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

$12.99

Carne Asada Torta

Carne asada torta, beans, Cheese, lettuce,tomatoes and guacamole

$13.50

Chorizo Torta

Mexican chorizo,egg, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, Cheese and guacamole

$12.50

Ham Torta

Sliced ham on a telera roll, typically includes beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole, dressed with mayonnaise.

$12.99

Carnitas Torta

Tender carnitas served on a toasted bolillo with guacamole, tomatoes, beans,Cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

$12.50

Adobada Torta

Marinated pork , beans, lettuce, tomatoes, Cheese and guacamole

$12.99

Machaca Torta

Shreded beef with onion,bell pepper & egg, beans, Cheese, lettuce, tomates and guacamole

$12.99

Pollo Asado Torta

Griiled chicken,guacamole,beans, Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes.

$12.50

Birria Torta

Seasoned beef,served with refried beans Cheese lettuce tomatoes and guacamole.

$13.50

Milanesa Torta

Breaded thin steaks,served with refried, beans, Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole

$13.50

Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$12.99

Carne Asada

Carne asada,guacamole ,pico

$15.50

Chorizo

Mexican pork sausage & egg

$12.50

Ham

Sliced ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole, typically served on a telera bun with a spread of mayonnaise.

$12.99

Carnitas

Tender, slow-cooked pork served on a toasted bolillo with beans, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole.

$12.50

Adobada

Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro

$12.99

Machaca

Shreded beef with onion,bell pepper & egg

$12.99

Pollo Asado

Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico

$12.50

Birria

Seasoned beef

$13.50

Milanesa

Breaded thin steaks

$13.50

Carne Asada, Egg, Cheese, Beans & Potato

Tender carne asada, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, refried beans, and crispy potatoes wrapped in a flour tortilla.

$12.25

Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Beans & Potato

Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese, hearty beans, and diced potatoes wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

$9.99

Ham, Egg, Cheese, Beans & Potato

Wrapped in a soft tortilla, this burrito combines scrambled eggs, diced ham, melted cheese, hearty beans, and seasoned potatoes.

$9.75

Sausage, Egg, Cheese, Beans & Potato

Wrapped in a large flour tortilla, this breakfast burrito combines seasoned sausage, melted cheese, hearty beans, and tender potatoes.

$9.75

Potato, Egg, Cheese & Beans

Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, melted cheese, and refried beans wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

$9.50

Breakfast Burritos

Tostadas

Bean Tostada

A crispy corn tortilla layered with refried beans, typically includes lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes.

$5.50

Carne Asada Tostada

Carne asada tostada crispy corn tortilla with refried beans,lettuce,tomates and Cheese's

$7.99

Pollo Asado

Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico

$7.99

Chicken

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$7.50

Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$7.50

Ground Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$7.50

Camaron

Shrimp served on a crispy tortilla, typically includes onions, cilantro, and avocado with a touch of lime juice.

$10.50

Lengua

Slow-cooked, tender beef tongue delicately seasoned with traditional spices.

$7.00

Ground Beef

Lettuce , Tomato , Cheese , Sour cream

$9.50

Chicken

Lettuce , Tomato , Cheese , Sour cream

$8.99

Cheese

Lettuce , Tomato , Cheese , Sour cream

$8.99

Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$9.75

Shrimp

Lettuce , Tomato , Cheese , Sour cream

$10.99

Enchiladas

Chimichangas

Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$13.89

Carne Asada

Carne asada,guacamole ,pico

$14.50

Chicken

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$13.50

Carnitas

Deep-fried flour tortilla filled with shredded pork, typically includes beans and cheese, topped with pico de gallo and guacamole.

$14.25

Pollo Asado

Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico

$14.25

Shrimp

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$13.50

Chile Verde

Carnitas,rice,salsa verde

$13.25

Birria

Seasoned beef

$13.50

Beef Or Chicken

Beef or chicken wrapped in a soft tortilla with choice of protein.

$12.50

Carnitas/Pc

Tender carnitas wrapped in a soft tortilla, typically includes rice, beans, and a blend of fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.

