Food & Drink in La Mesa

The Hills Pub

Hip, casual watering hole with reclaimed-wood decor & a menu of burgers, tacos & elevated pub grub.

Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant

Casual Mexican eatery for carne asada burritos & chiles rellenos served in a converted home.

Coin Haus

Spacious hangout with dozens of self-serve beer taps, classic arcade games & industrial decor.

Sheldon's Service Station

Creative breakfast & lunch dishes are served at this homey neighborhood hangout with a shaded patio.

Johnny B's Burgers, Brew & Spirits

American basics & drinks dispensed in a laid-back setting with sports on TV, a patio & a fire pit.

Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room

Lively spot to grill your own steak or order prepared entrees along with cocktails.

Brew Coffee Spot

Casa De Pico

Mexican standards, giant margaritas & tableside mariachis in a kitschy, folk art-adorned space.

Patty's Cafe

Casa Gabriela

Cocktails & a menu of traditional Mexican dishes in a contemporary restaurant & bar.

Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant

Comfy, all-day option for American & Italian eats, plus candies, gelato, draft beer & sports on TV.

Anthony's Fish Grotto

Branch of an iconic seafood chain with daily catches in a vintage main room or on a lakeside patio.

Antica Trattoria

Shopping-center standby for refined renderings of Italian cuisine in a posh, mural-filled setting.

Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar

Casual, clubby seafood chain serving up surf 'n' turf, oysters on the half shell, fish tacos & more.

Farmer's Table La Mesa

Neighborhood favorite serving inventive New American eats in a colorful space with a spacious patio.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

La Mesa Bistro & Bakery

Casual cafe offering breakfast & lunch favorites with fresh-baked bread, plus outdoor seating.

Lightbulb Coffee La Mesa

Swami's Cafe La Mesa

SoCal chain serving cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads & waffles in a casual setting.

Sunshine Pancake House