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Mezcal, San Jose, CA

Mezcal

4.4
4.4
754 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Mexican

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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What 754 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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 atmosphere with "delicious food and drinks" and "super nice servers." Many patrons rave about the "authentic and flavorful mole" and "great cocktails." Despite occasional slow service and mixed reviews on food consistency, the restaurant remains a "wonderful neighborhood gem" perfect for special occasions and exploring Oaxacan cuisine.

754 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Isaac VIP

    San Francisco42 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. Daniela

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    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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  10. Chris

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

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

Mezcal is rated 4.4 stars by 754 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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