We dined in on a Tuesday during the week, and the restaurant was pretty busy. We were seated right…read moreaway, though, and attended to by our fabulous server, Isabella. She was very nice and helpful. We shared a piña con coco cocktail, which I really enjoyed. It had a spicy rim and was sweet, but not too sweet. We ordered the guacamole, which was made tableside. I ordered the enchiladas al comal, which looked really good. Unfortunately, I didn't love the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas and wished I had ordered a more traditional red or green sauce. But it was still good, and I can see why it's popular. I did enjoy the steak and vegetables inside the enchiladas. I was leaning toward a 4-star rating since I didn't love my enchiladas and wouldn't order them again. But Isabella's service was so excellent that it alone pushed my review to a 5.

My usual place for Mexican food. I have been coming here for several years already because of…read moretheir great food, service, and location. Always feel welcome by their friendly staff and servers. My favorite is their Chile Rellenos, but their enchiladas, nachos, and tacos are also delicious. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a causal local restaurant.

Stopped by Fondita after a recommendation from my cousin and he delivered! Let's get into it…read more.. Ambiance - Fondita is a smallish restaurant, but can still cater to groups big or small. The maximum occupancy is 49 people, but it felt roomier inside than that. The decor is okay and the place seemed clean overall. Service - Service was pretty good. Our server was very friendly, and service wasn't bad. The only blemish was she did not check in on refills very frequently. I managed to get one, but my wife did not. By the time she asked again, we had finished our meal and were ready to go. A pretty small blemish, and not a dealbreaker for us. Food - The food was outstanding. My wife got the fajitas and they looked great! She loved them. I got the alambres and they were fantastic. Add in the homemade tortillas (both flour and corn) and it's an easy five stars! Their rice, beans, and salsa were all good too. No complaints at all with the food. Overall, I'd definitely come back again. The food was great, the people were super friendly and welcoming, and we were able to get a table right away. It's very close to the freeway, so when coming from out of town it's an easy on/off too. Great spot!

WOW!! This hole-in-the-wall restaurant in the old Big Lots parking lot just became my favorite…read moreMexican restaurant in town! We came here on a whim last weekend, and OMG, I'm so glad we did. The restaurant is small and not in the greatest location, but the food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. I can't wait to go back! The tortilla chips are a mix of corn and flour, which was a nice surprise. Literally everything we ordered was so good! I went with the build-your-own combo plate and chose a cheese enchilada, beef taco, and beef flautas. My entire plate was delicious, including the rice and beans. The homemade tortillas were so fresh and tasty. Everyone in our party of four enjoyed their food. We split the three-piece quesabirria tacos, and they were excellent. I chose the gravy cheese enchilada for my combo plate, but I also tried my partner's green chili chicken enchilada--both were great. You can choose between red, green, or gravy sauce for the enchiladas, and I definitely want to try the red next time. Don't be turned off by the unassuming storefront and corner location. This place is serving up some seriously delicious food, and it's absolutely worth the visit!

I normally don't finish 3 taco supreme of Taco Bell but when i tried a delivery through Door Dash…read morefrom this restaurant, I became a big fan of Birria. Their Birria is so flavorful and not dry at all. I finished them all in no time. Now i have just found a new Mexican restaurant that I have just added on my list. Good taste without breaking the bank.

Bad service, restaurant smells like sewer, stood in line forever and waited for cashier to get off…read morephone run to the back and talk to cooks, she waited for food to come out the prep window to be served to dining customers as we waited patiently with smiles while we didn't even get a hello. Then she went back to the back to talk to cooks some more, finally began to take our order then said she needed to take a call from her boss because they were having issues with printer. Had us wait more time, she went to the back again came back to register played with device to try to reset it all to then tell us they couldn't serve us. Complete waste of our time. Every time we have been here there has been so sort of issue. As a side note they rip customers off too- I like to add my own salsa so I always ask for it on the side and I've been charged for it even though I don't want extra just would normally come with food but I have seen cashier give customers dining in more salsa at counter after getting their food without charging them. It's like they just add random charges and sneak extra money out of customers getting food to go without even letting one know of the extra charges. So please be aware if you choose to take your chances here.

