Mezcal Cantina DC — fresh guac tableside, bold mezcal, and Mexican favorites in DC.
Mezcal Cantina DC is a Mexican restaurant at 777 6th St NW, Washington, DC. Guests praise fresh, flavorful dishes and mezcal drinks—from a veggie burrito to jalapeño margaritas, birria eggrolls, and birria ramen. Guac is prepared in front of diners, and the setting offers indoor and outdoor seating with happy hour specials. Overall, guests describe friendly service and a warm, comforting dining experience, with occasional slower starts noted.
777 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Fresh, made-to-order dishes including guacamole, burritos, fajitas, and innovative Birria specialties.
Signature drinks like jalapeño margaritas and a curated selection of mezcal-based beverages.
Daily deals on drinks and appetizers in a lively, relaxed setting.
Comfortable seating options for any occasion, with a welcoming atmosphere.
Perfect for parties and gatherings with customizable Mexican menus and drink packages.
Overall rating
Victoria Glaude
Mezcal Cantina is easily one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in DC. They make the guac right in front of you and the Mezcal fajitas are perfect. Customer service is excellent and the environment is pretty chilled. They have great happy hour specials and I love their Birria eggrolls and birria ramen. I highly recommended you check this place out ASAP!
Kushal Patel
I stopped by Mazcal Cantina and was really impressed with the food and drinks. The veggie burrito was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and satisfying — truly one of the best I’ve had. The jalapeño margarita was also amazing, with the perfect balance of spicy and refreshing. The only downside was the service. I had to seat myself because the host was in the back chatting with the chef for about 20 minutes, which made the start of the visit a bit frustrating. Once I was settled, everything I ordered was fantastic, but a little more attentiveness up front would make the experience perfect. Overall, the food and drinks are outstanding — definitely worth visiting, and I hope the service improves because this place has great potential.
Rich Brummett
Stopped into Mezcal Cantina DC and ordered the chicken and rice soup with avocado — and it did not disappoint. The broth was rich and full of depth, with tender chunks of chicken and perfectly cooked rice that made every spoonful satisfying. The creamy avocado on top added the perfect finishing touch, giving it that fresh, comforting balance you only get from a truly well-made dish. It’s warm, flavorful, and feels like the culinary version of a hug. The presentation was clean and inviting, and the service matched the quality of the food — friendly, fast, and full of good energy. If you’re looking for something comforting but elevated, this soup at Mezcal Cantina DC should be at the top of your list. #HappyEating!
P H
Nice restaurant with tables inside and also outside. The staff was excellent and very serviceminded. Food was great with lots of different Mexican options. Highly recommended if you look for Mexican dishes.
Jacalyn Goulet
The reason for leaving the review is truly the margarita. The food was excellent, the service was as well, our waiter was very friendly, atmosphere was great. We ordered one marg and it was good, but the second we got had absolutely no alcohol in it, no question about it. We addressed with the waiter which we have never once complained in our lives about a food or drink, and he brushed it off as being just very sweet. Absolutely no doubt there was no alcohol in it was straight lime for one and strawberry juice for the other. It was very disappointing given it was $16 for each of them. It wasn’t simply a sweet drink, but you can tell there was nothing in it alcohol wise. I would probably go back but would watch the drinks being made next time.
