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    Odin Mezcaleria

    4.4 (117 reviews)
    PriceyMexican, Bars
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Welcome Drink
    Taylor J.

    Came here for Cinco De Mayo and it was nice. The food was really good! The queso fundido was really yummy. I loved all the chunks of mushrooms. I loved that it was a nice non pork chorizo. I loved the tacos with ahi tuna on top. Really delicious and flavorful. Shrimp tacos are yummy! I absolutely loved the welcome drink when we first sat at the bar. I wasn't a huge fan of the service. Our food came out a bit slow and I thought it was maybe because of the cinco de mayo crowd. Fair enough. But, when the crowd died down, the service was still on the slow side and we had to wave down staff to get orders/drinks in. Great food at Odin and loved the decor inside as well.

    Bridget O.

    My friend and I were overdue for a hangout session, and Odin was the perfect middle ground. Walking in, I was immediately captivated by the decor. It's giving sultry and sophisticated vibes. The decorations were thoughtfully displayed and I couldn't believe the hand chair. Service was a bit iffy. Although our server attempted to be attentive, he didn't seem very helpful, and it felt rushed. Nevertheless, the food and drinks were quite satisfying. We started off with their version of a margarita which surprised me because it included both tequila and mezcal. It was tart but not overly smoking. Then we shared the guacamole and wings this is a great place to come for a happy hour as their ample seeding and overall quiet atmosphere for great conversations.

    Queso Fundido
    Jamee S.

    Beautiful restaurant with a bar full of tequila bottles! Service was great! We were check on a lot. Everything on the menu sounded amazing! From the cocktails to the appetizers to the entrees and desserts. To drink I had the Abajo Uno, Arriba Dos - fruity and refreshing. My second drink was Esa Sensación de las 2:30. Looked strong but it was a little too sweet. For appetizers, we ordered: Guacamole - Smooth and creamy, got a kick! Mushroom Chorizo Queso Fundido - Delicious!!! The homemade corn tortillas complement this cheese dip so well! Chicken Wings - Tasty, spicy, and sooo good! For our entrees, my hubby and I shared: Fish Ceviche tacos - Wow! This was incredible. The tuna was on top of the tortilla filled with black beans. Just amazing! Beef Asada tacos - Very flavorful and delicious. I don't think you can go wrong ordering anything from Odin. For dessert, we had: Roasted Persimmon & Miso Flan - More dense than regular flan with savory notes. Interesting but also very good. Cardamom Tres Leches - pretty good. I'd love to return and try more dishes and more cocktails. Great restaurant!

    Two excellent examples of Oaxacan mezcal.
    Wendy S.

    My friend and I really like mezcal and we came here to become more educated about it. On one of my last visits, I'd purchased a book that they sell that includes the mezcal's they've available to try. I used this to do some studying prior to our visit. On this visit, I decided to focus on mezcal's from Oaxaca. We picked San Bartolo Mezcal Espadin and Dixeene Espadin. Both were excellent! The San Bartolo stood out for its smoothness. Though the Dixeene was not as smooth, it stood out for its very bright flavors. As we were there during happy hour, we also had their margarita type cocktail, La Maxima, which had both tequila and mezcal. I really enjoyed this! For food we did the both the shrimp and the beef tacos. Super tasty and very filling. I especially liked the cut up, tender pieces of pablano! The service was excellent and very helpful. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

    Jasmine L.

    Maybe we came on a bad day, but we thought the food was just okay. I do think we got unlucky because there was a big group the night we came, and it felt like the kitchen couldn't keep up with the orders. We waited at least 40 minutes for the first dish, then each subsequent dish also had a significant wait. Took a while to get our drinks even, to start, after ordering. The mezcal taster shot they give you at the beginning was nice though. We then asked our server for recommendations. Drinks were ok, a bit watery. Ambiance is really dim (see photos), so it's a bit hard to see. Regardless, I thought the food was a tad bland. The mushroom queso fundido didn't have much flavor honestly. Cheesy, but somehow still bland. $15 Shrimp Alambre Tacos: not quite what I expected - the sauce was quite sweet and sour reminiscent. The corn tortilla tasted fresh and good, but just overall wasn't mind-blowing. $18 Trout Empanada: I was excited for this because it's quite unique, but I just didn't like it all that much. It was very fried, not much flavor that stood out. $24 Overall, okay food... but has a bigger variety of tequila and mezcal than average.

    Espresso Negroni y la margarita mas buena del mundo (spicy)
    Jezabel D.

    Bar hopping night!! Odin blew my expectations right out of the park. First glance I thought it would be your average bar with a slight food menu. Not at all. We ordered the espresso Negroni and the best margarita in the world (spicy). The Negroni was probably my favorite, and I'm not a fan. Usually my hubby orders one whenever available and I can't say I would try. However, the espresso Negroni was so, tasty. I watch our bar tender make it and I knew the pour was not average I had to try it. ‍ worth every drop! My drink was great, but the Negroni was just so good. The place smell heavenly, reminds me of my hometown. The food; we had the fundido and guacamole, both just really, really good. Fresh ingredients in the guacamole and topping was salsa seca, a less oily version of salsa macha. The salsa has peanuts so, be aware when you order. Our bar tender took our request and allergy serious please be aware they use certain ingredients that may cause allergies . Our fundido was also very good, mushrooms, potatoes and spices with home made tortillas. If you want a variety of mezcal and great recommendations head to Odin. Our mezcal experience was amazing and highly recommend this place. Try 5 sentidos shot you won't regret the tamarind after taste. Over all I would recommend and return and experience the rest of the menu.

