Mezcal's Park Slope: Brooklyn's Premier Destination for Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Sizzling Fajitas

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Mezcal's: Your Authentic Taste of Mexico in the Heart of Brooklyn

For Brooklyn residents and visitors alike, when the craving hits for vibrant, authentic Mexican cuisine, Mezcal's stands out as a top-tier destination. Located on the bustling 5th Avenue in the Park Slope neighborhood, this restaurant delivers a comprehensive dining experience characterized by its extensive menu, warm atmosphere, and commitment to fresh, flavorful food. Mezcal's isn't just a place to grab a taco; it's a culinary journey through Mexico, featuring everything from classic combination platters to specialty dishes like Mole Poblano and a massive selection of signature Sizzling Fajitas.

The atmosphere at Mezcal's is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, making it a perfect spot for various occasions—whether it's a lively dinner with friends, a relaxed family meal, or a solo dining experience. The venue is highly popular for both lunch and dinner and has a reputation for its fast service, a significant plus for New Yorkers who appreciate efficiency without sacrificing quality. Furthermore, patrons often highlight the excellent drink menu, including great cocktails, which perfectly complement the rich flavors of the food. It's a true neighborhood gem that attracts both long-time locals and groups looking for an enjoyable, high-quality meal out.

One of the key draws is the depth of the menu, which moves well beyond standard Mexican-American fare to offer genuinely traditional and complex plates. From the various Enchilada preparations (Rojas, Suizas, Tri-Color, and Mole) to the dedicated sections for Beef (El Toro), Chicken (El Pollo), and a remarkably large Seafood (En El Mar la Vida Es Mas Sabrosa) selection, there is a dish to satisfy every palate. The kitchen’s focus on providing numerous options, including a substantial selection of Vegetarian Combos and Small plates, ensures that all diners, regardless of dietary preference, feel welcome and well-catered to.

Location and Accessibility

Mezcal's is perfectly positioned at 223 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, placing it squarely in the vibrant and accessible Park Slope area. This 5th Avenue stretch is a hub of activity, making the restaurant easy to locate and convenient to visit for anyone in the surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods or Manhattan commuters.

For drivers, the location offers a mix of free street parking and paid street parking options nearby, though, as is common in New York City, securing a spot can sometimes take a moment. We recommend planning your parking strategy in advance, especially during peak dining hours.

The restaurant shows a commendable commitment to accessibility. The location features a wheelchair accessible entrance, a wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating, ensuring a comfortable experience for patrons with mobility needs.

Public transit is also a straightforward way to reach Mezcal's. The restaurant is well-served by the nearby subway stations in Park Slope, including the Union Street station (R train) and the 7th Avenue stop (F and G trains), both of which are within reasonable walking distance. The dense network of local buses also makes this an easy spot to get to from various parts of Brooklyn.

Services Offered

Dine-in Service: The restaurant provides comfortable seating and table service in a cozy and trendy setting.
Outdoor Seating: Patrons can enjoy their meal al fresco, taking advantage of the pleasant outdoor dining options when the weather permits.
Takeout: Convenient for those on the go, the full menu is available for easy pickup.
Delivery: Mezcal's partners with various services to offer prompt delivery, allowing you to enjoy their extensive menu at your home or office.
Reservations Accepted: For planning your visit, especially during busy dinner times, the restaurant accepts reservations. It is always advisable to check their specific policy, which may involve limited party sizes and require booking through a platform like OpenTable.
Bar Service: A full bar onsite offers a wide range of Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Hard liquor, and Wine.
Catering to All Ages: The restaurant is good for kids and provides high chairs, along with a small verbal kids' menu available upon request.
Late-Night Food: Serving food late, Mezcal's is a great option for a quick bite or a full meal later in the evening.

