Easygoing restaurant serving Mexican staples, including handmade tortillas & fruit margaritas. Based on 872 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
8949 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 462-3500
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Breana McGowan
Never again. Taco Bell has more flavor. The only people that enjoyed their meal were my grandparents and the toddler which should say all you need to know. How do you screw up margaritas? The fajitas were terrible with no seasoning, not much on the skillet, and looked awful. Considering how much they charge for the queso fundido, you’d think it would be more than a thin layer on a plate. The carrots were good but they have us 1 small side dish that didn’t have enough pieces in it for each person in our party. They were going to sandwich at a terrible table when we were a large party with our back against a door and another with their back against a booth but we asked to move. The guy that started to serve us had a bad attitude. The only thing that saved the meal was how the female server that stepped up to serve, clear plates, etc tried to do what she could. The decor is vibrant to mask how awful everything else is.
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Lee Darby
Very Mexican decor, and gracious service. Menu full of traditional favorites and a few specialities. Choices between full dinners and a la carte, so a great place for small meals.
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Liza H
Strong margaritas and food was good.
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Javier Cota
I gave this place one star because the service was so unbelievably poor. My family came out to this establishment based on a past Marieta’s experience in their Oceanside location with similar expectations! The server constantly ignored our table, neglected refills, and had poor customer service skills. In addition to that, the restrooms were poorly maintained with overflowing trash and a terrible smell. When we tried to share our Oceanside experience with a server, his comment was “this is not Oceanside”.
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Victor Pin Ones
We have gone many times, but for some reason this last time was not the ɓest. Will not be going back we had a large group 4 adults 4 kids 8-12 and the service was more like we were bothering them to get items. Our order didn’t come out right we ordered a side of guacamole and it was same as what comes on your plate.a dolupe..servers are very impatient and they weren’t even busy. But food was good.
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Wendy McDonald
Not my first time here, but similar experience as last time minus the noise. We were seated in a room with a large group and kids running around. The noise level in that space was so loud. I was glad to get out of there. We couldn’t have a conversation.
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Joe Martinez
Was disappointed. The restaurant was almost empty and the service was slow. Asked for a straw and the server never came back with one. I had to go to the bar to get it. The food was good until I noticed the guacamole was turning black. I had already ate some. Yikes! Parking is not good as well. The bathrooms we’re dirty and smelled bad. The restaurant is old and worn out. We won’t return to this restaurant.
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Jim Warrick
We decided to come here to celebrate my significant other’s birthday. When we arrived there was plenty of parking and it didn’t look too busy. When we walked in I think we were one of 3 tables in the whole restaurant but they sat us right next to another group in a very odd booth in the walkway to the kitchen.
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Kirstin Hall
Marieta’s has been a family favorite for Mexican food for decades and continues to deliver. Although the atmosphere may be a bit outdated, the food, drinks, and service are consistently fantastic. From the soups, salads, specials, and classic combo dishes, everyone is always happy at the end of a meal. It’s an often overlooked La Mesa gem. Give it a try!
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Maria Romich
Ordered the plate for two. Carne asada; Tequila bacon wrapped shrimp, with delicious dipping sauce; Broiled half chicken in a red sauce; rice & beans, sour cream, guacamole, tortillas. Had leftovers for two more meals.
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