I stopped by on a Friday around 11:30 AM right as they were opening. I was the only one in line at first, but within a few minutes of ordering, a handful of other people came in. The space inside is pretty small, with only a few tables, but there's some outdoor seating if you want a little more room. I ordered the: *Steak Colorado Taco *Steak Jalisco Taco Both were excellent. The flavors really stood out and felt different from your typical taco spot. The meat was cooked well and had a great taste on its own. They offer a couple of sauces to add on top. I went with the orange one, which they said was medium, but it didn't have much heat, which was perfect. It still added a nice flavor though. The food came out in about 10 minutes. It's a casual setup where you pick up your order at the counter and bus your own table. You can pick between a variety of different meats, including steak, chicken, vegetable, etc. You can then decide whether to make it a taco, a burrito, or a quesadilla. Overall, great service, unique menu items, awesome prices, and really solid flavor. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Mesa Agricola - Steak in Chile Colorado Burrito and Jalisco Steak Taco - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Chorizo con Nopales ($4.50) - All their tacos were so unique and utilized fresh ingredients, but this one stood out! The chorizo was so flavorful the nopales went so well with it. Steak Jalisco ($4.50) - You can't go wrong with steak and I appreciated how this came with veggies, beans, and rice! This would've made a good burrito. Chicken Mole Verde ($4.50) - I don't usually get chicken tacos but I highly recommend this one! It was bursting with flavor and I love pepitas. read more

Mesa Agricola - Jalisco Steak Taco - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Amazing food, Best corn tortillas I've ever had. From the service at the counter with the helpful explanation. The choices in proteins and even the veggie option! Will come back again and again. read more

Great service! Nice and helpful staff Small restaurant, with about 3-4 tables Great music setting for the right vibe Lots of guisados offerings from moles, to chicken tinga, to chicharrón, carnes, nopales, vegeterain options. Basically something for everyone. Yummy tortillas. Good Jamaica. I loved the green Chile with chicharrón tacos. I didn't care for the carne en su jugo- the flavors were- absolutely there but it was diced into little cubes. It didn't mesh well with the other wonderful flavors in the taco. So the carne was subpar. Definitely looking forward to visiting again and trying their chicken options. read more

Mesa Agricola - Carne en su jugo y Chicharrón en salsa verde tacos - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Delicious slow cooked guisados! You can order them as tacos or burritos, but the burritos are pretty small for the price. They serve beef, fish, chicken, vegetarian, vegan, lamb. My parents & I got a variety to share & I loved how each one was flavorful & the meats were tender. My favorite was their birria burrito! Small restaurant with just a couple of tables inside & out. Located on Escondido Blvd. Street parking only, which can be tough. read more

Mesa Agricola - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

I am glad that the algorithm wizards brought this place up on my feed a month ago. I sent it to family and when it was time to find a restaurant, this place popped up. If you're looking for a simple set up with amazing flavors then I present Mesa Agricola. So this place is great to order take out or if you can chance with the limited seating, as they are small. Three small tables inside. They have some outdoor seats and outdoor standing tables. Great for pairs of people who aren't necessarily trying for a full dining experience. It worked well when I went with my family, but I want to make sure you know that before. Also, they close at 6. My family likes to eat earlier then that so it wasn't a problem. Parked behind the building in their off street lot and walked around. When you walk in there they have their menu outlined on little chalk boards to your right. It's simple, tacos or burritos. That said, they were really great at walking new customers their their menu and explaining what goes into it. I ordered four tacos, chorizo, mole turkey, steak Jalisco and barbacoa. I really enjoyed each of the tacos. The flavors were fantastic. They had three kinds of hot sauce out and the sous chef came out and asked if we liked spicy and brought us a behind the counter hotter hot sauce. After we ate we had a good conversation with the sous chef about the restaurant and the menu. Eight of the dishes are staples and the sub out four. Tomorrow they are making a verde mole, which I'll unfortunately miss trying. I will be back here to try more of the menu. This is not a taco shop, even though they sell tacos and burritos. The options are more focused and change based on the chef and sous chef. I want this place to do well, because it's delicious food and you won't get this kind of quality across the board from anywhere else in Escondido. read more

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My friend brought me these tacos (and burrito) down from Escondido and everything was delicious. Loved the assortment of different salsas and thoroughly enjoyed this food. Everything was tasty. read more

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Stopped in again and managed to snag a table this time for indoor seating. Super happy with the vegan/vegetarian options, glad to see there's more variety. I had the tunas agua fresca which was super fresh (made minutes before coming to the table) and delicious. Parking is limited, so try the block behind in the residential area, and walk just up the block. Now that I've tried several veggie options I think next time I'll go for a burrito. read more

