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Mezcal Cantina - Worcester

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Address:
166 Shrewsbury St
Worcester, MA 01604

Neighborhood:
Worcester

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Cuisine:
Mexican / Southwestern

Price: $30 and under

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Mezcal Cantina - Worcester Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.mezcalcantina.com
Email: contactus@nichehospitality.com
Phone: (508) 926-8308
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am-4:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 1:00am, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mexican / Southwestern
Executive Chef: Steve Champagne
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Please contact for details.
Private Party Contact: Deb Covino (508) 926-8308

Getting there

Cross Street: Rte 9
Parking: Valet

A word from Mezcal Cantina - Worcester

Mezcal pioneered the flavors of the Southwest to Worcester. Blending traditional Mexican plates with the colors and flavors of the increasingly popular Southwestern U.S. cuisine, Mezcal has been a hit since day one. Add in made to order guacamole, an unrivaled tequila list and outdoor seating to… make the decision that much easier. Mezcal’s exceptional service, warm hospitality and amazing value make it a choice worth considering again and again. Mezcal Tequila Cantina is part of Niche Hospitality Group.Continued

Mezcal Cantina - Worcester

4.2

96 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall

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113 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

113 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(45)
hot spot(42)
fit for foodies(37)

good for groups(36)
vibrant bar scene(32)
special occasion(31)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (113)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The place is awesome! Best

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The place is awesome! Best guacamole ever!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Awesome gauc!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great gauc! Able to accommodate a group of 7 in their balcony area on a Saturday night. Took about 20 minutes to seat us (even with a reservation) so they offered us a free gauc sampler - a yummie thank you!! Definitely make reservations people walking in off the street were being told it was a 90 minute wait."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Guacamole and margaritas were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Guacamole and margaritas were great, everything else was just ok."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Awesome food. If you like

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Awesome food. If you like tasty hot salsa I recommend the ghost chili salsa. Wait staff was very helpful. Only drawback was they only had 1 bartender so it took about 15 minutes to get a drink during dinner, but when the drinks came they were great."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was disapointing but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was disapointing but the guac rocks"

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good and bad -- one great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good and bad -- one great and inexpensive margarita, one wine served in drinking tumbler. One great meal, one served lukewarm instead of hot. We had to ask for the Restaurant Week menu and for one of our appetizers when it didn't arrive."

Dined on 03/21/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This place has been a favorite

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2010

Dined on 03/20/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This place has been a favorite of mine since 2009. Their service has always been fantastic and their food is always delicious and unique to the area. The only downside to this joint is that they're in a small space, so reservations are highly recommended on weekends. Also, the small space can make for a lot of dining room noise. Large groups would be better suited going someplace else because of the small real estate. However, if you have a small group and you're in the Worcester area, definitely give them a try. You won't be disappointed!"

Dined on 03/20/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our first trip to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our first trip to Mezcal and will not be our last. We were thrilled with our dinner as we all enjoyed meals off of the specials list, the Braised Short Ribs where great. Small place fills up quickly I would recommend reservations. The guacamole was out of this world I would recommend trying the flight of Guacamole so you can try several different types. Overall great visit and great dinner!"

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great first time experience!!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/12/2012

2011

Dined on 03/12/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Cool place. Packed @ 8 pm on a Monday. Server was great (dude with a beard). Gladly gave me a "man glass" for my margarita so I wasn't drinking out of that foolish foo-foo cocktail glass. As expected, the margaritas were just perfect. Guacamole was stellar. Steak chimichanga was delicious as was the chicken enchilada. The manager (I'm assuming) was super helpful, friendly and efficient. This was out first time here and we will 100% return. YUM!!!"