Tortas La Presa

I was in downtown Mesa for a music event. My group and I were hungry and The Salted Knot caught our…read morenose. The smell is luring and the vibe was inviting. The owners were present, working along their team. A real small business owned and operated by your community. As a business owner this was such a great place to visit. As a foodie this was the best pretzel experience I've ever had.

We were looking for something light to eat while visiting downtown Mesa, and we happened open this…read morelovely pretzel shop The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We were given suggestions, clarification on menu items, and we were also never felt at all rushed to make a decision and order. Our orders were brought out to us in a timely manner, and they even came by later to check on us and bus the table some. Our orders were plated nicely and everything looked and tasted great We chose to sit outside, but there is plenty of seating on the inside. The interior is deceptively spacious. There is a long bar with pretzels and other baked treats. The menu is posted clearly behind the bar. The decor was fun and quirky. I enjoyed their chef my songs for "good pretzels for good people (and the other ones too)" Their literal bread and butter is pretzels, and they have a variety to choose from like original, garlic Parmesan, pizza, cinnamon, Italian, everything seasoning, etc etc etc. They also have flights of pretzel knots where you get a chance to try a variety of five. Each pretzel or knots comes with a dipping sauce that includes but is not limited to nacho cheese, beer cheese, sweet cream, marshmallow fluff, marinara, ranch, etc There are even pretzel dogs and other pretzel fusion dishes. If you're thirsty they have soft drinks and specialty coffee options Everything tasted delicious. Both the nacho and beer cheese worked well with the original pretzel and the knots flight Some tips: Parking is limited, but we visited the downtown area a few times, and we were lucky enough to find spots each time Try the knots flight to get a variety. If you have a sweet tooth, the cinnamon sugar pretzel is the choice for you Cheers!

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PP Thai & Sushi

3.9(393 reviews)

10/10 food and service!…read more We don't end up in Mesa very often but we were at the music store looking for good food. They recommended this Thai place and wow were they right! My husband said it's the best orange chicken he's had in Arizona and I was so happy with my Panang curry. I ordered it mild and it still was a bit spicy for me. Next time I'd probably just say no spice! Haha

We come here relatively often, as it's across the street from the office. There isn't much to the…read moredecor, but it's certainly nice enough. There is not a lunch menu, so the portions are normal portions, and quite large.bib always have next day lunch. I ordered my favorite, the pad see ew. It really is delicious here. I can't remember what my friend had, but it was full of veggies and looked really good. I think we each paid around $16 for our entree.

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PP Thai & Sushi

4.7(18 reviews)

Came upon this place after visiting the Arizona Museum of Natural History. It was around lunch time…read moreand my partner and I enjoyed our lunch date. It was not too crowded and the server was very friendly. My partner is vegan and our server recommended dishes that would meet his food needs. We started off our lunch with the spring rolls and spicy garlic edamame. The sauce on the edamame was finger licking good. I ordered the garlic lover with chicken , vegetable pineapple rice and my partner ordered the drunken noodles. He had never had drunken noodles but it was suggested by our server. All of the dishes came out hot, fresh and flavorful. We live in central Phoenix and though this is a little drive for us we would definitely come back. My partner fell in love with the drunken noodles. He spoke so highly of the food.

PP Thai is a must-try in Downtown Mesa!…read more Over the years, I have had A LOT of Thai food, including some of the "best" at some The Evil Jungle Princess dish is the absolute best Thai dish I have ever had! I didn't actually see any sushi on the menu, but that's ok because I would order the Evil Jungle Princess again... and also can't wait to try their selection of curry dishes! The staff was incredibly friendly and informative, which was very much appreciated! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

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Margaritas Mexican Grille

3.1(251 reviews)

We had a quick dinner here and had to get to the theater…read more.. I had a tasty Baja Fish Taco and she had Chile Relleno. The black beans and rice were very good. The Guacamole was zesty and topped with some pico. The service was friendly and quick

Best salsa in downtown Mesa for sure. However, staff is precise and provides the utmost…read moreprofessionalism to guests. The vibe inside is very quaint relaxed ambiance. Smells are going to send you off to a cantina beachside in Puerta Vallarta.

