Food is delicious and service is fast. I ordered…read morechilaquiles and a refill coffee. My friend ordered machaca. Both dishes were very good. I would go back. Not a fancy restaurant, but it is a comfortable place to eat.

The restaurant is quite cramped inside and very noisy. There were several TVs on, along with what…read moresounded like two different types of music--Spanish music behind me and older pop music on the other side of the restaurant. Our table was right next to a metal utility rack they were using to store menus and cleaning products. That's fine, but my head was close to a spray bottle and a bottle of Lysol, which wasn't ideal. They were very busy, so we had high hopes for great food. Unfortunately, many of the items were bland. The beans and rice were especially underwhelming, with very little flavor--you can tell from the picture that the rice is basically plain white rice. My flautas were crunchy with fresh toppings, but the meat lacked flavor. My meal came with a bowl of fideo, but it wasn't delivered before my meal like it was for other tables. In fact, I had to ask for it after our food arrived, which makes me think I wouldn't have received it otherwise. After we finished eating, it took about 15 minutes to get our check. The servers were clearly very busy, but it would have been nice to leave sooner. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back. The noise level was overwhelming, and the food was just okay. If I did return, I wouldn't order anything that comes with beans and rice.

We dined in on a Tuesday during the week, and the restaurant was pretty busy. We were seated right…read moreaway, though, and attended to by our fabulous server, Isabella. She was very nice and helpful. We shared a piña con coco cocktail, which I really enjoyed. It had a spicy rim and was sweet, but not too sweet. We ordered the guacamole, which was made tableside. I ordered the enchiladas al comal, which looked really good. Unfortunately, I didn't love the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas and wished I had ordered a more traditional red or green sauce. But it was still good, and I can see why it's popular. I did enjoy the steak and vegetables inside the enchiladas. I was leaning toward a 4-star rating since I didn't love my enchiladas and wouldn't order them again. But Isabella's service was so excellent that it alone pushed my review to a 5.

I unfortunately didn't have a great experience here. It's a very cute spot and I was very excited…read moreto try it based on other reviews. The prickly pear margarita tasted more like a pink Jolly Rancher than anything else, which just wasn't for me. My fajitas were alright, but they came without any sour cream or guac and the pico was mainly onion. When I asked the waiter, he told me they don't come with it, even though the menu said otherwise. Without those, the fajitas ended up being really dry. I ended up just paying and getting ready to leave, but when I grabbed a menu again and asked about it, they apologized and offered me chips and salsa to go, which I appreciated. The staff was very nice throughout, but the whole experience felt a bit disorganized. Overall, it just didn't feel like a good value for the money, and I left pretty underwhelmed.

My first time coming here was on my birthday went for a "quick lunch" with some of my family (since…read moreI was at school close by). Everything we got was good and fresh with flavor! The beans & rice aren't canned like most places do. I will definitely be back & DO recommend this place if you like real Mexican food! If you like white washed Mexican American this is not the place for you.

Stopped by Fondita after a recommendation from my cousin and he delivered! Let's get into it…read more.. Ambiance - Fondita is a smallish restaurant, but can still cater to groups big or small. The maximum occupancy is 49 people, but it felt roomier inside than that. The decor is okay and the place seemed clean overall. Service - Service was pretty good. Our server was very friendly, and service wasn't bad. The only blemish was she did not check in on refills very frequently. I managed to get one, but my wife did not. By the time she asked again, we had finished our meal and were ready to go. A pretty small blemish, and not a dealbreaker for us. Food - The food was outstanding. My wife got the fajitas and they looked great! She loved them. I got the alambres and they were fantastic. Add in the homemade tortillas (both flour and corn) and it's an easy five stars! Their rice, beans, and salsa were all good too. No complaints at all with the food. Overall, I'd definitely come back again. The food was great, the people were super friendly and welcoming, and we were able to get a table right away. It's very close to the freeway, so when coming from out of town it's an easy on/off too. Great spot!

This might have to be our go to while in town now! My mom loves this place (lol). Near by Costco…read moreand easy to order. Our go to is their carbs asada burrito. Has all the right fixings and not too salty. We were also impressed to see that they have a keto taco, which we tried and thought it was delicious. We will definitely be back.

VERY SAD ESTABLISHMENT:…read more This restaurant is extremely disappointing. This is the third time I have received a substandard order, and unfortunately, it will be my last. My recent carne asada burrito was missing both cheese and sour cream. Furthermore, the meat was dry, tough, and chewy to the point that half of it was inedible. I actually had to open the burrito and add my own ingredients just to make it palatable. While I have enjoyed their quesabirria in the past, it is clear that quality and consistency are not a priority at this establishment. It is sad that the quality of the food does not match the professional appearance of their restaurant. I will share this experience with my social media following to ensure others are aware. Eat here at your own risk. I think it's definitely mostly hype here. 4 stars? Where? And with their 10 million locations, they have proven that quantity is not always better than quality--which they lack.

