La Mesita Menu (Update 2025)
La Mesita, a Mexican restaurant located in La Mesa, CA, offers a wide range of delicious dishes with many vegetarian options available. Customers rave about the generous portions and high-quality, flavorful food. The menu includes favorites like mini tacos de asada, surf and turf burritos, and Cali burritos with perfectly seasoned meat and crispy fries. The friendly staff and fast service contribute to the overall positive dining experience. The restaurant's cleanliness and attention to detail are also highly praised by patrons. La Mesita stands out among local taco shops for its great taste and quality, making it a go-to spot for traditional Mexican cuisine. Whether you're craving a comforting bowl of menudo or a hefty bean and cheese burrito, La Mesita offers a satisfying dining experience that keeps customers coming back for more.
Tortas
Beef Torta
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , guacamole,beans
Carne Asada Torta
Carne asada torta, beans, Cheese, lettuce,tomatoes and guacamole
Chorizo Torta
Mexican chorizo,egg, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, Cheese and guacamole
Ham Torta
Sliced ham on a telera roll, typically includes beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole, dressed with mayonnaise.
Carnitas Torta
Tender carnitas served on a toasted bolillo with guacamole, tomatoes, beans,Cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.
Adobada Torta
Marinated pork , beans, lettuce, tomatoes, Cheese and guacamole
Machaca Torta
Shreded beef with onion,bell pepper & egg, beans, Cheese, lettuce, tomates and guacamole
Pollo Asado Torta
Griiled chicken,guacamole,beans, Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes.
Birria Torta
Seasoned beef,served with refried beans Cheese lettuce tomatoes and guacamole.
Milanesa Torta
Breaded thin steaks,served with refried, beans, Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole
Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Carne Asada
Carne asada,guacamole ,pico
Chorizo
Mexican pork sausage & egg
Ham
Sliced ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole, typically served on a telera bun with a spread of mayonnaise.
Carnitas
Tender, slow-cooked pork served on a toasted bolillo with beans, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole.
Adobada
Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro
Machaca
Shreded beef with onion,bell pepper & egg
Pollo Asado
Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico
Birria
Seasoned beef
Milanesa
Breaded thin steaks
Carne Asada, Egg, Cheese, Beans & Potato
Tender carne asada, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, refried beans, and crispy potatoes wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Beans & Potato
Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese, hearty beans, and diced potatoes wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Ham, Egg, Cheese, Beans & Potato
Wrapped in a soft tortilla, this burrito combines scrambled eggs, diced ham, melted cheese, hearty beans, and seasoned potatoes.
Sausage, Egg, Cheese, Beans & Potato
Wrapped in a large flour tortilla, this breakfast burrito combines seasoned sausage, melted cheese, hearty beans, and tender potatoes.
Potato, Egg, Cheese & Beans
Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, melted cheese, and refried beans wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Breakfast Burritos
Tostadas
Bean Tostada
A crispy corn tortilla layered with refried beans, typically includes lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes.
Carne Asada Tostada
Carne asada tostada crispy corn tortilla with refried beans,lettuce,tomates and Cheese's
Pollo Asado
Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico
Chicken
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Ground Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Camaron
Shrimp served on a crispy tortilla, typically includes onions, cilantro, and avocado with a touch of lime juice.
Lengua
Slow-cooked, tender beef tongue delicately seasoned with traditional spices.
Ground Beef
Lettuce , Tomato , Cheese , Sour cream
Chicken
Lettuce , Tomato , Cheese , Sour cream
Cheese
Lettuce , Tomato , Cheese , Sour cream
Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Shrimp
Lettuce , Tomato , Cheese , Sour cream
Enchiladas
Chimichangas
Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Carne Asada
Carne asada,guacamole ,pico
Chicken
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Carnitas
Deep-fried flour tortilla filled with shredded pork, typically includes beans and cheese, topped with pico de gallo and guacamole.
Pollo Asado
Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico
Shrimp
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Chile Verde
Carnitas,rice,salsa verde
Birria
Seasoned beef
Beef Or Chicken
Beef or chicken wrapped in a soft tortilla with choice of protein.