$12.75

Machaca

Shreded beef with onion,bell pepper & egg

$13.25

Cabeza

shrimp,rice,hot spicy red sauce

$12.99

Chile Relleno

Egg baterred pepper with ranchero sauce

$12.00

Pollo Asado

Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico

$12.75

Chorizo

Mexican pork sausage & egg

$12.25

Ground Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$12.75

Fish

Pescado.

$11.50

Mixed

Beef

$12.50

Beans

chorizo,egg,beans,potato

$7.50

Chicken Fajita

Marinated chicken, grilled with onions and bell peppers, wrapped in a flour tortilla.

$12.75

Carne Asada Fajitas Burrito

Carne asada, Bell pepers and onios

$12.75

Adobada

Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro

$12.25

Buche

Pork tripe,onions,cilantro

$12.99

Vegetarian

shredded beef,onion,bell pepper,tomato,egg

$10.00

California

Carne asada.

$13.75

Surf & Turf

Carne asada.

$13.99

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.

$13.50

Carne Asada

Carne asada,guacamole ,pico

$13.50

Ranchero

beef,salsa ranchera,beans

$13.75

Burritos

Mini-Burritos

Pollo Asado

Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico

$7.50

Adobada

Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro

$7.60

Fajitas

Grilled meat with bell peppers and onions, wrapped in a flour tortilla, typically includes cheese and guacamole.

$7.75

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.

$7.50

Buche

Pork tripe,onions,cilantro

$7.50

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.

$7.99

Birria

Seasoned beef

$7.99

Carne Asada

Carne asada,guacamole ,pico

$7.99

Adobada

Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro

$7.50

Fajitas

Sopes topped with grilled fajita meat, typically includes beans, cheese, sour cream, and a mix of sauteed bell peppers and onions.

$7.50

Carnitas

Handmade thick corn tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded pork, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.

$7.75

Buche

Pork tripe,onions,cilantro

$7.75

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.

$7.75

Birria

Seasoned beef

$7.99

Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$7.50

Zope De Camaron

Topped with shrimp, crumbled cheese, lettuce, and a drizzle of sauce, this sope features a thick, handmade corn tortilla base.

$8.99

Sopes

Caldos & Sopas

Albondigas

Meat ball soup comes with rice

$15.00

Birria

Seasoned beef

$15.99

Menudo

Beef tripe soup

$15.50

Caldo De Res

Beef & vegetables soup comes with rice

$15.99

Shrimp

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$6.99

Pollo Asado

Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico

$5.85

Carne Asada

Carne asada,guacamole ,pico

$6.25

Carnitas Pork

Slow-cooked, shredded pork carnitas served in a corn tortilla, typically includes fresh cilantro, onion, and a tangy salsa verde.

$5.75

Adobada

Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro

$5.90

Buche

Pork tripe,onions,cilantro

$5.75

Cabeza

Tender beef cheek, topped with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and served with a side of grilled jalapeno, radish, and lime.

$5.99

Beef Or Chicken

Soft taco filled with your choice of beef or chicken, complemented by fresh toppings.

$4.99

Fish - Pescado

Corn tortillas filled with seasoned fish, often accompanied by cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, and a creamy or spicy sauce.

$4.99

Potato

Crispy taco filled with seasoned potatoes, topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

$2.25

Ground Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$2.99

Birria Beef

Slow-cooked beef, typically includes onions, cilantro, and a rich consomme, served on a corn tortilla.

$6.25

Tacos

Quesadillas

Beef Or Chicken

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$12.25

Cheese

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$7.50

Adobada

Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro

$13.50

Carne Asada

Carne asada,guacamole ,pico

$13.99

Pollo Asado

Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico

$13.25

Ground Beef

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$13.00

Shrimp

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$14.50

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.

$11.00

A La Diabla

Folded tortilla filled with spicy shrimp and cheese, typically includes a spicy diabla sauce.

$14.50

Supreme

Sour cream, beans, tomatoes.

$9.99

Order Of

No combo.

$9.99

Mini-Tacos

Rolled Tacos

Order Of

No combo.

$6.75

Beef Taco & Cheese Enchilada

Served with tortillas rice and beans.

