clandestina mezcalería & tequila

Alex was the BEST bartender I have ever had he made me a drink that we have coined “The Midnight Magic” and it was FAR from mid it was SPECTACULAR!! The next time you see him you’ll have to ask to try it for yourself! 🥳❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex was amazing and maxe the best spicy margerita ive ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Give this place a look! It is excellent service, excellent tequila, excellent atmosphere, excellent patio and excellent food. Kerry was our main server slash tequila/mezcal expert and she was amazing. The other service staff came to our table for various food/drink deliveries and they were friendly and attentive as well. We arrived early on a Saturday (5:30ish) and the dinner /game crowd shuffled in soon after. There were plenty of seats and plenty of staff. We had an amazing time!! They even let us go down into the Smoke and Mirrors Bar in the basement that becomes a dance floor at 1000. If you like tequila and mezcal they have a lot of very unique selections that are hard to find! They have an amazing elevated/roof patio out back as well that connects to the Nano Brewery. We’ll be back!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love this beautiful, unique Ohio City experience, do not miss this gem! The cocktails are works of art and the food is delicious. Kerry, who created and prepared our cocktails is so knowledgeable about her craft and truly added to our experience. Celebrating our anniversary in style!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic food & drinks, the largest mescal selection in the city, very underrated place. Kerry was a wonderful bartender & extremely fast!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kerry was the best bartender that’s ever bartended. And this place has the best mezcal and cocktails in Cleveland. Hands down. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Disappointing modern mex. Paloma and Momocho are better

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

02/22/25
So many mezcal and tequila options. Elotes corn dip goes hard, we mixed the chupalines in with it, unsanctioned but solid combo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has SO much potential and the space is beautiful, but the sad heavy metal music on a Friday night at a hip Mexican joint put a damper on our date, and vibes at the bar were a little low. Guacamole was the highlight, very tasty. Drinks looked great on paper but didn't quite live up and were a bit weak. Rooting for them to make a few tweaks and keep going up!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Guacamole

First and last time trying a tamale, it was so disgustingly salty and had next to nothing in it, it felt like the biggest waste of money spent. Staff was good and atmosphere was good. That’s the only reason it gets more than one star

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tamales with Mole

Overpriced drinks, mid food. Bartenders are good, drinks are a waste of money.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Great experience with my family. Attractive and comfortable environment. Excellent food and service. Will come again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oaxacan Chicken Burrito, Adobado Chicken Tlayuda

Sexy food (and drinks😋😉)

Jada is amazing at the bar

Very cool atmosphere. Loved the vibe. Server/bartender was very friendly and attentive. I liked my drink a lot. Cocktails are around $17. The food was very disappointing tho. The tamales tasted ok. I'm glad they were only $8. The mole was delicious but I wish they gave you more since the tamale lacked flavor on its own. I also got SICK that night from the food!!! EEEK that's a no... The brisket nachos were $19 and not worth it at all! Barely any brisket on it and what was on it was very fatty. Also, beer cheese? Why not cotija or something actually Mexican? Might come back for drinks again but NEVER ever for food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5