Richland · Williams Boulevard

Dinner under the Metztli moon.

Handcrafted family recipes — sizzling fajitas, birria tacos, fresh guacamole, and a full bar built around premium tequila and mezcal — served in a warm, elevated room on Williams Boulevard.

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5.0★

24 Google reviews
$20–40

Approachable, elevated menu
Daily

Open 7 days · 11am
Bar

Full tequila & mezcal list

5.0★ · 24 Google reviews
Open daily · 11 AM
Full bar · tequila & mezcal
Reservations welcome

The Story

A room built around the moon.

Metztli — Nahuatl for the moon — is Azael's love letter to the flavors he grew up with. Family recipes from home, plated for a night out. Warm wood, low light, and a bar built around premium tequila & mezcal.

"Metztli" is Nahuatl for the moon — a nod to Mesoamerican tradition that carries into every plate, every pour, and every night on Williams Boulevard.

Authentic family recipes
Handcrafted margaritas & specialty cocktails
Fresh guacamole made to order
Full bar with premium tequila & mezcal

Our Story

The Metztli Cocina Bar dining room in Richland — warm wood tables set with glassware, framed by tropical greenery and pendant lighting over the bar in the background

Inside the room

Wood, warm brass, and a Mexican moon.

From the Kitchen

Signatures worth the drive.

A handful of house favorites. The full menu changes with the season — ask your server what's fresh, or just tell us how hungry you are.

Birria tacos at Metztli — three crispy dorado tacos with braised beef and onion, served with a cup of consommé for dipping and a side of beans and rice

House Favorite

Tacos de Birria

Birria Tacos

Slow-braised beef, crisped tortillas dipped in the fat, melted cheese, and a cup of consommé for dipping.

Chef's Signature

Piña Rellena

A fresh pineapple half stuffed with grilled chicken, steak, peppers, and cheese — plated with Mexican rice.

Albondigas de Pollo

Chicken Albondigas

House chicken meatballs glazed in a chipotle-cream sauce, plated with Mexican rice and mango pico de gallo.

Tacos de Pollo

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Marinated grilled chicken, mango-pepper salsa, red cabbage, and a house cream sauce over flour tortillas.

Burrito Mojado

Flour tortilla smothered in warm queso, topped with pico de gallo and a drizzle of crema. Rich, wet, and messy.

A tasting flight of four Metztli margaritas — pineapple, hibiscus-berry, coconut, and citrus — served on a curved iron caddy over a shared table

Bar Signature

Cata de Margaritas

Margarita Flight

Four house margaritas served on a curved iron caddy — pineapple, hibiscus-berry, coconut, and citrus.

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The bar at Metztli Cocina Bar with backlit tequila and mezcal bottles, amber pendant lamps, and a corrugated-metal bar front lined with steel chairs

Aerial view of the Metztli Cocina Bar building on Williams Boulevard in Richland with the crescent-moon sign out front and the covered patio dining area

Guest Words

5.0★ · every table.

Real reviews from Metztli's Google profile — every one a five-star night.

The whole experience felt authentic and elevated. Fresh guacamole, sizzling fajitas, and the margarita flight is beautiful. Warm service and a room that feels like a night out — not just dinner.

Best birria tacos in the Tri-Cities, hands down. The consommé is deep and rich, and the tortillas are actually crisped in the fat. Add a mezcal margarita and you're set.

Family recipes you can actually taste. The chicken albondigas in chipotle cream sauce is unlike anything else in town — plated beautifully with mango pico. Feels like a special occasion every visit.

Went for date night and stayed for the ambience. Wood tables, low light, warm hospitality. The piña rellena is a showstopper — grilled meat and cheese served in a fresh pineapple half.

Read on Google

Tonight, then

Reserve a table under the moon.

Same-day reservations are welcome — call the restaurant for anything within a couple hours, or send the form for a future night.

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Hours

Sunday11 AM – 9 PM
Monday11 AM – 9 PM
Tuesday11 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday11 AM – 9 PM
Thursday11 AM – 9 PM
Friday11 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday11 AM – 9:30 PM

255 Williams Blvd, Richland, WA 99354

Frequently Asked

Questions before your first visit.

The short answers. If your question isn't here, send a note — we reply within a business day.

What is Metztli Cocina Bar?

Metztli Cocina Bar is a modern Mexican restaurant and full bar in Richland, Washington. The name "Metztli" is Nahuatl for the moon — a Mesoamerican nod that carries into the room, the plates, and the cocktail list. Expect sizzling fajitas, birria tacos, fresh guacamole, house family recipes, and a bar built around premium tequila and mezcal.

Where is Metztli Cocina Bar located?

Metztli is at 255 Williams Boulevard, Richland, WA 99354. The restaurant sits on Williams Blvd with a covered patio out front and its own parking lot — you can spot it by the crescent-moon sign at the street.

What are the hours?

Metztli is open every day. Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9:30 PM. The kitchen is running from open to close every day of the week.

Do you take reservations?

Yes — reservations can be made directly on this site through the "Make a Reservation" button. Walk-ins are always welcome at the bar and dining room, but a reservation is the surest way to lock in a table on Friday or Saturday night.

What kind of food do you serve?

Traditional Mexican cocina with modern plating. The menu is anchored by handcrafted specialties — sizzling fajitas, birria tacos, chicken albondigas in chipotle-cream sauce, burritos mojados, and a piña rellena served in a fresh pineapple — plus fresh table-side guacamole and a full lineup of house margaritas.

Visit

255 Williams Blvd · Richland.

Look for the crescent-moon sign at the street. Private lot next to the building, plus street parking along Williams Blvd.

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