Back again.... It's been a while.... Still great. Prices adjusted for inflation but expected. Big portions. This time got the sopapilla burger. Maybe my new favorite depending. Stuffed was good but maybe too much beans. Hot sauce is fire. read more

La Mesa - Menu 11/9/21 - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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On our way back home, we decided to stop and do a little thrift shopping. After browsing through some gems, the hunger kicked in. The kind girl at the thrift shop recommended a local spot for authentic Mexican food and wow, we're so glad she did. As we pulled up, the place instantly gave me a wave of childhood memories. A small, quiet space with just a few tables, it felt like stepping into my grandma's kitchen. The atmosphere, the smells, the sounds... it was like a warm hug from the past. I ordered the pork and potato burrito smothered in green sauce. The wife had the New Mexico-style enchiladas. Every bite was packed with flavor comforting, rich, and so satisfying. The service was just as warm and welcoming as the food. Huge thanks to this little spot for taking care of our appetites and our hearts. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Food amazing service amazing!! If you're looking for great Mexcian food highly recommend

Came on a Thursday afternoon, this is a small freestanding restaurant in the middle of a residential community, but don't be scared! The food is good, the owners are super nice and friendly. I walked in and they both greeted me warmly. It felt like a very nice in a small town restaurant again. Very clean restaurant. Don't be scared by the look of the parking lot, they are very friendly. They accept credit card, but add a $1 surcharge. Bring cash! Carne Asada fries (7/10) - portion size is very generous, got the full size and was super full for one person. (1/2 size probably would be enough for a single person) - crinkle cut fries were very crispy - Provide plenty of sauce: avocado sauce, salsa Verde, and a red spicy sauce - Carne Asada itself is mildly dry, the flavor was mediocre, but they are very generous with the portion of meat that they give you Overall: large portions, plenty of sauce, and good crispy fries. The meat could been juicier with more grilled flavor, but they are generous with portions. Owners are super friendly, which was nice :) read more

La Mesa - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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First time trying the spot always been trying to come here but haven't had the chance until now . When I walk in the staff was very welcoming I like that and the menu was very simple the price was decent for the amount of food they gave. The spot felt very homey I like that very much . They also have karaoke outside for entertainment. The owner and his family were Very sweet . The food was delicious thumbs up to the chef . I'm glad I'm able to try this place out because they know what they're doing . I will be coming here more often and try other things on the menu . If you looking for fresh and delicious food this is the spot come and give it a try. read more

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Stopped by and saw this spot. Pricing and food look great through photos. Upon arrival, the space is super homey and cute. Greeted by a number of people who were genuinely kind. We ordered the 10 street tacos w/ 2 horchatas, 4 taquitos, and a burrito. All for under $60. Quality of food was fresh and delicious, sauces are delicious. We will certainly return and recommend this spot to others. Thank you! read more

This restaurant is so friendly! Their food is so delicious They have tacos for $1 on Fridays. I encourage everyone to come and visit this little cute restaurant. They are so kind!! read more

La Mesa - Mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Tried this place out for the first time today. Upon walking in I was greeted by the staff. They were very friendly and answered my questions without hesitation. My food was amazing! The meat was seasoned on point .This is definitely the best Mexican food in Barstow. I will definitely be a regular returning customer. Thanks for the great lunch today. read more

La Mesa - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Great customer service, had more ordered but we got hungry and this was the only photo I got. Everything was good and I was so delighted to have the sopapilla taco because the moment the lady in the front said Navajo bread my eyes light up and it was exactly what I wanted and been needing to try. Great place, great people, and great food. read more

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Food is delicious; old family recipes. Nice quick service served with a smile. Feels like a good family meal. Jenny, Manny and all the others make it fun. A lot of choices, and substitutions are OK. If you're in the area, give it a shot read more

Tried two different times to get food and they were closed both times. I ordered a taco salad, which online shows in a taco shell. What I ended up with was pound of lettuce, a few tomatoes and the meat was so salty I had to throw away the food. Thought I'd try it again and it was just as bad. What wasn't drowned in salt was extremely bland. Salsa was so hot it wasn't enjoyable. Tried to get an order of cheese, enchiladas, and was told they can't make them without meat in them. Never heard of a Mexican Restaurant that doesn't make cheese enchiladas; not everyone likes a ton of meat. Spent over $40.00 for it to end up in the trash. Tired of paying a lot for bad food that ends up in the trash. Won't be going back. read more

Always great friendly service. The food is amazing. Large servings. Never disappoints!

