El Mezcal – Mexican
Sun-drenched flavors and a festive energy define this vibrant destination, where tables are quickly crowded with colorful bowls of creamy, top-shelf guacamole and charred Mexican street corn. The kitchen reimagines traditional street food with a playful spirit, serving up everything from golden, crispy sopes to inventive "Papas Locas" that pair perfectly with the restaurant’s lively, social atmosphere.
180 West 5th Street, 55069 https://elmezcalmex.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the savory soup and its elegant presentation, noting that the flavors are consistently satisfying and well-balanced. Guests love the pleasant environment and highlight the attentive service, which is frequently praised
Menu
Appetizers
- Calamari - $15.59: Fried calamari served with our house special sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Papas Locas - $15.59: Crispy fried topped with delicious carne asada strips toped with cheese, sour cream, pico de Gallo and guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mis Taquitos - $13.99: Four crispy potato taquitos served under a bed of beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico, sour cream, topped with fresh cotija cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mexican Hot Dog - $7.95: One hot dog topped with grilled onions, bell peppers, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Appetizer Sampler - $17.16: Chicken Chimichangas and flautas, jalapeño poppers, shredded beef quesadilla and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Top Shelf Guacamole - $12.47: Fresh avocado slices mixed with cilantro, red onion, tomato, garlic, lime juice, salt and your choice of roasted corn, roasted pineapple, mango or bacon. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mexican Street Corn - $6.24: Topped with chipotle mayo, cotija cheese and tajin chile. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Wings (8) - $11.96: Your choice of BBQ, buffalo, lemon-lime, mango-chipotle. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jalapeño Poppers - $8.31: 8 fried cream cheese filled jalapeno poppers served with ranch sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sopes - $15.55: 3 flat bowl made from corn dough filled with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and cheese, with your choice of protein. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Cheese Dip (Small) - $4.94: White melted cheese.
- Cheese Dip (Regular) - $9.1: White melted cheese.
- Cheese Dip Deluxe - $9.35: With your choice of bacon, spinach, beans or chipotle. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Fiesta Dip - $11.39: Cheese dip with freshly grilled chorizo and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Guacamole with Rib-Eye - $18.76: Crispy deep fry rib-eye steak over a fresh guacamole bowl. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Guacamole with Pork Rinds - $16.76: Crispy deep fry Pork Rinds over a fresh guacamole bowl. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Candida
- Guacamole Dip (Small) - $5.99: Fresh guacamole. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Guacamole Dip (Regular) - $10.1: Fresh guacamole. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Cancun Dip - $13: Cheese dip with Shrimp, scallops, imitation crab, topped with pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Nachos
- Nachos Supreme - $15.08: Your choice of beef or chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, sour cream and guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Nachos Fajita - $15.08: Topped with steak or chicken and mixed with squash, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Nachos Mexicanos - $15.08: With chicken, steak and chorizo cooked with onions, covered with cheese, topped with sour cream and cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Nachos - $8.31: Crispy chips with melted cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Nachos with Shredded Chicken or Beef - $10.39: Crispy chips with choice of meat and cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Nachos with Beans - $9.35: Crispy chips with beans and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Nachos Bravos - $15.08: Grilled steak, beans, cheese, sour cream, jalapeño peppers and guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Carnitas Nachos - $15.08: Carnitas, with grilled onions, beans, pico de Gallo and cheese dip. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Burrito Percheron - $19.24: Huge bacon wrapped burrito filled with carne asada, avocado slices, shredded cheese, tomatoes and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Texas Fajitas - $21.32: Tender-sliced beef, chicken and grilled shrimp cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Mezcal Rib-Eye - $22.79: Grilled Rib-Eye top with grilled shrimp, bell peppers and chipotle cheese sauce served with rice beans and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pollo Mar y Tierra - $19.24: Grilled chicken breast, chorizo, shrimp, covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Quesabirria - $19.99: Crispy tortillas filled with tender, slow-cooked birria and melted cheese, served with a flavorful consommé. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Seafood
- Vuelve a la Vida Cocktail - $36.99: Mix of seafood cocktail shrimp, octopus, and oysters, served with 2 coronitas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Cocktail - $25.99: Broiled shrimp with pico de gallo, cucumbers, avocado and special sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Ceviche - $22.87: Choice of fresh shrimp or fish cooked in lime juice mixed with Pico De Gallo and avocado slices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Mojarra - $22.87: Whole deep fried tilapia, served with rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Langostinos (12) - $41.59: Freshwater shrimp cooked in Nayarit style sauce (chilly, garlic, butter sauce). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Kids Menu
- Kids BBQ Wings & Fries - $8.31: Wings served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kids Cheese Nachos - $8.31: Nachos with cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Kids Chicken Fingers & Fries - $8.31: Chicken fingers served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kids Mac N Cheese - $8.31: Macaroni and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Chimi-cheesecake - $6.25: Fried creamy cheesecake rolled in cinnamon sugar. Served with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Ice Cream - $7.75: A scoop of vanilla ice cream with a special covering inside a fried tortilla bowl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lava Cake - $9.75: Chocolate molten cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flan - $5.75: Mexican custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Tres Leches Cake - $7.75: A light and airy sponge cake soaked in three types of milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Top Shelf Margarita (Medium) - $15.99: Hand-crafted margarita made from scratch with agave nectar and choice of fruit.
- Texas Margarita (Medium) - $11.99: With Jimador tequila, Grand Marnier and Cointreau.
- Imported Mexican Draft Beer (16oz) - $6.5: Draft beer selection.
- Horchata - $4.99: Traditional Mexican rice drink.
- Cafe de Olla - $4.99: Coffee, cinnamon, Mexican cane sugar.