Mezcal Mexico Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a restaurante mexicano in Flores, Porto. Rated 4.9 stars from 513 Google reviews. Known for fried burrito that justifies its reputation and service that moves without rushing. Best for breaking the portuguese seafood cycle and solo dining with quick service. Ranked #1 of 12 in Flores. Price range: 10 - 15 €.
Mezcal Mexico Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
🥇Zone Ranking
Top 1 in Flores
in Flores
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Yes, you'd go back. The food's genuinely good, the staff knows what they're doing, and it breaks the wine-and-seafood cycle without breaking the bank.
You want proper Mexican food with big portions and fast service in a casual, welcoming space that doesn't require a reservation to walk in.
About Mezcal Mexico Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Mezcal is a Mexican restaurant in Flores that's doing something the reviews keep coming back to: honest Mexican food that hasn't been softened for European palates. The fried burrito shows up in multiple reviews as a standout — crispy, generous portions, balanced fillings. Tacos arrive with properly chewy tortillas and restrained seasoning that lets the meat and ingredients speak. The salsa tastes fresh, not bottled. Service moves fast without feeling rushed. Staff greet you with a tequila shot on arrival, which sets the tone — casual, welcoming, not pretentious. The atmosphere is cosy and family-friendly, full by dinner time with a mix of locals and travellers who've stumbled in out of the rain and stayed because the food's too good to leave. Prices sit at €15–20 per head, which is fair for the portion sizes and quality. This is what happens when someone opens a Mexican restaurant in Porto and actually knows what they're doing.
What Stands Out
Fried burrito that justifies its reputation
Multiple reviews single out the fried burrito as exceptional. One reviewer noted 'the fried burrito was perfect' with 'delicious' wedges as a side. A Korean visitor specifically praised it as 'difficult to find in Korea' and mentioned the guacamole was 'so tasty'. The consistency across languages and backgrounds suggests this isn't luck.
Service that moves without rushing
Reviews consistently praise speed: 'barmen was very nice and fast', 'quick service', 'wait was not long even though it was quite full'. One reviewer noted 'staff was very friendly and attentive'. The tequila shot on arrival is mentioned as a nice touch that sets the tone.
Honest Mexican cooking, not Europeanised
A detailed Korean review noted 'not overly Europeanised Mexican food, but relatively honest Mexican cuisine close to the real thing'. The same reviewer praised tortillas as 'chewy', meat and ingredients as balanced, salsa as 'fresh with no artificial taste', and heat levels as adjustable. This specificity across multiple reviews suggests the kitchen knows its fundamentals.
What Customers Say
Barmen was very nice and fast, food was pretty good and it came vey fast.
Portion sizes for the fried burrito was perfect and the wedges as a side were delicious.
The food is truly delicious 😋 and the staff is very kind and friendly
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Practical Information
Contact
R. de 31 de Janeiro 66, 4000-542 Porto, Portugal
+351 933 661 628Frequently Asked Questions about Mezcal Mexico Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
The fried burrito. It shows up in reviews across multiple languages as the standout dish — crispy exterior, balanced fillings, proper portion. Tacos arrive with chewy tortillas and restrained seasoning. Guacamole and salsa taste fresh, not bottled. (Go before 8pm on weekends if you want a table without waiting.)
€15–20 per person. That covers a main dish, side, and a drink. Reviews consistently mention prices as 'great' and 'very affordable' for the portion sizes you're getting — compare that to €25–30 at the seafront restaurants 2 streets back serving the same tourists.
Yes, the venue accepts reservations. No online booking system, so call or walk in. Full by dinner time on weekends, but service moves fast enough that walk-ins don't wait long if the kitchen's running smoothly (which reviews suggest it is).
Yes. Google attributes list it as suitable for families with a children's menu available. Reviews from families and groups mention 'friendly staff', 'cosy atmosphere', and 'big portions' — the last one matters when you're feeding more than one person. One review specifically noted visiting 'on a rainy day by chance' and staying because the experience was good enough.
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