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Eat & Drink
A taste of La Mesa.
Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and other places to eat around La Mesa.
63 places to eat and drink in La Mesa are listed here. Most common kinds: pizzeria (7), cafe (5), coffee shop (4) and sushi restaurant (3). Streets with the most listings: La Mesa Boulevard (15), University Avenue (12) and Lake Murray Boulevard (10).
Local favorites
Local favorites
A few places with photos and full details to get you going.
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Little Roma Restaurant
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The Hills Pub
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Casa Gabriela
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The AubreyRose Tea Room
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Himalayan Cuisine
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Hearth House
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Ney Restaurant
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Bamboo Fresh Thai Cuisine
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Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
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Casa Gabriela
Casa Gabriela serves Mexican food in La Mesa Village, pairing traditional recipes with a modern presentation under Chef Gabriela Lopez. The menu includes seafood and vegetarian choices alongside tacos, empanadas, and…
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The AubreyRose Tea Room
The AubreyRose Tea Room is an English-style afternoon tea room located in La Mesa, California, specializing in petite treats and gifts. It is a suitable venue for various events such as wedding and baby shower events,…
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Hearth House
Hearth House, on Jackson Drive in La Mesa, California, serves as a neighborhood bar. The bar features craft cocktails and cold drafts. Daily happy hour brings half-off drinks and games, while events like karaoke,…
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Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
At Nonno’s Ristorante Italiano in La Mesa, the focus is on traditional Italian cooking. The restaurant is family-owned.
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Antica Trattoria
Antica Trattoria is an Italian restaurant and wine bar in La Mesa. Its menu features homemade pasta and dishes such as arancini, mussels, and bruschetta, while guests can dine in or order takeout. The restaurant also…
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Pietro's Cucina Italiana
Pietro’s Cucina Italiana serves dishes inspired mainly by Naples, with some Northern Italian selections. Its website traces that approach to southern Italy and the island of Ischia, where founder Pietro Di Meglio was…
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Casa De Pico
Casa De Pico is a restaurant on Grossmont Center Drive.
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Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, in La Mesa, California, operates at 8555 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 106. This sushi restaurant serves sushi, sashimi, and Japanese fusion cuisine. The menu includes starters like Baked Dynamites,…
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Smokey and The Brisket BBQ
Smokey and The Brisket BBQ is a restaurant on Lake Murray Boulevard.
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Deano's Pub
Deano's Pub in La Mesa provides a space for people to enjoy drinks and live music, with events that showcase local music talent. Live music events are hosted on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring different bands…
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Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
The Riviera Supper Club is located at 7777 University Ave in La Mesa, CA, and offers fine dining, entertainment, and events. The restaurant has a menu that includes a variety of dishes, such as salads, soups, steaks,…
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Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant
Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant is a restaurant on La Mesa Boulevard.
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West Coast Smoke and Tap House
West Coast Smoke and Tap House serves great food and features a rotating draft beer selection in La Mesa. The menu includes soups, sandwiches, and salads, as well as daily specials and a loyalty program. This pub is…
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Limoncello Modern Italian
Limoncello Modern Italian is a restaurant on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Oodles By The Nood Bar
Oodles By The Nood Bar in La Mesa, California, is a family-owned Asian restaurant and sister restaurant of The Nood Bar, a local noodle shop in North Park. The chef and team create classic dishes from Asian countries…
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Aromi Italian Cuisine
Aromi Italian Cuisine brings authentic Italian dining to the heart of La Mesa, California. Cousins Andrea and Francesco, who grew up in the trattorias of Sicily, own the restaurant. Francesco attended culinary school…
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El Veganito
El Veganito is a restaurant on Grossmont Center Drive.
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Nachos Jr Taco Shop
Nachos Jr Taco Shop is a restaurant on University Avenue.
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Los Tres Potrillos Mexican Food
Los Tres Potrillos Mexican Food is a restaurant on Lake Murray Boulevard.
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Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant
Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant is a restaurant on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Tita's Taco Shop
Tita's Taco Shop is a restaurant on University Avenue.
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Señor Burro
Señor Burro is a restaurant on Fletcher Parkway B.
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Señor Taquero Taco Shop
Señor Taquero Taco Shop is a restaurant on University Avenue.
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Los Pinos Taco Shop
Los Pinos Taco Shop is a restaurant on Lake Murray Boulevard.
