This place is a hidden gem ! The different types of metal and cocktails are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Durham
Kevins the coolest bartender. He made our St Pattys day awesome.
Ryan
Nice vibe and good service and good food. Got two tacos and three drinks (2 sprites and one jarrona) for twenty bucks! You can’t even get a hershey bar for 20 dollars anymore. Amazing
Ginés Hidalgo Martínez
Loved the food and staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aleah Young
The food at this place as absolutely great. We always compare food with the best Mexican restaurant we’ve ever been to (in Arizona) and this is the closest competitor we’ve had so far. The guacamole was great, so were the deserts. The one complaint we had was the music is so loud it’s hard to talk with people at your own table. We wish the music was a little quieter. Other than that, it was great!Parking: We had to park at the bank. It’s pretty difficult to find parking unfortunately.
Tonight started off as a wonderful night with my wife and I. We spent most of the evening as volunteers for Tim Tebow's Night to Shine at our church, which was a very emotional yet fulfilling experience for the both of us. By the end of the event, we were both starving and looking for a place to go. Question was, where in Pittsburgh could we eat after 9:30??? We tried Coughlins Law and got turned away. I called Dish but their kitchen was closing within 15 mins. We even looked up Ritters....it was no longer a 24 hour diner. We looked up Gordos Tacos, and my wife rejected it before I could look at the menu. As most of you know, I am pretty damn picky when it comes to my Mexican food. Alas, my beautiful but hangry wife found us a spot - Mezcal in Lawrenceville.For most people food is just food. For those of us in this group, we want food to tell a story. We crave authenticity, flavor, and attention to detail that might get glazed over by those who just eat to live. Mezcal, for me at least, told a beautiful story.The early spring of 1998 was the last time I would ever live at home with my parents and the last trip we would ever take as a family. We drove many hours from Matamoros, Tamaulipas to the beautiful Mexican state of Michoacan. Michoacan is so beautiful that even the monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles from Washington and Oregon to have their final life moments. With its quaint mountain villages and soaring pines, Michoacan is a very special place. I remember getting on horseback at the bottom of the mountain and riding several hours to reach the monarch sanctuary at the top of the mountains. The sky was shadowed un hues of black and orange as millions of butterflies flew from pine to pine in search of a mate. There were so many butterflies that even the boughs of the pines shook and gave from the weight of them all. Once there, we found multiple huts selling homemade tamales, quesadillas, and tacos for the tourists arriving at the base camp. The stoves were mostly open flame cast iron stoves likely in use since the Revolutionary War. The smell of burning leña welcomed our tired butts and hungry bellies.This was Mezcal in Lawrenceville. I knew from the moment I saw the menu, I would my meal would help me share this story with my wife, and with you. We started off with cocktails - because you can't go to place named Mezcal without having some - and ordered El Volcan and El Cantarito. My wife's Volcan was delightfully smoky and sweetened by the ruby red juice of a blood orange. My Cantarito was refreshing and cool with the right amount of tajin on the lip of the clay mug. To go with our drinks, we order the Queso Fundido. This queso had a generous serving of chorizo and the chorizo tasted the way chorizo should taste. This was spicy, but not hot spicy, and creamy. The queso and chorizo took me back to that trip to Michoacan. It tasted like Mexico. The tortillas de maiz had the nutty sweetness of toasted corn and were far more than just a vehicle for the filler. The tortiĺla by itself would be the star of any show.For our meal, we ordered tacos - because what else does a Mexican eat late at night? Tacos! We got tacos al pastor, papa's, carnitas, Nopales, asada, and then some. We ate ourselves stupid and yet I wanted more. I have missed eating food that understood me and knew my history the way this food did. This food knew my childhood because it was a very important part of it.More than the food, the restaurant itself took me back. My wife got tired of me telling her how much the vibe took me to Matamoros and some of the nicer places we'd visit. Late night tacos were very much a part of growing up but so was the music and the people hosting us. We had an opportunity to meet many of the great people working here and each showed us tremendous hospitality. They even offered us chocoflan...which we turned down because we just couldn't eat anymore. But chocoflan is my favorite cake. It's the cake that reminds me of my Tia Leti back home.