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Guacamole and Black Bean dip with chips and salsa.

Mango's Mexican Cafe

4.2(445 reviews)

1.2 mi

I've been going to Mangos for 30 years.. it's the best! And the family is even betterread more

Good evening everyone, this evening Jen & I met up with our daughter & son in law Joe &…read moregranddaughter Opal for the annual Christmas Ice Skating in downtown Mesa Az. We had a great time and we all decided we wanted Mexican Food for dinner so we headed to Mangos Mexican Cafe, this is right on Main St Downtown Mesa, we headed in and looked over the menu and decided what we wanted, Jen & I usually share so decided on the Beef Taco, Cheese Enchiladas, Tostada with Beans & Rice, will say it was delicious and as many of you know from previous reviews I am a big fan of Spanish Rice, I'm happy to say the rice was one of the BEST tasting I've had and the beans were excellent as well, we all enjoyed our dinner and will be back to try some of the other items they serve, service was very good and staff was friendly, the restaurant is nicely done with it's decor. Stop by sometime and give them a try.

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Sopapillas and fried ice cream

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Level 1 Arcade Bar

4.2(72 reviews)

1.2 mi

I have always been a big fan of arcades going back to my childhood. I grew up hanging out at them…read moreon the weekends in my high school and college days. I am enjoying the resurgence of arcade bars here in the Valley. Since moving to Mesa, I have been making stops here at Level One Arcade Bar. I love the chill vibe and their selection of classic arcade games. Games use tokens or quarters that you can get from the token machine. Level One Arcade Bar is a two-story venue and has a wide array of pinball machines and arcade games. They opened in 2019 in Downtown Mesa and have a Valley Metro light rail stop nearby. Each floor features its own bar with each of them having around 30 beers on tap. The second level has majority of the pinball machines. You will find me playing classics like 1943, Galaga, Mortal Combat, Tekken 3, Area 51, Mario Bros and Street Fighter. I am also a big pinball junkie. They have darts here at Level One and we have had fun playing them when I have come here with groups of friends. Check out the speakeasy behind the building if you want to hang out in a cool 20s vibe atmosphere with a cocktail. It is called Alchemy 48. Under 21 is permitted with a parent or guardian until 7pm and must by supervised. Happy Hour is 3pm - 7pm Monday to Friday.

So fun and for those of us that remember arcades in the '80's and '90's this is a total blast from…read morethe past.

Downstairs bar

Deep fried peanut butter and jelly

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Smash Bros cocktail

Lost Dutchman Coffee House

3.7(209 reviews)

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The service for this place is really good. There is plenty of tables to sit at and setup to read or…read moretype on a computer. The atmosphere feels quiet and slow. The coffee is not bad. I usually get something iced (mocha) or a hot mocha. Both of which are really good.

I've officially become a repeat fan of Lost Dutchman Coffee…read more My first visit, I tried the Gold Rush Latte made with breve and WOWZERS such a delicious, indulgent treat. It felt a little fancy but still totally approachable. Naturally, I had to come back. Round two did not disappoint either, I went with the Iced Cookie Butter Latte and it was just as good in a totally different way. Their espresso beans are seriously solid: smooth, not too acidic, and easy to drink whether you're going hot or iced. The vibe here is a big part of why I keep coming back. It's always chill, with good alternative music playing and plenty of seating options depending on your mood, whether you want to hang out or just relax with your drink. Also, don't skip the peanut butter bites! For $1.50, it might be one of the best little treats you can grab. Honestly a steal. The baristas are consistently just as sweet as their drinks and easygoing, which makes the whole experience even better. Prices feel fair, especially for the quality you're getting. Only small downside is parking can get a little tight if the lot fills up, but I've always managed to snag a spot with a bit of luck. Overall, I just love the vibe here. Definitely one of my go-to spots now!