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Marios de la Mesa Restaurant

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Local(619) 461-9390

8425 la Mesa Blvd
la Mesa, CA 91941

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Marios de la Mesa Restaurant
Local(619) 461-9390

8425 la Mesa Blvd
la Mesa, CA 91941

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User Reviews of Marios de la Mesa Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by James P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Some people have been saying in their reviews that Mario's De La Mesa is some of the best Mexican food that they have eaten. While I would hardly go that far, it is rather good. I love mole and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bomb-diggityThe parents and I had our mommy's day lunch here. The Chile Relleno was awesome. Everything was fresh, and appereared/tasted like it was home made. I have been there one other time and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Arthur M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice little place... the food is average Mexican for a heavily Hispanic town like San Diego. That said they kick ass on El Torito
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary W.

4.0 of 5 stars. While on vacation we decided to visit a Mexican restaurant and with the help of Yelp we decided on Mario's. The place is a down to earth family run style restaurant and we came in toward the end of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizardfish J.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I have to say, is "just eat here"! Delicious!!! Everything on the menu tastes so home made and fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went back.Pork mole, excellent use of chocolate and chile. Mildly sweet and you can taste the chile as well. Very mild and tasteful. The pork is perfectly tender. The onions and mushrooms in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great. You definitely get what you pay for. I personally recommend any of their burritos. The burritos come drowned delicious sauce made from scratch by Mario himself. The chile relleno...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mikala s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mario's is just such a cool little homestyle kind of place. I've been going there since they moved from the industrial district on the other side of I-8. I usually have just something light to eat, so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my wife's favorite mexican restaurant in Southern California and I love it also. The mole is the best that I have had so far, it is not too chocolaty and not too sweet (I have had mole where I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. omg i LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. i've been going to marios for over 10 years, since it was in the industrial area of la mesa. until recently, i always got the same thing: carne asada burrito w/ rice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Outstanding food and service. Best sit down Mexican food in town! Try the machaca with eggs for a late breakfast. Better yet do your taste buds a favor and order the cheese enchiladas with tomatillos...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sydney r.

5.0 of 5 stars. amazing food. i had the huevos mexicanos which was so amazingly delicious (side note: not many options for vegetarians like me, but that was to die for). my girlfriend got the carne asada and she said...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by russ h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mario's of La Mesa is a fantastic spot. I try to eat there every week and have sampled most of the menu, and I keep on coming back. The service is usually very good, but they can get busy. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very good. I get the Fish Taco Plate, and for about 11 dollars you get a lot of food. The white sauce you put on it as well is very good. You get chips and salsa to start and get guacamole if you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maidfurah G.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I have to say is that you have to try this place out yourself! I love this place! This is one of the all time best mexican food in the planet!
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea D.

3.0 of 5 stars. More like a 3.5. I really wanted to like this place but the food wasn't as flavorful as I like my Mexican food to be. The place was adorable though, very homey and the service was really great. Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonia S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is WAY too tiny for more than, 20 people max. There is not enough room for busy waiters. The wait is very akward. They have a few chairs in the entrance and its a VERY tiny wait area....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is as good as it gets for me. I have had two 5 star experiences here in a row. I love how this place is in a house and utilizes the backyard as a patio! Its so cute and homey! The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Big Room Nine x.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice Mexican restaurant.I ordered the carne asada burrito with guacamole and my wife ordered the beef taco, we also got complimentary chips and salsa.The carne asada in my burrito was well grilled....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Love it here... : ) by CATHERINE R. at InsiderPages

We look forward to our almost weekly trip to the quaint town of La mesa, to have Mario's Mexican Food. It's delicious and their friendly staff makes you feel very welcome. We have really enjoyed every visit to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Found this place on Yelp when looking for things to do during Oktoberfest last year. This place serves the best Mexican food hands down. I have tried many times to catch these folks off guard by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimi R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good mexican food for SD. Service was wonderful, we ended up sitting outside enjoyiing the wonderful view. I actually went to this restaurant because of yelp! Pricing was good and the guacamole...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eddie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my little brother's favorite places in town. We go there every time he comes down to visit from Seattle since their Mexican food is laughable.The food here isn't too bad. It's a very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Good, not great, but perfect enough for 2nd trip

This is an excellent homey sit down Mexican restaurant. Built into an actual house over the past 25 years and that real family owned business feel makes this place rather nice. The bathrooms are clean and...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is an excellent homey sit down Mexican restaurant. Built into an actual house over the past 25 years and that real family owned business feel makes this place rather nice. The bathrooms are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to Mario's once and was completely turned off.Why? They put so much cumin in their food. Everything looked perfect, such as the salsa, rice and Albondigas (Meatball Soup), up until I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mario's is as Mexican as it gets. Working in La Mesa, you only have two options for Mexican food: Casa de Pico and Mario's. Mario's wins hands down over Casa de Pico. This mom-and-pop restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janette R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like this reasturant it has a good vibe. i like the outside patio the margaritas are not that great but the food is very good. The food tastes home made and the Menudo is to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brianne A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love me some Mario's! The only reason I didn't give them a five star rating is because they've been a little inconsistent as of late. I don't know if it's a new cook, but the rice and beans have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh Mario - why have I neglected to find you sooner? This place put a serious notch in my waistline - because I finished my plate and my two fiends plates too! I hope they didn't want those leftovers....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Friendly Staff, Great Food

Mario's is such a wonderful plate to eat any time of the day. The staff is super friendly and the food is fantastic!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dude, I didn't think this place was that great. I like Antonio's Hacienda (aka Hacienda Casa Blanca) over by Parkway Plaza better. The fam and I decided to try this place after reading all the rave...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Mexican Food? Nowere else ranks better!