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Al Pastor, Chicken Mole, Street Corn, Taco, Refried Beans
K Dianne
I got the Quesabirria and the beef was so juicy and flavorful. My partner got the mole poblano and it was beautifully rich. We will definitely check this place out again, because I need to try their mezcal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesabirria
Rain McCoy
Excellent choice for drinks and apps on Butler St! It’s comfortable and clean inside. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Good margs and beer options + the sopes were so delicious I forgot to take a picture of them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips Y Salsa V
MoeSanders412
Shhh… this place is a hidden gem in Lawrenceville. Let’s not tell everybody about some of the best Authentic Mexican food I have ever had in Pittsburgh. If you have to eat Tacos in Lawrenceville, Birria Tacos ?, stop in! Fresh juices for their Margaritas too, my first time was yesterday, I’m sure I’ll be back some time this weekend. Oh yah, their GUACAMOLE!!! That’s all I’ll say, try it!Parking: Park on the street or in the lot across the street.Wheelchair accessibility: No Steps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Guacamole, Al Pastor, Taco, Chips Y Salsa V, Quesabirria
Christina Underwood
Super cute little spot! Staff was welcoming & so kind! Presentation of the food was impressive for it being a take out orders! Tacos were just on the dryer side. The chicken lacked a bit of flavor. Yet still not bad. Will probably go back try to dine in & get things freshly prepared!
This place is awesome we loved the chips and salsa the queso was delicious! My husband was celebrating his birthday and they gave him a free dessert with a candle it was so nice Christan was an excellent waiter with the best customer service!! The place was clean as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Taco, Chips Y Salsa V
John Demko
Best in Pittsburgh by far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebastian Orrego
Good food and great place but expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jane Wilson
Great atmosphere. Perfect place to try some awesome, authentic Mexican food and incredible cocktails! Staff is always so friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Wetzel
Mezcal is fantastic and well worth a visit.Delicious food and a great selection of cocktails, tequilas, and mezcals. The tequila and mezcal pours are reasonably priced and presented beautifully with orange wedges, salt and worm salt.Mae and Kevin are always super friendly and helpful. SUPER recommend a stop here. Would give 6 stars if allowed
This place is a hidden gem ! The different types of metal and cocktails are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kevins the coolest bartender. He made our St Pattys day awesome.
Nice vibe and good service and good food. Got two tacos and three drinks (2 sprites and one jarrona) for twenty bucks! You can’t even get a hershey bar for 20 dollars anymore. Amazing
Loved the food and staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food at this place as absolutely great. We always compare food with the best Mexican restaurant we’ve ever been to (in Arizona) and this is the closest competitor we’ve had so far. The guacamole was great, so were the deserts. The one complaint we had was the music is so loud it’s hard to talk with people at your own table. We wish the music was a little quieter. Other than that, it was great!Parking: We had to park at the bank. It’s pretty difficult to find parking unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Guacamole, Taco, Quesabirria
Tonight started off as a wonderful night with my wife and I. We spent most of the evening as volunteers for Tim Tebow's Night to Shine at our church, which was a very emotional yet fulfilling experience for the both of us. By the end of the event, we were both starving and looking for a place to go. Question was, where in Pittsburgh could we eat after 9:30??? We tried Coughlins Law and got turned away. I called Dish but their kitchen was closing within 15 mins. We even looked up Ritters....it was no longer a 24 hour diner. We looked up Gordos Tacos, and my wife rejected it before I could look at the menu. As most of you know, I am pretty damn picky when it comes to my Mexican food. Alas, my beautiful but hangry wife found us a spot - Mezcal in Lawrenceville.For most people food is just food. For those of us in this group, we want food to tell a story. We crave authenticity, flavor, and attention to detail that might get glazed over by those who just eat to live. Mezcal, for me at least, told a beautiful story.The early spring of 1998 was the last time I would ever live at home with my parents and the last trip we would ever take as a family. We drove many hours from Matamoros, Tamaulipas to the beautiful Mexican state of Michoacan. Michoacan is so beautiful that even the monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles from Washington and Oregon to have their final life moments. With its quaint mountain villages and soaring pines, Michoacan is a very special