We went here for lunch after staying at the Gaylord Texan Resort and opting not to have lunch at their Mexican restaurant. Mesa's is just a few minutes drive from Gaylord so it is super convenient. The ambience is pleasant and open and in general it was fine. The restaurant was clean with plenty of seats and parking outside. I did not get a "homey" feel but that may be just me. Our server was attentive and efficient. No problems or complaints. The free chips and salsa were good but not outstanding. The salsa was warm and obviously homemade, but it lacked kick. It was tasty but not "OMG this is good." I started with a cup of Roberto's queso which is the standard queso cheese with some ground beef, pico, and a tablespoon of guacamole. It too was good but not outstanding. I am not sure what it was missing but there was something that was needed. I had the two beef tacos and they were just average. Not much flavor or anything distinctive. The ground beef was not well seasoned so they were kind of bland. The rice and black beans were also kind of bland. Frankly, my tacos at home are better. The wife had the taco salad and liked it, although it did not come with any dressing. She used the salsa. Not sure if that was an oversight or that is the way the salad is served. She was also happy that they serve Negro Modelo on tap, so she was happy. The kid had nachos with black beans and cheese and did not complain. Overall, the meal was fine, nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out as a compelling reason to return. read more

Showing up on a Saturday evening to a nearly empty restaurant is kind of a double edged sword. On one hand, it's nice to have the dining room and server pretty much all to yourselves, but at the same time the lack of patrons certainly arouses suspicion. Such was the case recently when we paid a visit to Mesa. The first order of business was getting an appetizer to go with the chips and salsa. Upon the server's recommendation we got the queso Blanco. It was quite possibly the blandest queso I have ever eaten. At this point I started to worry that it was a sign of things to come. However, the extra spicy salsa that we also requested to go with the chips was more flavorful and gave me hope for the entrees. The good news is that my chicken and cheese enchiladas turned out to be better than the insipid appetizer. The not so good news is that it was still a mediocre meal. The rest of my family had mixed feelings about their food. My husband, who got 2 beef enchiladas, said his were overly salty but otherwise average. The bacon wrapped shrimp that my mother got were a little overcooked but she liked the sides. Both of my sons' entrees, the Mesa burrito and the chicken strips, were very well received. People like to say that even when pizza is bad it's still good. For me, that also applies to Tex-Mex. But, considering the plethora options out there, I doubt I will be returning anytime soon. read more

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We are visiting and came here at 6:30pm after an 8 hour drive. What a great place to come and have an enjoyable dinner. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the music wasn't too loud so we could hear our conversation. We loved the freshly made shrimp and flavorful salsa! The salsa wasn't spicy, just full of flavor! I ordered the Skirt steak and bacon wrapped shrimp with the sautéed veggies. I loved every bite of my meal though I was nice and shared some with my husband. He ordered the two fish tacos platter. I ate half of one taco and we both agreed the tacos were a home run. They were a little spicy for me, but I'm a wimp with heat. The thing that made our visit extra special was our server, Danny. He is friendly and professional. He learned we were in town visiting and gave us some great tips for our visit. If we lived here, we would be regulars! Danny was our server read more

I ordered Mesa as a pickup recently and was very happy with the quality and quantity of food! The service was relatively quick, and the staff was knowledgeable about the offerings over the phone. The restaurant itself is VERY bright, I'd prefer it to be a bit dim as the dinner service time though. Overall, I would recommend Mesa for dinner with friends, family or a casual date. read more

First off our server Alex was AMAZING. Ask for him when you come in. He made our kids feel welcome and got them to laugh. Appetizer: Roberto's Queso, it is a queso with beef, quail and pico in it. Very good and a large portion. They also bring out chips and salsa. The salsa came out warm and wasn't too spicy. Dinner: I got the Mesa Guisado and would get it again. The sauce was Smokey and tasty. My husband got the Smothered Chicken and said it's some of the best chicken he's had. He hates mushrooms and said they made them really good. Kids food: We got the cheese quesadilla and the chicken tenders. Both were pretty good and very large portions. Drink: Spicy Marg- YUM it is very spicy but very good. read more

