Came here for the first time with a group of four and had a 6 PM reservation on a Friday. The place has a really cool vibe and décor, with an especially inviting bar area. We ordered several dishes so we could try a little bit of everything. We also ordered what they call the "best margarita in the world," priced at $20--and I have to agree, it was absolutely delicious! A couple of my friends also enjoyed some mezcal tastings. As for the food, everything we tried was so yummy, but my favorites were the mushroom queso fundido, chicken wings, and chicken mole. I'm usually not a big fan of mole, but this sauce was honestly the best mole I've ever tasted! We ended the meal by sharing a delicious flan, which was the perfect way to finish. The service was great--friendly and attentive throughout the evening. Such a wonderful first experience. Can't wait to come back again soon! read more

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Nice restaurant with great service and good food. I liked the mocktail tequila sunrise ($8) and 2 carne asada tacos ($19). The hibiscus syrup was the right balance of sweet and mild flavors, which I appreciate since I find mocktails at other places to be overly sweet... maybe to make up for the lack of alcohol? This place struck a good balance with their mocktail. Anyways, the beef in the tacos was tender and the tortillas were soft and hand made. Appetizers were shared but portions are on the smaller side so if you're sharing, you'll get a taste but not a true portion. Overall, I liked the food but if I want tacos for a better price, I'd honestly opt for tacos at a local Oakland taco truck... but this is a nice spot to hit up with friends to catch up. The place was decorated thoughtfully and it has a nice character about it. We had a good time overall, though I did end up having to fix myself a snack when I got home since the meal wasn't as filling, and I found myself hungry again. read more

Came for the mezcal, stayed for the wings. The mezcal menu is extensive and super fun to explore. Definitely the star of the show. The food was solid, but the menu seemed oddly committed to quesadillas. Not mad about it, just would've loved a little more variety. It's a bit pricey, but the chicken wings are worth every penny. Easily the standout dish of the night and a must-order. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Odin Mezcaleria - Two excellent examples of Oaxacan mezcal. - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Odin Mezcaleria - Espresso Negroni y la margarita mas buena del mundo (spicy) - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Blown away with how amazing the food is. The server with curly brown hair was so sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable. She crafted us a flight and we couldn't have had a better time. The tacos were amazing, the chicken wings were otherworldly. Highly recommend read more

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! read more

Odin Mezcaleria - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Pipicha ponzu fish ceviche potato tacos - 9/10 fried crispy potato tacos and halibut ceviche. I do give the edge to the tuna ceviche and the black bean tacos though! Those are 10/10. Sweet corn esquites with seared scallops - 8/10. Smaller plate. Comes with three scallops and three chips. Esquites were spot on, chips were fresh made and super crispy. Scallops were cooked well, solid sear but a bit of room for improvement. Pork chilorio quesadilla - 7/10. Generous portion of meat which was well cooked and tender. This was too salty though. Had a layer of cheese which had nice crispy edge but was very salty combined with the salted seasoned meat. It needed a bit more acid (only one lime wedge for the whole quesadilla) and wish it had spicy salsa to cut through the heaviness. See my note below. Ayer hoy y manana - nice herbal note from the fernet. Well balanced. Flavors are very good and authentic! EXCEPT it lacks spicy. Like every dish I've had this time and past times. So that part is a bit white washed. Wish they had a spicy salsa for those who want some heat. I did ask for some spicy salsa for the chilorio. But after a few minutes it seemed as if she had forgotten and my taco was getting cold so I finished it and maybe 10 minutes later she came. She saw I had finished the taco and apologized and took it back. But they charge $2 for it! Two issues - 1) they didn't tell me ahead of time, and 2) they still charged me for it and I didn't even taste it! Anyway. Other read more

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

Tried Odin for the first time and wow, what a delicious experience. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about the drink menu and the variety of mezcals they offer - there was a lot! The food, oh my Lanta. The food.. Incredible! Here is what we ordered: - Creamy sweet corn Esquite 11/10 seriously! - Mushroom Chorizo Queso Fundido 10/10 - Chicken Wings 7/10 my boyfriend really enjoyed them tho, to each their own. - Mole Coloradito Chicken Quesadilla 8/10 - Sautéed Shrimp Alambre Tacos 9/10 I devoured these. Overall we will definitely be returning! I recommend making a reservation too! read more