Features / Highlights

Exceptional Fajita Selection: The restaurant’s specialty is arguably its Sizzling Fajitas, offered in over a dozen combinations including the classic Fajita Carne (beef), Fajita Pollo (chicken), and unique signature combinations like Nejayota Fajita and Chinameca Fajita.
Great Cocktails & Happy Hour: Patrons frequently praise the quality of the cocktails, with Happy hour drinks and food making Mezcal's a perfect post-work destination.
Authentic Mole Dishes: For those seeking traditional Mexican flavors, the menu includes authentic plates like Mole Poblano and Mole Verde, which customers have highlighted as being savory and well-prepared.
Diverse Seafood Menu: The substantial 'En El Mar la Vida Es Mas Sabrosa' (In the Sea Life is More Flavorful) section features over twenty distinct seafood entrees, from Camaron Al Ajillo to Tacos Pezcado, offering something well beyond typical Mexican restaurant offerings.
Vegetarian and Comfort Options: The menu includes dedicated Vegetarian Combos and a wealth of Comfort food choices, ensuring inclusivity and satisfying all tastes.
Variety of Dining Times: Open for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert, Mezcal's offers flexible dining throughout the day.
Dessert Choices: Don't skip the 'Just Desserts' section, featuring traditional favorites like Flan and fun options like Bola De Fuego and Mexican Churros.

Contact Information

Address: 223 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Phone: (718) 783-3276

What is Worth Choosing

With Mezcal’s truly encyclopedic menu, it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed, but a few dishes consistently stand out as essential choices for new and repeat customers. Based on the restaurant's highlights and customer feedback, the Sizzling Fajitas are absolutely a must-try. Opting for the classic Fajita Carne or the shrimp-based Fajita Camaron will provide the full experience: generous portions of perfectly cooked protein, a medley of fresh vegetables, and that unmistakable, appetizing sizzle delivered right to your table.

For those who appreciate the depth and complexity of authentic Mexican cooking, the Mole Poblano or Chicken Mole (as mentioned in a customer review) is highly recommended. Achieving a savory and balanced mole sauce, as noted by patrons, is a sign of a kitchen committed to tradition and quality.

If you're dining with a group or looking for something shareable, consider starting with the house Nachos or the creamy Guajataca Guacamole from the Dips section. Be aware that the salsa served with the complimentary chips is often described as having a pleasant kick, catering to those who prefer a little heat.

Finally, for a complete meal that offers variety, one of the Combo Platters is an excellent choice. These platters, such as #5. 1 Taco, 1 Enchilada And 1 Chile Relleno, allow you to sample three different types of dishes in one sitting, making them ideal for experiencing the range of Mezcal’s kitchen skills. Pairing your meal with one of their celebrated cocktails elevates the entire experience, solidifying Mezcal's reputation as a cornerstone for fantastic, traditional Mexican food in Brooklyn.

Mezcal's Food & drink

Delicious Sizzling Fajitas
Fajita Camaron $22.95
Shrimp.
Fajita Carne $19.50
Beef.
Fajita Puerco $19.50
Pork.
Fajita Pollo $21.95
Chicken.

El Puerco
Lomo Pajaritos $20.50
Boneless pork flavored with adobo sauce and topped with black beans.

Just Desserts
Bola De Fuego $5.95
Fried ice cream, chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
Sopapilla $8.50
Crispy, flour tortillas, chips served with corn syrup, confectioners sugar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Mexican Churros $5.95
Flan $5.95
Caramel crusted.
Banana Santana $5.95
Grilled banana topped with coconut and whipped cream.
Tepango Mango $7.50
Slices of mango with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Chimichanga Marimba $8.50
Chimichanga stuffed with banana or mango and topped with vanilla ice cream.

Vegetarian Combos
Triple Combo $20.50
One veggie enchilada, one cheese Chile relleno and one guacamole tostada.
Milpas $17.95
One bean and cheese burrito, one tostada, guacamole and one cheese enchilada.
Burritos Verdes $17.95
Soft flour tortillas stuffed with sauteed vegetables, re-fried beans, cheese and green sauce.
Camperos $17.95
One guacamole taco, one cheese tostada and one veggie enchilada.