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We stopped here to meet an friend and it was a halfway point. First off- ALL WAITSTAFF WAS INCREDIBLE! Every single person that spoke to us or helped us was so friendly. Our waitress was very kind and efficient, answering every question we had. Note to others who don't enjoy- they serve a heated salsa with the chips, I'm not a warm salsa fan but really enjoyed the queso with meat, guac and pico in it. I ordered the redfish tacos and the grilled them for me instead of breading and frying which I appreciated, sides were just eh. The margaritas were decent, maybe a little overly sweet. The patio is awesome and will be even better when the doors are open. We would go back again for sure read more

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I cannot say enough great things about Curt, Manny, Danny and Ed - as well as the rest of the Mesa team! We recently hosted my husband's 50th birthday party on the (climate controlled) patio - and it was a great success! The fajitas (chicken steak and veggie) and sides were plentiful and tasted great! Queso and salsa were 5-star! And churros ... yum!!! Will definitely keep Mesa in my list of places to recommend and to utilize again in the future! read more

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The food, service, and the environment were amazing! I really enjoyed my lunch! I highly recommend coming here for the authentic Mexican cuisine! read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

came here for my bday (feb14) had a reservation but the group that comes behind us gets seated first no biggie. chose the flautas since they're my fave and a safe choice but they were tasteless and i couldn't even finish (one of my friends got the same thing and said the same). However the rest of my friends enjoyed their meal. The mango margarita was SO good!!! would def come back just for drinks. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - flautas, reg mango margarita - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

They say everything was made from scratch but that was hard to believe. Fajitas had no flavor, tortillas were not handmade, queso was basic yellow cheese. I will say the only thing i enjoyed was a bite of my child's chicken strip and the chips were good. read more

We have drove by numerous times and put this place on our list seeking great Mexican food If you rate the quality of the food vs the other numerous standard seasonings of Mexican or Tex Mex as I am always made aware of This place is equal to or better than Black Beans - not great but typical of the North Texas area Rice -same as the others Now I had the crispy beef taco ground meat as shredded beef is hard to find- but it was a good taco One of the group ordered beef and chicken fajitas they brought it out on a hot metal plate he said it was fantastic Service was very good Everyone was smile and if you are hunting a big clean Mexican Restaurant this is a very doable place read more

The staff and customer service here keeps us coming back again and again. Tremendous hospitality combined with good food make this local establishment a must-visit. We usually sit at the bar, which on certain nights can be quite entertaining for people watching. Rossi, Natalie, and Blake provide top-tier service and go above and beyond for their customers - anything from feeding the occasional homeless passerby (they are more frequent in Grapevine now as everywhere else) to ensuring that customers in needs of Uber/Lyft get home safely. The Happy Hour specials are excellent. Great drink prices - and ask for the tacos on special. A good selection of street tacos is on hand to pair with your HH drink choices. The food here is pretty good - the nachos are on point and made differently than at your typical Mexican restaurant. The salsa, chips, and guacamole are meals in themselves. I haven't had the fajitas here, but when they come out, heads turn with food envy. For good food and paramount hospitality, this is the place to go to. Highly, highly recommended. read more

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Came in for a quick lunch during the week. Wasn't super busy. Sat at the bar. Bartender/server was very attentive and helpful. Ordered the Mesa Platter with a chicken, cheese and beef enchilada. Subbed out the crispy taco for a soft steak taco. The cheese enchilada was my fav! Other than that it was a pretty average plate. Nothing truly stood out that I would come back for. Also the server was very nice and brought us some extra spicy salsa. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Mesa Platter - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Had dinner here and it was amazing. We will be going back. The grilled shrimp enchiladas were amazing. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Grilled shrimp enchiladas with lobster sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Look, it's a Tex mex place with good ritas, good appetizers, and good vibes. Friendly waitstaff and good atmosphere. However, the food taste is just alright. It's not bad, but it's also not very good. I've tried the brisket quesadillas, the guacamole, the chips and salsa, and the tacos al carbon and none have been something to come back to. The brisket quesadillas I had yesterday were soggy because there was so much grease. The tacos al carbon are just ok. The salsa is sweet and needs more heat. The chips were also soggy. Refried beans seemed like they weren't fresh and needed salt and just a lot more love to them maybe cilantro or something. I come from a Mexican family where food we cook is authentic and we cook it with passion and love and I think this place lacks the love on the food and it shows. I believe some of their food isn't fresh like they advertise and it's sad. There are other Tex mex restaurants that truly do care for their food. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Guacamole and their salsa - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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4/5 stars - Mesa Mexican Cuisine @ Grapevine (across from Great Wolf Lodge). The food was delicious. The chip and dip was the appetizer the waitress brought out. I order the "Beef Street Tacos" $14 5/5. The green sauce for my beef tacos was so delicious to my tacos. My kids order the "Mesa combo beef & chicken Fajita" $20 4/5. My husband order "Beef Chili Relleno" $15 4/5. The waitress provided great customer service and attentive. read more