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. read more

Odin Mezcaleria - The flight - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Horrible service and over charged me . Never going back . Wish them all the best with their arrogant attitude. read more

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. read more

Odin Mezcaleria - Ponche - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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. read more

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Most unprofessional service and insulting This was one of the worst service experiences I've had in Oakland. The waiter poured me a shot and left the bottle on our table -- with maybe half a shot left in it. Like any normal person, I assumed that was either part of the pour or something I could finish and be charged for if needed. The moment I poured the small amount that was left, the waiter came back and loudly accused me of "stealing" in front of everyone. Completely unprofessional and honestly embarrassing. Then it gets worse -- I was charged for 4 shots over what was realistically less than a full shot. That doesn't feel like standard practice, it feels like being taken advantage of. If you're going to treat customers like that, at least be clear upfront. Don't leave a nearly empty bottle on the table and then publicly accuse someone when they reasonably assume it's part of their order. Between the false accusation and the excessive charge, this felt less like a misunderstanding and more like a trap. I won't be coming back, and I'd strongly caution others about how they handle billing and customer interactions here. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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Great for a girls night or our Mezcal Mondays I just recommend sitting at the bar and knocking those cocktails back. The restaurant is so gorgeous at night, the hosts are friendly and the meals ( a little pricy and small ) are still good Get the mussels read more

Odin Mezcaleria - Mussles yum - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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this was a miss for me. my father, who was visiting from out of town, enjoys mezcal. we came wanting to learn more about and try different mezcals. waitstaff seemed to know very little about mezcal and was quite unfriendly. we asked some questions they didn't know the answers to.. ended up looking stuff up on our phones and ordering based on that. food was mediocre, unseasoned, and expensive: 2 tacos, 2 empanadas, a single tostada w/ ceviche, and 2 appetizer dips cost $140. we won't be back. read more

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

First time here. Has a nice mellow dim vibe. Food is ok. Not really a big fan of Mescal. The chips and salsa are ok, but I'm not a fan of the thicker tooth cracking hard tortilla chips. For the main dish, I had the empanada. Not bad but not memorable. The vibe is nice and the service is good but the food didn't seem that great given the prices. I could have gone to a tacqueria and pay half the price and would be happier. read more

A hidden gem! Right across from Shell, it's easy to spot Odin. The ambiance is cozy and relaxing when you walk in. The food though is the real reason I'm writing a review.. and we did not have a bad dish while here. We got the Queso Fundido, Huarachito, Quesadilla and Pot de Creme while here. All were delicious, memorable and a great balance. 10/10 would recommend. The service was great too - servers were attentive and knowledgeable. Must come for date night! read more

Met with a friend afterwork for drinks and it was such a cute spot, very intimate setting so I would go there for a date next time and not with my girlies because you can hear peoples conversations since the seating is a bit close. The drinks were VERY strong hahaha I don't remember much or what we ordered but all I know is we had a great time and we were so full! Although we weren't really sure what we were eating it was really good! If you love tequila I would definitely recommend and sit at the bar maybe (that area seemed the most fun). But so glad we went. read more

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Great variety of tequila, mezcal and sotol! You can choose any and it won't disappoint you! Good was great as well! read more

Been here a couple of times and while there are some bites that I've enjoyed more than others, I can't ever say that I've had a bite that I did not like. Also the bites have always had something new and depth to them that I appreciate. I typically make my way to Odin for special meals (i.e. restaurant week, guest mazcaleros etc.) so maybe that is why I usually find that I've spent more than I anticipated going in but also it could be because their drinks are just that good and you can't just stop at one because you want to try another and then another and so on. It is also neat that they're focus is mezcal which I don't thing is typical of the area. Staff is friendly. Decor and ambiance is artsy, I've always found parking around the corner. In my experience, it's usually on the darker side and while it's not necessarily a romantic vibe, I think it could be a really dope spot for a first date. read more

