Outstanding food and service. Very inviting and a perfect stop for multiple occasions. Staff were amazing!

I'm super glad my visit went excellent yesterday. Our server was our personal favorite because he's been there a long time, he's friendly to anyone, and he does a damn good job. Why he got tipped $40.00 ! We appreciate good service ! They have new menus and a drink list now. My husband and son both got new dishes -El Pastor tacos (they were really good) and my son got birrara tacos . I got combination 3 which was also excellent. Our drinks were good and We even got flan for dessert (It's hard finding flan anywhere discounting a grocery store) Las Mesas has always had great food . It was just the service that was lacking. It seems they hired new waiters who were on point and friendly! So glad I can visit you again. I would have taken pics but I just came b from Biloxi so We were hungry ! I'll have to come again to posts pics! read more

Las Mesas Mexican Grill - Drink list - Mexican Near Me - Calera, Alabama

Always a good time when dining here. It's like a party all day, every day. The staff is friendly and welcoming, service is quick and food is great. The inside is very festive, colorful, yet a little dark on the lighting. The music is louder than expected and you need to talk loud when holding a conversation sometimes. But still love it here. Tonight's dinner was chicken and rice, simple and delicious. Had a watermelon margarita and highly recommend if you like sweet... It tastes like a watermelon jolly rancher. Dinner was served quickly and food was hot. Never disappointed with this place! read more

Las Mesas Mexican Grill - Chicken and rice - Mexican Near Me - Calera, Alabama

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The food is always great. Service is always very attentive and fast. The huevos rancheros are my favorite but everything on the menu that I have had or friends/family have had has been great. The atmosphere is upbeat and fun. Can be a little loud on Friday nights but still a nice atmosphere. read more

Love the staff, food and atmosphere. The service is amazing and so is the food. Bathrooms are always clean. read more

Great food, great service and quick with everything. I would highly recommend this location!

Great food and very clean restrooms! Service was polite and food was served quickly. Chips and salsa were good. Fajitas and enchiladas were done very well and tasty. read more

Make sure you check your bill carefully. They charged me 2 dollars more per meal last night . Then the owner here's me telling the cashier and decided he should make sure I wasn't lying and checked his price of the meals. My son-in-law was charged for an extra margarita and when he told the cashier the owner spoke up and said he needed to confirm it. Not very good customer service. We go to a lot of Mexican restaurants but may have to take take Las Mesa off the go too list. read more

Excellent stop for lunch on our way home from Florida! We were seated quickly and our server was friendly and helpful. The restaurant is something of a Mexican sports bar, tastefully decorated in Mexican motif with big screen TVs. Service was amazingly fast! We literally had our food within 10 minutes of being seated. The entrees were typical Mexican restaurant fare, served hot and well prepared. Highly recommended! read more

Best Mexican food in Calera. The owner and staff are friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

Food and Service is Amazing. Quality of taste and flavor is always consistent! Friendly Staff that works very hard to make you happy and well taken care of. Prices are just right! read more

Really great service. All the staff are super friendly and attentive, the food is delicious!

One star because it requires you to leave a tip. The waitress, who is quite old, came to the parking lot looking for us for not leaving her a fair tip. You leave a tip if the service is good, but they get nasty and come to complain to us in the parking lot because we didn't leave much of a tip? When two of my colleagues got their meals an hour later and it was cold, too? That's why Mamá Coco is better by far. Una estrella porque quiere que obligadamente uno deje propina. La camarera de una edad que se ve avanzada nos vino a buscar hasta el estacionamiento por el simple hecho de no haberle dejado una propina justa. Uno deja una propina si el servicio es bueno, pero se ponen con un carácter feo y todavía nos vienen a reclamar al estacionamiento porque no dejamos mucha propina? Cuando a dos de mis compañeros les trajeron sus comidas una hora después y encima fría? Por eso es mejor por mucho Mamá Coco read more

They have Excellent service. They serve Large portions. Great food. Highly recommend! read more

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One of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. The staff was rude, unprofessional, and acted like they couldn't be bothered to do their jobs. No greeting, no smiles,just attitude from the start. read more

