The bar's atmosphere draws inspiration from Día de los Muertos altars. (Courtesy La Mezca/Photo by Frida Molina)
Sisters Reyna and Maritza Vasquez have announced their latest project, La Mezca, which brings Mexican mezcals and seasonal cocktails to the Mueller area.
The details
The duo behind Veracruz All Natural and Veracruz Fonda & Bar has launched its first mezcalería, La Mezca. Located next to Veracruz Fonda & Bar in Mueller, the business honors small-batch agave spirits and the generations of mezcaleros who create them.
Diners will be able to try more than 20 artisanal mezcals and ancestral agave spirits from family producers in Oaxaca, Guerrero, Durango and San Luis Potosí.
The bar team is led by Sebastian Cajas who will teach patrons about differences between mezcal and tequila, share details about the diverse agave varieties and more.
Diners can pair their cocktails with tacos featuring fillings such as carnitas, barbacoa and fish. (Courtesy La Mezca/Photo by Frida Molina)
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere
The business’s drink menu features seasonal cocktails such as:
Alongside its drink options the mezcalería offers street-style tacos and botanas made with house-made nixtamalized corn tortillas crafted by chef Reyna Vasquez.
Customers can enjoy tacos in orders of three with fillings including carnitas, fish and barbacoa topped with cilantro, onions and various salsas.
What to expect
According to a news release, the bar’s atmosphere is inspired by Día de los Muertos altars and combines vibrant colors and textures to create a modern space creating a cultural bridge between tradition and contemporary Austin.
“It’s a celebration of the people, places and time-honored methods that make mezcal what it is,” Reyna Vasquez said. “From small-batch mezcals to rare agave distillates, we want every guest to leave with a deeper appreciation for the culture, complexity and beauty of agave.”
