Name: Bar 508 Mezcalerita
Telephone: (512) 243-7874

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In from out of town, and finding this place was the greatest surprise! Funky fresh tequila bar that’s located in an old wooden house. Awesome decoration and vibes. Tequila game was on point. The bar tender Nate was THE BEST. Friendly and tequila-savvy, we need more like him! Highly suggest this place, and the mixed drink with the ghost pepper tequila if you’re up for a tasty good burn
Kaitlen L. , 9 years ago
We dropped in around 9 pm. The bar was near empty with the exception of the bartender Kayla and one patron.

The bar is small but inviting. It’s got a chill and relax atmosphere. Who perused the menu and decided on a Tres Leches cake and 2 tijuana bulldogs.

We had good conversation with the patron and bartender. Very friendly staff. Easy going and relaxed.

Service was friendly. Bar was clean. Cake was tasty. Drinks were awesome. Absolutely enjoyed my experience. Wish we could’ve stayed longer but work is inevitable.

If you’re in the area drop in. They have lots of tequila to chose from. I don’t drink it but if you’re a tequila drinker you might find something that interests you.
Belinda L. , 9 years ago
5 stars for the drunk as shit bartender that was making our drinks delicious !!! Don’t know her name. But she can make a heck of a margarita ! Was a chill little place. Had a back room kinda dark and relaxing for groups of people. Good location across from Stubbs barbecue
Greg Z. , 9 years ago
Very cool, very chill spot. Grabbed a couple drinks here before heading down the street to a show at Mohawk – very seriously considered blowing it off and just hanging out here all night instead!

Have to echo what a lot of folks on here are saying – awesome drinks, incredible bartender and service, easy conversation and cozy vibe.
David S. , 9 years ago
My boyfriend and I came in here just to grab a drink and kill some time before our show started. The atmosphere is very cozy and the costumer service is outstanding. Very welcoming and on top of there game.
Haley B. , 9 years ago
This is a small bar with a nice friendly staff. Margaritas hit the spot on that day where I felt that i was melting outside and needed a frosty alcoholic beverage. They have a taco truck outside that serves three days a week but unfortunately not on the day that I was there. Margaritas give me munchies so i wish they offered some salty treats at the bar. They had a decent selection of tequilas and a few tv’s for entertainment. Music was good and their velvet room is a cool contrast to the wooden bar area.
Luis B. , 10 years ago
Chris and Stephan lit my queso on fire for my birthday!!! Great place, great atmosphere, and great drinks. Ask for Chris. He’s amazing!!
Michelle B. , 10 years ago
Stopped in for National Tequila day with a group of about 7 friends. Let me tell you, this bar was BUSY. First off 508 is TINY. There is more seating outside than there is inside and the two bar tenders were a bit overwhelmed so they were coming across kinda short which is understandable but the lady tender was a straight up mean little thing. It’s not your customers fault you guys don’t have glasses, juice, and garnishes. Yell at your bar backs, not the people tipping you.

Moving on, they have a huge selection of tequila because you know it’s a tequila bar. The guy bar tender is really creative with his drinks and had me try something he whipped up. Twas delish.

We moseyed over to the restaurant next door and had this server, Pepper, and she was so cool! Recommended a bunch of foods, accommodated the herbivores in the group, and accommodated our carnivores too. It was all reasonably priced I think I made out with a drink and appetizer for $14? Give it a try it’s a nice hangout and date spot.
Larina L. , 10 years ago
A cool, chill bar along 8th and Red River.
There’s lots of areas to hang out at, including an expansive patio to chill out at. They serve cold beers, and lots of tequilas. The inside bar is the best place to get a drink, and belly up to the bar. The Lone Star tall boys are serves super cold, and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Be sure to check out the washers game out on the east side of the bar.
Parking is nearly impossible around here, but so is most of the Sixth Street area.
Curt C. , 10 years ago
The bartender at this place is a really great guy. He gave some good suggestions on where to go and makes really tasty drinks. This is the only bar that I’ve ever been to that has had my favorite beer: Immortal Beloved by Los Muertos Brewing. So, this place definitely gets 5 stars from me. The space is quaint inside with some awesome decor one wouldn’t expect from a bar (think, velvet wallpaper and porcelain hands hanging from the ceiling). There’s also outdoor seating for those willing to brave the Austin heat…but they do have misting fans. If you’re in the area, this place is a must!
Tamara S. , 10 years ago
What a lovely evening! The bar was fairly empty on a Tuesday night and we struck up a conversation with the bartender. Had a great time. We had a couple beers and some really good queso. The bar used to actually be the owner’s home until they opened Pelon’s next door and then turned the home into a bar some time later. Perfect, chill atmosphere. I will definitely be back. Good people!
Taylor M. , 10 years ago
With intentions of grabbing a spicy margarita at Pelons, I found myself intrigued by the spacious patio and bar next door. This is a converted house similar to a Rainey street bar but in the middle of Red River next to the old Jamie’s Village. The patio is shaded by a huge old oak tree and has cool lighting.

The drink menu consists of margaritas, cocktails, beers, wine. Most intriguing was the margarita menu. I tried the spicy margarita with patron silver and citronage, fresh lime juice, grapefruit and muddled jalapenos with chili salt on the rim. It was pretty good but the spice was mild. I also had the house made sangria with Spanish red wine, brandy, orange liquor infused with fruit served on ice. The sangria was not too sweet and the perfect patio weather drink. I had a sip of the Cuernos Largos which is their strongest drink with a 2 drink max. The Cuernos was no joke, it was tasty, strooong and in true Austin fashion it was “burnt” orange.

Some of the other drinks that looked enticing was the Texas sipper with St Germaine and Tito’s vodka, the skinny mojito and the bloody Mary with black pepper infused vodka and zing zang.

The drink menus are the same as Pelon’s but they do not serve food at 508. However there is a food trailer called Zorro’s serving up mini tacos on site. Their happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm and consists of $3 wells, $4 wine, $5 sangria/house margaritas.
Amy D. , 13 years ago

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