Stephen was an amazing server - the best we have had in New York! He was knowledgeable and had great customer service! Mezcali had an amazing vibe, great food, and awesome drinks! Would recommend every time you visit NYC.
Mexican restaurant
Mezcali
Financial DistrictManhattan


Financial District
Manhattan
The brief
About Mezcali
Mezcali is a Mexican restaurant located in Manhattan's Financial District that delivers authentic cuisine with a modern twist. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, quality ingredients and caters to various dietary preferences, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious diners seeking flavorful Mexican fare. With its vibrant atmosphere and welcoming ambiance, Mezcali provides the perfect setting for both casual lunch breaks and evening meals, consistently earning praise from visitors who appreciate its exceptional food and service quality reflected in its impressive 4.7-star rating.
Health inspection
NYC DOHMH Grade A
Score12(lower is better)
Inspected11/7/2024
Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.
Community Rating
4.7
out of 5
2,204 community reviews
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Reviews
What diners say about Mezcali
15 verified Google reviews
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My first time here but the atmosphere from the host Noely was very welcoming and kind ! The place alone was breathtakingly , with a very chill vibe.<br>Now our bartender Cesar was very informative and welcoming ! Drinks were on point !
Mezcali may be a little on the pricey side but don’t let that deter you, treat yo self 2026 to some phenomenal food! Out of all the apps/sides, the cornbread is essential and honestly one of the best I’ve ever had.
First time here.<br>Went after work and it was crowded and noisy. Had some snacks and a burrito and they were good. Nice w beer also. Good service also.<br>If you want a quiet place to eat don’t go here after office or hours during the week.
Amazing service. Great recommendations. Best happy hour margs. Definitely get the steak quesadilla and the cucumber margarita. Heavy on the salt, like I like! Very cute inside. Erick, Cesar, and Enrique are the best bartenders! Adding this to heavy rotation of places to come to!
Wonderful experience trying this upscale Mexican restaurant.<br><br>Everything was very fresh and packed with flavor. Sauces were not watered down and flautas were cooked perfectly. Mole sauce was rich and helped mellow the duck flavor.<br><br>Drinks were mixed very well and the guava Collin’s comes in a nice glass. Great way to spend my birthday.
Service and food were great. Our server Enrique was awesome. Made our margaritas to perfection and was very attentive. I had the quesadillas, cali fries with steak which were amazing. Great vibe. Will definitely be back.
Absolutely amazing! Mike the bartendar was the most amazing company 🧡 Deff get you a drink from him, I had the passion fruit mezcalita which was a 9/10! Needed after a long week! I would definitely recommend the steak quesadillas and the chips and guac! The elote and birria dumplings were pretty good as well.
Really nice and spacious bar for groups! All the food was delicious, my fav were the corn ribs and shrimp quesadillas! Our waiter Stephen was really helpful :D
Atmosphere and design are very unique and relaxing. The layout is open and roomy so it does not feel crownded. Has a sitting area facing the street that is fully open so feels like you're sitting outside. I went through 4 drinks and 4 different small plates and they were all delicious and unique. Last, but not least, my server Carla was very attentive, friendly, and....Beautiful!<br><br>Definitely recommend this place.
Honestly super mediocre place. My friends and I showed up for brunch. You would think they would come often to refill our drinks and what not. But they dragged on how often they stopped by, barely attending us. Food was fine, it tasted well but I would not consider it Mexican food lol, and the drinks were amazing but they literally started watering them down after the 2nd drink. We had to get up 4 times to ask for refills. Once our brunch had ended, they took over 20 minutes to bring our check and she happily showed me the tip options which out of a $350 bill, was insane. We gave her $10 and left. Will not recommend this place whatsoever. Añejo Tribeca ALL THE WAYYY
Staci had to leave us early but was awesome! Her style and vibe was everything we needed to welcome us on Vaca in NY! Thanks to her! Her colleague took care of her thereafter and was wonderful aswell! Everyone checked on us, food was good! Ribeye can improve flavor a whole lot! To bland for my kind but the purple mash and broccolini was on point! Try their Tropicolada! Delicious 😋
This place is a hidden gem! It gets popular at night and the food is very good! I had the birria dumplings and they were very good. He margs are great too. I left out a star because I felt the service was very rushed.
Juanrro We had an amazing experience thanks to our server. He was incredibly knowledgeable about mezcal and took the time to explain the different varieties, flavors, and origins to us. It turned into such a great learning experience about mezcal and spirits in general.<br>His recommendations were excellent, and you could tell he is truly passionate about what he does. On top of that, he was very kind, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the entire visit.<br>Service like this truly elevates the whole dining experience. Thank you for making our night so special we will definitely be back!
Amazing food! I posted the dessert because I am biased toward passion fruit! Loved the service, love the food, and it was super timely. No waits, no delays, can’t complain. I recommend.
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