This place is truly a gem in Stockton. The food is absolutely amazing and perfectly matched by the…read moreoutstanding service. It's no surprise they've been in business for 31 years, especially in a city that has faced its share of challenges over the years. Their consistency, quality, and customer service speak for themselves. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing experience. Definitely a spot worth supporting and coming back to!

Convenient location Many options on menus with reasonable…read moreprices. Had the best beef tongue taco ever. Definitely know how to cook tender big chunks. Attentive staff. Service is fast with quality food.

Had a doctor's appointment and was starving after my friend and I saw this little place and love…read moreMexican food and omg this place is fantastic

Service ok , I'm sure they can do better Food needs…read moreimprovement My wife order the asada fries Meat is super chewy I odres 2 pastor tacos 6 out of 10 2 chorizo tacos 6 out of 10 2 tripa tacos 1 out of 10 This are the worst tacos of tripa ever order I Couldn't eat them tripa was so chewy that felt I was chewing rubber straight out of a tire They need to stop selling tripe tacos or learn how to cook tripe properly Also they need to clean (replace) the toe board at their counter can imagine all the bacteria and germs of years of food been spilled on the floor

It was our second time eating at La Mesa. It was my birthday yesterday and my boyfriend asked me…read morewhere I wanted to go. I chose La Mesa because the first time we went I was very impressed with the delicious drinks and the short rib enchiladas. The atmosphere is so special and intimate whether you're on a date or with family. Both times we went, our servers were friendly and checked on us appropriately. Our server yesterday was handling making drinks at the bar and serving other tables that were there for Valentine's Day, but she still provided us with really good customer service (not sure of her name but she was wearing a pink shirt). We ordered a few drinks that included a strawberry horchata with rum, and a special one for Valentine's Day called the cupids kiss. They really stood out to me with how cute and yummy they were. For an appetizer, we ordered birria French fries. I was surprised that it had the consommé because I assumed it would make the fries soggy.... But it did not! They were AMAZING. The birria was tender and delicious, the flavor had a lot of depth in the consommé. For our entrees, we both cannot get enough of the short rib enchiladas with the mole sauce. They are our favorite. I really am just grateful that there is a restaurant like this that cares about the food they share with their customers. In the past, we ate at restaurants for my birthday where they didn't take as much pride or care about what they served. My birthday dinner at La Mesa felt very special to me and my boyfriend. Thanks a bunch we look forward to our return visit!

Pros: - local!!! -…read morestaff very welcoming Room for improvement: - something about this place is missing the mark. It's owned by the same people who run Market Tavern and Prime Table. La Mesa is the forgotten child. When going to MT and PT it feels upscale and an experience, with excellent food to boot! But La Mesa's ambiance, food and asmosphete is just not hitting the same. I bet with some aesthetic adjustments and a shift to more upscale dining like their sister restaurants this has a lot of potential. Did I hear someone say live music acoustic guitar or flamingo shows may help? Overall: - improve the quality of food and adjust the ambiance and this maybe another winner

The service was so good. Staff is super friendly and helpful…read more We have been here twice now and the food has been super good each time. Food comes out piping hot and so flavorful. They give really big portions too. Definitely will keep coming back. The price is good too. Around $35 for two people

From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and was ready to eat! I was missing my Tía's…read more costillas and these lil ribs in salsa verde hit the spot. The tortillas are decent and I enjoyed the rice and beans.! Josh was super friendly and the customer seated near me was raving about her breakfast. Definitely need to return for their seafood. The prices were excellent as well.

Good food, group of 14 seated quickly, lots of menu and drink options. There was also a nice lunch…read morespecial going on listed on the menu. I enjoyed my pork flauta, the plate was delicious. The waiters were nice, had a funny encounter getting a plate back that someone wanted after the waiter walked away. Parking was a bit difficult (Sunday afternoon) but just parked on the side of the road.

Don Luis Mexican Restaurant in Stockton is a go-to! I ordered their michelada and it came loaded…read morewith shrimp and even a shot--such a game changer. Hands down the best michelada for a hangover. Menudo is really good here too! Definitely coming back! Servers are really nice and attentive here.