From the moment I walked into La Mesa in St. Joseph, Missouri, I knew I was in for a treat. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the restaurant's cleanliness is immediately noticeable, setting the stage for a truly comfortable dining experience.The service at La Mesa was nothing short of excellent. The staff were attentive, friendly, and quick to offer recommendations, making us feel right at home. Now, let's talk about the food—it was absolutely divine! I had a dish that was bursting with flavor, each bite better than the last, a true testament to the skill and passion of the kitchen.Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend stopping at La Mesa. It's a place where every element comes together perfectly to deliver a memorable dining experience. Five stars aren't enough to capture the quality of La Mesa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Andrew Edwards
Always 5 star quality at this placeParking: Good parkingKid-friendliness: My kids and i eat here almost every sunday because there so goodWheelchair accessibility: Does not have stairs so easily accessible for wheel chair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip
Sugar Balls
Typical Mexican food, nothing special, nothing bad....same as every other place. Nothing stands out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ronnie Bohon
Perfect as always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos
Ant Rich
el maguey never argues with customers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Calie Ran
We get take out frequently, it's always fast and correct. I really enjoy their large assortment of veggies in the vegetarian fajitas. My husband and kids love the tacos and I also really enjoy their salsa.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco, Chips and Salsa
Hairy Style
What a fun place! Beautifully decorated! Lunch specials were on point, quick service, and good service. Will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chimichanga Dinner, Taco, Chips and Salsa
Chord Keithly
We barely saw our waitress, the food was absolutely freezing when it came to the table, very little flavor, and I left disappointed. Was offered a $5.00 gift card for the experience but will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Chacane Loceco
The wait staff was wonderful. When it comes to some seasonings it is really toned down. However the meat was still lovely. Atmosphere was good to a degree mainly because of the fountain in the center attracts every child who has no parental management was the only problem.Parking: Be mindful on the south/west side of the building. Might be a tight squeeze
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Hobis Flowerpot
I got the sopa de albondigas and it is usually my favorite thing to get, like it's the only thing I ever get which they don't always have but it's ok, then I order it through Doordash and I get it and I notice it's pretty clear and looks more oily than usual and I try it and it's straight water with hints of flavor. THATS NOT EVEN THE WORST PART, the meatballs in them were so squishy and would fall apart in the most disgusting way possible in your mouth aswell as the carrots way to over cooked. I thankfully ordered the chili cheese fries because I had a feeling it was not gonna hit ljke usual thank God I did. Don't put thing on the menu that can't be consistent.
It's not a bad place, fast service. Saturday, they have a lady sing, so the atmosphere was good and some what busy. Food not bad could use a little move flavor,but that is my opinion. We had drinks. I would suggest skipping on pitcher of alcohol unless it beer. Pitcher was sweet no matter what it was. We ended up getting a couple more shot to add to the pitcher. Over all its a good place. I'll go back this weekend and see if my experience is the same and I'll add pictures
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Heather .Heater
Hadn't been here in quite a while. The chicken fajita taco salad was always my favorite, and I think they have stepped up their game. It used to be shredded chicken, and now it's just chunks of chicken that I like so much better.The night we went, they had live music, which was wonderful. I don't know how often they do this but it just made dining experience so unique and fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chicken Taco Salad, Cheese Dip
Shirl Maldonado
Everything was great. Best salsa. Atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chimichanga Dinner, Chips, Chips and Salsa
Troy Cummings
We'll never order food from that place again. They're rude hateful and don't want to fix things. They messed up on my order and wouldn't fix it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Daneth Weese
Taco Tuesday all you can eat!! Love this place.Parking: Tight spots for a full size truck
From the moment I walked into La Mesa in St. Joseph, Missouri, I knew I was in for a treat. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the restaurant's cleanliness is immediately noticeable, setting the stage for a truly comfortable dining experience.The service at La Mesa was nothing short of excellent. The staff were attentive, friendly, and quick to offer recommendations, making us feel right at home. Now, let's talk about the food—it was absolutely divine! I had a dish that was bursting with flavor, each bite better than the last, a true testament to the skill and passion of the kitchen.Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend stopping at La Mesa. It's a place where every element comes together perfectly to deliver a memorable dining experience. Five stars aren't enough to capture the quality of La Mesa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Always 5 star quality at this placeParking: Good parkingKid-friendliness: My kids and i eat here almost every sunday because there so goodWheelchair accessibility: Does not have stairs so easily accessible for wheel chair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip
Typical Mexican food, nothing special, nothing bad....same as every other place. Nothing stands out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Perfect as always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos
el maguey never argues with customers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
We get take out frequently, it's always fast and correct. I really enjoy their large assortment of veggies in the vegetarian fajitas. My husband and kids love the tacos and I also really enjoy their salsa.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco, Chips and Salsa
What a fun place! Beautifully decorated! Lunch specials were on point, quick service, and good service. Will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chimichanga Dinner, Taco, Chips and Salsa
We barely saw our waitress, the food was absolutely freezing when it came to the table, very little flavor, and I left disappointed. Was offered a $5.00 gift card for the experience but will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
The wait staff was wonderful. When it comes to some seasonings it is really toned down. However the meat was still lovely. Atmosphere was good to a degree mainly because of the fountain in the center attracts every child who has no parental management was the only problem.Parking: Be mindful on the south/west side of the building. Might be a tight squeeze
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I got the sopa de albondigas and it is usually my favorite thing to get, like it's the only thing I ever get which they don't always have but it's ok, then I order it through Doordash and I get it and I notice it's pretty clear and looks more oily than usual and I try it and it's straight water with hints of flavor. THATS NOT EVEN THE WORST PART, the meatballs in them were so squishy and would fall apart in the most disgusting way possible in your mouth aswell as the carrots way to over cooked. I thankfully ordered the chili cheese fries because I had a feeling it was not gonna hit ljke usual thank God I did. Don't put thing on the menu that can't be consistent.
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It's not a bad place, fast service. Saturday, they have a lady sing, so the atmosphere was good and some what busy. Food not bad could use a little move flavor,but that is my opinion. We had drinks. I would suggest skipping on pitcher of alcohol unless it beer. Pitcher was sweet no matter what it was. We ended up getting a couple more shot to add to the pitcher. Over all its a good place. I'll go back this weekend and see if my experience is the same and I'll add pictures
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Hadn't been here in quite a while. The chicken fajita taco salad was always my favorite, and I think they have stepped up their game. It used to be shredded chicken, and now it's just chunks of chicken that I like so much better.The night we went, they had live music, which was wonderful. I don't know how often they do this but it just made dining experience so unique and fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chicken Taco Salad, Cheese Dip
Everything was great. Best salsa. Atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chimichanga Dinner, Chips, Chips and Salsa
We'll never order food from that place again. They're rude hateful and don't want to fix things. They messed up on my order and wouldn't fix it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Taco Tuesday all you can eat!! Love this place.Parking: Tight spots for a full size truck
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Tuesday