50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants La Mesa

“If you want a mouth-gasm this is the burger joint for you! The best burger I’ve had…. And you get a free bracelet lol…. These burgers are huge so either bring your turkey pants or share it with someone you trust.“

“Very delicious and big portions! Love the sopas and Rueben sandwich!“

“This place food, ambience, decor, patio, services, etc, etc, etc gas not competition around san diego,“

“Great breakfast and sandwiches. Cozy place with homemade food and great service!“

“T&A Adventures is @ The Hills Local Pub in La Mesa California having THE BEST BURGER of our adventures so far! I mean WOW! Juicy deliciousness! Garlic Parm Burger - Half Pound patty, candied jalapeño bacon, swiss, garlic aioli, arugula, tomato, brioche bun, parmesean crisp - Served w Fries. Absolute 🔥! Our Server "Jordan" was awesome too.“

“Got the combo taco/enchilada plate. It was alot of food. The beans had great flavor, topped with melted cheese. Good hot sauce as well. They apparently dont have fountain drinks, as I was given a can of diet soda. I'd recommend eating here. This is my 3rd time here as I dont live within this vicinity.“

“Retro arcade conveniently located in La Mesa. Don't drink so can't speak to the beer selection but they have a wife variety of taps. If theres a beeryou wanted to try this is a phenomenal opportunity. Played for about 45 min, 2 ppl cost $27 incl good tip. Sundays are free play all day. I'll be back“

“Update June 2026: still my number 1 favorite brewery. Always a great experience. Tonight the beer was perfect, the band (Setting Sons) was excellent, and the food truck was great ( Surf Me A Taco, or is it Surf Meat Taco) ! Great place. Praguenosis, haze for horses, King Rufus - incredible beers.

Original: Great place, friendly with awesome beer! The old brick building and the patio with lights is just a perfect atmosphere for a beer!“

“mamma mia signature is THE absolute best sandwich I've ever had in my life. staff is always friendly, food is always great, beer is always cold. what else can you ask for?“

“Swami's has the perfect local vibe with great food and great service! We recommend them to visitors and locals who don't know yet. It is a great La Mesa dining option!“

“Quaint . Great service and food“

“First time here and not disappointed. Didn't have a long wait like others said. The doma was excellent. I got the combo to try their meats - beef kabob, chicken Tikka, and beef shawarma. All were seasoned well, especially the shawarma...very bold. But it's the cook on the meat that set them apart! All 3 were tender, juicy, and savory. Too many overcook these but they just melted in my mouth. Highly recommended.“

“We really enjoyed our meals and the overall experience of dining at Casa Gabriela. Our waitress, Samantha was excellent! She was professional, very attentive & super friendly. She was one of the best waitresses all tree of us have ever had. They have a real gem there. We will definitely be back soon.“

“Great food! One of the best Philly Steaks in San Diego!“

“I would recomend to come here for a view, ambience, and meet up. For food, it’s okay but not special considering their price point. Fresh catch halibut might not fresh at all cos it’s a bit fishy and it’s over cooked and it’s pricey for its quality. Lobster was better tho, juicy and fresh. The rest were so so. Calamary was plain and not crunchy on the outside and not hot when served. Clam chowder, well … just ok and too much potato in it. Battered fish and shrimp were slightly better if you eat it with avocado ranch. I loved the place, the pond was beautiful, and friendly staffs.“

“3/5 for a first timer during restaurant week… the special menu was $50 per person…. we never got any bread with our dinner (and didn’t realize we were left out until we were on dessert)… and, portions were small, so the bread would have been nice, especially for $50… also, the server made us make our food order at the same time as our drinks… personally, i like to have a drink or two before i order my food… so, the service was rushed in that sense… and no one asked me if i wanted a second glass of wine i had the veal and my friend had the lobster ravioli… both tasted decently but, again, small portions… the burrata was amazing and the desserts (tiramisu and lava cake) were pleasant i think i’d like to try again on a night that isn’t as busy, and order off of the actual menu“

“Best coffee in San Diego!!!! ☕️✨“

“My biscuit and gravy were the 💣! Can't wait to go back🙂“

“Best bar in San Diego super nice staff and great food“

“Superb Mexican food. Fast and easy. We loved it ! 🤙🏼“

“Stopped by for some lunch and got an incredible California burrito. Under $15 and a ~5 minute wait, the value and convenience were already notable.

The burrito itself was huge. Each bite was clean, a little bit of everything. The fries had a distinct crisp, the meat was tender and not chewy, the guac was good, both sauces were excellent, and it was seasoned well but not overly salty.

