Mesa Fresca Kingston in Kingston

1347 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, ON K7P 0L8, Canada

★★★★★
(861 reviews)
Categories: Mexican restaurant Bar

About

Mexican Fusion Restaurant Mexican and Latin inspired restaurant in the West end of Kingston featuring handmade tacos, shareable appetizers, fresh salads, creative entrees, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, sandwiches, house margaritas, craft beer, wine list, great atmosphere and fantastic service in a casual and fun setting! Locally owned and operated in Kingston, Ontario. Authentically inauthentic!

Website
mesafresca.ca
Address
1347 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, ON K7P 0L8, Canada
Plus Code
7CFH+RP Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday
3–8 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
861 reviews

Most Mentioned

fish tacos (15) patio (13) the west (10) garlic aioli (8) craft beer (7) lime pie (6) cubano sandwich (6) coconut shrimp (6) paella (5) peruvian (5)
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★★★★★
October 27, 2024

Great place for lunch. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic.

★★★★★
October 12, 2024

All wonderful. Appetizer, entree, dessert, hibiscus lemonade. All 10/10. So full. Service was amazing. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
August 6, 2024

Food was fantastic and service was top notch. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. My server Taylor was charming and quick. Will definitely swing by again next time I'm in the area.

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

Todays holiday weekend lunch at Mesa Fresca was delicious! This Mexican Fusion Restaurant in the west end of Kingston has quickly become our new favourite place to dine out this summer! The Tacos De Pescado were spectacular! Riverhead cerveza battered cod with chipotle honey aioli, pickled red onions, house slaw, and cilantro. A cold glass of Riverhead Cerveza beer with lime complimented these tasty and visually stunning fish tacos. Our server, Jennie, was absolutely wonderful! We first visited Mesa Fresca on Burger Wednesday a few weeks ago and experienced the same delicious food and welcoming hospitality in a relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely return soon!

★★★★
July 13, 2024

Had our second dinner here, and while we enjoyed the service, and appreciate the convenient location, the food over the two visits has never met my expectations for Mexican fusion. This last visit, I ordered the Birra de Res Tacos and was expecting something spicy—my order was quite bland. Overall, my party was happy with their meals. People that ordered the Lime Pie were really happy with their dessert.

June 22, 2024

Walked in and was not welcoming, friendly or inviting. Was told we need a reservation after waiting in line for awhile. If only They had a sign that states this. As on the website it only states it’s recommended. It did not say it’s a requirement. Unfortunately we left without trying the food. We did however had the chance to see the workers in action and it was not the best.

★★★★★
May 1, 2024

We went to dinner here last night and it was phenomenal, as always! I have been here a few times now for dinner and love it - Every. Single. Time. We dined in last night, but I've also ordered birria tacos for takeout in the past, and it was just as good as dining in. The staff are welcoming, the ambiance is beautiful, and the food is incredible. I had the poblanos rajas (probably my favourite thing on the menu), and it did not disappoint! The sauce that is on it is easily Top 3 sauces I've ever had in my entire life. My mom had the seafood paella, which she really enjoyed. The only thing that was a bit odd was my son got the fried chicken burger (sorry I don't remember what it was called on the menu) and they put hot sauce on the outside of the bun which makes it really messy lol but he enjoyed it nonetheless! The desserts were really yummy too! It is on a bit of the pricier side but for quality ingredients/dishes, that is to be expected (and well worth it). Can't wait to go back!

★★★★
October 23, 2023

Mesa Fresca was a new and exciting experience for us. As we strive to find the best local restaurants each date night we have!! I had the beef tacos which were 😍 fabulous!! Spicy and delicious. Homemade taco shells were fantastic. And the frites with lime salt were perfect!! My husband had the jambalaya and it was delectable and a huge portion. The only thing that took away from this experience was the atmosphere. Having high metal ceilings makes for noise to travel and echoes. So your intimate dining isn't so intimate. As nice and modern the establishment is. Definitely find a reservation for a booth if it's just two to four people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Most delicious meal Im a long time

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Half Pint...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Delicious and flavourful food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great food, great atmosphere...will go again! Cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Parking: Just a bit expensive for 3 tacos. Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

November 22, 2024

Not a big fan

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great place with fantastic staff

★★
October 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: There was only one vegetarian option, it was mediocre. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Daughter works here, what can I say. Love their hamburger.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent food!!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

If you like Mexican food I think you will be delighted! There is a nice diversity of dishes. Our waitress was just radiant and gave good advice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Delicious food. Be sure to make a reservation on the weekends.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

It was very unexpected visit to a great place off highway 401 (exit 611) on the invitation of my daughter. Very pleasant waiters with real welcoming smiles. It is a very family friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor possibilities. Highly recommend the place.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

If you like Mexican this is the place for you. Lots of options, friendly to gluten free, tasty food, efficient and gracious staff. Too loud inside the restaurant: we ate on the patio. Pricey but it wasnt unreasonable in my book.

