Restaurant Reviews for Mezcal Denver

Mezcal Denver

3230 E. Colfax
Denver, CO 80206

Mezcal is an authentic Mexican taqueria and cantina serving home-style Mexican food, fresh lime Margaritas and over 100 Tequilas and Mezcals. The restaurant’s award-winning house Margarita is made with 30-30 100% Agave silver. Mezcal’s warm décor, with Moroccan lamps and Mexican wrestling posters, embraces both traditional and popular elements of Mexican culture. The menu features familiar favorites like tacos and tamales, as well as lesser known dishes like pozole and a savory lamb barbacoa. Chef Robert Diaz’s kitchen offers up many dishes that reflect his native Chihuahua roots while others are regional staples that draw upon the varied culinary traditions of old Mexico. Tequila tastings, special dinners, and offbeat celebrations of holidays from north and south of the border ensure that the next party is just around the corner. WESTWORD: BEST TACO, 2005! WESTWORD: BEST BAR FOOD, 2005! WESTWORD: BEST TEQUILA AMBASSADOR, 2005! ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS: TOP MARGARITA, 2005!

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street: Adams/Colfax

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		3.7 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

late-night find (3)
neighborhood gem (3)
vibrant bar scene (3)
fit for foodies (2)
good for groups (2)
great for brunch (1)
great for outdoor dining (1)
hot spot (1)
kid-friendly (1)
special occasion (1)

Mezcal Denver Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Overpriced pretentious tex/mex. An attempt at a certain kitsch/cool atmosphere only amplifies the run down, shabby, and slapdash service and food. Colfax renaissance cool has certainly eclipsed this place; try anything within 6 blocks, it will be a lot more interesting."

Special Features: late-night find

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/12/2010

(review submitted 01/16/2010)

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Review 2 for Mezcal Denver

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The mahi mahi dish was fabulous, as were the salsa and guacamole. We loved trying a couple of the tequilas that were new to us. The service was very good and the atmosphere was friendly. We'll be back."

Special Features: fit for foodies