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Mezcalito SF, San Francisco, CA

Mezcalito SF

4.5
4.5
48 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
A neighborhood craft cocktail bar with an extensive Mezcal bottle selection offering Mexican regional plates. Located in Russian Hill with hits steep hills and famous crooked Lombard street we are a great destination to embark on a Mexican culinary and Agave spirits adventure. We have your taste buds covered with Happy Hour, late night kitchen hours and weekend brunch.

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2 people

11:30 PM


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  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm DRINKS Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 441-2323

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    For those special occasions to raise the roof with your loved ones we have a private dining room. Our Espadín room seats 18 guests upstairs with an overlook to the Main dining room. We currently offer the room for weekend brunch, lunch or dinner and weekday dinner. Impress your guests with a preset menu to include a Mezcal tasting or delight them with a family style taco party with pitchers of Margaritas or a bottomless mimosas brunch!

  • Neighborhood

    Russian Hill

  • Cross street

    Union Street

  • Parking details

    Valet Parking available across the street.

  • Public transit

    Just around the corner: 90, 41, 45, 19

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 48 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 all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. MS

    MrsSun

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The atmosphere was energetic, exactly what we were looking for. The drinks were great, however, the food itself was just ok. The taste of the food was too salty.
  2. LF

    LeongFoodieSib

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fortunate enough to be there during happy hour - awesome that they have happy hour specials on Saturdays! Waiter was good, food was good (we had ceviche, burgers and al pastor tacos) and cocktails were fun.
  3. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Love this place!
  4. J

    Jacq

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Took forever for a server to come over and when she did, she put a carafe if water on the table and walked away but ended up saying hi before her. Odd. The mezcal Bloody Mary was not good. Too much spice and very bitter. It was t a good pairing to have with any food.
  5. BS

    BelenS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food! Portions and great for groups. A bit overpriced but good for a night out!
  6. C

    Chewzy

    San Francisco

    69 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The Margaritas are delicious, but I have a hard time getting excited about the rest of the menu.
  7. t

    tookpick

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    the service was really good. the food was just so disappointing. Beer was good and the wait person was excellent. Front desk failed to give me my points for Open Table. Three times i reminded them. Obilivious !!!!
  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Mezcalito is always a mixed bag. We've had great service and food while at other times I wouldn't recommend ever going. Today we tried their weekend brunch for the 1st time. I had the Challah French toast and it was barely warm and very dry. My wife had a carnitas omelet that was not even ok. For brunch service they don't offer any espresso coffees nor they have decaf or ice tea. I would not recommend Mezcalito for brunch. Way to many other places who understand the concept.
  9. M

    Madhu

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I love this place for their awesome cocktails and their mezcal collection. This place has a great vibe.
  10. JL

    JacktheLadd

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Was put at a very uncomfortable table (barstool chairs) for date
  11. T

    Thetis

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Mezcalito was SOOOOO good! The food is excellent (and unique) and worth the reasonable prices charged. I / we will totally go back again, with pleasure. The Drinks were wonderful also. (We had margaritas, a mezcal flight , Taquitos & fish tacos and a guacamole start and we were STUFFED -- and quite happy). The only SLIGHTLY tough part is that on a busy evening, this would not be a place to bring a person who is at ALL hard of hearing. It because quite loud and the room filled up. Cheers! (We will be back!)
  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just perfect.
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    A great place for young single people, not seniors looking for a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Cocktails and food very good, however, food was not served piping hot is usual and customary at Mexican restaurants.
  14. AN

    AlexandraN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mezcalito easily accommodated our party of 8 for a birthday brunch. Everyone was happy with their food and drink selections! Service was attentive and excellent. Would definitely return :)
  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Late birthday celebration
  16. ML

    MeLikeFood

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Disappointed. For a night that wasn’t that busy, the service was excruciatingly slow. Not sure I’ll make an effort to comeback unless I’m in the neighborhood and I’ll make sure to sit at the bar.
  17. MP

    MegPirouz

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friday night dinner with friends. Great experience.
  18. FD

    FunDo

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Waiter was abrupt and short... not sure he knows he is in the "service" business. Otherwise great as usual.
  19. B

    Bebe

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Its a club not a good place to eat!...concentrate more on food selection.
  20. JK