I eat Mexican food twice a week (at least). I typically get fajitas, so I'm very accustomed to the hot plate. My fajitas tonight were so hot, I had to pull most of the food onto the tortillas plate because it was literally burning. All the food left on the hot plate (30% of the meal) was too burnt to eat. I accidentally left my fork on the hot plate. When I picked it up, it burnt my thumb. I'm a grown man. If this seems over the top, please understand I'm not being dramatic. This sh$t was on fire. Servers were very nice. Food was average. read more

Walking in you feel welcomed as the hostess greets you and asks your options for dining. I told her I would go to the bar as I wanted to place a to go order. The bartender/cashier was nice and answered all of my questions. I placed my order for the Chimichanga with chicken and rice (surprisingly not both beans and rice) and decided to enjoy a drink while I waited. The small peach flavored margarita was just the right size for me to finish because my food didn't take long. Although I enjoyed the chicken and overall the meal was very filling, I learned I am a beef type of person when is comes to my chimichangas, burritos, and tacos. I really didn't touch the salad and will ask to substitute it for beans on my next visit. Really hopeful that this addition to the area is here to stay!!! read more

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I think this place just opened, it wasn't here on my last visit to the area, the food was served quickly and hot, had good flavor and large portions. Service was great and the top shelf margarita was pretty good. Very nice decor and 2 large TVs at the back of the restaurant behind the bar. The prices are reasonable but the menu seems to have fewer selections than most typical Mexican restaurants. I will definitely come back on a future trip to the area. read more

Las Mesas Mexican Grill - Top shelf margarita - Mexican Near Me - Calera, Alabama

Food was good but the service was even better. They took good care of us and checked on us regularly to make sure the food tasted good, that our drinks were refilled, and that we had all we needed. Very friendly staff. I would definitely come here again for good Mexican food. read more

Good food great service we stopped in for lunch and the prices for lunch are very good considering everything is way up in price most places nice calm place good for family and kids as well we had our 5 year old son with us read more

I went to this Mexican restaurant with a group of clients and honestly was quite impressed by the food, service and atmosphere. This restaurant is located in a strip mall and it would be easy to overlook such an unassuming location. That would be their loss because the food in here is definitely a step above their competition and woukd make anyone smile. First they brought us some salsa and chips, which was definitely an enjoyable start to a great lunch. For my entree I went with the tacos al carbon and opted for the steak. They certainly piled the steak on the tacos and the accompanying refried beans was done right. It also came with sour cream, guacamole and lettuce. I had them also bring their homemade hot sauce, just made my lunch even better. Two of my clients had the shrimp tacos and they looked pretty impressive, as well. The other member of my party had the lunch chimichangas, which looked good, as well. I would definitely recommend a visit here. read more

My husband & I eat here pretty regularly, maybe twice a month. This is hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Calera & surrounding areas. Staff is always friendly, service is always fast & efficient, & the food is always wonderful! The manager/owner regularly helps his staff & checks with customers to make sure service/food is up to their standards. The margaritas are absolutely delicious as well. My one complaint may be that the music tends to be a little loud, but that's really grabbing at sand. Recommendations: Pork Carnitas, Fajita Ranchero, Carne Asada, Fajita Nachos, Chicken Fundido read more

Excellent Mexican restaurant, we have ordered @ the restaurant as well as pick up orders. My only issue w/ordering to go is that occasionally there is a language barrier but they take extra care to get your order correct. The salsa is fresh, full of tomato flavor & medium heat. The nacho are thin, light & crispy. Also get a small queso dip & it is mild w/a few jalapeños in it. I get the fish taco & 3 tacos come in flour soft tortillas, each individually wrapped in tin foil. You can get them w/slaw or onions & bell peppers. I have only had the ones w/slaw but the slaw is fresh & crunchy w/a fantastic chipotle mayo that you can drizzle over you tacos & it is medium heat. The fish in the taco is tilapia & the fish is grilled and it is a mild white fish, very tasty w/the slaw & chipotle mayo! Hubby gets the beef nacho w/just beef, cheese & jalapeños. The significant part of this that the jalapeños are "tamed" so you have the heat w/it blowing the top of your head off. He also gets an American style beef crunchy taco w/hard shell, seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, & cheese. Our bill usually comes to ~$34-38. When we pick up our order we only get a 4 oz cup of salsa & 1 small bag of chips so if you ate a big salsa eater you might want to order additional. The atmosphere is beautiful w/murals on the wall & the upper area is decorated as if there is a second story balcony area . There are 2 big screen TVs @ the bar area & they are usually tuned to a sporting event. The noise level is moderately loud w/a cacophony of noise but you can easily have a conversation w/another person at your table. The waitstaff is friendly & responsive. Recommend this restaurant! read more

Great margaritas, fajitas and service! Very friendly staff! Very happy we chose this Mexican restaurant!

