La Mezca Makes Room for an Agave Evening in Mueller

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Read the headings first

At La Mezca, the mezcal menu is organized under names such as Arroqueño, Cuishe, Tobalá and Espadín, alongside sections for blends and pechuga. The list also identifies house selections. For someone beginning to explore mezcal, those headings offer a more useful question than simply asking for the most expensive pour.

Ask the bartender to explain one section, describe an available bottle and confirm the serving size and price. You do not need to turn the evening into a comprehensive tasting.

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There is more than one way to order

The cocktail list offers another entry point. Oro Verde combines mezcal with pineapple, avocado and cacao bitters. El Desierto takes a hibiscus-and-guava direction, while La Frida is a tequila drink with coconut liqueur and mole bitters. The page also lists a nonalcoholic Phony Mezcal Negroni.

These are menu descriptions, not tasting conclusions. A short conversation about the flavors you like can help narrow the choice.

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Plan an Austin evening

La Mezca lists its address as 1905 Aldrich Street, Suite 125-B. Current hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m.–midnight, and Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

• Check the menu for current bottles and house picks.
• Ask about nonalcoholic choices if that is your preference.
• Confirm the evening’s hours before leaving.

Details checked September 16, 2026. This guide focuses on the bar’s current offerings rather than treating its opening as new news.

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