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Mezcal, San Jose, CA

Mezcal

4.3
4.3
753 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Mexican

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2 people
19:00
  • 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 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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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
  • 4.3Service
  • 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

  1. Isaac

    VIP

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  2. Jolle

    VIP

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 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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  3. Vijay

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 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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  4. Eliza

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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  6. Daniela

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 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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  7. O

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 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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  8. Nina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 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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  9. Alberto

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 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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  10. Heather

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 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 booking

2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mezcal

25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 1st Street and Market Street
  • Area
    San Jose
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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
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