I always get great service and food here. I am posting this in response to "Traveler D" who assumes all positive posts are paid if short and to the point. What I find in one star reviews is that they are too weak and petty to post their actual name. We will all fill in the blank for what the D stands for. Seriously the best wait staff in Calera, and the managers are personable and follow up frequently. Have not had that in any other restaurant in town. read more

First off , I really love the decor at Las Mesas! The decor really stuck out to me the moment we walked in . My pictures do it no justice! We were greeted as soon as we walked in and immediately seated . It was a little after 11 am and there was already a crowd! Our server took our drink orders quickly but he did have to correct the drink order since he brought out two waters instead of one water and one coke. He fixed this right away! Their lunch menu is slightly smaller than others I've experienced. I'm pretty sure they went with the most popular choices. Smart move here! I went with the chicken chimichanga. This thing was huge and loaded with flavorful shredded chicken! The portion sizes were great! I really like the red enchilada sauce added to the top of the chimichanga along with queso cheese- I've never had this dish prepared this way before with both. Really tasty and HUGE! I didn't care for the guacamole salad that it came with and I didn't eat much of the refried beans. The chimichanga alone was very filling!! My niece had the beef enchilada/ beef taco lunch special. She mentioned that her dish was good and filling as well . She opted for a to go box. Overall , we had a good experience here. We received good service, quality / reasonably priced food plus hearty portions! At the checkout counter , I saw a separate bar area. Nothing special about it but it's there. I didn't get to pay attention to any drink specials or anything but I'm pretty sure there were some. I would definitely visit here again. Las Mesas is located in a strip mall shopping area , so parking is plentiful. read more

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Wow! What an eating experience! There was no waiting on a Sunday at noon. We barely sat down when our Cokes, chips and dip were there. The salsa was thick and tasty. Not just tomatoes and cumin; just deliciousness! We ordered our meals and hubby had a beef burrito and I had chicken fundido! That chicken was so tender and flavorful! We consider ourselves connoisseurs of Mexican cooking...we have eaten Mexican food all across the U.S.; but this food, the service, and portions were fantastic at this restaurant! If you get a chance, try it...and hope you aren't traveling through like we were...I'd be a regular if I lived near this town! read more

The food is always great and service is awesome! The ambiance is lovely and the staff are all so nice! Would definitely recommend

Calera has a new restaurant in town and it's been open for a week or so. My boyfriend and I dined in here this past weekend after hearing about the grand opening on Facebook. I was pleasantly surprised by the intricate decor details once inside the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and helpful. For an appetizer we ordered cheese dip with chorizo added. The chorizo option was not on the menu; however, they were very accommodating and allowed us to add the chorizo. For the meal I ordered a taco salad and my boyfriend ordered the shrimp taco's. First off let me say that the food was super delicious!! Also the portion size was plentiful. Our food was served piping hot and the presentation was nice. The restaurant is one level, however with the set-up inside you could easily think it's two levels. The table and booth arrangements are nicely arranged making the restaurant accommodating for large groups. Overall we have a very pleasant experience and plan to come back in the near near future. I would highly recommend this restaurant and hope it continues to provide good food and service! read more

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They can do better. They were better when we came prior. I got 3 tacos they were soggy and falling apart. Wife got the taco salad had one slice of tomato lettuce cheese and chicken. Bland. She put my pico sauce and it was better. Wait staff was standing in the middle of the room just talking. Did not come back to ask about drinks but did refill the picante for us. read more

driving through we were craving mexican very good service and food! fast service as well so we could get back on the road!

