Stopped here during restaurant week! Being gluten free, it was still easy to navigate the shortened menu. Started with the pozole de pollo - yum! Follow by mahi mahi tacos with a side of cactus/mushrooms. The mahi was cooked very well but the tortillas were siting in the juice of the cactus/mushrooms that made them soggy :( As for dessert, delicious GF tres leches cake ! And chocolate mousse! No pictures this time because we were so hungry. Overall, great experience. read more

Great service on the patio! Chilirellenjo is awesome as is the little outside patio shaded with trees! read more

I'm from San Diego and this restaurant was a home run for Mexican cuisine! Possibly better than quite a few restaurants here in Cali. Next time in town, this is a MUST stop read more

Amazing place to visit! The bartender Alante is worth the drive from Castle Rock. Margaritas were spicy and fun. The happy hour menu is spot on to taste different flavors! I love the outside beach vibe the side bar gives. Can't wait to go back. Thanks Alante for an amazing first experience! read more

Becoming our favorite restaurant-multiple visits, food always very good. Love the wings, discounted on Weds. whole black beans, black bean dip very tasty. Fish & chicken tacos are large & delicious. Great enchiladas. Breakfast bowl at brunch very satisfying. Nadia is a helpful server. read more

My husband and I love Mesa! The experience, food, cocktails are fabulous! We love that's the outdoor seating allows space enough for private conversations but easy enough for the amazing customer service. We are a frequent of their other sister company, Lake House but have preferred this based on food options (I don't eat meat) & drink options! read more

We came in for a quick brunch and ended up hanging out for a while. Blake was entertaining and inviting. She is the perfect person to have behind the bar. She gives great food suggestions. We will be back for the atmosphere, the food, the margaritas, and definitely for BLAKE. Mesa is definitely going to be a regular place for us. read more

Ambiance- got better after we relocated. Every wait person yelled as they approached our table. Something about the kitchen door being a single for both in and out. One wonders, with a 5:00 PM reservation and lots of empty booths, why would they sit us there, of all places. Even after the move it was still loud. Then the drinks took forever. Isn't Piaya (Sp) supposed to be a seafood dish? I dont remember sausage, pork and chicken at all. We wanted an experience, and got one. read more

Mesa Latin Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

Food is awesome and 90% is GLUTEN free. Even the CHURROS. Service is great as well, haven't found anything we don't like and we've tried most of the menu. And don't forget the Plantains out of this word tasty. If you can get there in time for Happy Hour, their food specials are priced right and sized to please. read more

Enjoyed dinner there with my wife. It's not your typical Mexican food restaurant (no complimentary chips and salsa) but more upscale in atmosphere and cuisine. I had the Birria Tacos and she had the fajita tacos. Both were very good. Churros for dessert were excellent. Iced tea and water to drink = $53 after tax and tip. Why is dining out so expensive these days? read more

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Had lunch at Mesa Latin and boy this was a total hit! Very excited to give the dips and chip a try since we don't have a ton of black bean dip options in Colorado. These were great! Though admittedly the star were the chips in the situation, very fresh and perfect amount of salt. The flautas were super crispy and had great flavor with the toppings and black beans. The Peruvian brick chicken takes 25 minutes but IT WAS WORTH IT! The chicken was so nicely blackened and tasted great. The patatas bravas on the side were so tasty with a nice smoke flavor. Wait staff was very nice and we had someone stopping at our table to check in regularly, not just our waiter. Overall a great option if you're in Littleton! read more

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Great food! Great Service ! Our waiter, Alante was wonderful ... We sat outside on a warm March evening! We will be back !! read more

Excellent service. Outstanding food. Blake, the bartender and server are amazing. Go there and you won't regret it read more

The price for the food just wasn't worth it for us. The place looks nice for a date night, but the food was a miss. They are trying to do too much with the tacos, and the flavors are all over the place and super bland. I want a punch of flavor flavor from Latin food! We also got churros for dessert and the first time we ordered, they came out within 30 seconds and were hard and stale like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp. We returned them. The second time they were piping hot fresh from the fryer but still raw in the middle. I'd say it has potential, but I'm not quite sure. It seems quite par for course in Littleton. I was excited to see tlayudas on the menu (although I think they may call them something else) so we might try those instead of tacos. I'm curious to see if other menu items are better considering some of the glowing reviews. read more

The perfect combo of neighborhood Latin Mexican with zero pretension...just friendly, welcoming vibes all around. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. What I ordered: Mesa ceviche (with coconut milk!), chicken nachos (stacked!), chile relleno, Spanish risotto and shrimp, tres leches horchata cake, churros. For drinks: mango chamoyada margarita, Jamaica (hibiscus), and a house marg. Best bites: Honestly, everything was fantastic, but a few stood out: * Chicken nachos: PSA! nachos should always be stacked and always have queso (none of that shredded cheese). These hit both marks and were so so so delicious. * Chile relleno: I wasn't a big fan of chile rellenos growing up (my mom loved making them), but these were amazing! I'd totally order them again (sorry, mom!), and they're only $12 on Thursdays! * Spanish risotto and shrimp: I'd never had Spanish risotto, so it was exciting to try something familiar with a different flavor profile. The risotto was great, but the shrimp? Grilled to perfection! * Horchata tres leches cake: It's gluten-free, and I found that out after I ate it because I couldn't tell! The flavor was incredible and it is definitely in my top 3 tres leches cakes ever. read more

