Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine

Really great brunch place especially on these cold NC days. Service is fantastic and the ambiance is great. You get a lot of food with each portion so come hungry or ready to share!

This is a hard review because husband really liked it but kiddo and I did not. Cute little restaurant right in the heart of Davidson. Husband really liked his food. Mine was not to my liking.

We stopped in on a busy Saturday night and sat outdoors under a heated umbrella. The steak and shrimp was a masterpiece! The steak was cooked to perfection, and the presentation was worthy of a 5 star rated restaurant. All five in our party had a similarly delicious dinner, and the service was outstanding even though the restaurant was full.

This place deserves a better yelp review score than it has. My wife and I had lunch there today. It is very much a place that elevates true Mexican dishes (not Tex-mex) to a higher level than most. I had the Molé enchiladas and she had the paella enchiladas. The mole was rich, complex and not too sweet or not too spicy. Perfectly balanced. It was the best I have had in quite a while. In fact, It rivaled some of the best I had when in Mexico. My wife's paella seafood enchiladas were delicious and she was very happy with the flavors and freshness of the seafood. She finished every bite which is unusual for her. That's a rare compliment. Half-price margaritas, which were very very tasty, also helped make it a great lunch. Service was spot on and attentive. A nice outdoor seating area, smooth margaritas,and reasonable prices for food and service in Davison, especially for dishes this tasty and authentic, is now on my go-to list. Highly recommended!

We had been meaning to try this place since we moved nearby. As soon as we walked in, I was surprised by the size of the dining area - there's about 10 cramped tables, but at least they have an outdoor seating space.When our server came to pour some water, she spilled a ton on the floor and edge of our table. I was wearing sandals and my feet got wet. She did not say a thing! The least she could've done was apologize, but she went back to the kitchen without acknowledging what had just happened. Staff could be better trained to say the least, especially if this is a place that brands itself as a fancier, upscale dining experience.My husband ordered the Lobster Paella Enchiladas, and I got the Carne Asada. I can't really complain about the food. He enjoyed his meal and my steak was delicious. The potato salad and black beans were an interesting choice, not my favorite pairing to be honest, and the salad could've been tastier, but the steak was great and, in my opinion, the star of the evening. Overall, you can definitely find more flavorful and filling dishes (and better service!) at other Mexican restaurants for less, but what Mestizo has going for them is the location and the unique menu items that you won't find anywhere else, such as the Lobster Paella Enchiladas.

Came here on Valentine's and had a good dinner. Been here one time before and just remember loving the sangria so I thought why not! The sangria was just as good as I remember and the peach margarita was good but not strong at all. We ordered the guacamole as an appetizer and it was decent but had a bit too many tomatoes for my liking, you couldn't really taste the avocado. I order the lobster paella enchiladas which did surprise me that it was an enchilada but I enjoyed the flavor of the filling. My plate was hot but the food really was barely warm. I think if they warmed the tortillas up or baked them with the filling it would elevate the dish. He ordered the carne asada which was SO GOOD. I wish I had ordered it and will have to come back for it. The steak was cooked perfectly and flavored so well. Service was good, I think the owner was very attentive and kind. We had a new server who did alright but kind of rushed us out with the check, not upset or anything just something to note. Ambiance was good. I'd come back but wouldn't order the lobster paella enchilada again probably.

Small portions, terrible quality, skimpy pours. As a group of 10 we had about everything on the menu and all of it was mid to low quality

My wife had the lobster enchiladas, I had the lamb shank. Truly phenomenal meal! This was really a nice treat to say the least. Food was outstanding, service with a smile, plus tasteful live entertainment (really talented instrumental acoustic guitarist).

Nice atmosphere, sat on the patio to have lunch on a sunny fall day. The food was tasty, nice size portions and service was great (Marco). They have a Sunday brunch and kids get free pancakes on Sundays! The table got arroz con pollo, chicken fajita's and the Mestizo burrito. All very yummy - we will be back.

Food was decent. My issue is with the cocktails. I ordered an mezcal old fashion. It was the smallest pour I have ever seen. I walked up to the bar with it and asked if the pour was correct. I was told it's small because it's "hard alcohol." Good to know. Three sips and it was gone.