Mezcal

Name: Mezcal
Address: 25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA, United States, 95113
Telephone: (408) 283-9595
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (766)

$30 and under

Regional Mexican

25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups

Located in Downtown San Jose, Mezcal boasts one of the most distinctive dining rooms in San Jose. The brick exterior, metal work and indigenous Mexican motifs, sets the restaurant apart from its neighbors. Although the design is urban upscale, there is nothing watered down about the menu. Mezcal proudly serves authentic Oaxacan regional cuisine utilizing family recipes passed on from previous generations.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 283-9595
Website
http://mezcalsj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tavo Gomez (Son ) and Dona Libo ( Mom )
Catering
We are a Full Catering Service Company visit us at www.mezcalrestaurantsj.com
Private party facilities
We have space for Private Events 30 to 100 ppl contact us at www.mezcalrestaurantsj.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
Between 1st Street and Market Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 766 people are saying

Mezcal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mezcal offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "superb service." The atmosphere is vibrant, perfect for a fun outing. Highlights include "delicious mole enchiladas," "jalapeño margaritas," and unique dishes like grasshoppers. While some dishes might not suit all tastes, the overall experience is "great for a night out."

766 Reviews

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Ahbree
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Service was superb. Aesthetic and vibe were fun! Wish we lived closer so we could go more than once!
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rafael
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service! Good was great! Mole never enchiladas are delicious! The jalapeño margaritas hit the spot! Giovani was one of a servers ( I didn’t get the other servers name) but both of them kept on checking in and made sure everything came out ok !
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kadidia
San Francisco Bay Area63 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am sure the noise level is much higher when the restaurant is busy, we were there early, so it was still quite empty. Service was outstanding. The food was good and reasonably priced but somehow didn't quie mesh for me. For example, the filling of my quesadilla was very thin but the tortialla very crispy so it was difficult to cut and eat. And the steak (while yummy) was kind of just off to the side on the plate, and did not seem to actually truly be part of a meal. Great space though, I'd recommend it.
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Oscar
Los Angeles4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Our waiter had an attitude on him like he got pumped by neighbors dog.
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Bianca
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Giovanni is the best! We had a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch. Food was delicious, service impeccable, atmosphere and overall dining experience was great!
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Brenda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great ambience but my food lacked flavor. The dining room was super cute with a large decorative tree. Perfect Margarita was indeed perfect.
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Michelle VIP
San Francisco Bay Area61 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. The mole negra was rich and luscious. Take a step outside the box. I highly recommend trying the crickets. High in protein salty and smoky. Jalapeño margaritas had a nice amount of heat. Definitely recommend.
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Cindy VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and the ambience was beautiful, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere. However, the service left much to be desired—the waiter was dismissive and the overall service felt mediocre.
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Chris VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Nice but overwhelmed staff We waited 10 minutes before getting water Then had inconsistent quality of both drinks and food Some really interesting and tasty dishes (including grasshopper!) but also some very bland plates as well
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cyndi
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cool vibe and delicious quesadilla! Highly recommend and walking distance to civic center for a show after.
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FAQs

Mezcal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 283-9595.

Mezcal is rated 4.4 stars by 766 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

Cross street
Between 1st Street and Market Street
Neighborhood
San Jose
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tavo Gomez (Son ) and Dona Libo ( Mom )
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://mezcalsj.com/
Phone number
(408) 283-9595
Catering
We are a Full Catering Service Company visit us at www.mezcalrestaurantsj.com
Private party facilities
We have space for Private Events 30 to 100 ppl contact us at www.mezcalrestaurantsj.com

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