Mezquite Taqueria &
Michelada Bar
The place
Mezquite Taqueria & Michelada Bar is an authentic Mexican restaurant in Coral Way, Miami, located at 2280 SW 22nd St just east of Miracle Mile and Coral Gables. The taqueria specializes in comal-pressed tortillas made to order, quesabirria with consommé, al pastor tacos, chilaquiles with tender steak and fried egg, ceviche, and gorditas, paired with signature micheladas. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. The restaurant offers covered and heated outdoor seating, and takeout and delivery are available through Uber Eats. Phone: (786) 515-5575. Instagram: @mezquitemicheladabar.
Mezquite Taqueria & Michelada Bar landed on Coral Way in late November 2025, slotting into the stretch of SW 22nd Street between Brickell and Coral Gables that has quietly turned into one of Miami's strongest Mexican corridors. The room leans casual-modern — bright tile, warm wood, and a covered patio — with the kitchen built around a comal turning out handmade tortillas all day.
Order the quesabirria, the al pastor tacos, and the chilaquiles piled with tender steak, a fried egg, and avocado. The chicken fajitas and ceviche show up repeatedly in early reviews, and gorditas are the move if you want something more filling than a single taco. Pair anything with a tall michelada — the bar's namesake drink, built on beer, lime, hot sauce, and a salted-and-chamoy rim.
For a more traditional take on the same al pastor tradition, the trompo-marinated version at Taquitos Mexicanos El Paso in Allapattah is built on handmade corn tortillas and house-made salsas in a counter-service setting.
Across the bay in South Beach's Art Deco district, Alma Mexicana works a similar repertoire — al pastor, chilaquiles, and carnitas plates — from family recipes served all day at 1344 Washington Avenue.
South Beach diners chasing the same al pastor and birria lineup can find a fast-casual version at Tacomoli, the 15th Street taqueria sharing a kitchen with the long-running Taco Rico brand a few blocks from Lincoln Road.
Another South Beach option in the same al pastor lane is La Tiendita Taqueria South Beach, a newer Espanola Way taqueria turning out pineapple-topped al pastor tacos, carne asada, and carnitas at 447 Espanola Way.
Late-night taco hunters chasing a similar al pastor and birria spread can swing by TAKEROLOKO Allapattah, a food truck on NW 32nd Street serving street tacos — birria, al pastor, chorizo, carne asada, and camarones — from 5:30 PM until 1:00 AM daily on a cash-or-Zelle basis.
Diners exploring Brickell's higher-end side of the spectrum will find a different register at ConSentido Miami, an Asian fusion room inside the Jade at Brickell Bay tower with a central raw bar and reimagined seafood and meat dishes.
The restaurant takes reservations through Yelp and walk-ins are welcome. Street parking lines Coral Way and the surrounding side streets, with metered spots typically the easiest option. The covered patio is heated in cooler months and is a comfortable choice for guests bringing a well-behaved dog. Takeout and delivery are available through Uber Eats.
What to expect
Casual sit-down taqueria with a covered, heated patio. Counter-friendly service, handmade tortillas, and a michelada-forward bar program. Expect a lively dinner crowd from Coral Way and Coral Gables — arrive early or reserve on weekends.
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