La Mesa St Joseph Mo
A vibrant Mexican eatery known for its traditional dishes, lively atmosphere, and satisfying margaritas.
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La Mesa St Joseph Mo
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A vibrant Mexican eatery known for its traditional dishes, lively atmosphere, and satisfying margaritas.
Dine-in for Fajitas
For the best sizzling fajita experience, choose dine-in over takeout or delivery.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Consider visiting during the week to avoid potential weekend crowds.
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Cuisine
Mexican
Price
Mid-range
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Sizzling Fajitas
Tender meats served with a variety of flavorful side options, best enjoyed dine-in for maximum sizzle.
Vibrant Atmosphere & Live Music
A festive and welcoming setting, enhanced by live music nights for an entertaining dining experience.
Flavorful Mexican Staples
Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes bursting with taste, from classic tacos to hearty enchiladas.
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Dine-in for Fajitas
For the best sizzling fajita experience, choose dine-in over takeout or delivery.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Consider visiting during the week to avoid potential weekend crowds.
Explore Vegetarian Options
Try the vegetarian fajitas for a generous assortment of flavorful vegetables.
Check for Live Music
Experience unique entertainment by checking out their special live music nights.
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Dine-in for Fajitas
For the best sizzling fajita experience, choose dine-in over takeout or delivery.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Consider visiting during the week to avoid potential weekend crowds.
Explore Vegetarian Options
Try the vegetarian fajitas for a generous assortment of flavorful vegetables.
Check for Live Music
Experience unique entertainment by checking out their special live music nights.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
La Mesa offers a vibrant atmosphere and flavorful Mexican cuisine, with many patrons praising the generous portions and attentive service, especially for dishes like fajitas. However, some reviews note issues with the quality of chips and salsa, and occasional service lapses or food preparation errors.
"We tried LaMesa’s brunch this weekend. Exceeded our expectations! This will be a regular stop for us on Saturday mornings. Food was excellent with huge portions and very reasonably priced. Order the Mexican Coffee my husband described it as a hug in a mug."
Kim Sigrist
"Great family atmosphere. Great kind service . Tasty food . I'd go back"
Elizabeth “Liz” Ayalla
"The exterior of this building is uninspiring. The inside is a lot more festive. The service is good.
The chips are awful - dry and hard. The salsa was bland. That’s a rough start for a Mexican restaurant. Somehow, the meals were definitely good.
Overall we enjoyed the meals and the atmosphere, but we would skip chips and salsa next time."
Jeffrey Parrish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Patrons often rave about the fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and margaritas. The vegetarian fajitas are also a popular choice.
Yes, especially for the fajitas, as they are best enjoyed sizzling hot off the grill. Dine-in also offers a more vibrant atmosphere.
The restaurant has a festive and lively atmosphere, often enhanced by live music on special nights.
Yes, La Mesa offers vegetarian fajitas with a large assortment of fresh vegetables.
Some guests found the chips and salsa to be bland or dry. Occasional issues with food preparation or service have also been noted.
La Mesa frequently offers daily specials, including deals like 'buy one entree get one 50% off' and 'all-you-can-eat tacos on Tuesdays'.
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There are several restaurants we like here: La Mesa, a Mexican restaurant, which recently opened a second location here, Napoli's, an excellent Italian restaurant downtown, Em Chamas, a Brazilian Grill restaurant downtown, and Boudreau's, a Cajun/Louisiana restaurant also located downtown.
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