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    La Mesa

    4.0 (69 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Passion fruit leche-delicious!
    Nancy S.

    Loved the margaritas! Bartender was cutting up beautiful fresh fruits as well. Only had some tortilla chips and salsa because we were going into AC for dinner but will definitely be back for dinner!

    I had an extremely disappointing and discriminatory experience at LaMesa Galloway. As a person with a disability, I rely on my service dog for assistance, and when I arrived at the restaurant, I was told by a staff member that my service dog was not allowed inside. The staff member, who identified himself as the owner/manager, approached me and asked for documentation regarding my dog. I explained that my 5 years old fully trained dog by a Stockton veterans is registered as a service dog with the Galloway Township, and that there is not documentation to show besides the dogs behavior and my word and a public health educator that advocates for the people with invisible disabilities, but he insisted that my statement was untrue. Both the owner/manager and a female bartender admitted they didn't know the ADA law and mentioned that they had "problems with dogs" in the past. However, I fail to understand how this should affect my legal right to have my service dog with me. When I explained that my service dog is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the owner/manager falsely accused me of using "violent language" and asked me to leave, despite my remaining calm and respectful throughout the interaction. In response, I requested that they call the police, as their false accusations could potentially defame me in front of other customers. This kind of gaslighting and retaliation against a person with a disability is not only unjust but also dangerous and unacceptable. Thankfully, I recorded the entire interaction to protect myself. To make matters worse, after making a phone call, the owner/manager instructed me that I had to be seated at a high-top near the bar. I was with my 13-year-old daughter, and this seating arrangement was not only uncomfortable but also dismissive of our needs as customers. It is deeply troubling that a business, especially one led by the owner/manager, would be so unaware of the rights of individuals with disabilities. The ADA law clearly protects the right to be accompanied by service animals in all public spaces, including restaurants. The owner/manager's behavior, combined with the bartender's lack of knowledge about the law, was not only disrespectful but also illegal. I will not be returning to LaMesa Galloway and strongly advise others with service animals to be cautious when visiting. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes immediate steps to educate their staff on the rights of individuals with disabilities to prevent anyone else from facing this kind of mistreatment.

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    Beth B.

    Really nice place. Fabulous atmosphere, delicious tacos, quesadillas and homemade chips. Happy hour looked fun, too. Our server was attentive. Definitely like this place.

    Surf 'N Turf Tacos 3
    Jennifer A.

    Excellent food, even better service. Everything tasted fresh and authentic! Satisfied and stuffed! We have the Birria nachos, surf and turf tacos and spicy chicken tostadas. Amazing!

    Chips & Salsa
    Lady S.

    Stopped here solo on business, sat at the bar. Ordered the grilled fish tacos and a margarita. Margarita was pretty good, but small, served in a tumbler style glass. Tacos were good but needed some shredded lettuce or cabbage for freshness and texture. Complimentary chips and salsa were tasty, two totally different salsas, enjoyed them both.

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    Everything was excellent ! Highly recommend! Food outstanding including the service! Nice atmosphere!

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    Great Mexican food friendly service and cool ambience and great happy hour specials !

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    Amazing food and margaritas! Unique artwork with a cozy/fun vibe and easy parking to boot. Highly recommended!!!

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    The food, service , bartenders, margaritas-- all good. Kinda noisy tho, especially the later it gets.

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    Great food, service, atmosphere! I'm surprised I was the first to post on here actually... def recommend it!

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    The watermelon mint margarita is the best. Just wish they had a bit more of consistency

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    Amazing food and great drink specials. Staff is awesome! Great place no complaints at all. A must try.

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    We met my in laws in Smithville because my mother in law said it was such a cute town…read more We all decided to try The Smithville Inn because they said it was the best restaurant there. So glad that we did because it was excellent with great staff. We all really enjoyed the food. I loved my crab cake sandwich. It was so moist and flavorful. My husband loved his turkey platter. The gravy was delicious and the turkey was moist. My father in law enjoyed his burger. It was a good menu and tight in the middle of the cute little town. Would love to go back and try other things.

