Reviews for El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - Lakeland in Lakeland, TN

Excessive carry out fees they don't tell you about. We placed one order, and was charged $1 for a carry out fee for the overall... receipt, 50 cents per item. We were told we placed 6 separate orders, which amounted to 6 items on one ticket. Fuzzyaccounting. I wouldn't give them your credit or debit card. Watch your receipts when placing orders here. Overall $4 for theprivilege of buying food from there. Again with no knowledge or warning of the extra charges. In fact we wouldn't have everknown, since charges are not priced on their receipts...but, they got the order wrong, that resulted in a a call in after weleft. AVOID. Read more

Noticeable Shortcuts. We stopped in around 7ish. We were seatedt immediately.. Way in the back. Chips were hard possiblely... old. The Margarita I purchased had absolutely no Alcohol in it. They got over on me in that aspect. It took too long toreceive out plates. My Shrimp Quesadillas were soggy. I asked for a reheat/cook. They were returned 5mins later with no Extracook or heat on them. I guess they sat on plate overlooked in the back. My advice. Dont stop here. Go up the street a little toany other Mexican Restaurant. Read more

Good service, not too crowded, patio seating, good food and very good margarita ! Stopped for lunch and the Pollo y camarone... fajitas were excellent ! Stopped by again street tacos and Camerones la mojo de Ajo Read more

Food is good, but the service has been getting worse with each visit. Went for dinner tonight, service was slow but the food... was good. The real problem happened when I was ready to pay the check. I checked the amount, gave my debit card to thecashier, and was presented with a ticket to sign that was higher than my check. It showed an additional tax of $1.06 addedafterwards. I questioned the cashier about it and was told that it was a surcharge for using a card. There was no notificationon the table, menu, or at the entrance disclosing the extra charge. I won't be going back. I wonder if the state tax peopleknow that they are using the guise of a tax to collect extra charges.............. Read more

Best restaurant I ever seen..Good service, not too crowded, excellent

Lunch specials are great, but nothing on the menu is going to be too expensive! The fajitas are the best in town. Great for dine... in our takeout. They always pack everything up really securely and nicely. This is our little neighborhood Mexican place. Lovethem! ?? Read more

Pretty good food but relatively inattentive staff. I was seated pretty quickly as the restaurant was mostly empty when I ate... there. The server was quick to bring my water and chips and salsa but I waited a solid 15 minutes or so to place my order. I hadthe Mezcal Quesadilla, which was pretty good and the portion size was good. I had to wait a while to get drink refills and awhile for the check. Other than the wait I have no real complaints. Read more

A great little spot for a quick lunch or nice dinner. Close to I-40 on Hwy 64 in the plaza with grocery store. Easy access for... take out. Nice dining area & they also have a very nice patio area too. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the food isvery good. The atmosphere is welcoming and clean. Covid guidelines in place must wear a mask. They have dine in service as wellas take out. I was in to make alarge lunch order for take out and the server was very helpful. I highly recommend to anyone inthis area looking for a place for a nice Mexican meal. Read more