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J-K's Greek Cafe
J-K's Greek Cafe in La Mesa, California, has been reimagined by longtime friends Liza and Brooke, who blend tradition with creativity in their authentic Greek food with a modern twist. The cafe serves dishes such as…
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Petrinos Greek Restaurant
Petrinos Greek Restaurant is a greek restaurant on Parkway Drive.
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Tacos Azteca
Tacos Azteca is a restaurant on University Avenue.
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El Azteca Taco Shop
El Azteca Taco Shop is a restaurant on Parkway Drive.
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Patty's Cafe
Patty's Cafe is a café on Lake Murray Boulevard.
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Momentos Cafe
Momentos Cafe is a café on Grossmont Center Drive.
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El Compadre Taco Shop & More
El Compadre Taco Shop & More is a restaurant on University Avenue.
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La Mesita Mexican Food
La Mesita Mexican Food in La Mesa, California, can be found at 7012 University Ave. This restaurant serves Mexican dishes, including carne asada, rolled tacos, and California burritos, and has a salsa bar with multiple…
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Cilantro's Taco Shop
Cilantro's Taco Shop is a restaurant on El Cajon Boulevard.
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Villas Mexican Food
Villas Mexican Food is a restaurant on Grossmont Center Drive.
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La Esquina Mexican Grill
La Esquina Mexican Grill is a restaurant on Jackson Drive.
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La Mesa Pizzaworks
La Mesa Pizzaworks is a pizzeria on University Avenue.
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Uncle Joey's Pizza & Grill
Uncle Joey's Pizza & Grill is a pizzeria on El Cajon Boulevard.
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Surf Rider Pizza
Surf Rider Pizza serves East Coast-style pies with wide-cut slices, a thin, crispy crust and hand-tossed dough. Its La Mesa Village location offers slices to go and patio dining.
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New York New York Pizza & Pasta
New York New York Pizza & Pasta is a pizzeria on Lake Murray Boulevard.
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D'Amatos Pizza
D'Amatos Pizza is a pizzeria on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Gus's Subs & Pizza Place
Gus's Subs & Pizza Place is a pizzeria on Baltimore Drive.
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New York Giant Pizza
New York Giant Pizza is a pizzeria on Dallas Street.
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Mystic Grill
Mystic Grill serves halal Mediterranean cuisine and makes its food from scratch. Its La Mesa restaurant opened in 1999.
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Marathon Coffee
Marathon Coffee is a coffee shop on Grossmont Center Drive.
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Brew Coffee Spot
Brew Coffee Spot is a coffee shop located in La Mesa, California, at 6101 Lake Murray Blvd. The shop offers a variety of single-origin coffees, including El Salvador, Panama Highlands, and Colombia Castillo. Each…
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Sheldon's Service Station
Sheldon's Service Station is a cafe in La Mesa, California, serving breakfast, coffee, brunch, lunch, and local favorites in a relaxed setting. The cafe has a long history, dating back to the 1920s when it was…
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Marcella June's Coffee Lounge
Marcella June's Coffee Lounge is a coffee shop on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro
Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro is a café on University Avenue A.
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Lightbulb Coffee La Mesa
Lightbulb Coffee La Mesa is a coffee shop on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Pink Rose Cafe
Pink Rose Cafe is a café on La Mesa Boulevard.
Chinese restaurant
Chopsticks Inn Restaurant
The owners of Chopsticks Inn Restaurant, born and raised in Hong Kong, operate their family-owned business using their family's secret recipes and fresh ingredients at 8687 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942. Dishes…
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Kawaii Sushi
Kawaii Sushi is a sushi restaurant on Baltimore Drive.
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Konnichiwa Sushi & Bar
Konnichiwa Sushi & Bar is a sushi restaurant on La Mesa Boulevard.
American restaurant
Mastiff Kitchen La Mesa
Mastiff Kitchen opened its standalone La Mesa restaurant in 2023 after beginning as a sausage-focused food truck in 2013. The Palm Avenue menu includes house-made sausages, smash burgers, pan pizza and salads, with…
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Shawarma Guys La Mesa
Shawarma Guys serves beef and chicken shawarma at its Jackson Drive restaurant in La Mesa. Plates come with accompaniments such as yellow rice, hummus and tabouli, and the business also offers catering.
Seafood restaurant
Anthony's Fish Grotto
Anthony's Fish Grotto in La Mesa, California, features lakefront outdoor seating and a dog-friendly patio. The restaurant has a full bar and a big menu of seafood favorites, including beef and chicken options. The menu…
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