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Welcome to Casa Gabriela! - Casa Gabriela, La Mesa, CA

Casa Gabriela

4.6
4.6
812 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 50 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Chef Gabriela Lopez brings her elevated Mexican cuisine to Downtown La Mesa. Using her grandmother's recipes from Guadalajara crossed with her cosmopolitan upbringing in Tijuana, Chef Gabriela's menu features authentic hand-crafted dishes and imaginative takes on classic dishes. All of Baja California is represented along with influences from other regions in Mexico.

The spacious outdoor garden, cozy loft, and private dining areas are the perfect places to enjoy tequila and mezcal based cocktails, family celebrations, or brunch with friends.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Breakfast, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriela Lopez

What 812 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East County

    Best Overall

  • East County

    Best Service

  • East County

    Best Ambience

  • East County

    Best Value

  • East County

    Great for brunch

  • East County

    Child-friendly

  • East County

    Good for groups

  • East County

    Healthy

  • East County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East County

    Romantic

  • East County

    Good for special occasions

  • East County

    Lively

  • East County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casa Gabriela in La Mesa stands out for its "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a must-visit spot. Guests rave about its Latin-fusion flavors, vibrant ambiance, and diverse menu, including standout vegetarian and vegan options. The outdoor garden patio adds charm, while the friendly staff and refreshing margaritas enhance the dining experience.

812 Reviews
  1. Josue

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice aesthetic. Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Will definitely be coming again

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  2. Susan

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time here for brunch. It was very good. Service was amazing. Our waiter was very attentive and enjoyable. I always enjoy Gabriela’s.

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  3. Yumyum

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks are a little pricey, but it is the best Mexican food I have ever eaten at a restaurant. The ambiance in the outdoor patio is really cute, music is always fun and goes along with the setting. We will be coming back!

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  4. Cklamesa

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the area, restaurants, service but need one Gringo food . This is the comment from many of our friends in La Mesa. Not a fan of spicy but they can make most things not spicy.

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  5. howard

    VIP

    Seattle

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our breakfast was amazing. I would highly recommend this location for brunch to anyone. The food and the venue are amazing. 

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  6. Marco

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time there, won’t be the last. Food was great, servers extremely friendly and helpful. Food came in a timely manner. We were seated way earlier than our reservation. Even got to see Gabriela, the chef outside while we waited.

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  7. Allayszia

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! The drinks were great, and the portions for food were huge! Ambiance was perfect and the music was vibing. Definitely will be back for another trip!

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  8. Tyrone

    VIP

    Houston

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always. Victoria did a great job. Great food, great drinks and friendly managers/assistants. That's why this is a regular stop for us.

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  9. Janice

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our selections were fresh and tasty. The server was very friendly and helpful regarding our spice preference. It was a fun, open and airy experience- like being in someone’s garden room!

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  10. Ann

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service overall was good; however, we did feel rushed to leave since both the server and bus person came by our table several times offering to take away plates and we were not finished eating yet. It was later in the evening and there was no one waiting for a table at the time. My experience with their management team, and their responsiveness prior to the visit was poor at best. I had a problem with my OpenTable reservation and attempted to call them four times during business hours, no one answered the phone and I never received a call back either from their front desk or from the manager. I left messages each time.

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FAQs

Casa Gabriela offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 337-3445.

Casa Gabriela is rated 4.6 stars by 812 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Casa Gabriela

8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942-9218

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Breakfast, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriela Lopez
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