On Your Way To The Northwoods, Enjoy A Meal At This Hidden Gem Mexican Food Restaurant In Wisconsin
By Ben Jones|Published June 06, 2023
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
On your next trip north, you might want to consider a little detour south of the border. In Merrill, Wisconsin, there’s a hidden gem Mexican food restaurant that’s the perfect pit stop for travelers who are heading north. Los Mezcales serves up delicious food and drinks – it’s the kind of place that may make you want to rethink your vacation plans and head to Mexico. Read on to learn more about this awesome Wisconsin Mexican restaurant.
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Highway 51 is a route that many vacationers know well. It’s a corridor into the Northwoods that takes people to some of the top destinations in Northern Wisconsin, and on a Friday night or Sunday afternoon, you’ll see a lot of cars pulling boats and campers. I’ve done this trip a million times.
For many of these travelers, the journey is a lot less remarkable than the destination and involves some long hours in the car. But there’s a great way to spice the trip up.
Just make plans to grab lunch or dinner at Los Mezcales Mexican Restaurant. This little oasis of a restaurant is just off the highway. Merrill is a pleasant town that’s a destination in its own right – it’s nicknamed the City of Parks. But it’s also the city of tacos!
Even if your sights are set on destinations further north, this is still a worthy pit stop. Los Mezcales serves up all the Mexican classics and Tex Mex favorites, like carne asada tacos, chicken bacon avocado tacos, and creamy avocado shrimp.
If you have a driver, go ahead and order what you’re craving – a top-shelf margarita. You won’t find any boring and generic drinks here. The menu includes options like the fresh spicy watermelon margarita! It’s made with real watermelon and a touch of chili lime salt. Delicious!