Featured Item
Tres Amigos $19.50
Guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

Fajitas with Sauce
Chiquitibum $29.95
Mezquite lobster tail, scallops and shrimp with mixed vegetables and green sauce.
Jacarandas $29.95
Lobster tail, chicken and shrimp sauteed with garlic, garbanzo beans, red onions, potatoes and sesame seed in a mole poblano sauce.
Tongolele $26.50
Filet mignon, scallops and shrimp sauteed with poblano peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes in veracruz sauce.
Patada De Mula $29.95
New Zealand mussels, lobster tail, scallops and shrimp sauteed with mushroom, garbanzo, beans and potatoes in an adobo sauce.

El Dorado Burrito Grande Fajita
Jilomeno $22.95
Large fajita burrito stuffed with re fried beans, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and choice of chicken or steak, sauteed with onions and green peppers.
El Burro Volador $22.95
Burrito fajita stuffed with re-fried beans, pico de gallo, fresh jalapenos, mushrooms and sirloin steak with rice and black beans.
El Dora Do Burrito Grande Fajita With Cameron $22.95
Shrimp sauteed with garlic, onions, green peppers, touch of white wine and pico de gallo.
Burrito Tin-Tan $19.50
Large burrito stuffed with sauteed chorizo, onions, fresh jalapenos, peppers and black beans, topped with guacamole.

Fajita Combos
Revolcadero $23.95
Scallops and shrimp.
China Poblano $22.95
Shrimp and chicken.
Zacazonapan $26.50
Beef and chicken.

Beverages
Soft Drinks $3.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, ginger ale, iced tea & jarritos que buenos son.
Frozen Smoothies $7.50
Strawberry, peach, mango, raspberry, pina colada.

Salads
Taco Salad $19.50
Choice of chicken or steak.
Los No Pales $9.95
Cactus salad with red onions, cilantro and tomatoes tossed with oil and vinegar, topped with a roasted jalapeno.
Ensalada Cant Era $7.50
Mixed Mexican style green salad.
Carnavalito $11.95
Mixed green salad topped with guacamole.
Ojo De Agua $22.95
Taco salad with shrimp.

Soups
Sopa De Pollo Colora $4.95
Chicken soup with vegetables.
Sopa De Frijol Negro $4.95
Black bean soup with pico de gallo and cheese.

Sizzling Fajita Derecho y Solitary
Charro Negro $22.95
Mezquite steak and shrimp sauteed with garlic sauce, scallions, red pepper, onion, mushrooms and snow peas.

Sizzling Fajitas
Tecolindo $23.95
Chicken and chorizo sauteed with zucchini, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, snow peas and pico de gall.
Nejayota Fajita $25.50
Sirloin steak, scallops and shrimp sauteed with spinach, garlic, baby corn and chooped tomatoes.
Chinaca $21.95
Chicken fajita sauteed with garlic, onions poblano pepper, spinach, tomatoes, green peas and mushrooms.
Tapizado $23.95
Chicken, pork and filet mignon sauteed with red onions, spinach, mushrooms and poblano peppers.
Chimbombo $20.50
Vegetable fajita.
Acahualera $22.95
Sirloin steak and pork sauteed with mixed vegetables.
Chinameca Fajita $28.95
Sirloin steak, pork and chorizo sauteed with onions, green peppers and pico de gallo.
Cacahuamilpa $23.95
Mesquite filet mignon pork and steak, sauteed with garlic, spinach, onions, baby corn and garbanzos.
Relampago $25.50
Mezquite sirloin steak, chorizo and shrimp sauteed with mushrooms and mixed vegetables.
Fajita Ranchera $25.50
Chicken, scallops and shrimp sauteed with onions, garlic, garbanzo beans and baby corn.