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Food was good, although cheese enchiladas were bad. service was great But tried 2 different margaritas and they had a weird bug spray taste! Something is wrong wouldnt go here again! read more

My in laws brought us here for an early casual dinner. To our surprise it was happy hour (yay!) they offered $4.50 margaritas that weren't the greatest at all tons of tangy sugary mix but also $4.50 well drinks hello easy decent gin and tonics! The complimentary chips and salsa were great! The chips were thin and not greasy! The salsa had some flavor and not spicy by any means. I ordered the chicken fajita salad and cleaned my plate the chicken was cooked perfectly the lettuce crisp and fresh and their guacamole atop was also very fresh and flavorful! Very nice relaxing atmosphere here we brought my 2 kids along also and the place was loud that bringing kids here is completely welcome i feel like! read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - the menu for mesa mexican cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

The hunt for mexican food in Grapevine continues. I like to check out places that are locally owned and stumbled upon Mesa. The location is good, the building is lovely, and the food wasn't bad. It just wasn't good. I started with their spicy margarita which was not spicy. At all. I would say it was sweet. It just tasted like regular margarita mix with a pepper in it and tajin on the rim. The salsa came out hot. And not spicy hot, temperature hot. Like a soup. Admittedly, I do not prefer my salsas warm, but I also thought it was pretty bland and had no spice to it. Next came out the brisket tacos. The meat was cooked well, a bit under seasoned, but it was topped off with grocery store bagged cheese which has no relation to queso fresco (which is stated on the menu), pickled jalapenos (which was not stated on the menu), and I declined the bbq sauce. I should have known when there was supposed to be bbq sauce. Thought I would be good with salsa. I was wrong. It came with rice and black beans that had never met salt at ALL. The whole thing was kind of confusing and bland. The waiter disappeared after he dropped the food off and having salt and pepper on tables is no longer a thing. There are people who really dig this place and maybe this was just not their Saturday night, but I won't be hurrying back. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Brisket tacos - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Seated right away on an early Saturday afternoon. Defoe is nice, laid back feel without looking overcrowded. Our waiter was Alex and he was attentive. We started with a cup of queso, it was good and reasonably priced at $5. The salsa is served warm which was a nice change. The chips were good and complimented the salsa. Chicken quesadilla is half of a large tortilla stuffed with chicken and cheese. No onions or other vegetables. Served with sour cream on the side. The chicken releno was good, the sauce on it was somewhat bland, presentation was beautiful. Both entrees were served with black beans and rice which both had decent flavor. The food was not cold but was not hot either considering it was 3 pm I was hoping for fresh food but not sure that it was. Definitely would try again. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly and fast service from Shelby. I had the queso with chorizo and was impressed with the flavor and grilled texture. Got the shrimp enchiladas with lobster cream sauce. The avocado slices were a nice touch. The shrimp was tender, the sauce was creamy and delicious (a touch of Sherry?), the rice was light and fluffy and the side of vegetables were perfectly seasoned. I would like to give this meal 4.5 stars because the only flaw is the extremely watery salsa that lacked flavor. It is served warm (not my preference) but my server let me know you can request it cold. