Tequila & Mezcal

Overall, the food is okay. We've come here a few times and it is tough since we lived in Los Angeles for over a decade. The Mexican food in DC just doesn't compare at all.The ambiance is cute with some great nods to Mexico. There is an outside patio for the nice warmer but not too disgusting humid DC days. The service was friendly and checked in regularly.We ordered the chips and guacamole, fajitas and some margaritas. All of it was good but not totally memorable. But maybe we are comparing it to the outstanding Mexican we had in LA?

What a GEM this quaint Uptown spot is!! Slim...I'm almost at a loss for words!! Let me say this...I've been to a rack of these kind of spots. This one takes the cake!! Let me show you what I'm talking about....Where I'm at: @tequilamezcal.Location Reviewed: 3475 14th St., N.W. Washington D.C..Menu Includes:*See Website*www.tequilamezcaldc.com.Items Reviewed:Their Complimentary Chips & Salsa (fresh corn tortillas with red, & green salsas Free $.99). STAMP!! So fresh...I could've just had THIS!!Their Hibiscus Agua Fresca ($5). STAMP!! House made, refreshing!!Their Queso Fundido (Chihuahua cheese fondue with poblano peppers, corn tortillas, & Chorizo sausage $12). STAMP!! Superbly seasoned chorizo, pungent cheese...YES!Their Nachos (Corn tortilla chips, chihuahua cheese, beans, jalapeños, sour cream, pico de Gallo, guacamole, with shrimp $17). STAMP!! BEST NACHOS EVER!! Nothing overwhelming, just good fresh ingredients!!Their Margarita Flight (with strawberry, blue curaçao, mango, & melon $25). STAMP!! Strong, sweet sleepers!!Their Fajitas (with mixed veggies, chicken, steak, shrimp, rice, tortillas, & beans $22). STAMP!! Sizzling hot, well seasoned, & FRESH!!Their Tacos (an Al Pastor, Chicken, & Beef Birria taco with consummé $14.75). STAMP ALL OF THESE!! Just trust me!!Their Pupusas (a chicharron, chicken, & jalapeno con queso pupusas $12). STAMP the chicken, & Pork...cheesy, and flavorful. The Jalapeno was LIKE THAT!!Their Flan (homemade $9). STAMP!! Get it!! That's it..Customer Service: On Point.Online Navigation: Easy.Parking: DECENT.Recommendations: You cannot go wrong with ANYTHING here!!.Accessibility: They are equipped for those in wheelchairs, & those that are differently abled..Music: YouTube-Backyard Band 1997 Pockets & Sockets5 Stars=STAMP4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT4 Stars=DELICIOUS3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS1 Star=NAH#Bigschlimsreviews

We visited for a friend's birthday and had a fantastic time! A nice variety of options on the menu for reasonable prices. The guacamole is super fresh and the "choose 3" taco option was definitely a crowd favorite - I recommend the campechanos and birria tacos. My sister ordered the chicharron, frijol, y queso pupusas and they were amazing - probably my fave of what we ordered. And much bigger than we were expecting for an order of 3! The service was great and they even brought out flan with a candle and sung happy birthday for my friend. Great experience!

Such a cute restaurant. Was excited to try out this place. The staff was super friendly when we walked in. The restaurant was super clean and the music was great. We started off with the queso undid with chorizo that was absolutely delicious. Order some pupusas as our main dish and they were amazing. The curtido and salsa were so good. Definitely recommend trying this place out

Me and a friend had a very underwhelming experience. We arrived shortly after happy hour started on a Thursday in August and we were the only guests there. We sat inside at the bar at first. The bartender came over pretty immediately with menus and took our drink orders. The margaritas were good and fairly priced for happy hour. The space is small so the kitchen is basically a part of the bar. As we were eating the chips and salsa that was provided, the kitchen started to get really smoky from what the chefs were cooking. It was so bad we decided to move outside to the tables on the sidewalk. The food came out shortly after we moved outside. We both got three different tacos. She enjoyed them but I thought they were just ok. The flavor was very mild and the onions on top were sliced way too largely. We did enjoy the drinks though and ordered 2 more rounds. The service was pleasant, but not outstanding. If we lived in the neighborhood, we might come back but it's nothing we would go out of our way for.

Everything was perfect! 5/5I came here with two friends on a Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't crowded at all. There's beautiful artwork on the wall. The service was quick, and very friendly. We were seated immediately and ordered a round of drinks. I went with the mezcal spicy cocktail, and it was soooo good! Ordered pupusas and it was very filling. I had to take it to go! I'll be back very soon!

I came here this week to enjoy some happy hour drinks and tacos. The place is quaint & cozy inside with additional seating outside. We decided to sit at a table along the window to people watch, obviously. :) I arrived first and was immediately greeted. I got the Happy hour hibiscus margarita with mezcal (extra $1 to add mezcal). It was very good. I personally prefer mezcal and I loved the smokiness it brought to the sweetness of the hibiscus. My friend got the same when she arrived and also enjoyed the drink.We shared molotes to start, which is fried plantain fritters with mole sauce. It also came with a white sauce but I'm not sure what is was called. The plantains were sweet and good. The sauces were good as well. It was nice starter plate. For entree we both did the happy hour tacos, which come three of one kind. I wanted the al pastor but they were out, which is a bummer. I usually judge taco spots on the Al pastor. So I got the chicken tacos and my friend got the chorizo and we traded one. The chicken was well seasoned and not dry, which was much appreciated. I really liked the chorizo, very flavorful! Their green sauce that came with the chips n salsa was great on the tacos too!Overall, I think T&M is a solid taco spot with flavorful drinks. I would definitely go again.

The service, ambiance and food here were great. And the drinks were awesome. We will be back soon.

Stopped at Tequila and Mezcal for a quick drink while in the area. It's called Tequila and Mezcal, so I just knew margaritas would be their specialty, but sadly, I was a little disappointed! The margarita had way too much sour mix and kind of tasted pre made. We also sat outside because it was a nice day, but someone on the street walked by several times asking us for money and making inappropriate comments to us and the table next to us. I know the restaurant can't control that , but it put a damper on enjoying the weather and drinks on the outdoor patio.

Came to Tequila and Mezcal for happy hour and overall had a great time! Happy hours goes until 6:30 -- we came at 5:30 to a mostly empty restaurant and bar and quickly got a seat. There's also plenty of patio space.Had the hibiscus margaritas which SLAPPED, so good! To eat we started with the guac. It was super fresh creamy and delicious. It's $15 because it's HUGE. A really great starter if you have a bigger group. It was just me and a friend so we got through about half.My friend and I agreed the tacos were just okay. I had the chorizo and she had the al pastor. You can't mix and match which is a bummer but it's $10 for 3 which is a great deal.To end we had the tres leches cake which was phenomenal, I savored every last bite.Service was excellent. Really friendly teally attentive. I would definitely come back, especially for happy hour! Prices were super reasonable and everything was good overall. By time we left around 8 the place was bumpin, so come early!