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Mezquite, San Antonio, TX

Mezquite

4.5
4.5
189 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Mexican (North)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
THE FLAVORS OF SONORA

Celebrating the food pathways of the Sonoran region, Mezquite offers grilled meats, flour tortillas and delicious cocktails. This vibrant space is perfect for gathering with friends and reveling in the end of a work week. Open for lunch and dinner, you won’t want to leave.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican (North), Mexican / Southwestern, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (210) 756-7378
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Hot spot

  • San Antonio

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mezquite offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding cuisine and menu," featuring creative presentations and fresh ingredients. The ambiance is lively, perfect for enjoying with friends. Standout dishes include guacamole, "incredible tacos," and Elotes. While noise levels can be high, the attentive service and delightful drinks make it a "must-go in San Antonio."

189 Reviews
  1. Dave

    San Antonio

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had lunch today and enjoyed the experience. Our margaritas were excellent. The guacamole was fresh and tasty server with great chips and sauces. My beef tacos were outstanding and my wife enjoyed ghee quesadillas. We will definitely be back.

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  2. alexis

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    thank you alyssa for helping us celebrate my step dads birthday! you were amazing!!

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  3. Troy

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Second time here and was a little disappointed. We were promptly seated and got warm welcome from a nice host in a cool hat. Be warned the outdoor seating is in back of Pullman Market with a view of the parking lot. Fife & Farron has the premier patio in front. Weather was great. Server was nice but seemed indifferent and tired. She had a large table, then got another large party. Main problem was that the second large party (that came after us) ordered the same dishes as we did. Food runner gave them our food, except for my wife’s fish tacos. We sat there with only one plate of four for a long time before server explained what happened. They were apoplectic but didn’t try to do anything to make up for it. We didn’t ask for a comp or make a big fuss. The other table realized what happened and we all kinda joked about it. Still restaurant could have offered something to address their mistake. Food wasn’t as good as first time. I had the carnitas quesadillas which were extremely greasy. Wife said cabbage on her tacos was slimy. Nachos were ok…seemed like we had more carne asada on them the first visit. Rice and beans we ordered as sides were good. Drinks are excellent and Pullman Market is very cool new spot in The Pearl. Honestly, hard to recommend them after this experience. Especially when there is excellent Mexican food at La Gloria within about 5 mins walking time.

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  4. Cristin

    Cleveland

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, Pace was a great server, ambiance was also in point. Will return

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  5. John

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Several dishes that distinguish the menu from the everyday — the different aguachiles (ceviche) and the pollo a la parilla (pipian very good). Service was standard—attentive but not over the top. Restaurant was loud—but that’s the Pearl too.

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  6. Caroline

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious authentic food! I will be coming back to try every dish.

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  7. Rick

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Both meals that we ordered were overly spicy, but there was no indication of that on the menu. My wife could not finish her meal because it was too spicy.

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  8. Mickey

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good! Impressed the group in every way, would definitely go back.

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  9. John

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific meal! The food is great. The tacos rival anything you get in El Paso where the greatest Mexican tacos are found in Texas. Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and the experience.

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  10. Marta

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We opened the meal with a lime-forward, homemade guacamole topped with pico de gallo. It was addicting and worth every penny. It comes with a red chipotle, salsa verde with a bit more heat, and the most ethereal tortilla chips we've ever eaten. The Elotes, a quartered corn cob topped with a masa crunch and queso fresco chamoy, is every bit as good as it sounds. The reposado flight featured Wild Common, Agave de Cortes, and Carabuena and is served with palate-cleansing orange and jicama sprinkled with sal de chapulines. Aguachile Verde, a vibrant, beautifully presented ceviche of red snapper, cucumber, and Serrano chilies served in a mildly spicy tomatillo sauce. I craved more acidity, however I can also acknowledge that, coming off of the guacamole, my tastebuds might have needed a reset. The Chuleta Asada, with Berkshire pork, snuggled into a salsa de queso, combined with the rice made for an exceptional bite. Caramelos de Carnitas was served on a wheat tortilla that was flaky and the carnitas were seasoned like their Abuela taught them how to do it. Flauta de Papas came presented stunningly and were promptly dispatched by my daughter. The Chile Rellenos’ exterior crust was so expertly fried that it retained its crunch until the last bite. When you cut into it, the queso Oaxaca oozed out so beautifully. The Tres Leches, with Chef Tavel's signature salted cream, coconut, and Jamaica sauce was the favorite of the night. Chocoflan isn't the classic cake and flan dessert but an actual flan that sent my eyes rolling to the back of my head in ecstasy. The apple sorbete was topped with thick, homemade chamoy, and sprinkled with Tajín. I highly recommend Mezquite!

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Mezquite is rated 4.5 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Mezquite

221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Inside Pullman Market at Newell Avenue and Karnes Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican (North), Mexican / Southwestern, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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