What’s the happy hour at Mesa Azteca?
Mesa Azteca is a family-run Mexican restaurant and agave bar in the heart of Bushwick, a few steps from the Jefferson St L. It’s the rare neighborhood spot where you can eat real food and drink cheaply at the same time — the frozen margaritas are the signature, and the tequila and mezcal list runs deep.
The kitchen runs a genuinely built-out vegan menu alongside the meat dishes, so vegan chorizo and seitan fajitas share the board with birria tacos, mole enchiladas, and Red Snapper a la Veracruzana. The colorful, loud room is hung with luchador masks, and there’s a fountain-lined back patio garden that stays one of Bushwick’s more underrated outdoor rooms.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 PM, and the headline is $4 frozen margaritas (regularly around $7) in rotating flavors — tamarind, spicy mango, and blackberry among them. Round out the week with Taco Tuesday’s 3-for-$10 deal, Sangria Wednesdays, and Mojito Thursdays. Bottomless brunch runs the weekend, sometimes with live mariachi on Friday nights.
The Room
Colorful, celebratory, and loud when packed — luchador masks on the walls, Mexican music going, and a full agave bar. The fountain-lined back patio garden is the sleeper move for a quieter table outdoors.
Who Mesa Azteca Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Cheap margarita hour | Weekday happy hour drops frozen margaritas to $4 from 4 to 7 PM — among the better deals near the Jefferson St L. |
| Weekend bottomless brunch | Mimosas, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros make it a go-to for a leisurely weekend group brunch. |
| Vegan-friendly dinner | A full vegan menu — chorizo, seitan fajitas, vegan queso — means mixed groups all eat well. |
| Patio drinks | The fountain-lined back garden is an underrated Bushwick outdoor room for warm-weather margaritas. |
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Mesa Azteca FAQ
Does Mesa Azteca have a happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour runs weekdays from 4 to 7 PM with $4 frozen margaritas in rotating flavors like tamarind, spicy mango, and blackberry.
What neighborhood is Mesa Azteca in?
Bushwick, Brooklyn — at 91 Wyckoff Avenue, about a three-to-four-minute walk from the Jefferson St L train.
Does Mesa Azteca have vegan options?
Yes, it runs a full dedicated vegan menu including vegan chorizo, seitan fajitas, tofu dishes, and vegan queso.
Does Mesa Azteca do brunch?
Yes, bottomless brunch runs on the weekend with mimosas, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros, sometimes with live mariachi.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Mesa Azteca before visiting for a specific deal.