Mesa Agricola - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Super cozy, cute, warm, and authentic taco shop in esco! The staff are very helpful and kind. I liked that you can only get a taco or burrito, but you can choose from the many filling options. If you don't know already, they stand out because they are a farm to table shop! Taco flavors: I fear this did not taste incredibly different from many tacos I've had. However, I think it did taste very clean and healthy. It did not weigh down on me like most greasy tacos I've had. Chilate: I've never seen this drink on menus so I gave it a try and it was sooooo up my alley. Super yumm!! highly recommend Service: As mentioned service was really great, and you can feel the staff's joy and pride in their store. Unfortunately for me, after 40 minutes of waiting I went to check on my order and we found out that they had lost my order ticket :( They were really apologetic and got the order out right away but of course that did affect my experience. read more

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Went here for a quick lunch during the week. It was a bit hard to find, as the sign on the door is not very apparent from the street and there are a lot of different businesses in this little strip. There is a small lot in the back that is shared by the businesses and free to park, or street parking on the side or front of the business. The food was pretty straightforward, the owner was very nice and explained to us about all of the different options and how you could choose a taco or burrito. We went with the taco options and tried a few different ones. They don't really have side items, the rice or beans go inside the taco or burrito. Tacos come on corn tortillas and the burritos come in flour tortillas. The birria taco was pretty good, the meat was just the right consistency and not mushy or fatty. They piled the meat on pretty high. I loved the green shrimp tackle the best, I would order this again. I did not have a strong flavor that was good. The Barbacoa was my least favorite, it had some different spices in it that I just didn't care for inside of a taco. It has chickpeas in it which I do like. I don't know if it's because we came so early in the day, but I do have to mention that the food was lukewarm at best. I am a person that likes my food service very hot so this kind of put me off a little bit. I did mention it to them and they replace one of the tacos. You try to go back at a later time of the day to see if there is a difference in the temperature. They serve the food Chipotle Style, where the meat is Heating in the bins. It's possible they try to keep the fire turned on low so it doesn't dry out, but I do think it might be better if they turned up the fire just a bit. The place is very busy, and there is not much seating, maybe about three small tables inside and a few small tables outside. There is not much Standing Room inside once you order, so I can get a little crowded. The food did taste very fresh, and so did the drinks that they make in house. They have a watermelon one that I liked as it was not too sweet. They also have a pineapple one that's got a little bit of spice to it which I did not try. Overall I say it's worth it to check it out, and try a few different items, they have vegetarian and vegan options as well. read more

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I love farm to table restaurants, and Mesa Agricola is small but mighty! We ate here today for lunch and we will definitely be back. I really enjoyed their meat and fish offerings, and I'm I am so excited about their vegetarian and vegan dishes as well. The accompanying salsas and sauces hit the mark too. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. They really took the time with us and explained everything in detail. The watermelon agua frescas and the fermented pineapple drink were so refreshing and flavorful. I must admit I'm going to be a little obsessed with their spiced iced coffees for the rest of the warmer months. The complex flavors and attention to detail is incredible. I am so happy that Mesa Agricola chose Escondido to open their restaurant. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal, wowwwwza. Top-notch guisados with soul, origin, and massive flavor. Chef took his time to explain each offering for the day, and we tried a little bit of everything. Such a rad spot! Whether you're local or not, make the trek. Get ready to have your socks blown clean off with excellent food and a sweet lil ambiance. 13/10 read more

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With the homemade masa ready to be portioned into the press, immediately put it on the flat top grill, then puffed to perfection, the freshest ingredients are ready to populate its surface and has you salivating as you wait to make your order! You should experience this quaint Baja Taco/burrito shop that we tried because its owner and presentation in a YouTube video looked so authentic to the "Love of the food"! Don't forget dessert , which we chose the Basque cheesecake...Wow, the flame crusted top and creamy custard texture interior brought our "house down" and we had it for an appetizer! Owner and staff were attentive and super friendly and we could tell this is a team effort. All the best! read more

Amazing flavors and the fresh tortillas are delicious! Cookies are fabulous, too. My favorites: Recado negro Chicken Mole verde Pork in salsa verde My son enjoyed: Cochinata Lengua in salsa verde Friendly service. Can't wait to go back! Highly recommend. read more

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The food was incredible and delicious. A must try and worth a drive. One of the best taco spots in SD for sure. Also everyone working was kind friendly and helpful! We can't wait to go back! read more

Mesa Agricola - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

The food is absolutely delicious I just had the chicken mole, chicken chipotle is perfect for everyone and my daughter loves it and steak Colorado is amazing Everything fresh and delicious a unique palette amazing read more

Mesa Agricola - Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Absolutely delicious and insanely fresh! You pick the guisado (filling / flavor) and style (taco or burrito) and they are all phenom! read more