Food: 4.5 stars Some of the meat portions are extremely small especially with their fajitas, but flavors are great. Bar & serving staff-4 stars They are usually pretty strong and attentive. The one bar lady that works there is really strong even when they have a packed bar. The General manager-1 star This guy is rude and just bad. He has absolutely no customer service skills. Kitchen-3 stars They make delicious food, but are extremely slow. It doesn't matter if they are busy or not, 40-60 minutes to get your food after you place your order is not uncommon. My biggest feedback is that they need to have a consistent hostess or someone who is able to provide appropriate wait times as you are going to wait even when you are seated. We continue to go back because of the food, but definitely don't go back as often as we would do to how long it takes to get food as well as due to the manager. read more

We were celebrating our anniversary and decided to try out this new restaurant. It lives where Oregano's Italian restaurant used to be next to Barnes and Noble. From the beginning we were impressed with this place. The decor is clean, minimalistic with tasteful wall murals. Sitting at the bar waiting for a table we met Cat, a very friendly and fun bartender. She got us our drinks and I watched my phone for a text to say our table was ready. They estimated 1/2 hour wait for seating, but it seems like we got seated a lot sooner than that. At the table we met, Pilar, a sweet, friendly and very attentive server. She got us the Salsa Flight while we decided what our main meal would be. All of the salsas were tasty, but I kept coming back to the Smokey Chipotle Salsa which was exceptional. Mesa offers a wide variety of authentic Latin dishes to choose from. (I lived in South America for a while.) As you look through the menu you'll see dishes from Columbia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and Spain. We decided on the Barbacoa and Birria Queso Tacos. We also got the Chicken Flautas and a small bowel of rice and beans. It was a great value for the price, but way too much food. We took half of the meal home. The restaurant seating is divided into 4 areas. When you enter, the bar is on your right. There is seating in the bar area. If you head to the left when you pass the host stand, there is the main dining area. To the right of this main dining area is a small divided area and another separate room with louvred walls. Although the restaurant has a lot of hard surfaces to echo the sound of the conversations, it was surprising quiet, even with all the tables filled. If you're looking for a little adventure for your dining experience and you appreciate authentic Latin cuisine, make a point to check this place out and ask for Pilar (Pee-lar). read more

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Favorite Mexican spot in town! They have a vast menu and do it all very very well! The tacos are my favorite to mix and match and they do a very good spicy margarita. We almost always start with the dip trio and love their tomatillo avocado salsa. The inside of the restaurant is warm and inviting and we can always walk in and get a table without any trouble. Service is great even when they are busy! read more

New Latin restaurant to SW Denver. There aren't a lot of decent restaurants down here so we were excited to try it out. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Host was courteous and greeted us immediately. Our server was phenomenal. Very sweet and offered suggestions from things she has tried on the menu so far. Much like their sister restaurant, The Lake House, the food is good but just ok. Nothing amazing or a place I would seek out to frequent. Good for drinks and an app at the bar. We ordered the Mesa Platos, everything was cooked well and we really enjoyed the sauces but the shrimp and the rice could use some seasoning. For $22, not a lot of food. We also ordered the chips & salsa flight, purposely different salsas than what we choose with our entree. Again, all three were good. Drinks were ok. I'm sure I'll try them again sometime due to their proximity but I wasn't wowed. read more

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WOW!!! This tasted absolutely astonishing! Husband and I want a few weeks ago and I just got to leaving the review. For started super busy but we got our food so early on!! The service was amazing and the waiters really knew how to treat customers. I'm not one for mexican food but wow best nachos ever. Overall 5 stars will be coming back!! read more

alante williams @ the bar was great. Hung out and kept is company. great drinks and the Mesa Salad was dreat.

It just wasn't anything special. Wasn't bad, but wasn't good either. I've had the same items at taco trucks or at dive joints and was better and not cost as much. The place def has potential, but they are really gonna need to step up the game. Good luck read more

Alante our bartender was amazing. Makes the best drinks great atmosphere amazing drinks and awesome service and food.

We had an amazing first experience at Mesa! Alonte in the open bar seating area made all the difference with his service and recommendations. Food, seating and drinks were fantastic! We will make Mesa our new Friday happy hour destination! Highly recommend the chile relleno, mexican lasagna and churros. We will definitely expand to other menu items next visit. read more

10/10- fresh food, live music and good service. You can even go for a nice walk around the lake after. read more

Mesa Latin Kitchen - BYOB BOWL - Latin American Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

This is a must go to if you are looking for delicious food with great atmosphere. The drinks are strong and delicious and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Laura makes amazing margaritas.....exactly how we like them. You must go and enjoy this authentic Latin delight. read more

Such an amazing place! So nice to have a gluten free safe option. The general manager bought us the churros and man are they good!! And gluten free! This place struck us first as so very clean! Impressive! The menu will have you coming back for more. The staff was so amazing it was scary! read more

Great place for happy hour! Even better when being served by Alante Winters. Super chill guy and makes the best drinks. Good times.