Carnitas/Pc
Tender carnitas wrapped in a soft tortilla, typically includes rice, beans, and a blend of fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.
Machaca
Shreded beef with onion,bell pepper & egg
Cabeza
shrimp,rice,hot spicy red sauce
Chile Relleno
Egg baterred pepper with ranchero sauce
Pollo Asado
Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico
Chorizo
Mexican pork sausage & egg
Ground Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Fish
Pescado.
Mixed
Beef
Beans
chorizo,egg,beans,potato
Chicken Fajita
Marinated chicken, grilled with onions and bell peppers, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Carne Asada Fajitas Burrito
Carne asada, Bell pepers and onios
Adobada
Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro
Buche
Pork tripe,onions,cilantro
Vegetarian
shredded beef,onion,bell pepper,tomato,egg
California
Carne asada.
Surf & Turf
Carne asada.
A La Diabla
Burrito a la diabla typically includes shrimp, a spicy diabla sauce, rice, and may be complemented with beans and cheese, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Carne Asada
Carne asada,guacamole ,pico
Ranchero
beef,salsa ranchera,beans
Burritos
Mini-Burritos
Pollo Asado
Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico
Adobada
Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro
Fajitas
Grilled meat with bell peppers and onions, wrapped in a flour tortilla, typically includes cheese and guacamole.
Carnitas
Tender shredded pork wrapped in a mini flour tortilla, typically includes beans, rice, fresh cilantro, onions, and a blend of guacamole and pico de gallo.
Buche
Pork tripe,onions,cilantro
Cabeza
Tender beef head meat with fresh cilantro, onions, and a slice of radish, wrapped in a soft tortilla. Served with a roasted chili pepper and lime wedge.
Birria
Seasoned beef
Carne Asada
Carne asada,guacamole ,pico
Adobada
Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro
Fajitas
Sopes topped with grilled fajita meat, typically includes beans, cheese, sour cream, and a mix of sauteed bell peppers and onions.
Carnitas
Handmade thick corn tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded pork, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.
Buche
Pork tripe,onions,cilantro
Cabeza
Tender, slow-cooked beef head on thick corn masa, topped with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and a side of radish, lime, and a roasted green chili.
Birria
Seasoned beef
Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Zope De Camaron
Topped with shrimp, crumbled cheese, lettuce, and a drizzle of sauce, this sope features a thick, handmade corn tortilla base.
Sopes
Caldos & Sopas
Albondigas
Meat ball soup comes with rice
Birria
Seasoned beef
Menudo
Beef tripe soup
Caldo De Res
Beef & vegetables soup comes with rice
Shrimp
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Pollo Asado
Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico
Carne Asada
Carne asada,guacamole ,pico
Carnitas Pork
Slow-cooked, shredded pork carnitas served in a corn tortilla, typically includes fresh cilantro, onion, and a tangy salsa verde.
Adobada
Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro
Buche
Pork tripe,onions,cilantro
Cabeza
Tender beef cheek, topped with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and served with a side of grilled jalapeno, radish, and lime.
Beef Or Chicken
Soft taco filled with your choice of beef or chicken, complemented by fresh toppings.
Fish - Pescado
Corn tortillas filled with seasoned fish, often accompanied by cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, and a creamy or spicy sauce.
Potato
Crispy taco filled with seasoned potatoes, topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
Ground Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Birria Beef
Slow-cooked beef, typically includes onions, cilantro, and a rich consomme, served on a corn tortilla.
Tacos
Quesadillas
Beef Or Chicken
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Cheese
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Adobada
Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro
Carne Asada
Carne asada,guacamole ,pico
Pollo Asado
Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico
Ground Beef
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Shrimp
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Ham
Savory ham and a blend of cheeses are gently folded into a warm flour tortilla, typically accompanied by a hint of guacamole and sour cream.
A La Diabla
Folded tortilla filled with spicy shrimp and cheese, typically includes a spicy diabla sauce.
Supreme
Sour cream, beans, tomatoes.