    Beautiful restaurant and always decorated so elegantly for all seasons. We saw a wedding catered…read morehere once and it was exquisite. The service was excellent but the prefix menu for the holiday was ok. The soups were fabulous! My short rib was amazing but the saffron risotto was overwhelmingly floral and I didn't eat it. The beat root veggies were yummy. The short rib fell off the bone and was tender! Hubby and friend ordered the stuffed chicken breast. He said considering the chicken was brined, it was a bit dry and the brussel sprouts were overdone. The sauce was "gloppy" (quote from my husband) The chicken rolatini was excellent as the pasta was cooked to perfection. Specialty cocktails were fun and delish. We will be back, but maybe not for a holiday menu. Chicken pot pie is always a favorite!

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    Beautiful location, fun vibes and pretty good food. Sometime the drinks are pretty bad but…read moregenerally you're in good hands here.

    Beautiful weather calls for an outdoor bar on the water and Mott's Creek Inn definitely didn't…read moredisappoint. The establishment sits right on a narrow waterway with boat / bay access. Everybody else had the same idea as we did (it was PACKED for Labor Day Weekend!) but we still managed to grab a high top in the sun as most of the patrons were at the outdoor bar near the band or at the indoor bar. To no fault of their own, it was a little difficult to put in food/drink orders but the bartenders and servers were working incredibly hard and non-stop. We had an array of different drinks including Rum Runners, Tequila Sunrises, Rum & Cokes, and draft beers (pretty good craft options on tap if I must say - we had Dogfish Head 60 min IPA and Dogfish Head Grateful Dead). My mom and fiancé really liked their Rum Runners and I loved my Tequila Sunrise. We eventually put food in as well, just a bunch of appetizers to split which we love to do. We had Garlic Parm Tails (sauce was good!), Nachos, and Drunken Clams. The Middlenecks were cooked well and served in a white wine butter sauce. The food is pretty much what you'd expect from a dive-esque bar. Even with the hour long drive we had both ways, the location being right on the water and the vibes offer plenty of reason to keep coming back.

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    Had a surprise 30th birthday for my ~semi-pro~ golfer, we planned to gather about 25 people in the…read moretavern for after the guys finished their round! The food and beverage manager Dustin was incredibly accommodating and thorough, and extremely flexible considering it was during Easter weekend. The bartender Liz (?) was amazing and so helpful even finding little decor pieces to use for set up. We had the best time and quality service, perfect little space for a get together!

    Been to Seven Tap Tavern and number of times and every time it's been very good. They always have…read moresome really good promotions, especially during the various sport seasons. The one time we went for the World Cup and they opened early in the morning to catch the games live and provided everyone with a free breakfast buffet. This last time we went we brought some friends and everyone seemed to enjoy their food. I had the Caribbean Salmon salad and it was very good. The draft beer selection is great and they have a nice variety of wines and specialty cocktails. The service this time was unfortunately lacking, although the server was very pleasant and efficient as much as he could be. The problem is that he was the only one serving in a very crowded table area. I was going to give four stars for this review because of the service, but I know from past experience that this was not the norm.

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    Entrance into golf course and the restaurant entrance

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    Before I start they add 3% to your bill if you use a credit card. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯…read moreThe wife felt like "bar food." So we figured Tailgaters. First off, our server Terri is awesome. She checked on us just enough. A basket of popcorn on the table, and the menus with QR codes for the beer are good touches. I had draft, but the wife liked the peach tea and loved the Azalea lemonade. We only had apps, so we went with sliders (tasted flame-broiled), pretzel bites, chicken Caesar (great dressing), pickle chips (you get a lot), and some of the best shoestring French fries I've ever had. The way McDonald's used to taste. This was something my wife needed, and you guys came through, so thanks. But I have to take a star for the 3% thing because you put it in really small print at the bottom of the menu. Why not put it at the top?

    Stopped in on a Sunday for a couple beers and some football and was pleasantly surprised…read more It had a nice crowd for the games, but it wasn't hard to find a spot at the bar. Our bartender was very friendly and they had a nice selection of beers on tap. The menu is pretty extensive for a place like this. Everything from burgers to Italian to specialty pizzas and tacos were available. We went with the clams and linguini alongside a buffalo chicken pizza. Both were super tasty and reasonably priced. The restaurant itself is cozy, but not crammed. It had a great energy overall and I look forward to stopping in again sometime soon.

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