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Got here right when they opened - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Only our second visit here. We asked Alex, our server, what he recommended. Wow! He was as passionate about food as I am. Alex highly recommended the seafood on their menu. I decided on the Mesa Seafood Relleno based on what I had read off the menu description and Alex's guidance. Mesa Seafood Relleno Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with shrimp, crab, grilled corn and cotija cheese topped with lobster cream sauce $22 Absolutely the most incredible chile relleno I have ever had anywhere. Beyond amazing. Loads of crab and shrimp, with a little corn for contrast in taste and texture. The lobster sauce was excellent and added beautiful color to the presentation. This dish is moderately spicy but off the chart for overall value and taste. I had red rice because I am not a fan of cilantro. The rice had great mild flavor and texture. My wife finished off the rice and black beans with her cup of tortilla soup. This Tex-Mex restaurant is going onto our regular rotation. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Seafood Chile Relleno - If you like seafood with a bit of piquant, get this! - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Was my fiancé and I's first time here and the food was amazing! Our waitress was very friendly and thankfully understanding that I wanted to switch out my alcoholic beverage for a different. Will definitely be back! read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Shrimp Tacos with rice and black beans - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Chips & Salsa: chips are good, salsa is very mild, sweet, and served warm; not my favorite since I prefer spicy, flavorful, and not-warm. Flautas: HUGE portion. 3 very large flautas filled with shredded chicken served with a side of rice and black refried beans. The oddest part of these is the sweet Thai chili sauce drizzled on top... doesn't seem fitting for Tex-mex food? None of the food was spicy or had any heat, which is at least somewhat expected for Mexican fare, even hybrid Mexican fare! Date had Chile relleno, seemed to like it; said it was OK. Decent portion. Spicy Jalapeño margarita: not spicy, no jalapeño in it, tasted like cheap tequila. Served in a small tumbler over ice. Date had it because he usually loves them, wasn't impressed. Beerita (frozen margarita w/upturned beer in it): margarita mix is very odd tasting, very sweet. Almost like sprite? Beer is a coronita; usual. Didn't finish the beverage. Maybe probably won't go back if all the food is on the sweeter side? read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Chicken Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Really disappointed after some of the reviews on here were good. They were very accommodating ok a Saturday night when we left the Gaylord Ice exhibit and couldn't find a table anywhere for 9. That's about the extent of the good though. At 9pm they were barely half full. The waitstaff must have been tired because most of our drinks were closer to empty than full most of the night. I ordered the beef burrito plate that comes with beans and rice. They brought our food out within 10 minutes of ordering which is usually not a sign that it's fresh. And it wasn't. The burrito consisted mostly of rice inside and I literally had to look for the beef. Nothing else in the plate was spectacular at all. The forgers has chimichanga, enchilada plate and street tacos. Pretty much the same response from everyone. El Fenix would have been better and less expensive. If you're going to charge more for your Mexican food it better be better than El Fenix prices. read more

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I went to lunch here one Friday with some family that was visiting from out of town. We started off by sharing a bowl of Roberto's Queso $10.00. This is their normal queso but with taco meat, guacamole and Pico de Gallo added in. This was very good, nice a velvety smooth and flavorful. The portion was shared between 3 adults and a child and we still took over half of it home. For my entrée I got the Mesa Platter $20.00 which was 1 beef enchilada, 1 chicken enchilada, 1 cheese enchilada and a beef taco. The beef taco was good but all 3 of the enchilada's were meh. The rice and beans were meh as well. There was just no flavor in all of it. The taco was much better flavor wise but at least it had the textural crunch from the shell and I could taste some seasoning on the beef. The service we had from Nancy was awesome though, never an empty drink all around. I would go back for the queso and maybe try something else to see if they do anything else better. I would avoid their enchiladas all together though. read more

Went for lunch. Overall it was good; no big downside. Not authentic but the food was tasty. The service was friendly and had no issues. I'd go back someday. read more

