Mezcal

4.3

753 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional Mexican

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Located in Downtown San Jose, Mezcal boasts one of the most distinctive dining rooms in San Jose. The brick exterior, metal work and indigenous Mexican motifs, sets the restaurant apart from its neighbors. Although the design is urban upscale, there is nothing watered down about the menu. Mezcal proudly serves authentic Oaxacan regional cuisine utilizing family recipes passed on from previous generations.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 283-9595
Website
http://mezcalsj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tavo Gomez (Son ) and Dona Libo ( Mom )
Catering
We are a Full Catering Service Company visit us at www.mezcalrestaurantsj.com
Private party facilities
We have space for Private Events 30 to 100 ppl contact us at www.mezcalrestaurantsj.com

Location
25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
Between 1st Street and Market Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Good for groups
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mezcal is a vibrant culinary destination known for its "great food and service," offering a delightful array of Oaxacan dishes and "fantastic" drinks. The ambiance is inviting, making it perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. "Amazing" food and attentive service, highlighted by must-try guacamole and margaritas, ensure a memorable dining experience.

753 Reviews

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Isaac
VIP
San Francisco
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, and service as usual! They have improved the heating in the outside patio, so seating outside in the cold weather is much better.
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Jolle
VIP
Kansas City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
There was a private party and it was quite loud but for the rest everything was great
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Vijay
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks! Loved the ambience and the service was also excellent.
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Eliza
Central Coast
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A warm and welcoming environment with delicious food. An evening of delicious cocktails prior to attending a concert. The mole enchiladas and house margarita was a hit!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was hoping for a place with character and we got it. I had what in most places would be a quesadilla but this one was so elevated and outstanding. And my mescal margarita, so good
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Daniela
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such an amazing lunch! The owner and staff are amazing and whole hearted. I’ve been coming for years and it was nice to see staff stay consistent and that only happens when people are passionate about the people, food, and what they do. You truly felt the passion and love with the food and service! Highly recommend the guacamole, el mole coloradito, and the margaritas! They are the perfect combo! Thank you for having us!
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Chris
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cool decor. Awesome food that taste like you’re over at a really good cook’s house. The bartender service was very slow unfortunately and that made the experience not as good as it could’ve been since we were waiting for 20minutes after ordering a drink and they weren’t full either. Other than that I would definitely go back to this place.
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Nina
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were pressed for time because we had tickets to a show. Food was excellent, Margs tasty and service was fast and attentive.
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Alberto
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We felt rushed throughout the stay despite it being a slow evening.
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Heather
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
So disappointed. I chose this place specifically for the table guacamole. They advertise (and the menu states) it’s made right at your table but it was not. It was bright to it table already made and it was pretty boring.
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FAQs

Mezcal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 283-9595.

Mezcal is rated 4.3 stars by 753 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

Cross street
Between 1st Street and Market Street
Neighborhood
San Jose
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tavo Gomez (Son ) and Dona Libo ( Mom )
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mezcalsj.com/
Phone number
(408) 283-9595
Catering
We are a Full Catering Service Company visit us at www.mezcalrestaurantsj.com
Private party facilities
We have space for Private Events 30 to 100 ppl contact us at www.mezcalrestaurantsj.com

Mezcal

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Guacamole Table Side

Chicken Soup

Tortilla Soup

Menu

What 753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mezcal offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mezcal restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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