Congrats to Mario's for being the Mexican food in town! And the flan... slap me!!! Always my choice when friends are here visiting.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Personal

You will be greeted by friendly smiling faces, you will be served by the same.Your food will come to you just as you ordered.The atmosphere is just the right aount of busy and social.Will come back as often as...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Can't get enough!

Mario's has great food, friendly staff and dining on the patio is so comfortable! We always dine there when friends are in town. It's a great local restaurant!!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Great Great Great

This is the best mexican buffet i've ever had! It wasn't crowded, the food was delicious, and it was a great atmosphere
kudzu.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have heard this place was good and am just sorry that I hadn't tried it sooner. My husband and I came here for lunch. Soon after we sat down we were offered a complimentary fruit salad that was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Good Food at Great Prices!

This is a great place for authentic Mexican food at very good prices! The atmoshpere is good, the food is served quickly, and the staff is very friendly
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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DAMN GOOD TACOS!

This places gets Five Freaking stars!!! What can I say, other than the best Mexican food place in town. I highly recommend that you GO EAT HERE!!! Everything is great on the menu! One of very few that I can...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alessa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Today was my second time coming here and I was very impressed. I ordered a cheese enchilada with beans and rice. When it came (ok, it did take a while, but the waiter was really nice) all I could...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Ohh Tamales

Marios is a small but fabulous Mexican Restaurant. You may have to wait to get in on the weekends, but the wait is worth it. My favorite is the pork tamales. I have a hard time finding good tamales anywhere,...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The heat is closing in.Guy Davenport had been hiding out in the northland, but a sombrero-wearing assassin showed up at his door and burned down his safehouse. Out of options, I rode the back of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is damn good.It's nestled in downtown La Mesa in a building that looks like a house of sorts.It"s really authentic Mexican food and a good place to take taco-virgins (your tourist pals)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Icie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Chile Colorado, makes my mouth water just typing about it. So far a big hit with all my family. I like the fruit salad they give you at Sunday Brunch. I hope my girls want to go for dinner tonite.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari S.

4.0 of 5 stars. We really love Mario's! Their chips and salsa are wonderful. I usually get their combo burrito which is HUGE! Enough for two meals. The service is always good, but there can be a wait...especially on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt E.

4.0 of 5 stars. A nice sit down Mexican restaraunt. Friendly service, quality authentico food at a fair price. Sit out back on the patio for a nice meal. Great Salsa's and chips. It's not on the menu but try the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denice L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Drunk Guy and I went to Marios for lunch today per the suggestion of a certain Naughty American The fricken mole was so good. So good that I sang the "Moley Moley Moley" song to it while the 2 moles...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Usually good, food was off today by Matthew L. at InsiderPages

Got a cold taco with my seafood soup today. Also got flat Sprite which is a consistent problem. Usually very good food. Especially like the carne asada, shrimp fajitas and enchiladas. Hoping the food quality...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Got a cold taco with my seafood soup today. Told them about problems and they said they'd check but gave no discount or new taco. Also got flat Sprite which is a consistent problem. Usually very good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite Mexican places. The food is always great and i love everything on the menu. I would highly recommend giving it a try. It can get very busy and be hard to get seated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Do Not Eat Here!!!

I went to this restaurant for breakfast with some friends. In two of our breakfast burritos we had rotten potatoes. They were actually black! When we told the waiter the manager was very rude and did not even...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jana K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mario's serves possibly the best carne asada plate in San Diego, hands down. I have also tried the tacos, salads, enchiladas and they are also good but the carne asada is to die for. Everything on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Most authentic Mexican food in SD

Mario's is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant. Whenever out-of-town company comes to visit, this is where we take them for REAL Mexican. Love the verde enchiladas and the beef burritos.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The quality and flavor of the food here is absolutely top notch. That alone would be reason to go. But the ambience is so welcoming -- cozy in the winter and festive in the summer. The wait staff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by G. E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely on the top 5 for great Mexican "sit down" restaurants in San Diego. Great food and a pleasant, "comfortable" atmosphere (the restaurant is a converted house in the Village of La Mesa). It's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by emilia r.

5.0 of 5 stars. They have Delicious food their. It's a family owned resturant. I always get the Enchiladas it has sour cream on top and its so good. They also have fruit cups they have friut in it and more stuff its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I no longer live in San Diego, but I consider this restaurant to be one of the highest redeeming qualities the city has to offer. I had been going to Mario's before it moved to downtown La Mesa, back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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I'd give it ten stars if I could by Lucy P. at InsiderPages

I am not a big Mexican food fan, but this place rocks. It is in a house that has been converted in a restaurant, so it is pretty dinky. The food is delicious. My kids are big fans as well, and they are pretty...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Mario's by Angelique O. at InsiderPages

marios's is a great place to buy mexican food. the plates that you order are delicious and big and unexpensive. Its worth going here and spending your money. The atmosphere is also great too. You can come here...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica M.

5.0 of 5 stars. i've been going here since i was little and i have the privledge of knowing mario before he retired and handed over this little bundle of joy to his daughter, patty. the food is prepared south of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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SignOnSanDiego.com

even if you think you don't like tamales, mario's de la mesa will change your mind...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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