    JavaidK

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food. Cocktails were a bit pricey and quite small.
  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    The food was good - menu rather limited - service was pushy (attempted to take plates away while still eating, pushy on up sales and we felt rushed to get out of the door). Seating is very tight and Style is trendy. We would go back again, but will likely try other options first.
  22. A

    Angela

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot! We had several really good cocktails. We got the guacamole + chips, ceviche and two kinds of tacos. Really good vibe - would recommend for a date spot.
  23. KT

    KellyT

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2019

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We were seated right away and the happy hour deals were great. It was $2 off every cocktail, and the spicy margarita was fantastic. The two of us split an order of each of the happy hour tacos, so we had 3 tacos each, and I was pretty full after eating that. Towards the end of our time at the restaurant, it was a little harder to get the server’s attention, since the restaurant was starting to get very busy. But otherwise, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely go again. The interior is beautifully decorated and is a perfect date night spot.
  24. TS

    TravisS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the pastor tacos, margs are full strength, and ambiance is classy.
  25. C

    Chrissy

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    The service was incredibly slow. We would have at least doubled our bill in alcohol if our server had been more attentive. But the drinks were great, food was decent, and ambiance excellent.
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Service was inattentive at best, we waited a long time to meet our waiter, a long time for drinks, and a long time for our food. No one seemed to care we were even there. Food was just above mediocre - the surf and turf tacos had basically a sliver of steak in them.
  27. JM

    JMTUL

    Tulsa

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good average
  28. LT

    LaraT

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Rare to find a Saturday happy hour in the city. The cocktail I preferred, Crane City was delicious! Food was ok and not amazing value. Probably will come back just for drinks next time.
  29. LT

    LisaT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Great ambiance.ocalrwstaurant but current and trendy. Drinks are wonderful a bit pricey. Bartenders are really friendly and wait staff are attentive. Appetizers were really good, for dessert the churros were excellent and beautifully presented with ice cream and melted chocolate.
  30. w

    whatafan

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience1
    Annoying loud music ruined the meal
  31. W

    Weezer

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy mescal margaritas, very refreshing gin cocktail, pollo tacos and slow roasted pork scramble. Superb.
  32. l

    lynnb

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We really enjoyed Mezcalito! Great Margaritas ! Fish & Pork tacos were great! Loved the atmosphere and vibe of this neighborhood restaurant !!
  33. F

    Fran

    London

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great meal with friends in vibes Mexican eatery. Would recommend.
  34. m

    malibucaptain

    Los Angeles

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Service and food were very good. Our server was friendly and helpful. The music is too loud, we had to shout to be heard across the table.
  35. CL

    CatherineL

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    This is a great place, such good food. We were there for brunch, sat outside. The service is slow and we needed to follow up a lot with paying at the end. Overall really recommend it though! Will definitely be back for dinner and drinks in the future.
  36. BB

    BrandonB

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great Drinks! Perfect spot to get a cocktail and some pretty good food.
  37. H

    Hannah

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for delicious casual post-work drinks, a wide range of tacos and bites and all around solid spot for Mezcal and tequila!
  38. MP

    MartiniPants

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food was fabulous! and the cocktails we even better.
  39. CG

    ChristineG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2019

    overall4food4service1ambience5
    Our waiter was not friendly , not pleasant. That was the only negative.
  40. JH

    JerryH

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good spot with really fresh Mexican cuisine- margaritas, guacamole, large (shareable) plates of good food. The waitstaff and the manager move fluidly through the space - very attentive- a rarity for the City of late at this price point.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mezcalito SF using the Order Online button. Mezcalito SF also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 441-2323.

Mezcalito SF is rated 4.5 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Mezcalito SF

2323 POLK STREET, San Francisco, CA 94109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Union Street

  • Neighborhood

    Russian Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm DRINKS Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Valet Parking available across the street.

  • Public transit

    Just around the corner: 90, 41, 45, 19

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (415) 441-2323

  • Private party facilities

    For those special occasions to raise the roof with your loved ones we have a private dining room. Our Espadín room seats 18 guests upstairs with an overlook to the Main dining room. We currently offer the room for weekend brunch, lunch or dinner and weekday dinner. Impress your guests with a preset menu to include a Mezcal tasting or delight them with a family style taco party with pitchers of Margaritas or a bottomless mimosas brunch!

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