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Mezcal, San Jose, CA
Mezcal, San Jose, CA
Mezcal, San Jose, CA
Mezcal, San Jose, CA
Mezcal, San Jose, CA

Mezcal

4.4
4.4
756 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 756 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Hot spot

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mezcal offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food," "great service," and "authentic Mexican" cuisine. Highlights include "incredible mole dishes," "perfect margaritas," and "warm, welcoming staff." While some reviews note inconsistencies in service speed and guacamole flavor, most guests appreciate the "lively ambiance" and "attentive staff."
756 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have to be careful when ordering because it’s not exactly how you think it is. I have been here many times and it’s always really good but only when I get what I know I like. If you order the enchiladas, be prepared that they are NOT your regular enchiladas. They are like a deconstructed tostada instead. Unique and not the best in the west but it’s alright. I normally get the tortilla soup which you can’t go wrong with. That a the guacamole is good, needs more lemon but it’ll do. Overall I go there for the experience which is quite nice to chat with friends and have a nice night out.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Our server was great. Will definitely come back for dinner sometime.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service! I don't recommend if you have a large crowd. Food was decent.

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  4. Megan

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, not super food allergy friendly, but they can accommodate you

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  5. Ana

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the Mi Mama drink, Guacamole, all food is good. Chicken wraps.

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  6. rafael

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the service! Enchiladas were delicious. The guacamole did lack a little flavor, not the same as usual

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  7. Isaac VIP

    San Francisco43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    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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  8. Jolle VIP

    Kansas City8 reviews

    4.0

    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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  9. Vijay VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Eliza

    Central Coast7 reviews

    4.0

    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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FAQs

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

Mezcal is rated 4.4 stars by 756 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Mezcal

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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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