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

Casa Gabriela

4.7
4.7
745 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighborhood 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (619) 337-3445
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabriela Lopez
  • Catering
    Chef Gaby's cuisine is perfect for your next party!
  • Private party facilities
    The outdoor garden features two gorgeous private dining areas in addition to our cozy, indoor loft.
  • Neighborhood
    La Mesa
  • Cross street
    La Mesa Blvd at Allison Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 blocks away from the La Mesa Blvd Trolley stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 745 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East County

    Best Overall

  • East County

    Best Food

  • East County

    Best Service

  • East County

    Best Ambiance

  • East County

    Great for brunch

  • East County

    Good for groups

  • East County

    Healthy

  • East County

    Hot spot

  • East County

    Neighborhood gem

  • East County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East County

    Good for special occasions

  • East County

    Lively

  • East County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casa Gabriela captures hearts with its "wonderful" ambiance and "amazing" food offerings. Guests rave about the attentive service and a menu that delights with rich flavors, especially the enchiladas and cocktails. The charming patio is a favorite spot, offering a perfect backdrop for memorable dinners and celebrations.

745 Reviews
  1. Molly

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The wait staff was nice but unorganized. Our main dishes came out before the appetizers. We had to remind the waiter about our drinks.

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  2. Roberta

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The music on the patio was pleasant, but WAY TOO LOUD to have conversation. I had looked up the menu online before going for the first time and was disappointed that the menu I viewed was not available at "brunch". My group went for lunch. Jason, our waiter, was pleasant and accommodating to our requests. The decor is nice and intentional. The patio ambience was very pleasant.

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  3. Elena

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant, delicious food, great service, highly recommended

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  4. HeartKauai

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My 3 guests and I each selected a different entree and all were pleased with presentation, food served hot, all dishes delicious and cocktails were unique and tasty. Chilaquiles with salsa verde, Burrito with eggs & chorizo, Seafood enchiladas & oatmeal all rated as incredibly yummy and seasoned well. My coffee was served hot with a cute milk can filled with cold half n half. Service was attentive, accurate & timely. Thank you! We will be back!

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  5. Charlie

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casa Gabriela is an absolute gem! Every visit feels like a special experience, and this time was no different. The service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and truly top-notch. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The food? Absolutely outstanding! Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. You can tell they use the freshest ingredients and put so much care into every meal. It’s rare to find a place where every bite is memorable, but Casa Gabriela delivers on that promise. The environment is just as impressive. It’s warm, inviting, and impeccably designed, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. Whether you’re dining with friends, family, or on your own, the ambiance makes you feel right at home. This wasn’t my first time at Casa Gabriela, and it definitely won’t be my last. I can’t wait to return and enjoy another fantastic experience. Highly recommended!

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  6. Henry

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience at Casa Gabriela is wonderful. Everything about the environment that the staff have created feels inviting, warm, friendly, and comfortable. The staff went above and beyond, not just with our party, but I observed them doing this all over the restaurant. The restaurant is bright, warm, playful, and elegant. And, of course, the food and drinks are spectacular.

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  7. ben

    Palm Springs

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Excellent service. Loved the music.

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  8. Gina

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Large portion of carne asada in corn tortillas with rice an d beans for me and chicken enchiladas for the husband. The ambiance of the outdoor patio keeps me coming back. It was a chilly night but the fire pits and overhead warmers were just enough.

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  9. Kelsey

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 4th time dining here, despite always wanting to try new places, and I can’t wait to go back again! Everything is absolutely perfect!

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  10. Debbie

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. We liked sitting on the patio better than inside down stairs. It’s very loud inside. Great service last night.

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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 4.7 stars by 745 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 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Casa Gabriela

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    La Mesa Blvd at Allison Ave
  • Neighborhood
    La Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Breakfast, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 blocks away from the La Mesa Blvd Trolley stop.
  • Executive chef
    Gabriela Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (619) 337-3445
  • Catering
    Chef Gaby's cuisine is perfect for your next party!
  • Private party facilities
    The outdoor garden features two gorgeous private dining areas in addition to our cozy, indoor loft.
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