Mesa Agricola - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

I can definitely taste the "farm-to-table" aspect of the food as well as the hospitality. The explanations given for each dish were detailed and informative. I felt each taco was unique in its own way as well. At the end of the meal though, it got to a point where I was a bit tired of the stewy/gooey texture of the taco ingredients and still preferred something solid like the more traditional tacos. But overall, i appreciated how clean and well organized everything was. read more

Mesa Agricola - Lamb, steak, fish, shrimp, chicken/mushroom, turkey tacos - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Tasty lil taco shop in Escondido! Everything tastes like it was made with a lot of love and pride, and the people who served us were kind and enthusiastic about their offerings. The blue corn tortillas were so soft and delicious, but didn't fall apart under the generous helpings of fillings. Small shop with about 3 indoor tables and a few outside. Cozy, ideal for a quick bite or take away. Nice options for omnivores and veggies alike. Street parking was easy, prices were reasonable. read more

Mesa Agricola - Just try them, the pic won't give you a full idea of what each one is - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

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OMG!!! Where have I been?!?!? This is the only true Mexican restaurant where they served you true, authentic from scratch Mexican meals!!! Everything is so delicious, so fresh and authentic that literally takes me back to my childhood. They serve the meals with fresh tortillas and this is the only place also where they have Tepache! I've been in many restaurants in the area and even in San Diego I have not found Tepache. The owners are amazing people, we enjoyed hearing their story and how they started the business. Is a small happy restaurant with tremendous potential of expanding. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. You ca sense they are happy to serve you and put an extra smile on your face with their delicious food! Definitely coming back! read more

Mesa Agricola - Pollo en salsa verde, vegan mushroom taco. - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

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If you're just looking for standard taqueria fare, this place is not for you. They offer an interesting variety of super-tasty tacos and burritos filled with "guisados", which are slow-cooked dishes featuring meat and/or vegetables in a sauce. The blue corn and flour tortillas are house-made and have great flavor and a fresh texture. There are several guisados on the menu including a few vegetarian versions, plus specials. I tried the Turkey Mole, Chorizo & Nopales, and Steak Ranchera tacos (only served in groups of three for $4.00 each) which were all fantastic! Other luscious looking options were Yellowtail Veracruzano, Shrimp Poblano, Smoked Marlin, Chicarrone Ranchero, Beef Lengua Amarillo, and Short Rib Birria, plus rice and beans. I didn't catch the three veggies options. The burritos are Norteno-style (Northern Mexico), which is a streamlined burrito focused on excellent tortilla quality and just a few simple, flavor-rich fillings. There are a couple of tiny cups of unique salsas available, but they're not really needed. The only thing missing for me was fresh chips and salsa. It's mainly a take-out place, with three small tables inside and two outside, and I think they do catering. Hopefully they'll open a bigger space soon! read more

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The food was fantastic and service was great! Thank you! We tried the Steak Colorado, Steak Jalisco tacos and Chicken Chipotle Burrito. They were delicious and the Basque Cheesecake is probably the best cc I've ever had. read more

Authentic cuisine from around Mexico. Amazing food will definitely eat there again. Also some of the best cookies I've had in a while.

I wish I could give them 7 stars. Variety, party in my mouth, farm to table, affordable. read more

Mesa Agricola - I wish I could eat more - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Continuing our support small local biz mission - so happy to get to try this tiny but mighty taco shop! Guisado = stew, and oh the lovely spread of options from which to choose! Once you've selected your "toppings", then flip a coin for taco or burrito coz you can't go wrong with either! Our faves were the chicharron and shrimp tacos! Watermelon agua fresca made from watermelon harvested from owners' farm! As farm to table as it gets! Was packed when we went but outdoor seating worked out on a breezy Friday midday. Will be back for more! read more

Mesa Agricola - Tacos, tacos, and mooore tacos! - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

As a local we wanted something new so my wife is a yelper and suggested this place. 10/10 will return was super good! Dare I say maybe some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. Fresh corn tortillas will try their burritos next time very friendly and great customer service for a small spot. Was so good that we got them to go and ate in the car since the place was full and I came back in to let them know just how good they were. Absolutely try them chipotle chicken was a top contender for me and for my wife the birria or steak and papas We will return! We got 6 tacos Steak and papas Bean and cheese Birria Chipotle chicken Chorizo Nepal And one pork one I can't remember read more

Mesa Agricola - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Yum! Very delicious food. And they have three vegan options! I ordered beans and potatoes with just the right amount of spice, squash, pepper, corn ( a bit sweet), mushrooms and corn. This is a to go type of kitchen. Very limited seating. At this time tacos are $4.00 each. They are open for breakfast and lunch. I'll need to make them a Saturday stop in the future I ordered three tacos to go on a busy Friday at lunch time and waited about 12 minutes for my food. It was very busy because they had just got written up in the local paper. read more

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Food was awesome. Service was super friendly. Great flavors and authentic taste. Highly recommended. Quick and easy. Whole family enjoyed. read more

Mesa Agricola - Steak(red), chicken (orange), shrimp (green, right), pork (green bottom). All highly recommended. Steak being the winner in my opinion. - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

Saying the food here is delicious doesn't give it justice. unique flavorful fresh its like music to the taste buds. Service is excellent.