place. I remember getting on horseback at the bottom of the mountain and riding several hours to reach the monarch sanctuary at the top of the mountains. The sky was shadowed un hues of black and orange as millions of butterflies flew from pine to pine in search of a mate. There were so many butterflies that even the boughs of the pines shook and gave from the weight of them all. Once there, we found multiple huts selling homemade tamales, quesadillas, and tacos for the tourists arriving at the base camp. The stoves were mostly open flame cast iron stoves likely in use since the Revolutionary War. The smell of burning leña welcomed our tired butts and hungry bellies.This was Mezcal in Lawrenceville. I knew from the moment I saw the menu, I would my meal would help me share this story with my wife, and with you. We started off with cocktails - because you can't go to place named Mezcal without having some - and ordered El Volcan and El Cantarito. My wife's Volcan was delightfully smoky and sweetened by the ruby red juice of a blood orange. My Cantarito was refreshing and cool with the right amount of tajin on the lip of the clay mug. To go with our drinks, we order the Queso Fundido. This queso had a generous serving of chorizo and the chorizo tasted the way chorizo should taste. This was spicy, but not hot spicy, and creamy. The queso and chorizo took me back to that trip to Michoacan. It tasted like Mexico. The tortillas de maiz had the nutty sweetness of toasted corn and were far more than just a vehicle for the filler. The tortiĺla by itself would be the star of any show.For our meal, we ordered tacos - because what else does a Mexican eat late at night? Tacos! We got tacos al pastor, papa's, carnitas, Nopales, asada, and then some. We ate ourselves stupid and yet I wanted more. I have missed eating food that understood me and knew my history the way this food did. This food knew my childhood because it was a very important part of it.More than the food, the restaurant itself took me back. My wife got tired of me telling her how much the vibe took me to Matamoros and some of the nicer places we'd visit. Late night tacos were very much a part of growing up but so was the music and the people hosting us. We had an opportunity to meet many of the great people working here and each showed us tremendous hospitality. They even offered us chocoflan...which we turned down because we just couldn't eat anymore. But chocoflan is my favorite cake. It's the cake that reminds me of my Tia Leti back home.
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Al Pastor, Chicken Mole, Street Corn, Taco, Refried Beans
I got the Quesabirria and the beef was so juicy and flavorful. My partner got the mole poblano and it was beautifully rich. We will definitely check this place out again, because I need to try their mezcal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesabirria
Excellent choice for drinks and apps on Butler St! It’s comfortable and clean inside. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Good margs and beer options + the sopes were so delicious I forgot to take a picture of them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips Y Salsa V
Shhh… this place is a hidden gem in Lawrenceville. Let’s not tell everybody about some of the best Authentic Mexican food I have ever had in Pittsburgh. If you have to eat Tacos in Lawrenceville, Birria Tacos ?, stop in! Fresh juices for their Margaritas too, my first time was yesterday, I’m sure I’ll be back some time this weekend. Oh yah, their GUACAMOLE!!! That’s all I’ll say, try it!Parking: Park on the street or in the lot across the street.Wheelchair accessibility: No Steps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Guacamole, Al Pastor, Taco, Chips Y Salsa V, Quesabirria
Super cute little spot! Staff was welcoming & so kind! Presentation of the food was impressive for it being a take out orders! Tacos were just on the dryer side. The chicken lacked a bit of flavor. Yet still not bad. Will probably go back try to dine in & get things freshly prepared!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is awesome we loved the chips and salsa the queso was delicious! My husband was celebrating his birthday and they gave him a free dessert with a candle it was so nice Christan was an excellent waiter with the best customer service!! The place was clean as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Taco, Chips Y Salsa V
Best in Pittsburgh by far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and great place but expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere. Perfect place to try some awesome, authentic Mexican food and incredible cocktails! Staff is always so friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mezcal is fantastic and well worth a visit.Delicious food and a great selection of cocktails, tequilas, and mezcals. The tequila and mezcal pours are reasonably priced and presented beautifully with orange wedges, salt and worm salt.Mae and Kevin are always super friendly and helpful. SUPER recommend a stop here. Would give 6 stars if allowed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5