La Comida
Chiles Rellenos (2) $17.95
Poblano peppers stuffed with a choice of cheese, shredded chicken or ground beef. topped with cheese & red salsa.
Flautas Maroma (3) $17.95
Burritos Metepec (2) $17.95
Tacos (3) $17.95
Taquitos Suaves (3) $17.95
Chimichangas (2) $17.95
Enchiladas Rojas (3) $19.50
Three red enchiladas with choice of cheese, ground beef, mixed, or shredded chicken filling. topped with fresh mexican cheese and slices of avocado
Enchiladas Tri-Color (3) $17.95
Three enchiladas with choice of cheese, ground beef, mixed, or shredded chicken filling, served with tricolor sauce. topped with fresh mexican cheese and slices of avocado
Tostadas (3) $14.50
Enchiladas Suizas (3) $17.95
Three enchiladas filled with your choice of cheese, ground beef, mixed fillings, or shredded chicken, covered in traditional suizas sauce. topped with fresh mexican cheese and slices of avocado
Enchiladas Mole (3) $17.95
Three enchiladas with choice of cheese, ground beef, mixed filling, or shredded chicken, smothered in rich mole sauce. topped with fresh mexican cheese and slices of avocado

Appetizers
La Fiera $13.50
Flour tortillas quesadillas stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, epazote and cheese, topped with green sauce.
La Flechas $15.95
Fried, flour tortilla stuffed with chicken and cheese, topped with guacamole, sour cream and hot sauce.
Salina Cruz $10.95
Flour tortilla quesadilla with chicken or chorizo.
Papalote $15.95
Flour tortilla quesadilla stuffed with shrimp and cheese.
Zolala Quesadilla $13.50
Flour tortillas stuffed with chicken, black beans and cheese.
Tlacote $10.95
Flour quesadilla stuffed with melted cheese, topped with guacamole and black olives.
Quesadillas Ranchers $13.50
Flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese, onions, Mexican green sauce.
Quesadillas $8.50
Soft, corn tortillas stuffed with melted cheese and sour cream.
Cerritos $10.95
Quesadillas with cheese and vegetables topped with green sauce.
Schizos Parral $13.50
Mexican sauce.

Combo Platters
#3. 1 Taco, 1 Tostada And 1 Burrito $17.95
#1. 1 Taco, 1 Enchilada And 1 Tostada $17.95
#5. 1 Taco, 1 Enchilada And 1 Chile Relleno $17.95
#6. 1 Taco, 1 Enchilada And 1 Flecha $17.95
#4. 1 Taco, 1 Enchiladas And 1 Burrito $17.95
#2. 1 Taquito Suave, 1 Enchilada And 1 Tostada $17.95

El Toro
Potrero $22.95
Charcoal grilled sirloin steak with onions, spinach, mushroom, tomatoes and jalapenos.
Doblados Sayula $22.95
Stuffed and folded corn tortilla with slice of grilled sirloin steak, onions and green sauce.
Los Colorines $25.50
Grilled sirloin steak topped with sauteed chorizo onion, fresh jalapenos peppers and black beans.
Tacos Al Carbon $22.95
Soft, corn tortilla rolled and stuffed with chunks of char grilled steak.
Tampico Hermoso $22.95
Grilled sirloin steak with fried onions, garbanzo beans, strips of poblano pepper and green sauce.
Trocadero $25.50
Charcaol grilled sirloin steak topped with sauteed onions, tomatoes and jalapenos.
Tlamacas $22.95
Grilled sirloin steak with moro black beans, chisel, tore dos, scallions and guacamole.
Chilao Pico Pico $22.95
Charcoal grilled sirloin steak topped with chopped Mexican green salad, jalapeno and pico de gallo.
Carne Tulum A La Cerveza Negra $25.50
Grilled sirloin steak with scallions, mushrooms, pico de gallo and a splash of dark beer.

