Reviews for Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana in 3714 14th St NW, WA
This place was BOMB! We were looking to go to another place for dinner but we ended up here instead. This is one of those... places where you feel the vibe just pulled you there for whatever reason. Music was also on point, and the food was delicious! Oh, and if you're a sangria fan like I am, definitely order theirs! ???????????? Read more
Unfortunately, I had an incredibly lackluster experience here. We were seated inside immediately (the table was cleared but... never cleaned from the prior customers), but didn?t get waited on in a timely manner. It took a really long time for the chipsand salsa to come. All those things I could?ve overlooked, as someone who works in the service industry I know that they wereunderstaffed and I?m empathetic. However, my food came out completely cold. And then it took FORTY minutes for my friend?s mealto arrive after mine got there. After about 10 minutes, I was able to flag someone down and politely ask (?hi ma?am, just wantedto check on my friend?s chicken enchiladas?) the status of her food. I was then dismissed and told it was coming. About 15minutes after that, the server comes back to re-take my friend?s order. So my friend waited about an hour for her food, whichdidn?t come until 40 minutes after my food arrived. I also had to get up to refill my own water, and I had to ask for the checktwice. I would say that out of all the folks in the restaurant, 70% were frustrated with the service. Everyone was complainingto one another. Another huge issue was that their computer was down, so orders were being taken and communicated manually andpayments were taken by the servers to the restaurant next door to process. So it boils down to being understaffed and havingtech issues. These things are no fun, but the way the restaurant handled it exacerbated the issues. After a party left, theywould immediately bus the table and sit someone else, rather than waiting on the customers they already had and telling newcustomers there would be a wait. It was just a situation of mismanagement that resulted in a terrible restaurant experience formost of their customers last night. I feel for them and wish them the best, but I don?t think I?ll go back. Read more
I like the food. It tastes fresh and authentic. I wish the service was faster. Every dish is about $20. Three person meal would... be about $100. Read more
Authentic Mexican cantina vibe. Went on a Friday evening, although food could be tastier, it is compensated by offering cheap... drinks, great Latin music and a colorful ambiance. Read more
Dined here for an early dinner. I'm not a into margaritas but the Tamarindo margarita rimmed with Tajin is excellent! I had a... mix of tacos. My favorite was the Pescado & Baja California fish taco. Read more
My wife and I have been frequenting Mezcalero since they first opened. In the beginning, they were amazing! But with time,... they've gone downhill. I'd say they went from 5 stars to 3.5 stars. Our Favorites: Mezcalero Salad - Mixed Greens, HoneyVinaigrette, Cheese, Cucumber, Onions, Grated Orange Peel, Pumpkin Seeds Carne Asada - Flat Iron Grilled Steak, Onions,Cilantro Taco Mixto - Steak, Chorizo, Onions, Cilantro Salmon - Grilled Salmon, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, ChipotleSauce Camarones - Shrimp & Avocado Barbacoa - Overnight Slow-cooked Goat, Onions, Cilantro The salad is so simple, fresh anddelicious. I love the flavor combination. The only thing we really like and get here are the tacos. We've tried their fajitasand ceviche - they were okay. Don't really recommend them. Service is hit or miss. Service was much better when they firstopened. And the food has become saltier and blander. We've haven't been back since the pandemic, and don't really miss it. Soprobably won't plan to come back. Read more
Great flavors with spatial and ample outdoor seating. Service is friendly/attentive and they have free chips and salsa to open... any order over $4. They also have $6 margaritas during happy hour. We often go for their tacos and tortas - see their al pastorpictured is especially tasty! ig: @harshaeats Read more
I've visited this location since it first opened and I've enjoyed the addition of food options as time has gone by. The service... is always superb and the food and drinks are always on point! Always enjoy the great ambiance and the option to dine inside oroutside. I've taken different groups here, work and friends, including out of towners, and everyone always enjoys it. It'salways great to dine here when I visit, since I no longer live in the area. Read more