Plenty of indoor seating and the TV wasn’t insanely loud (pet peeve of mine!). Parking was straightforward but I can see it being tough during a lunch rush in this small lot.“

“I love La Mesa Bistro team working is very nice, friendly and efficient. It’s clean and you can eat indoor or outside The food is all very good and ready quickly! My favorites açaí be wil and grilled Cheese on sourdough with artichokes and avocado. It’s fabulous- sorry I can’t remember the benefits of it. ?“

“Every time we’ve gone, the food is good. They also have a good choice of craft beers on hand rotating. The service can be either really good or really bad. They have forgotten about us and left us waiting for a check for 40 minutes. I ordered a hamburger with two slices of cheese, when they served it the hamburger only had one slice. I asked the waitress if she could just take it back and add another slice of cheese. I am more than happy to pay for it. She blew a huffing sound, shrugged her shoulders and rolled her eyes and said whatever and walked away with the plate. When she brought it back, she sat the plate down and said, “Do you have enough cheese now”. My wife and I have actually enjoyed going to this place, but that waitress has turned me off for a while for sure.“

“Sooooo good!!!!! I am trying “mostly” vegan this year so this was such a find! We got pastries for my sister’s birthday. She has lots of food sensitivities and can’t eat dairy. The PERFECT birthday treat! VERY friendly and helpful staff!“

“I love this place so much. Super delicious and affordable. Personal favorites are the cream chop and the baklava! Highly recommend.“

“I haven't had BBQ this good in San Diego. If you are craving legit smoked meats this place is awesome. service is as good as the food.“

“My favorite is there my helix calzone with added jalapeños“

“Carina our server was really great and the service is always amazing. Mario's is always our first stop when coming to San Diego.“

“Came in 2/14 and got a surf and turf burrito, and Cali burrito. Service was excellent, and it smelled so good. Once we got home and ate, my surf and turf was on point. Been trying different burritos around SD, this is definitely in my top 5. Will be coming back for sure. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Lived in San Diego for decades. Rarely went out but always passed Chicos. Finally went there. Just found a neighborhood watering hole. Met a nice regular, a chef from the Grant. Bartender was great. Using the website, he made the unique frappe I asked for. Next it was beer for me. The selection was good and prices more than competitive. There are several pool tables and the Padre game was on the biggest screen. We'll be going back.“

“Great dive bar, easy access off and on the freeway and a great oasis on the way to magnolia to see a concert Friendly staff as well as the patrons“

“Awesome wine bar, food trucks & live music! Highly recommended!“

“good people ...lobe and miss your mother, Anna❤✝️“

“The first time I visited the taco shop. I ordered the ground beef roll tacos, it was an option for small ones or big ones I order big ones and they were delicious. Taco shops rarely sell a ground beef roll taco. The service was pleasent and the food is a good price. I will be returning soon.“

“Good people and great location. The owner is great . Definitely recommended“

“The restaurant is quite lovely, as was our server Brenda - the best I've ever personally had the pleasure of dining with. We split our entree and still had more than enough for each person's portion. Brenda was very considerate and generous with every accommodation we requested of her. Everything was great and served promptly and thoughtfully. Fantastic food and service.“

“Wonderful! Excellent service delicious food and great atmosphere .“

“Best sandwiches :) The bread makes it!“

“I went to fruity loco on avocado road after my workout. I actually met the owner of Fruity Loco named Krystal Ateek. She was super nice and she had great timing because my workout has just finished and I wanted something nutritious and satiating after the workout. I'm going to post a video with this but basically the drinks are very good and the cost is also fair. They have several locations so you should visit one near you. I have the addresses and I will leave them below. The smoothie that I had was a peanut butter banana with a protein shot in it. That is great right after work out if you want protein. I highly recommend going there.
Pick the address that's near you and go check it out when you want a drink.

These are the Fruity Loco locations-
Campo Rd. Sweetwater Rd avacado Blvd.
Fruity loco
3823 avocado Blvd La Mesa , CA 91941
9766 Campo Rd spring valley CA 91977
507 Sweetwater Rd spring valley CA 91977
9505 jamacha Blvd spring valley CA 91977“

“I just haven't ever had a bad meal here. I look forward to going back and enjoying a meal with a bestie. Finish it off with mango sticky rice and sleep like a baby 😁😉“

“Very nice play place to play pool& snooker . Very clean & organized very well. Tables are very well kept. Good foo to snack . Very good selection of beers 😁🍺“

“All the staff here are AMAZING! They have been such a great staff and has welcomed me and my daughter since day 1. The buffalo chicken strips are amazing along with the blue cheese side which is phenomenal and the steak fries are so good. Burgers are amazing too. Love Johnny B’s!“

“Great food. I really like the fried fish and the burgers are good too its also a woman owned business. the owner is super sweet.“

“The Starbucks La Mesa location is by far the most pleasant and interactive exchange of greetings that welcome. Love the coffee and tea. Great place to meet and greet. The Baristas Rock!“

“Used the mobile app & sailed through! They even gave me a puppachino for my Doxie!“

“We've enjoyed every roll, every appetizer, every visit. Left this afternoon planning a return trip on Friday.“

“Such a cute place. The food was good, service was great, and the coffee yummy.“

“Los caffe y los sandwich son delicious“