This place is truly a gem in Stockton. The food is absolutely amazing and perfectly matched by the…read moreoutstanding service. It's no surprise they've been in business for 31 years, especially in a city that has faced its share of challenges over the years. Their consistency, quality, and customer service speak for themselves. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing experience. Definitely a spot worth supporting and coming back to!

Convenient location Many options on menus with reasonable…read moreprices. Had the best beef tongue taco ever. Definitely know how to cook tender big chunks. Attentive staff. Service is fast with quality food.

It's a good place to eat they have a delicious menudo and they have a very good costumer service…read more!!!!

Service ok , I'm sure they can do better Food needs…read moreimprovement My wife order the asada fries Meat is super chewy I odres 2 pastor tacos 6 out of 10 2 chorizo tacos 6 out of 10 2 tripa tacos 1 out of 10 This are the worst tacos of tripa ever order I Couldn't eat them tripa was so chewy that felt I was chewing rubber straight out of a tire They need to stop selling tripe tacos or learn how to cook tripe properly Also they need to clean (replace) the toe board at their counter can imagine all the bacteria and germs of years of food been spilled on the floor

It was our second time eating at La Mesa. It was my birthday yesterday and my boyfriend asked me…read morewhere I wanted to go. I chose La Mesa because the first time we went I was very impressed with the delicious drinks and the short rib enchiladas. The atmosphere is so special and intimate whether you're on a date or with family. Both times we went, our servers were friendly and checked on us appropriately. Our server yesterday was handling making drinks at the bar and serving other tables that were there for Valentine's Day, but she still provided us with really good customer service (not sure of her name but she was wearing a pink shirt). We ordered a few drinks that included a strawberry horchata with rum, and a special one for Valentine's Day called the cupids kiss. They really stood out to me with how cute and yummy they were. For an appetizer, we ordered birria French fries. I was surprised that it had the consommé because I assumed it would make the fries soggy.... But it did not! They were AMAZING. The birria was tender and delicious, the flavor had a lot of depth in the consommé. For our entrees, we both cannot get enough of the short rib enchiladas with the mole sauce. They are our favorite. I really am just grateful that there is a restaurant like this that cares about the food they share with their customers. In the past, we ate at restaurants for my birthday where they didn't take as much pride or care about what they served. My birthday dinner at La Mesa felt very special to me and my boyfriend. Thanks a bunch we look forward to our return visit!

Really wanted to like this place but after two visits, my family and I decided no way Jose.... Over…read morepriced wannabe Mexican food. Their Spanish rice is more like a boxed rice pilaf. Gross! My biggest problem with this place is the chicken enchiladas!! Where in Mexico or anywhere else do they make enchiladas with grilled cubed chicken... let me tell you... NO WHERE! The flan was so bad.. not a flan more like a jell-O. No sugar for Ice Tea???) why serve unsweetened ice tea? Don't waste your time if you want authentic Mexican Food... because you will not get it here!

The service was so good. Staff is super friendly and helpful…read more We have been here twice now and the food has been super good each time. Food comes out piping hot and so flavorful. They give really big portions too. Definitely will keep coming back. The price is good too. Around $35 for two people

From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and was ready to eat! I was missing my Tía's…read more costillas and these lil ribs in salsa verde hit the spot. The tortillas are decent and I enjoyed the rice and beans.! Josh was super friendly and the customer seated near me was raving about her breakfast. Definitely need to return for their seafood. The prices were excellent as well.

Good food, group of 14 seated quickly, lots of menu and drink options. There was also a nice lunch…read morespecial going on listed on the menu. I enjoyed my pork flauta, the plate was delicious. The waiters were nice, had a funny encounter getting a plate back that someone wanted after the waiter walked away. Parking was a bit difficult (Sunday afternoon) but just parked on the side of the road.

Don Luis Mexican Restaurant in Stockton is a go-to! I ordered their michelada and it came loaded…read morewith shrimp and even a shot--such a game changer. Hands down the best michelada for a hangover. Menudo is really good here too! Definitely coming back! Servers are really nice and attentive here.

my favorite place to go to when I'm craving nachos. I usually order the same thing everything 5…read morechicken tacos with everything and nachos with chicken. The in house sauce that they have is super tasty, I really like it that I always do end up getting it on the side as well. They have a lot of other options to order from. The inside seating is pretty but it's small. I'd recommend to try the asada fries and nachos!

Tried the torta, the loaded fries, and a standard burrito, all asada. Got the hot salsa on all…read morethree items. Burrito was very dry and barely had any salsa in it, the loaded fries were okay but didn't really have a ton of flavor, and the torta also didn't have any spice to it. Asada itself was good, though. Interior looked like one of those whitewashed places that you see online, and the prices of the food reflected that. Good service, though, food came out quick.