As I was leaving Mesa Agricola, after having the best Mexican Food that I can recall, I started reading the Yelp reviews. I'm in the cooking business also, and know the effort and dedication that goes into making this kind of food. It was so frustrating reading 1 star reviews, just because someone's fragile ego got hurt, or others doing a "Bordain's wanabe" food critique, calling the food "greasy"?! It's so unfair. But it's Yelp world, the price to pay for exposure. The bottom line is that this place is a gem! You taste the freshness and quality of the products in every bite. The tortillas are amazing, flavorful, tender but with a good bite, all the guisados are spectacular, light, succulent, a symphony of flavors. We ate several of the guisados, all outstanding and then...the Stake Rosarito Beach arrived, OMFG! The most perfect bite! So juicy, flavorful and the steak was incredible tender. With some of the both salsas, the tangy green and the very spicy yellow one...just perfect. Mesa Agricola came to make some noise in the SD culinary scene. Service was very friendly and attentive. Mesa Agricola: 10 stars! Can't wait to go back. read more

incredible food, farm fresh local ingredientes. homemade tortillas. everything was so flavorful. we tried 4 of the different guisados and were blown away. also huge shoutout to jose for the recommendations. good vibes all around. read more

Mesa Agricola - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

The gal serving us was phenomenal. She explained all of the food choices with detail and she was a pleasure! The chef came out and served our food. The food was exquisite and the salsa was beyond words! We travel to Mexico (San Miguel de Allende) often and the tacos were comparable if not better! 5 stars. Food was excellent. read more

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What a sweet spot! This place has amazing Mexican food. It is very tiny inside but has a cute charm to it. There's not a lot of places to sit, so keep that in mind. They have a few staples they serve regularly, but many different dishes that rotate. Their corn tortillas taste so good, like they cook each one to order. The big bowl of masa near the counter was a good clue. I had pork in Chile verde and Chipotle Chicken. Both were phenomenal. There are chunks of actual Chiles in the Chile verde. The spicy hot sauce was smoky and delicious, with good zip. The mild sauce was also very good and had a nice avocado flavor. I should also add my order came very quickly, served hot and the staff is very welcoming and helpful. I will be back for sure. read more

Fresh! That's what comes to mind when you try their tacos. It's a small restaurant- about 3 small tables inside and a few tables outside as well. Their concept is farm to table and so their menu changes according to what is available that day. We came on a Sunday afternoon around 5pm. It was busy but service was fast. Owner was very friendly and took time to go over all the different options available. You can get it in a taco or burrito. We chose the tacos and tried the Chicken Tinga, Pork Salsa Verde and Chicken Mole, all with corn tortilla. Right away you can tell the corn tortillas were freshly made. All the tacos we picked were delicious and tasty. They had two hot sauces: a yellow habanero that is more spicy and a black sauce which is charred chilis. Both complementing the tacos well. We also had their Pomegranate Grapefruit Agua Fresca. It was refreshing! Definitely looking forward to coming back to try more of their menu offerings. read more

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This is the jam! Incredible food quality, authentic, and everything to love about tacos de guisados. Classic hole in the wall, right under your nose type surprise spot. Tried 6 different tacos, everyone hit! 10/10 worth trying And the 1 burrito we tried.... read more

Incredible and original food! You have to try this So delicious and such a great variety of flavors Options change everyday Totally recommended All natural drinks amazing flavors read more

The taste was excellent and the green salsa gave just the right spice level. The 3 vegan tacos I ordered were all delicious but I wasn't expecting that the tacos would be so small (3 bites each) and that most of the filling would be rice. Edit: The rice filling is the style they serve. I've been back several times since and I'm bumping up to 5 stars. read more

Delicious tacos! The tortillas are very fresh and everything is flavorful. Staff are very friendly. One of the best taco spots I've tried in SD! read more

Mesa Agricola - Burrito and taco - Tacos Near Me - Escondido, California

So authentic, amazing homemade tortillas and fillings. Great for vegan and vegetarian

Just visited yesterday for the first time. I was with a large group so we had to eat outside. The place is really small so it's not ideal for larger groups. The food was amazing. Every single person in our group raved about their meal and the salsas, which are home made. The tortillas are also freshly made and everything we tried was delicious. I had a burrito with carne en su jugo and a chicken tinga taco and my husband tried the pork colorado burrito. Both were delicious. If you want a place with good quality ingredients and great taste, give this place a try! read more