Guidebook for La Mesa
Food Scene
Thai Restaurant - has great food. We love their Pad Thai, Fried Rice, Curries… basically everything on the menu. They have great lunch specials M-F from 11 am - 3 pm.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phra Ram 9
3705 Avocado BlvdThai Restaurant - has great food. We love their Pad Thai, Fried Rice, Curries… basically everything on the menu. They have great lunch specials M-F from 11 am - 3 pm.
Nearby taco shop with great food if you need something quick at a reasonable price.
Macho's Taco Shop
3757 Avocado BlvdNearby taco shop with great food if you need something quick at a reasonable price.
Great nearby pizza place. We normally get a pizza or calzone, but we’ve tried a variety of things on the menu and have enjoyed all of them!
Frank's Pizza Joint
3741 Avocado BlvdGreat nearby pizza place. We normally get a pizza or calzone, but we’ve tried a variety of things on the menu and have enjoyed all of them!
Coffee shop in downtown La Mesa. It’s on the main strip but there is a lot of parking in the area. They have a large sitting area with an outside patio. They serve coffee, pastries, and food.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Public Square Coffee House
8278 La Mesa BlvdCoffee shop in downtown La Mesa. It’s on the main strip but there is a lot of parking in the area. They have a large sitting area with an outside patio. They serve coffee, pastries, and food.
Great place in downtown La Mesa for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. They have a pretty extensive menu.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swami's Cafe
8284 La Mesa BoulevardGreat place in downtown La Mesa for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. They have a pretty extensive menu.
They have an extensive seasonal menu, worth a try if you’re in downtown La Mesa.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdThey have an extensive seasonal menu, worth a try if you’re in downtown La Mesa.
Tea shop in downtown La Mesa that serves afternoon tea. It’s a fun experience. If you wanted afternoon tea I would recommend to call ahead, if not just stop by when you’re in downtown La Mesa and explore their shop.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The AubreyRose Tea Room
8362 La Mesa BlvdTea shop in downtown La Mesa that serves afternoon tea. It’s a fun experience. If you wanted afternoon tea I would recommend to call ahead, if not just stop by when you’re in downtown La Mesa and explore their shop.
Sightseeing
Mt. Helix Park has fantastic views of San Diego. It’s worth a visit at sunset — parking might be limited but you can usually find something on the side of the road since their parking lot is very small.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Mt. Helix
4901 Mt Helix DrMt. Helix Park has fantastic views of San Diego. It’s worth a visit at sunset — parking might be limited but you can usually find something on the side of the road since their parking lot is very small.
Shopping
There’s a couple antique stores in downtown La Mesa but this one is by far our favorite to check out. If you’re in the area, it’s worth a look.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mesa Antique Mall
4710 Palm AveThere’s a couple antique stores in downtown La Mesa but this one is by far our favorite to check out. If you’re in the area, it’s worth a look.
Target
2911 Jamacha RoadEssentials
CVS
790 Jamacha RoadSmart & Final Extra!
6235 El Cajon BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
152 N 2nd St