Daanish Memon
This restaurant is a gem! The food was made fresh to order, extremely flavorful, and a great value! Reminds me of the more authentic places you often find on the west coast and southwest. It was very clean and organized inside, including the restroom. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The gentleman running the restaurant, Jose, takes great pride in the food, and it shows! La Mesa will be a regular stop for us. Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu.
… moreAndrew Lih
Where is the six star option? This is the best Mexican I have ever had in the DC area, and probably on the East coast. As good as the best Southern California places I used to visit. The tacos were amazing – the meat was perfectly seasoned and charred, and the corn tortillas were fresh and had a slightly crisp edge. The birria was flavorful and perfectly done. The cabeza (beef cheek) had the best combination of fattiness and char. The carnitas (pork) had tons of flavor and had a fried crispiness. The lengua (beef tongue) was grilled to perfection without being tough. As a surprise bonus, each taco plate is served with a big fat grilled jalapeno pepper, and a charred scallion to add a kick to the dish. Do not skip the salsa bar, which is covered and chilled to keep fresh the salsa verde (plain and spicy), serrano pepper sauce, habanero sauce, onions, and other condiments. While other places charge extra for these, you get them all and you can pack them to go. The guacamole as a starter was excellent, with a perfect blend of tomato, onion, and cilantro most others don’t get right with the avocado. Drive past all the other places along route 270 that people (including myself) used to say were the best, and try something on whole another level.
… moreA J
This place is amazing! As a Cali girl, these steak tacos are the best I have found on the east coast!!!! It’s truly a hidden gem. Great place, order ahead and don’t forget to get your taco fixins. The service is drip and efficient. Also don’t forget to get a drink, their pineapple beverage is addictive it’s soo yummy!
… moreJohn McFee
Hands down some of the best food I’ve had in a while. The food is delicious and so well-priced! I love the condiment bar with fresh cucumbers and cilantro and different types of sauces. The food came out quickly, tasted so good (had the chicken quesadilla) and the super sweet woman behind the counter recommended an Agua Fresca (Pina) that was phenomenal. I was expecting a tiny drink for it only being like $4 but it was a full 32oz – crazy value!
This place needs to be recognized!! Definitely needs some better signage outside because had we not been looking for some water bottles post-hiking at Sugarloaf, we never would have known it was there.
This is why we always try out the small local businesses!!!
Will 100% be coming again next time I hike Sugarloaf.
… moreLara Key
We grabbed carryout from here and it was all delicious! We ordered the bang bang shrimp, chips & salsa, tacos (chicken, asada, and pastor), and quesadillas (chicken and steak). Service was quick, servings were plentiful. We’ll definitely pick up food from here again, and possibly try eating in. Everything looked super clean and well kept.
Note: this is located where the breakfast/sandwich grill and market used to be.
… moreAlicia Rodriguez
The food is always great and big enough for now and later….
Great burritos-.quesadillas and tacos. The entire menu is good!!
… moreSteve Anderson
Top notch service, reasonable prices, and good food top to bottom. Chicarrones are tasty, burrito was big enough for 3! In the area? Definitely stop by!
… moreSebastian V.
My wife and I stopped by this new place next to Clarksburg market at the gas station in 355, behind Carmen’s ice cream.
The menu has a wide variety and the food is definitely made from scratch, very friendly staff.
I highly recommend the Birria tacos. New business in town, very delicious.
… moreDenesh Malaveetil
Friendly service, awesome food, and HUGE portions. Pictured is a veggie burrito, fries, and La Mesa del Clarksburg. The La Mesa del Clarksburg was so large I had enough for lunch the next day. Definitely a must visit. Also try their fresh pineapple juice!
… moreK
I got the beef cheek taco! I have been to a few other Mexican restaurants in the area and the amount on this taco isn’t what I’m use to getting for a little less! The other restaurants don’t give the whole pepper or green onion but you get way more meat!
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