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Ambiance is dimly, candlelit, earthy Mexican decor all throughout the joint; one can sense the commitment to Mexican culture throughout the entire restaurant, in the server-ware, pillows, art and even details in the bathroom. The bar menu is extensive and will keep us coming back, because there is so much to try. Some of our favorite mezcal crafters are on the menu such as 5 Sentidos, Bozal and La Luna. The Odin house tequila, sotol, and mezcals are flavorful, easy on the palette and an excellent introduction to Mexican influenced craft cocktails. My honey and I love everything about Odin, because mezcal is our absolute favorite and we often get drinks at craft cocktail spots while dining elsewhere. 4 stars because the food is good but not wow-worthy. The menu consists of items that are great to help soak up the booze, however largely consists of glorified tacos, while they are an excellent compliment for the drinks they are not anything to write home about. With that being said, the Quesito Fundido is worth trying and the guac is nice (though I'd absolutely expect more for the price). Anyway, the bar and the kitchen are separate-symbiotic establishments, so I'd give 5 stars to the former and 4 to the latter. Either way, I'm a regular now :) read more

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I love the ambiance, the drinks are amazing and the food is delicious! Service is nice and professional. I just wish there was a little more variety for food but everything I've tried has been delicious! read more

This review will NOT be about the food, besides who needs food when you are presented with 600+ Tequilas and Mezcals . If you enjoy, like, love, are even curious about Tequila then Odin Mezcaleria is your University of tasting. You can come here and do an Independent Study of Tequila and Mezcals. You can do Tequila flights. Now, to be clear while many of you may enjoy just throwing back a shot of Tequila like your college days and the movies, this is far beyond those drunken experiences. If you truly understand and appreciate qualities of a Tequila that's been around for 200 years, or a Mezcal that is distilled by the entire community of Oaxaca, Mexico then this is your institution of learning. Come, sips and enjoy - truly a magnificent experience... read more

Odin Mezcaleria - Don Amado Mezcal - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Great drink menu and the staff actually takes the time to educate you on their spirit options. This place has an intimate vibe and I really enjoyed their ceviche. read more

Came here during restaurant week. Loved the spicy pork tostada! Masa was excellent here, and the extensive drink menu was really exciting. Would like to come back and try different mezcal and cocktails- great for date night! read more

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Phenomenal food. Great service from both the host and our server, Roberto. The place is bigger than it looks on the inside. My partner and I have been wanting to come since we saw Odín open and finally made it in for Restaurant Week! I think I may have incorrectly remembered what I ordered but Roberto went above and beyond and was so kind in the mixup. Thank you and I'm sorry, again!! Everything was delicious, perfectly portioned and plated beautifully. We really liked the Tostada con Guacamole y Sikil Pak!! Wowza, it was super tasty - I could've/should've ordered three of them! I really liked my flan as well - I didn't know sweet potatoes could be made into flan and taste so good!? read more

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We got lucky and for a Friday night we where able to be seated quickly. The owner was the host and very friendly and even enjoyed a laugh or two as we waited which you don't get to experience offer. After being seated we where offered a welcome drink which I don't remember the name but it had a good kick. I saw the reviews where everyone said the drink menu was large. But if you look closely it's not just a drink menu it gives you a look at the owners family with personal picture and the different agave they use. Also the ingredients in your drink and even the glass it will come in. Paloma 4.5/5 and a little spicy kick that hits the back of your throat after that 3rd sip Margarita 5/5 Food- was good have no complaints the queso was give very cheesy you get 4 tortillas to pair with but we also asked for chips Relleno tacos 5/5 bomb from looks to flavors all pair well Ceviche Taco 5/5 the potato taco warm and yummy but then they add the ceviche with the cold balance and just right amount of lime and spicy. But wait they add avocado that you can see and taste. Service- for a Friday night was busy busy so I understand but our waiter had a lot going. He was very friendly. The bar is a vibe and looked so nice next time I wanna sit at the bar and have a drink and desert. But inside has regular tables high tables, mirrored walls and unique furniture. read more

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The service was great. I especially enjoyed the art in the space and the details on the history of the establishment. Delicious drinks, worth every penny read more

I'm so happy they have expanded their menu since they have reopened. Being a block away from my house, this is my go to place for a quick bite and incredible drinks on short notice. I love sitting at the bar for quick service and a cozy intimate experience. read more

Odin Mezcaleria - Tequila tasting flight - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Wow what phenomenal food and cocktails. The vibes are vibey. Great date night spot. Server had great detail answering all our questions. Everything we ate was delicious. read more

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