$12.99

Bistek Ranchero

Steak cooked in ranchero suace(onion,bellpepper,tomato)

$15.50

Adobada

Marinated pork ,onions,cilantro

$14.99

Camarones Rancheros

Shrimp cooked in ranchero sauce(onion,bell pepper,tomato)

$15.50

Camarones A La Diabla

Hot spicy shrimp

$15.50

Carne Asada

Carne asada,guacamole ,pico

$15.50

Chorizo

Mexican pork sausage & egg

$12.99

Machaca

Shreded beef with onion,bell pepper & egg

$14.99

Chile Relleno

Egg baterred pepper with ranchero sauce

$12.50

Carnitas Chile Verde

Pork in green sauce

$14.75

Chicken Fajitas

Breast chicken,onions,bell pepper

$14.75

Milanesa

Breaded thin steaks

$14.99

Pollo Asado

Griiled chicken,guacamole,pico

$14.99

Birria

Seasoned beef

$15.99

Fish Filet Ranchero

Grilled fish filet topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese, served with a side of green salsa.

$14.99

Fish Filet A La Diabla

Fried fish filet sauteed with onions, bell peppers, and served in a spicy chipotle sauce.

$14.99

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.

$14.99

Two Chicken Or Cheese Enchilada

Two enchiladas filled with your choice of chicken or cheese, served with traditional sides.

$12.99

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.

$15.50

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.

$12.99

Carne Asada Fries

Guacamole , sour cream , cheese

$13.99

Carne Asada Chips

Guacamole , beans , sour cream , cheese

$14.50

Carne Asada Nachos

Guacamole , sour cream , beans , cheese , nacho cheese

$14.99

Chips With Guacamole

Guacamole , pico salsa , cheese

$9.50

Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips topped with a generous layer of nacho cheese.

$7.99

Fish Tacos

Two soft corn tortillas enveloping lightly battered fish, garnished with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, and a drizzle of creamy sauce.

$9.00

Chile Relleno

With sour cream, guac.

$8.99

Flying Saucer

Flour tostada with beef.

$12.50

Surf & Turf Fries

Carne asada shrimp chipotle cheese

$14.99

La Mesita Tostada Bowl

Beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, cheese.

$11.50

Horchata

Traditional Mexican horchata. Options include medium or large oz.

$3.25

Tamarind

Tamarindo drink available in medium or large (oz) sizes.

$3.25

Can Oz Sodas

Coke, Diet Coke, Up, Diet up, Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper, Sunkist, Squirt, A&W Root Beer, Bottled Water.

$1.40

Jamaica

Refreshing hibiscus tea, available in medium or large oz.

$3.25

Drinks

Extras

Cheese

Lettuce , tomato , cheese , sour cream

$1.99

Guacamole

Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.

$2.00

Sour Cream

A creamy and tangy condiment, often used to enhance the flavors of Mexican dishes such as tacos and nachos.

$1.90

Beans

Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.

$1.90

Rice

Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.

$1.90

Meat

An additional serving of meat, prepared in a style consistent with Mexican cuisine.

$5.50

Egg

One egg, prepared to your preference, to complement your meal.

$2.25

Salsa (Fresca)

A refreshing mix of finely chopped fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos, with a hint of lime juice.

$1.95

Lettuce

Crisp, fresh garden lettuce - a light and refreshing green delight

$1.75

Tortillas

corn or flour.

$2.00

Chips Bag

A bag of freshly fried corn tortilla chips, typically enjoyed with your favorite dips or salsas.

$4.75

Sour Cream

A side of creamy and tangy sour cream, ideal for adding a smooth finish to your favorite dishes.

$3.95

Salsa Mexicana

A traditional chunky salsa combining fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and green peppers, commonly used as a topping or dip.

$3.75

Rice

Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.

$3.75

Beans

Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.

$3.75

Guacamole

Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.

$4.25

French Fries

Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.

$4.00

Nachos Cheese Only Oz

Side Oz the Nacho cheese no chips . only cheese

$4.50

Zanahoria Or Carrot

Thinly sliced carrots marinated with herbs and spices, accompanied by pickled jalapeos.

$1.00

Side Orders