Tapas Restaurants near La Mesa, CA

“Wow wow wow. Best food I’ve had in La Mesa to date. The filet mignon was extremely tender and the potatoes were to die for. They have a great wine selection as well. The ambiance is a major plus - perfect date spot. I’ll be returning on Valentine’s Day with the LOML!! Keep the gooood food coming Tour De Tapas. Grateful you’re here!“

“I attended an event at Meraki last night and absolutely loved the space! It’s beautifully clean, open, and so versatile—you can really make it your own. The food was delicious A++ (my favorite was the Fettuccine Alfredo) and the service was truly top notch. Such a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!“

“Great music and delicious food.“

“On 12/29 at 4pm, we got married in Alcazar Garden! At 6pm, we had a reservation at Mabel's Gone Fishing for our party of 13, and it was the perfect first meal of the rest of our lives. The dinner was in the Fish Bowl, the private dining area next to the main one, and we had a prix fixe meal coordinated between us their event coordinator, Everything that came out was perfectly portioned. I never had a passionfruit mignonette, and I appreciate them opening my mind to a sweet thing with the savory brine of the oysters. Course after course, it just kept getting better. Our conservas platter with smoked and oil tinned mussels and mackerel, the roasted beets with the chili and goat cheese, the broiled cod in garum butter and sunflower...I can't believe we ate so much and still had space for cheesecake. This says nothing of the drinks we had, that we probably drank too much of, but they all went down so smoothly! Much praise for our two servers, one of whom was the coordinator we'd been chatting with via email for a month. When we come back to San Diego, The FIRST place we go to dinner will be Mabel's Gone Fishing...ok, maybe it will be Del Taco depending on when we land, but the SECOND place we go will definitely be Mabel's Gone Fishing.“

“The best dining event in a long while. Food is terrific and the beer is literally ice cold. The owner is delightful! Please visit cause it is a treat.“

“Wonderful place. Wine selection is wide & the staff are top Tier! I Had a small birthday gathering in the patio & it was perfectly set-up & the arrangement of the seating allowed me to see & talk with the guest celebrating with me. We fit 35 comfortably. Shannon is an incredible server & host. Her customer Serivce is unmatched. Thank you for making this day so special.“

“They have a white sangria that the wife just LOVES. Have to stop in every once in a while and grab a glass“

“All good dudes hang out at Clem’s.“

“The second time coming here was better than the first time. We came here on New Year's Day 2026 and decided to come here the day before Valentines Day to beat the crowds. Even still our wait was 25 minutes. But the food and service to us was worth the wait. Next time I'm going to try to come for Happy Hour.“

“Absolutely fantastic experience at Osteria Cotto e Mangiato! The service from Andrea (owner) was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every dish we ordered was incredible-from the rich, comforting Carbonara w/anchovies to the Captain's Treasure chest is unexplainable good, everything was cooked to perfection. You can really taste the quality and care in each bite. This place is a gem in San Diego for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine. Oh, by the way, did I mention the Tiramisu... WOW!! Can’t wait to come back!“

“New Years Day Eve! I left home looking for ramen for my sick husband and ended up at Nozaru. The place is freaking slammed! I was helped with my to go order by Yessi. She was awesome. She should teach customer service 101. She gave me a great suggestion for broth and was patient as I tried to figure out what I want. I sat by the front while I waited and listened to her answer the phone and was so patient, clear, and kind while she took orders. Did I mention it’s crazy busy?? Oh yea, the food was great too! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We had a great time visiting during the Mistletoe Pop-Up. The Christmas cocktails were delicious and we tried a few regular offerings. The food menu was underwhelming, so we ended up going elsewhere for food, but the vibe and drinks were great.“

“Eaten here numerous times. Excellent quality food, and service. Equivalent to San Francisco Bay Area Japanese restaurants..which are outstanding.“

“Food are delicious. Good customer service.“

“I went as a solo traveler and sat at the bar. The staff was so sweet and friendly. They cleared extra space for me so I could order food (it is a pretty small bar area and I get the feeling food is not often served there) the house wine and eggplant parm were so good and again the staff were so mind and warm. Will definitely go again ❤️“

“What a great place. Amazing food and cocktails. Bartenders were amazing.“

“This is my second time here and I absolutely love it. The coffee is phenomenal. The first time I came, I got the brown sugar latte, and today I ordered the same thing but added the pistachio cold foam. The cold foam was life-changing.

Their breakfast burrito comes with chipotle and cilantro aioli. Both are good, but the cilantro aioli is my favorite. It’s so good. We also tried the huevos rotos and the serrano pesto sandwich. Everything tasted fresh and really flavorful.

One thing I love is that they change parts of their menu periodically. For example, the pistachio cold foam is only available this month. It makes it fun to come back and try new things.

The staff is always friendly, and the overall vibe is great. I still need to come back and try their dinner menu, but so far I highly recommend this place for coffee, breakfast, or brunch.“

“Delicious food…all of it, the Ramen, the sushi, everything!“

“el mejor lugar para bailar un exelente ambiente y muy buenas bebidas el mejor club“

“Great music and delicious food.“

“Such a great venue! Loved it!“