Mezcalero

I'd rate them closer to 3.5, but I just moved to the neighborhood and walked by here the other night. I wanted to check them out, so I came back last night for dinner. It's seat yourself seating, so I sat outside which was a nice view for people watching. They have a pretty solid menu with an array of options although, to me, their entrees seemed to be on the pricey side. I ordered the Maracuya, a passion fruit cocktail with rum in it and that was pretty good. They had complimentary tortilla chips with guacamole and red salsa. I liked the chips. Those were pretty good. For my main course, I did three different tacos--carnitas, carne asada, and the fish taco. I feel the tacos are authentic--they were very simple without all the extra stuff. It was the protein, some onions and cilantro. They had red radishes and cucumbers as garnishes on the side. This is how the tacos were in Mexico when I visited years ago. They were very good. Where they could improve is with service. The servers were nice enough, but it took way too long to get my check. The man who was serving me either left or went on break after I asked for my check so I had to ask someone else. That was a little annoying, but other than that, it was pretty good food. I'd probably come back.

I ordered the beef lengua burrito for delivery and received it on-time and still warm. I liked that cost was very reasonable, the portion size was good, they left the sour cream on the side, and the burrito had good heat. Additionally, I appreciated that the burrito came with chips, salsas on the side, and a good amount of well-cooked lengua.However, the burrito was way too salty, overwhelming most of the other flavors, Additionally, the Mexican rice and beans needed to be seasoned better, and the tortillas were too doughy.Mezcalero is better than a place like Chipotle and more reasonably priced; however, it has a ways to go before being on par with a California burrito place.

I previously went to the Mezcalero on Rt 1 and wasnt terribly impressed. In a random comversation someone was saying to try the place, I gave my expdrience, and he recommended the DC location. Not one to discard a good recommendation, I put it on my list and finally went. Parking at this location isn't great. But if you can find a spot its worth checking out. I decided to break from my typical Al pastor and birria tacos to try something different and got the chicken mole. The mole was far better than I expected it to be. Part smoky, part sweet, all good. The onions add a little extra activity, then add in the rice and beans and it was an all around great meal.

the enchiladas were pretty standard and good. wish my food had come out warmer, but overall service was kind and the horchata came in a huge cup. the restaurant was pretty empty in the middle of the afternoon so there were a lot of open seats.

I love this place! I have been here at least 5 times. The restaurant is in union market so the ambiance is nice and busy if you like to people watch. The food and drinks are good. I have had their flautas, tacos but my favorite is the seafood molcajete! It looks spicy but it's not. It's delicious. There is free parking in the garage for 3 hours. It's located behind the restaurant.

I was recommended by a colleague to try Mezcalero and I definitely enjoyed my visit. I visited on a Friday night, no reservation, and I was seated quickly. It had a decent number of people but wasn't super packed. The place is right on 14th street, it's pretty small but lively. The server was very kind and attentive. I loved the salsa verse that came with the complimentary chips and salsa. I got the tacos de mole which came with yellow rice and black beans, my partner got the enchiladas de mole which came with yellow rice and refried pinto beans. I loved my meal and my plate was definitely clean when I was finished with it! I love that the tacos come on corn tortillas with cilantro and onion because that is closest to authentic tacos. My partner enjoyed their meal as well! I got the horchata which I really liked, my partner who is Mexican didn't like it as much. The agua de jamaica was good but a bit more on the sour side not sweet. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and definitely want to come back to try some other dishes and cocktails!

This small location in the Union market was amazing. The good and service were great!! Please get the ceviche it was the bomb! Uts an hidden gem with in the market. Definitely a must visit if you are at the market.

There is a block in D.C. that has 4 restaurants that serve very similar items...tacos!! I've reviewed one spot already, today I'm at the another spot!! It is Taco Tuesday...right? Let's GO!!.Where I am: @mezcalerodc.Location Reviewed: 3714 14th St., N.W. Washington.Menu Includes:Ceviche's, Tacos, Nachos, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Burritos, Enchiladas, Huaraches, Sopes, Tortas, Gorditas, Desserts, Cocktails, & MORE!!.Their Queso Fundido (with spicy chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, Chihuahua cheese, peppers, & corn tortillas $12.50). LIKE THAT!! Sizzling hot, meaty, & super cheesy!!Their Fajitas Mezcalero (grilled shrimp, steak, chicken, chorizo, rice & beans, sour cream, Pico de gallo, Guac, peppers, onions, & corn tortillas $21.95). LIKE THAT!! Plentiful, well cooked, went well with the salsa's, & Fundido!!Their Beef Enchilada (skirt steak, ranchero sauce, cheese, rice, black beans, & Guac $16.50). LIKE THAT!! Meaty, I just needed a tad bit more flavor.Their Street Tacos:The Campechano (with chorizo, steak, caramelized onions, shoestring potatoes, & cilantro $4.50). STAMP!! Perfectly done, especially with their salsa's!!Their Salmon Taco (grilled salmon with avocado, Pico de gallo, & chipotle sauce $4.50). STAMP!! Thick salmon, well seasoned, delicious!!Their Baja California Fish Taco (with fried Mahi Mahi, guac, red cabbage, & chipotle sauce $5.00). STAMP!! Fried to perfection, crispy beer battered, tasty!!They're Salsas (roja-mild, verde-hot, & a tomatillo-very hot). STAMP them all!!Their Strawberry Mango Agua Frescas ($5). STAMP!! Huge, & refreshing!!.Customer Service: On Point!!.Online Navigation: Easy.Parking:Rough.Music: YouTube-Dirty Pockets.Recommendations: Get those tacos, Fundido, & Agua Fresca!!5 Stars=STAMP4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT4 Stars=DELICIOUS3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS1 Star=NAH#bigschlimsreviews

The food is not so bad, the pozole is made of can, I didn't like that, the service is good, although in the end we ordered an ice cream and it took almost half an hour to serve it, and that's why I told them again! Besides, they charge 20% for service and they still want a tip, that is, you don't have to be so abusive!!!

This place has a good size menu and with pictures! Which I feel like all restaurants should have bc it sure does help. The staff was super nice and the place is a decent size with indoor and outdoor dining. The neighborhood is a tad bit sketchy though, but I guess thats a give and take. Overall the food was good! Here's what we ordered: 1) strawberry & mango Agua Frescas & Horchata- the size of these drinks are large! Also super refreshing and not too sweet. 2) Guacamole & chip- they know that they are doing with the flavors. It was bomb!!!! 3) Queso Fundido- it comes with what taste like homemade tortilla and all I can say is, "where has this been all my life!?" This combo was amazing! And If you are lactose intolerant, plz be careful lol 4) tacos: Al pastor, pulpo, Baja California fish, Pescado, Camarones- my fav was the Al pastor out of the bunch. But all others were good too. I can do without the chipotle sauce though as it can be a bit overpowering. Overall, it was delish and I'll def go back!