Order Of
No combo.
Mini-Tacos
Rolled Tacos
Order Of
No combo.
Beef Taco & Cheese Enchilada
Served with tortillas rice and beans.
Bistek Ranchero
Steak cooked in ranchero suace(onion,bellpepper,tomato)
Adobada
Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro
Camarones Rancheros
Shrimp cooked in ranchero sauce(onion,bell pepper,tomato)
Camarones A La Diabla
Hot spicy shrimp
Carne Asada
Carne asada,guacamole ,pico
Chorizo
Mexican pork sausage & egg
Machaca
Shreded beef with onion,bell pepper & egg
Chile Relleno
Egg baterred pepper with ranchero sauce
Carnitas Chile Verde
Pork in green sauce
Chicken Fajitas
Breast chicken,onions,bell pepper
Milanesa
Breaded thin steaks
Pollo Asado
Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico
Birria
Seasoned beef
Fish Filet Ranchero
Grilled fish filet topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese, served with a side of green salsa.
Fish Filet A La Diabla
Fried fish filet sauteed with onions, bell peppers, and served in a spicy chipotle sauce.
Bean Tostada, Beef Taco Enchilada
Bean tostada typically includes a layer of beans on a crispy tortilla, topped with lettuce. Beef taco features seasoned beef in a folded tortilla. Enchilada is filled with beef, rolled, and topped with sauce.
Two Chicken Or Cheese Enchilada
Two enchiladas filled with your choice of chicken or cheese, served with traditional sides.
Chile Relleno & Cheese Enchilada
A chile relleno, featuring a poblano pepper filled with cheese, paired with a cheese enchilada, both draped in a traditional red sauce.
Combinations
Specials
Rolled Tacos, Beans
Three crispy taquitos filled with a savory mixture, accompanied by a serving of beans, typically topped with guacamole and cheese.
Carne Asada Fries
Guacamole , sour cream , cheese
Carne Asada Chips
Guacamole , beans , sour cream , cheese
Carne Asada Nachos
Guacamole , sour cream , beans , cheese , nacho cheese
Chips With Guacamole
Guacamole , pico salsa , cheese
Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips topped with a generous layer of nacho cheese.
Fish Tacos
Two soft corn tortillas enveloping lightly battered fish, garnished with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, and a drizzle of creamy sauce.
Chile Relleno
With sour cream, guac.
Flying Saucer
Flour tostada with beef.
Surf & Turf Fries
Carne asada shrimp chipotle cheese
La Mesita Tostada Bowl
Beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, cheese.
Horchata
Traditional Mexican horchata. Options include medium or large oz.
Tamarind
Tamarindo drink available in medium or large (oz) sizes.
Can Oz Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Up, Diet up, Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper, Sunkist, Squirt, A&W Root Beer, Bottled Water.
Jamaica
Refreshing hibiscus tea, available in medium or large oz.
Drinks
Extras
Cheese
Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream
Guacamole
Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.
Sour Cream
A creamy and tangy condiment, often used to enhance the flavors of Mexican dishes such as tacos and nachos.
Beans
Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.
Rice
Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
Meat
An additional serving of meat, prepared in a style consistent with Mexican cuisine.
Egg
One egg, prepared to your preference, to complement your meal.
Salsa (Fresca)
A refreshing mix of finely chopped fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos, with a hint of lime juice.
Lettuce
Crisp, fresh garden lettuce - a light and refreshing green delight
Tortillas
corn or flour.
Chips Bag
A bag of freshly fried corn tortilla chips, typically enjoyed with your favorite dips or salsas.
Sour Cream
A side of creamy and tangy sour cream, ideal for adding a smooth finish to your favorite dishes.
Salsa Mexicana
A traditional chunky salsa combining fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and green peppers, commonly used as a topping or dip.
Rice
Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
Beans
Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.
Guacamole
Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Nachos Cheese Only Oz
Side Oz the Nacho cheese no chips . only cheese
Zanahoria Or Carrot
Thinly sliced carrots marinated with herbs and spices, accompanied by pickled jalapeos.