Had I not read the description of the restaurant perhaps, four stars would have been given, as expectations would have been different. The description reads "scratch made Mexican food with a touch of Tex Mex" the tortillas were not scratch made, and the rice and beans, if scratch made, lacked flavor. The description also reads that they offer upscale qualities. Well, plastic cups, and cheap plates and utensils aren't upscale. The seats could use a good cleaning. Again, it was expectations based on the description. Despite these factors, the service is great, very fast. They don't skimp on the food. We ordered the Mesa guisada and a chicken quesadilla. The salsa for the chips is warm and delicious. Most people were ordering the fajitas and maybe that's what we should have ordered. Was disappointed that for a Mexican restaurant they didn't offer traditional scratch made beverages. Like lemonade. It was all sodas (not even Mexican soda) and artificial lemonade. Again, this place is not bad, it's a regular Tex mex restaurant comparable to others. Music was good too, very spacious. read more

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Dallas is not short on good Tex-Mex food - but this place is truly a gem. The food is scratch made and oh so good. We tried the fish tacos and steak street style tacos and haven't stopped talking about how yummy they were. That was 2 days ago! Shout out to Emmanuel - our amazing server. Just let him order for you. That's what I did. And I don't regret it. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We really enjoyed our dinner here. The cuisine was outstanding. Ariel was fantastic and looked after us well. His suggestions were perfect. They warm the salsa, which is rare but I appreciated it, and I'm quite particular about my salsa. Thanks. read more

Food and service were great!!!! We were at Great Wolf Lodge and went to dinner here one night.

Afternoon visit was great for ladies' lunch. Great cocktails and we all liked our food. Warm salsa, Nachos, enchiladas, and tacos were tasty. Good service. Plenty of parking. read more

My wife is a connoisseur of Mexican food. We really enjoyed the warm salsa. Sandra rated the tortilla soup at a 9. That puts them in top 10 of the 100's of Mexican food restaurants we've had the pleasure to visit in the world. We split a chicken chimi and were pleasantly surprised with the crunchyness along with the black refried beans adding another layer of deliciousness. Dan was such a wonderful host. I do pray your new venture is a huge success! read more

Love the food and bloody Mary's here and the service is always top notch. I have one complaint which I don't do often, however, I ordered shrimp cocktail and being that it cost $14 I expected a good amount of shrimp. The shrimp was small and there were maybe 6 or 7 total which were completely covered in the "cocktail". I won't be ordering that again. read more

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This spot was delicious! I tried both the strawberry and traditional margarita and I liked the strawberry more! The rice was my favorite. A good place to try when visiting great wolf lodge it's right across super fast and convenient! read more

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I wish I took more pictures... But we were so hungry by the time we arrived, I devoured my red fish tacos in a matter of a few minutes, and had hardly even realized I forgot to take the obligatory "Yelp staged food photo." The food was on par with most Mexican places, didn't blow me out of the water. But the drinks were good, and our waitress was the best. We will be back to Mesa for sure. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Chips and guacamole, coconut margarita. Couldn't wait for the picture first. - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I live this place! The sugar island margarita is to die for! The food is great and I always get amazing service! It's never overly crowded and I can get seated pretty quick! Give them a shot read more

My husband and I dropped in for a casual dinner date last night. The weather was perfect so the patio felt really good and it wasn't too busy which was nice. We ordered a chicken and steak fajitas plate and briskett tacos. The meal was good, no complaints - would definitely eat here again. In fact I am looking forward to trying their brunch. This is definitely a 3.5 place based upon my one experience. The server was nice, prices were reasonable. Here's where I would rank them in regard to their genre in the local area. Mi Dia is my fave but definitely the priciest. Glorias is 2nd. I think they have the edge as far as fajita flavor and I like their salsa and rice better. Also their corn tacos are much crispier, which I prefer. This place is a solid 3rd though and the most affordable. Everyone else in the area is not worth the mention imo. read more

Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Chicken and steak fajitas and brisket tacos - Mexican Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Very underwhelming. Salsa and queso blanco were both runny and lacked flavor. Margarita tasted way too much like mix, although was still strong enough. Chimichanga however was very good and loaded with skirt steak. Our waiter was also attentive and helpful. Not bad, just expected better. read more

Service is great and friendly but food just average at best. It comes out quick though if that matters. The margaritas are good so drink up. I liked their chips and hot sauce. read more