A small mezcal distillery and tasting room in the historic center offering tours and sampling of Zacatecas maguey cenizo mezcal alongside light regional snacks.
La Mezcalera Zacatecana operates as a small-scale distillery and tasting room in the historic center, offering visitors a closer look at how Zacatecas mezcal is produced from maguey cenizo, the wild agave that grows across the state's highlands. Tours walk through the distillation process on a small scale, ending in a guided tasting that usually moves from younger, more vegetal mezcals to older, barrel-rested expressions. Light snacks - orange slices with sal de gusano, or simple mezcal-cured bites - accompany the tastings rather than a full food menu, keeping the focus on the spirit itself. The space is compact and informal, with barrels and production equipment visible from the tasting counter, giving it a working-distillery feel rather than a polished bar. Tastings are open to walk-ins throughout the day, though larger groups or anyone wanting a guided tour in detail should call ahead to confirm timing.
Signature dishes
- Maguey cenizo mezcal flights
- Mezcal-cured snacks
- Sal de gusano with orange
Good to know
- Known for
- Small-batch mezcal distillery and tasting room
- Hours
- Daily 11AM-9PM
- Reservations
- Not required for tastings; groups should call ahead for tours
- Dress code
- Casual
Location
Centro historico, 98000 Zacatecas, Zac.
22.7715, -102.5845 View on map
Highlights
- Small-scale mezcal production visible from the tasting area
- Guided tastings moving from younger to barrel-rested mezcal
- Made from maguey cenizo, the region's wild agave
- Light regional snacks paired with tastings
- Central location easy to combine with a centro histórico walk
Tips for visiting
- Call ahead for a guided tour if visiting as a group
- Ask for the tasting flight that moves from young to aged mezcal
- Pair tastings with the orange and sal de gusano snack for the traditional combination
- Combine a visit with nearby Casa Zacatecana del Mezcal to compare producers
When to visit
Mid-afternoon, before the evening cantina crowd arrives
Accessibility
The tasting room is a small, ground-floor centro histórico space; specific wheelchair-accessible facilities are not confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see mezcal being made here?
Yes, it operates as a small-scale distillery with production visible from the tasting area.
Do I need a reservation for a tasting?
Walk-in tastings are generally fine; groups wanting a guided tour should call ahead.
What agave is used?
Maguey cenizo, the wild agave native to the Zacatecas highlands.
Is food served?
Only light snacks meant to accompany tastings, not a full restaurant menu.