(408) 283-9595
25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113
Tue-Thur: 11:30am-1:30pm | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Friday: 11:30am-1:30pm | 5:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday: 12:00pm-9:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday: Closed
Our Story
Oaxacan food is one of Mexico’s most celebrated and complex cuisines. Mezcal Owner and Oaxacan native Adolfo Gomez moved to San Jose from Oaxaca, Mexico, 20 years ago. Gomez served as the Operations Manager at the Silicon Valley Capital Club restaurant for 10 years and also worked on opening Mezcal for five years. Longing for Oaxacan food and the tastes of home, Gomez’s vision of Mezcal Restaurant was realized in November 2008 and was voted one of the “2009 Best New Restaurants” by Metro Newspaper. Bringing the rich flavors of Oaxaca to San Jose, Mezcal Restaurant specializes in three Oaxacan moles (sauces) – Estofado, Coloradito and Mole Negro – all family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. For the more adventurous food-lover Mezcal also serves chapulines (fried grasshoppers) a common and delicious snack found throughout Oaxaca. Whatever your palate may be, Mezcal strives to satisfy each of its customers with its traditional, fresh and authentic cuisine.
Tlayuda
In Oaxaca, the Tlayuda is as ubiquitous as the Mole sauces. Made with a large toasted tortilla, it’s loaded with intense and savory regional flavors. Top your Tlayuda with the protein of your choice beef, pork, chorizo or chicken.
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