Great food. Kind cook to greet you and handle the orders herself. Horchata was great and the spice factor was on the mark across the various tacos and other plates that we tried. Easy recommendation. read more

La Mesa - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Best tacos I've ever had, Also the red salsa was amazing. Also the people working there are really nice

Ordered the Gots to Go Burrito- very satisfying & totally hits the spot. Their red salsa is amazing too. Overall extremely happy with the friendly service and delicious food! read more

Went for lunch with a co-worker, (one of our students recommended). Great food and service!

Good restaurant. My go to order is the carne asada street tacos and the flour chips and salsa. Customer service is good and the food is made quickly. The phone number on the site needs to be updated. read more

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Great hidden gem in Barstow! Carne Asada tacos combo plate was amazing. Family owned and operated, making you feel right at home! Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Amazing food from a little place with big heart. The owners are awesome individuals who pour there love into there food. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Another delicious lunch from family owned Mexican food, LA Mesa. Super friendly folks, and great food.

Great food! Fresh Horchata, you can taste it's from scratch. We had the 10 taco special: chicken, pastor and asada. Fresh meat, tastes clean and cooked on the spot. The beef taquitos are also great, the shredded meat was very soft and tastes fresh. Service was great! The girls helping us today are friendly and helpful. The ambiance is cozy and simple. Like eating at home. read more

An absolute hole in the-wall mom and pop shop in Barstow! The location is in a residential street with a restaurant sign and some drawings on the side walls. There're enough parking around the building. COVID: we came at ~7pm on a Thursday. There's currently no indoor dining, only take out. You can place an order by calling them ahead of time. We're just dropping by the area and found this place with good reviews, so we just knocked on the locked door and a very nice lady came to take our order. As soon as the door was opened though, a rush of delicious meat smell came through the door and we knew it's a right restaurant choice! Once the food was ready, the lady brought the food to our car. Food was hot and fresh! One of the best street tacos I've had and this includes California's, Arizona's and Mexico's tacos. Simple tacos filled with lots of meat, onion and cilantro. We also ordered their chili bowl with sopapillas, which was also delicious and quite spicy; the only thing I wished it had more was meat pieces and little less potatoes. Overall, well deserved "little restaurant Big taste" with friendly service. We'd definitely come back the next time we go through Barstow! read more

La Mesa - Paper menus during COVID19 - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

This is a family- run eating adventure. The food is fresh & authentically traditional. The prices are outstanding and the vibe is fun. There is nothing fancy here, but the food qualifies as "fine". In fact, there should be a new foodie category for LA Mesa and others like it: Fine Diving. This place is worth getting off the freeway & heading into a residential area for. Yum! read more

La Mesa!! I simply LOVE their food friendly service, fast, and reasonable my favorite are ground beef tacos with xtra tomatoes

Cute, small, and fast. The food is great and service as well. Will be coming back soon

Locally owned restaurant serves fantastic fresh salsas and burritos. And the service quick and very friendly. Thank you!