    Andy Y.

    Odin has the most impressive selection of mezcals I've ever seen under one roof. I felt like I was on mezcal tour being led by an expert docent. Eric is like the Rain Man of mezcal. Thank you very much for your hospitality and I'm looking forward to my next visit!

    The flight
    Esteban S.

    Every bite made the clean plate club. Our server started us off with the flight, 3 different mezcal's (with our favorite being Tuku Savi, which had notes of the clay pot it was made it) My huarachito was so unique! I'm personally someone that doesn't like to try veggie versions of foods because I can be easily disappointed, but the "mushroom al pastor" on the hurachito was so good! I didn't even miss the meat. My gf had the quesadilla with mole which she liked. Smokey, earthy flavors of the mole tied the plate very well. When I first saw this place driving by, I never thought the vibes were going to be so cool and inviting. I'm glad we took a detour and stopped in for a magical surprise.

    Ponche
    Tiffany S.

    You know the sexy older brother of the neighbor who liked you when you were a kid? Well, this is that. Nidos' sexy older brother and a neighborhood gem like no other. The ambiance sets the vibe, the drinks compliment it, and the food.... my goodness. It's the reason I keep coming back. Now, I've been coming here for a while, so I've tried a little bit of everything but my favorite is the Beef Asada tacos. The tortilla, the fried cheese, the salsa and guac mix.... *chefs kiss.* My second favorite thing to order is the Mushroom Chorizo Queso. This is literally the best Queso I've ever had and this is California, we eat A LOT of Mexican food. My favorite dessert here is the Mexican Chocolate Pot de creme. I just love it. The texture is so smooth and creamy and just delicious. Once of my favoritest (i made that up) things about this restaurant is the customer service. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I've never waited more than two minutes to order, literally... even when it is packed. Full disclosure, this place can be a bit pricey, but for the quality (vibe, food, service)...... I gladly pay it... every time. Long story short, if you've never been to Odin, you're missing out. Get there.

    Chicken Mole Quesadilla
    Nia C.

    Wow this was an amazing experience! Chef Ramos really knows what he's doing in the kitchen. We ordered: 1. Guacamole; this was not your usual guacamole and it was an interesting twist giving off lots of different flavor profiles in every bite. The potato tacos were a good addition too. However, the chips that came with the guacamole were a little too hard for my liking and I would've preferred a slightly more chunky guacamole (just to get more of the avocado flavor). Rating: 8/10 2. Chicken wings; the perfect CRUNCHY wings with a kick of spice. The sauces paired extremely well with the chicken and gave a cooling effect on the pallet from the spice. I do wish the chip toppings were a little crunchier. Rating: 8.5/10 3. For the entrees, we got the chicken Mole quesadilla and the smoked trout empanadas - I'll be dreaming about these ... that's how good it was. Each dish took you on a journey of different flavor profiles, while still maintaining the perfect balance. I'll definitely be coming back for these two. Rating: 11/10. 4. For dessert, we got the sweet potato flan. If was absolutely delicious (so good we were scraping the bowl). 11/10 We got drinks with this as well but to be honest the food was so good, the drinks didn't even compareee.

    Outside
    Ultima M.

    This spot is a total vibe Customer service is amazing Inside decor sets the perfect ambiance for a nice dining experience I had an amazing experience at the bar with Luna she is very knowledgeable about all of the mezcals and tequilas the restaurant offers Happy hour is from 5-7pm You get 10% off of food and there is a specific happy hour drink menu Food is good, so far my favorite is the chicken mole quesadilla. Very authentic super flavorful $18 Drinks are amazing I'm not really a mezcal person but the margarita with Mezcal is very good I brought my friend here who enjoys Mezcal and she is already planning to come back here She ordered 2 tacos The meat was very tender and juicy Definitely a must try $18 Prices are kinda on the higher end but quality of the food makes it worth it Parking is street parking only There is indoor and outdoor seating available

    Guacamole
    Lisa G.

    I've been meaning to check out Odin for a while, and I'm so glad I finally did. Walking in , the place was warm and welcoming and had some awesome art on the walls. We were greeted and sat pretty quickly after arriving and were treated to a guava and mezcal taster alongside our appetizer. We also ordered some margaritas which were great. The staff were all super friendly and had great timing. Nothing felt rushed as we took our time to order and eat. My favorite thing we tried was the chicken quesadilla. I was surprised by how substantial it was because it didn't look like a huge amount of food, but they packed it full. We tried both of the desserts because we couldn't decide and while the flan was really good, the pot de creme stole the show. It was such a a perfect combo of silky chocolate, tart fruit, and not-too-sweet cream--I'd come back just for that.

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    Great drinks. Great happy hour. Artful space. Very informed gentleman who taught us a lot about mezcal.

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    Have been there many times ! Small plate foods but v tasty ! V good service ! Excellent drinks ! Must try !!

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    This place is awesome. Mezcal drinks and great shareable plates with a very cool atmosphere. Keep it his place going!

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