En El Mar la Vida Es Mas Sabrosa
Enchiladas Mar $22.95
Corn tortilla stuffed with shrimp and topped with red, green or mole sauce.
Carne Asada $22.95
Charcoal grilled open steak, topped with sauteed browned onions, served with guacamole, hot pico de gallo and corn tortillas.
La Jarana $22.95
Shrimp marinated in lime and garlic, sauteed with red onions, pico de gallo, tomatoes and jarocho sauce.
Camaro Mameyal $22.95
Sauteed shrimp with garlic, white wine and lemon butter sauce, served with garbonzo beans, pico de gallo.
Brisas Del Mar $28.95
Red snapper, New Zealand, mussels, scallops and shrimp cooked in a casserole with green peas and garbanzo beans in a ameyal white sauce.
Chapala $23.95
Seafood rice, scallops and shrimp sauteed with olive oil, garlic, chopped tomatoes, green peas, pico de gallo, touch of white wine and mixed with rice.
Tezozomoc $22.95
Shrimp in a spicy jarocho sauce sauteed with olive oil garlic, onions, fresh roasted jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro.
Marimba $26.50
Seafood chimichanga stuffed with shrimp and scallops sauteed with garlic, onions and poblano peppers topped with a creamy poblano sauce.
Mezquitiapan Costena $22.95
Shrimp marinated in garlic and mezquite with green sauce.
Topolobampo $22.95
Seafood chimichangas - fried flour tortillas stuffed with shrimp and cheese, topped with sour cream, red sauce and pico de gallo.
Matador Chorreado $26.50
Grilled sirloin steak topped with mole poblano sauce, black beans and shrimp.
La Tejocote $28.95
Shrimp, lobster and rice, Mexican style, sauteed with olive oil, garlic, chopped tomatoes, green peas, pico de gallo, touch of white wine and mixed with rice.
Escuinapa $22.95
Mezquite grilled shrimp.
Tacos Pezcado $22.95
Soft corn tortilla stuffed with filet fish pico de gallo, lettuce, sliced avocado and chipotle sauce.
Bomb Ole Guero $25.50
Mixed seafood combination consisting of red snapper, scallops and shrimp in mezquite sauce.
Cantarranas $22.95
Ajilo shrimp with chopped mixed salad diced avocado, plim tomatoes, red onions, lettuce and roasted jalapenos.
Papaloapan $26.50
Grilled sirloin steak with nopalitos, fresh jalapenos, pico de gallo and shrimp in tomatillo sauce.
Camaron Nejapa $26.50
Sauteed chorizo and shrimp with garlic and pico de gallo - no palitos with chipotle sauce.
Blanco De Chipilo $23.95
Two poblano peppers stuffed with scallops and shrimp, then covered with sauteed garlic, onions and chipilo cream sauce.
Catemaco $28.95
Chorizo, mussels, scallops and shrimp cooked in a casserole with olive oil, garlic, red onions, rice, consome and epazote sauce.

Side Orders
Re-Fried Beans $4.95
Sour Cream $2.50
Cheese $2.50
Tortillas (3) $2.50
Jalapenos $2.50
Mexican Rice $4.95
Second Serving Of Chips And Salsa $4.95
Pico De Gallo $4.95
Fresh jalapenos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro.

Nachos
Nachos $9.95
Corn chips topped with re fried beans, melted cheese and jalapenos.
Super Nachos Mix (2) $17.95
Super Nachos Deluxe (3) $22.95
Super Nachos Royal $22.95
Nachos topped with guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos and shrimp.
Super Nachos $17.95
Nachos topped with chicken, beef or chorizo with re fried beans, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos.

Seafood
Aguacate Relleno Cohamanco $13.50
Avocado stuffed with shrimp and topped with poblano dressing.
Escuinapa $13.50
Mesquite-grilled shrimp.
Moritas Rellenos $13.50
Fire-roasted jalapenos stuffed with shrimp and topped with melted cheese and sour cream.
China Cos $13.50
New Zealand mussels with garlic, pico de gallo, epazote and veracruz sauce.
Camaron Veracruz $13.50
Sauteed shrimp with tomato jarocho sauce.
Camaron Ameyal $13.50
Sauteed shrimp with chopped garlic, white wine, garbanzo beans, pico de gallo and lemon butter sauce.

