food was phenomenal here! Great atmosphere and service. I will be returning on our next trip. Tacos and the flight of dips was delicious.

Good Mexican food with flair. Really liked the chips and guacamole. Burritos with a crispy cheese wrap were very good. We will try it again. No alcohol on site, but for Holland that is common. Service was great and it is bright and airy with an open kitchen. read more

Most dishes a great and authentically prepared. The guacamole doesn't taste like it was made with fresh avocados though (maybe some mass produced avocado mash product). It's also a weird place. It's set up for counter service, but it has waitstaff. It's pretty confusing to the customers who often approach the counter which is right there by the door. Then a woman snaps at you with a seething glare and directs you to sit down. It gets weirder because then another woman will come to take your order and act totally offended that you are giving her your order. You can bet that whoever brings you your food will make you feel like an unwelcome guest who as most certainly not been invited to dinner. And the grand finale occurs when one of those people that hates you drops off your check and then you sit there for 20 minutes until you realize that you're supposed to...PAY AT THE COUNTER?!?! So if you can survive the emotional abuse from the waitstaff and somehow discern the customs that are unique to this establishment without any reasonable indication of what those customs are, then yes, you will also likely enjoy some good Mexican food (fake guacamole excepted). read more