Place has a great vibe with outdoor seating if you're looking for a patio in nice weather. Allante, our bar tender, was simply fantastic! He was very attentive, polite, and professional. He recommended the Mexican lasagna. Oh, mercy! Delicious! We will definitely come back and see Alante! read more

I've had the chance to dine here a few times now, and each visit has been consistently enjoyable. The team always makes sure guests are comfortable, and they handle large groups smoothly without compromising the quality of service. The food has never disappointed -- flavorful, fresh, and presented with care. There's something special about the way they balance creativity and comfort in their dishes. Dessert is also worth saving room for -- it's the perfect way to end a great meal. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

The manager was incredibly rude. Our server was inattentive. The food was decent, but not worth going back and dealing with the horrible service read more

I have been here several times and have tried many different dishes. My favorite are the enchiladas. My second favorite are the mahi mahi tacos. The service here is very good. The servers are constantly checking on the guests to make sure they are taken care of. Next time I'm here I'll take pics to post on reviews read more

I loved this spot!!! Came here for brunch and it did not disappoint! Wonderful margs and yummy appetizers! I got the breakfast bowl and I was completely full afterwards!! We all split the churros at the end and they were fresh out of the oven!!! So moist and warm and gooey! I also loved the chocolate and Carmel dipping sauce! The service was wonderful, very personable people! This is a great spot with a lot of room for any size party!! Can't wait to come back to try dinner!! read more

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We had a delicious dinner and wonderful service from Alante! The queso/guacamole/salsa appetizer was fabulous, the margaritas were delicious and we all enjoyed our entrees. We'll be coming back for sure! read more

So ordered the steak and rice with beans and steak but not cooked enough - too chewy and rice not done.. 26$ and could not eat it , their food too spicy. Over priced for me read more

We have been watching Mesa since it opened with curiosity...being big Mexican Food fans..." How is a Latin food joint different or better?"...and Saturday was our night to find out! The parking lot was fuller than usual, so that was a good sign..We entered, and we're promptly seated. The waitress was pleasant and took our drink orders...and answered questions. I ordered a Margherita and my girl ordered a Mojito. The mojito size was ample, but the mint wasn't muddled like we it should have been, and she ended up jabbing it several times with her straw to coax the mint flavor out. The Jamaican Margarita was tasty, but the glass was tiny and not nearly full. NOT a $14.00 drink- worth!....The Tlayudas (Mexican Pizza) was the big winner and we ended up bringing some home. The Paella was bland and lacked the flavor explosion we were looking for. Salt helped, but We didn't finish it, and didn't request a take home box. The final (or first) straw for us was the $10.00 "Salsa Flight"....Maybe they are trying to differentiate themselves from the Mexican Restaurant scene, by charging $10.00 for a fancy chips and Salsa sampler, but we aren't buying it...It doesn't provide a welcoming feel to the relatively unknown Latin food scene. read more

Mesa Latin Kitchen - Remnants of the Mojito and Jamaican Margarita - Latin American Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

The pozole was very good. Nice presentation. Also had a pollo taco el pastor. It was very good. Service was excellent and ambiance is great. After thinking about it they are 5. read more

Horrible service, only 2 tables of people in the bar area. First table had four people, second table had two, then us, table of two. This was at 5pm. Took our server a long time (Sebastian) to wait on us, finally was able to put in our drink and app order, took over 10 minutes to get our drinks. He was the bar tender and waiter, however, we all didn't come in at the same time. Several employees standing around doing absolutely nothing, so how they weren't helping out was odd. The best is we saw two employees exit the kitchen eating chips! I asked one of the employees where the bathroom was and she literally replied, I'm sorry, I just ate a mouth full of chips, covered her mouth then after done chewing, told me where the bathroom was. Secondly, the food was subpar, should've known being in a suburb. The drinks are ok as well. The spicy habanero marg was not spicy, the pisco sour was nothing like you'd find in Peru. Literally don't waste your money here. We were going to get another drink, but since the service was absolute junk, we didn't and left a tip accompanying the service. Two hours for simple apps and a couple of drinks. Unacceptable at best. Even Latin America has better service! They should take note! read more

Interesting menu. I tried the carnitas taco & nopales taco. My friend ordered the black bean dip & a nopales taco. She started with a mojito, and I started with a rum flight. Then I had a pina colada. Fabulous bartender! We had a good time. I'd like to return for more tacos! read more

Mesa is really good Latin restaurant; good prices, great tacos and Blake makes fantastic margaritas!