So our waiter was nice and they usually are however when I pointed out a error on my ticket about five of the waitresses came up including the one that was in charge that she was very rude didn't speak directly to me was spoke about me in front of the girl who was working the register. Later when the girl at the register said no worries she will fix my ticket another one of the younger girls came up and was speaking in Spanish and use the word Puta. I don't speak Spanish however I do know that she was speaking about someone and calling them a bitch:) no idea who they were speaking of maybe it was me maybe not but just know that we do know what you are saying:) thanks ! read more

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Service was phenomenal. Drinks never got past 1/2 a glass. Food came out in good time and was very tasteful. Prices were very reasonable as well, highly recommend read more

If you are traveling down I-65 you have to stop by for some Tex Mex especially if it is between 2-6pm. frozen/On the rocks Margaritas are the special. They are simply bueno (good to the last drop). I was skeptical at first going to a restaurant in a shopping center but it worked out well. I found the place and got a decent parking spot right in front. I went inside and the hostess sat me right away, it was a post Sunday church day after all. A staff member brought chips and salsa right away, The salsa was delicious to the core. It was not all liquid or to many tomatoes like a lot of other restaurants do. My order arrived hot and fresh. I even added a cheese enchilada because my stomach said to. I finished my meal with a sopapilla which I was disappointed in. I'm traditional in I like the fluffy and less hot fudge and more cinnamon. The place is decorated with Mexican flare. They also play true authentic music. Enjoy this place when leftovers at the house just won't do. read more

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We love their atmosphere, staff and food Friendly, fast and delicious Highly recommend checking them out read more

The service here is always amazing!! Great food and atmosphere. We go here all the time & they have lots of vegetarian options. Be sure to get the Mexican Guacamole! The music is a tad loud so if you are looking for a quiet meal, this may not be best option. The booths are quieter though. read more

When we arrived at 8:30 pm it was getting close to closing time. They seated us and took our order, my husband ordered the tampiqueña ( a skirt flap steak with rice and beans) and I ordered the 3 street tacos. The food was at our table in about 10 to 15 minutes, when they were already requesting that we pay for our food cause they were closing. My husbands meat wasn't cooked all the way and the avocado he asked for was black. Will never dine there again. read more

Las Mesas Mexican Grill - Nasty avocado - Mexican Near Me - Calera, Alabama

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I really like the food. And the presentation by the server is much better than average. They are genuinely happy to see you. You feel accepted like family. The Manager sets the tone and he does am exemplary job. The decor is elaborate but tasteful. The side walls are covered booths giving a cozy atmosphere. There's a full bar with limited seating and large TV screens. You should try their "Cadillac" margarita. For the noise level , It can be a bit loud. The room-music is sometimes at too high volume as well. After a couple of dozen trips they are in my top five. You should give them a try. read more

The best Mexican food in Calera! Great service...always fast...and rarely a long wait. Mexican food is not my favorite...but I don't mind going here on a regular basis with my family. Great tasting food! read more

notice how many five star reviews are very short and rather generic in their style. This means they were probably paid to post them. I can't say enough bad about my experience here tonight. First, the food server asked me what I wanted to drink. I said "water with lemon." She responded by asking me if I wanted cheese or guacamole which sounded like a strange follow up to my asking for a glass of water. I told her I didn't know quite what she meant. She repeated "do you want cheese or guacamole?" So I had to figure out what she was talking about. I ask if that had something to do with the chips that are usually complementary in a Mexican restaurant, with complementary salsa as well. She said "yes" so I ask her if there would be a charge for the cheese or the guacamole. She said yes. So what she was doing was casually asking me if I wanted cheese or guacamole without telling me there was a charge and then it would just wind up on the bill. I ordered an item called the "chicken Fundito" which turned out to be just a flattened chicken breast on a plate with a little bit of cheese sauce and beans and rice. There was nothing else to complement the chicken like grilled onions, peppers, sour cream or pico de gallo. It was just a flattened chicken breast thrown on a plate. I also got one cheese enchilada. Total cost for this? over $18 for about $3.00 worth of food. well I was only halfway through my meal, the food server came over and gave me my check which I had not asked for. She then walked away and never returned. Incredibly bad service. But this is far from the worst part. At the entrance to the kitchen was a long carpeted rubber mat. There was an employee vigorously sweeping the mat not just indoors but also directly in towards the kitchen! I told the manager and he perfunctorily thanked me for bringing it to his attention but did nothing about it. He just sat back down and started talking with his friends over by the bar. Do you have any idea what a cloud of filth is projected into the air when you sweep a carpet like that? you are really taking a risk with your health by eating in this establishment. I would never ever eat here again. read more