MIXTAPE — Restaurant in Taylor

I have to say that it is a little on the hipster side and the place was open clean and welcoming. The people were very nice and friendly. Seeing that I don't drink I can not speak to the "Bar" part of this joint, and seeing that the drink menu is twice the size of the food menu I can only speak about the food. As you can see it is very limited, but in some cases that fine. I would rather have a few item done to perfection, then a huge menu with everything mediocre. We came in with no clue what kind of food they had and had to Google the place and look at pics just to know what an OG was or what you would get if you ordered chicken. The menu is not very descriptive to what you are actually ordering. 🤔 we ended up getting the pork belly and the OG which is a brisket sandwich. The food came out quickly and we dug right in. The pork bell which in most cases is super sweet but this one was savery and I have to admit I liked it. The Brisket sandwich was OK at best. Nether one had even a hint of smoke and really lacked in flavor. The portions were small at best 4 slices of pork belly for $15 and the OG was $15 as well. We ordered beans for a side and once again very little flavor. Not to mention ALL of the food was room temperature. Hot food always tastes better. 😋 this is why I gave 3 stars. Cold and lacking flavor. The wife said we probably would not ever go back. If you look at my reviews it is very rare for me to give 3 🌟's but it is...

The restaurant Taylor so desperately needed. As a resident of Taylor for over six years I’ll honestly say that Mixtape is the best combination of cool vibes, proper cocktails & skilled plates.

Let’s start with the skilled plates. Ryan Davenport has been my friend since my first month in town. We stumbled across each other at Texas Beer Co’s bar and hit it off instantly. His background is smoking meats & singing tunes. His meals are going to be rather simple dishes from a bird’s eye with 1 meat & 1 side but rest assured that meat is well thought out and well executed with over a decade of experience. I’ve had the og (brisket sandwich), pork belly (multiple times) & recently the pork chop which was incredible. I highly recommend the pork belly & kimchi side.

About the drinks. Honestly I don’t drink anymore and fortunately they create an exceptional mock-tail. But like several sober people I know a solid drink. The cocktails are prepared by Taylor’s finest bartenders that put the finest details in every glass.

Finally the atmosphere. This spot was probably six months in the making. They’ve knocked down walls, adjusted ceilings, revamped the outdoor space & put just as much detail (as in everything else)...

This place is amazing; food, drinks, owners and staff. New favorite spot in Taylor. 👌 You can tell there is a ton of thought and passion behind all the lil details.

Went in for the first time last Friday, we met the owners and staff. They were awesome genuine people. Got the sense this is their “love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life” kind of set up.

The food was well crafted. We got the OG, smoked chicken pozole, and the green chili pork. All three were perfection. I hear they have a killer burger on Fridays, you have to get there early to get one. ‘Doesn’t matter how many they throw on the grill, they sell out.’

Drinks! I got the martini… one of the best I’ve ever had. That means a lot.

The place felt spacious but warm and welcoming. Music was great!

*Ended up counting down the days until they were open again and went back...