Stopped by on our way home to Modesto from New Mexico. When leaving Albuquerque I was saying I wish I could have some more New Mexico chile but had no hopes of getting any. We stopped here on a whim and were so shocked that this amazing restaurant had New Mexico chile, freshly roasted. The food was incredible and the service was even better. These were the kindest people we've ever met. Wish we lived closer so we can be regulars read more

Driving outside of Las Vegas, my friend and I saw some hot, desert landscapes. We visited a friend and bought some geodes and minerals. Then we drove around Barstow and found this hidden gem. While driving through a small neighborhood of local homes, we saw this colorful shed with cartoon caricatures of a taco, chili peppers and a happy sombrero-wearing man with a long stretched mustache next to a welcome sign. It's taco time! Inside is a kitchen and cashier counter to the left and tables to the right. In the back is the toilet and supply room. One wall had these interesting optical illusion works of art on display. We ordered our tacos. All the tables were taken except for the front one with chairs stacked on top. My friend took the chairs down. That's when we realized the table was wobbly. Luckily, one local customer left and we snatched her table. The cokes came. Then the tacos. The street kind. With onions and cilantro sprinkled on top. We got all three kinds of meat...carne asada, pollo, and al pastor. I ate six of them. Delicious! Amazing! Wonderful! My fav was the al pastor with a lot of red and green salsa for some spice of life. You know what, life is wonderful. read more

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A little hole in the wall place off the beaten path. Came with good reviews so I figured I'd give it a try. From the outside the building is small and looks like an old house. It has some signs and decorations painted on the outside. Entering the front door you see 4 small booths and a counter where you order your food. The kitchen is right there at the counter. I Ordered enchiladas with green salsa. Food and service was good. The food is served on paper plates with plastic utensils. It is a true take out, no thrills, authentic Mexican food joint. I don't think they sell beer? I want to try a few other items on the menu. They are only open during the week Tue - Friday I think. That's because on the weekends they are doing catering jobs. Be sure to check the hours before you go. read more

La Mesa - Green enchiladas with Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Stopped in on a road trip. Food was delicious, we had the street tacos, the Gots 2 Go Burrito and the loaded nachos. Everything was great! The staff was super friendly. Only downside was there were only 4 tables inside. Highly recommend! read more

Love this place. Wish we weren't 2 hours away!! Food is amazing. The customer service is amazing. We will be stopping every time we are in the area. read more

La Mesa - Hot Cheetos El Lote - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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Best carne asada fries, service was great and fast. Will be coming around again. Definitely recommend if you want real Mexican food

We were delighted with the speedy service, personalized attention, and excellent food to go.

Very yummy! I want to eat it all!!! So glad we popped in and this will now be a stop on my way up the mountain! read more

La Mesa - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

La Mesa is a cheap Mexican fast food restaurant. I don't recommend eating here if you're dieting, or if you're health conscious. However if you want fast grub on the go that tastes good, give this place a shot. read more

La Mesa - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Great customer service. Hi from the cashier to the cook. Phenomenal street tacos. Had the carnitas which were tasty and plentiful. And street tacos are $1 on Fridays. First time, but not last time. Small place, but don't miss out. Get there!!! read more

Delicious, authentic food. Huge portions. Fair prices. My family loved the Chile nachos. The chips were the perfect thickness to not get soggy but still hold the toppings. They looked homemade. My taco salad was filled with everything I could ever want. I am soooo full even without a tortilla. Horchata was yummy but all 3 of us made the mistake or ordering large and had no idea how generous they were. We could have easily filled a pitcher among the three of us. Thanks for a lovely meal. read more

We were driving home from Joshua Tree and were looking to grab a bite. We ordered the street tacos, choosing to try all of the meats, carne asada, pastor and chicken. Needless to say, the tacos totally hit the spot. Well marinated meat, some salsa, onions, cilantro and fresh tortillas. No nonsense, just the good stuff! The staff were also super polite and taking all covid precautions. This place is totally worth a stop for a bite! read more

amazing food with super nice staff cooking it up. 10/10 would go again. cured our hangovers read more

La Mesa - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Stopped by on way back from Grand Canyon. Food was Amazing. Had the asada, chicken & carnitas tacos which were amazing specially the chicken. They were out of pastor so can only imagine it. The chips were really good too. The service was great. Very attentive snd kept checking if needed anything else. The ambiance was great because all the staff were attentive, friendly and welcoming. Will stop by again on next trip and highly recommend it. read more