Cooking with a conscience is what we do. From our pickles and salsas to smoked cheeses, we make it all here. We source out the best products both locally and abroad. Buying seasonal produce from Ontario is not only good for the economy, it tastes better too! If it’s not 100% agava tequila, we won’t serve it. No way Jose!
Locally Fresh
What’s unique about Mezcal’s food is that we aren’t your typical “authentic” Mexican. We use ingredients that are not only from Mexico and Latin America but what is grown locally as well.
Our restaurant is small, but the atmosphere is huge. As you walk into Mezcal you are greeted with an inviting, contemporary and authentic cantina-inspired dining environment. Custom wood fixtures, exposed brick walls, and an impressive bar filled from floor to ceiling with the best 100% agave tequilas.
This is the real stuff, and we make some killer cocktails that will quickly become your new favs.
“Hot on the heels of his victorious turn on the Food Network’s Chopped Canada, Hamilton chef Manny Ferreira has erupted onto James Street South with Mezcal TNT (the TNT stands for Tacos and Tequila) — a phenomenal Mexican eatery that leapt from “now open” to “hottest damn spot in town” seemingly overnight and with good reason: tremendous attention has been paid to every aspect of your visit starting with the stylishly authentic cantina-inspired dining environment — complete with the Mezcal rendition of the Mexican “sugar skull” — to the masterfully balanced and delicious tacos”
– Hamilton Magazine, Dave Hanley
While our experience is big, our space is small which means our capacity is limited.
Please note that during busy peak times (particularly Fridays and Saturdays) the max seating time is 1 1/2 hours in order to allow the next party to sit. If you arrive and we are full, we will put you on our waiting list to be notified as soon as a table becomes available. Once notified, we will hold the table for 5 minutes. If your party does not arrive, we will proceed to the next name on the list in order to speed up our wait list and ensure a fair dining experience for guests patiently waiting to dine with us. We strive to be able to accommodate as many guests as possible to enjoy the unique Mezcal experience. Thank you for your co-operation!
Mezcal Tequila Tasting Nights
Our Tequila Revoluton is BACK! We are seeking #JusticeForTequila! Not just a shot to be quickly chased back with salt & lime or disguised in a margarita. Tequila is bold, beautiful, and sexy.
Join us for a unique Tequila tasting experience and realize the true potential of Tequila. Dinner, cocktails, and tastings are all included in the price of a ticket. Our events happen year-round, view our Eventbrite page by clicking the button below to view our upcoming events.
Meet Our Chef
Chef Manny is always experimenting with delicious new combinations of flavours using locally sourced produce so keep your eye on our specials chalkboard to try his tasty creations!
Guacamole & Chips $12
House-made guacamole, chips fried to order, lime salt
Nacho Supreme $16 (add protein + $4)
American cheese, pickled jalapeños, serrano rojo, diced tomatoes, scallions, crema
Fries Supreme $9 small / $12 large
American cheese, pickled jalapeños, serrano rojo, diced tomatoes, scallions, crema
Tuna Ceviche Tostada $16
Ahi tuna, lime, jalapeno, pickled onion, guacamole, honey-lime + guava vinaigrette
Piri Piri Chicken Wings $16
Garlic, lemon, olive oil, spanish paprika
Taco Salad $14 (add protein + $4)
Pinto beans, cilantro lime rice, crispy tortillas, crema, cotija, serrano rojo, tomatillo salsa verde, lettuce
Winter Beet Salad $18
Quick-pickle roasted candy cane beets, spiced pumpkin seeds, avocado habanero crema, cotija, cilantro
Panela
Beer battered queso blanco, habanero tarragon salsa, crema, pineapple pico, cotija, onion sprouts
Carnita
Slow braised pork shoulder, pickled onions, pineapple pico, daikon, salsa verde, crema
Baja Fish
Beer battered cod, chipotle aioli, crema, cotija, pickled onions, daikon
Crispy Cauliflower
Dusted & Fried cauliflower, mint, salsa verde, crema, cotija, daikon
Squash & Kale Taco
whipped cotija, crispy kale, cider braised squash, lemon aioli, honey-lime + guava vinaigrette pepitas, cilantro
Bang Bang Shrimp
Beer battered shrimp, ponzu aioli, serrano rojo, guacamole, pickled onion, daikon, sesame
Dixie Chick
Crispy fried chicken, cajun aioli, cotija, house pickles, house slaw, pickled onions
Flank Steak
Soy & ginger flank steak, daikon, sautéed peppers and onions, crema, serrano rojo, cotija
Taco Bell Supreme
Ground veal & pork, american cheese sauce, serrano rojo, diced tomatoes, scallions, crema, lettuce
Pork Belly
Kimchi, Asian pear, ponzu aioli, crispy garlic
Monster Truck
Slow cooked beef brisket, pineapple pico, chipotle aioli, cilantro
Dinner for Two $45
Cilantro lime rice, drunken beans, choice of 2 proteins, tortillas and house sauces
Dinner for Four $75
Cilantro lime rice, drunken beans, choice of 3 proteins, tortillas and house sauces
Dinner for Six $95
Cilantro lime rice, drunken beans, choice of 4 proteins, tortillas and house sauces
Protein Options
Panela
Battered Shrimp
Battered Fish
Soy & Ginger
Flank Steak
Fried Cauliflower
Pork Shoulder
Fried Chicken
Ground Veal & Pork
Squash & Crispy Kale
Beef Brisket
Pork Belly
Tomato Salsa
Guacamole
Coleslaw
Pineapple Pico De Gallo
Churros $8
Salted Caramel or Nutella dip
Lime Margarita 2 oz $11 / 10oz pitcher $45
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, Lime, Agave, Cointreau
Pink Paloma 2 oz $13
Raspberry infused Cazadores reposado, lime, pink grapefruit
Anejo Old Fashioned 2 oz $13
Hornito’s black barrel anejo, agave, orange bitters
Gin n Juice 2 oz $13
Lavender & Juniper infused Cazadores blanco, St. Germaine elderflower, lemon, white grape
Bottle
Sol, Tecate (Can), Lagunitas I.P.A., Heineken, M.D.G.
Draught
Mezcal House Pilsner, Coors Organic, Dos Equis, Rickards Red
Gallery
Warning: You may need to have a napkin handy to wipe away drool from looking at these mouthwatering photos.
Testimonial
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"Really great Mexican inspired cuisine. Well made dishes. Great service…Guacamole is a fav due to the freshly cooked corn chips.”
"Manny Ferreira brings his Latin-inspired cuisine to life in this sophisticated setting"
"The Cicharones were an absolute knock out and I want it every day forever. Each fried Pork Rind brought all the happy to my soul. ... I haven’t had Cicharones on this level since I was in Mexico a couple years back."
"The cicharones were heavenly. Chunks of meaty and fatty pork rind covered in hot sauce and sprinkled with feta, it was melt-in-your-mouth tender…it was just amazing, order it.”
"Mezcal TNT is about first-class service with traditional Mexican dishes reimagined by a visionary chef and beautiful cocktails”
"I tried the new Shrimp taco (dirty rice, avocado tomatillo salsa, chili coco lime cream, pea shoots). Verdict: Delicious."
Contact
150 James St. S
Hamilton, ON L8P3A2
(289)-389-8328
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