Dips
Guajataca Guacamole $11.95
Avocado salad dip.
Flameado $14.50
Que so fun dido, melted cheese with Mexican poblano peppers or chorizo.

El Pollo
Arroz Con Pollo $19.50
Chicken breast sauteed with garlic, onions, green peas and pico de gallo.
Chachalaco $20.50
Boneless chicken breast sauteed with garlic, strips of poblano pepper and onions, topped with a creamy poblano sauce.
Pollo Al Mezquite $20.50
Boneless chicken breast marinated in mezquite and sauteed with mixed vegetables.
Tlaquepaque $22.95
Chimichangas flour tortillas stuffed with chicken, black beans and cheese, topped with guacamole, sour cream and hot sauce.
Chiramoyastla $21.95
Arrieros chicken and chorizo mixed with rice.

Dinner Coffee
Espresso $3.95
Cappuccino $3.95
Coffee $2.50
Tea $2.50

Mezcal's Traditional Platters
Carne A La Tampiquena $22.95
Grilled sirloin steak topped with fried onions, Chile poblano and red sauce.
Mole Verde $19.50
Breast of chicken cooked in mole verde sauce.
Chinampas $22.95
Sauteed shrimp with garlic, white wine, roasted Chile, poblano and green sauce.
Chiconcuac $22.95
Sauteed shrimp with garlic, white wine, chopped tomatoes and chipotle sauce.
Las Flechas $21.95
Fried flour tortillas stuffed with chicken and cheese, topped with guacamole, sour cream and hot sauce.
Adobo Atlixqueno $19.50
Chunks of pork cooked in a sauteed adobo sauce.
Mole Poblano $19.50
Breast of chicken cooked in poblano sauce.
Taquitos Rancheros $19.50
Soft, corn tortilla, rolled and stuffed with small chunks of pork cooked with onions, tomatoes and ranchero sauce.
Camaron Al Ajillo $25.50
Sauteed shrimp with garlic and white sauce over rice.
Mocambo $22.95
Shrimp marinated in mezquite, garlic and white wine, served with baby corn, chopped tomatoes, pico de gallo and sauteed with rice.
Barandales $22.95
Grilled sirloin steak, marinated in mezquite, served with vegetables.
Pollo A La Mexican $19.50
Breast of chicken cooked with vegetables in a red Mexican sauce.
Arroz Con Camarones $22.95
Shrimp and rice Mexican style.

Mezcal's Details

Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great cocktails

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy hour drinks
Happy hour food
Hard liquor
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Groups
Locals

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking
Free street parking
Paid street parking
Parking

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Mezcal's Location

Mezcal's

New York Kings County Park Slope 5th Avenue

223 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Mezcal's Reviews

An average rating of ★4 from 589 user reviews.

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Great neighborhood no-frills Mexican place. Had the chicken mole with rice n beans. The rice beans had a delicious cheese on top that was equally as delicious as the chicken mole.Chicken was juicy and mole was savory. Can be difficult to find a savory mole, but they did a great job. Chips/salsa great as well - salsa was spicy.
April 21 · Anthony Ngo
I really loved this Mexican restaurant...grate time together in family.and the food and prices. Very acceptable...
May 18 · Alejandro Chavarria
Amazing food and drinks with a classic ambiance. Go for the fajitas with guac and extra tortillas. The margarita menu is big add some mezcal for a smoky taste
March 14 · Alec White
Strong and tasty margaritas!Neighborhood style Mexican food. Nothing particularly fancy or cutting edge, but hits the spot every time. And that is exactly what I want in my neighborhood spot. Service is fast, vibes are very casual. All margaritas are straightforward but out of this world. I love getting a picture of the pomegranate margarita, taco salad, nachos, or any veggie combo. The food is cheesy. Yum.
August 02 · Sadhana Bharadwaj
Food & margaritas were amazing ! 👌🏼 Very friendly staff and service ! Definitely coming back here again , great place to eat with friends and family.
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