★★
September 22, 2024

Firstly I d like to commend the quality of the food. We enjoyed three appetizers and three entrées, and everything was very good. However, there were a few issues with the service that impacted our overall experience. The timing of the entrées was a bit off. They arrived while we were still enjoying our appetizers, but this was not a major issue for us. The more significant concern was related to a special occasion we were celebrating. It was my birthday, and my husband had arranged for a surprise cake. Unfortunately, when the server brought out the cake, i was alone on the table as my husband and son were in the restroom and she left the cake with the sparkle candle lit on it, it was very awkward as there was no one with me at the table!!! This timing disrupted the surprise and the intended celebration, as my husband had planned for us to sing together. When my husband expressed his disappointment, the server responded with noticeable attitude and said she would bring the manager. While the manager was very understanding and offered to make amends, we assured her that we were fine and just wanted to express our concerns. However, the situation was further marred when the server, after the manager left, brought the check in a manner that felt abrupt and rude, which was disappointing. She asked us if we needed a machine to pay we said yes she literally came back with the machine slammed it on the table and left without even looking us in the eye it was beyond rude!! We were left with a sense of frustration that overshadowed what had otherwise been a pleasant meal. We wanted to bring this to your attention in hopes that future guests might not encounter similar issues.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We had a lovely night out at Mesa Fresca! Our server was fantastic. I wish I could remember his name! The bistec y fritas was good, but slightly tough, however, my wife loved her Flautas con Papas.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Went with a friend for lunch. The atmosphere is nice. It s open and spacious and clean . We went at lunch time on a weekday so it was not that busy and several staff on but took a while for food to come. The food did arrive and it was great so it made up for the wait. Great area with free parking.

★★
August 22, 2024

Food was incredible, but expensive. Very loud while dining but the bad came when the server came over and told us we had to leave soon because other customers needed to be seated. It wasnt busy and we were still very much eating. I asked if we could sit at another table and were told no. Terrible service and rude.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food was good but the one small request my friend made on her order was ignored. The server just said sorry but nothing more than that.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Solid five-star restaurant. The person who attended to us was very energetic and kind. The food was delicious and commensurate with the price. Great to go with family and have a good experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great mexican vibe. The drinks are awesome and service was more than excellent. Loved it and recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food and service. I will return.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We come from Brockville monthly and always eat here. Food is great and staff/service is top shelf.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Spicey food amazing service

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great good, awesome service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We have been here a couple of times through the years, the last time was during the pandemic while passing through town. Food and drink is always consistently good especially if you upgrade the Margs. I had the beef tacos and my wife had the fish tacos and both meals were really good. We will definitely return when passing through town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

fresh, local food. super friendly staff. get the street corn!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent food and drinks. Service was even better !!! Thank you !!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Mesa Fresca in Kingston offers a delightful Mexican dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere and delicious food. During my visit, Shannon, our server, truly stood out with her bubbly personality and attentive service. She ensured our dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish, making excellent recommendations and promptly attending to our needs. The food at Mesa Fresca was not only quick to arrive but also exceptionally tasty. While I would have appreciated more vegetarian options on the menu, the dishes we did try were satisfying and flavorful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Nice find. Definitely recommend it. Food was great, everyone was super friendly and helpful. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Delicious food and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great experience at Mesa Fresca for lunch! The food was great and service was excellent. The portion sizes were bigger than we expected and we left very full. Queso fundido appetizer was delicious! Well definitely be back for a dinner to try some of the entrees.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Good menu choices, enjoyed the food.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We stopped here en route to Toronto. Great food and patio. Was perfect!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The food was fantastic. Excellent service

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great atmosphere and large portions of food.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

the mojito is choice

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Fantastic food and a nice addition to Kingston area. Food was hot, fresh, flavourful. It came out promptly but not rushed. We had time to enjoy our starters. We enjoyed enchiladas that were super flavourful. We love spice and the variety of sauces on display were not needed as we thought the flavour was spot on. The space was open concept and modern. We sat for late lunch on a 2 seater table middle of room. The chairs were low, metal patio chairs that were uncomfortable after a while. The tables were separated by large plants. We didnt have a reservation and next time we will request a booth.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We were.expecting much more in the way of a Mexican flavour. We had fish tacos, thank goodness for the lime and cilantro because otherwise they were very bland. It is way too noisy to try to carry on a conversation without leaning over the table which was uncomfortable. Service was okay, nothing exceptional. Very disappointed overall, probably wouldnt go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Delicious tacos and good service

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Atmosphere was awesome wel complimented by food aswell as great service, keep doing what your doing!

June 22, 2024

Love the food here which is why today myself and staff members were attempting to do a takeout order for lunch. We read online they dont do takeout on Fridays but the lady I talked to yesterday said we could order takeout Today (Thursday) for lunch at 11:30. At the time I told her we would be around 5 or so people, it ended up being 9 as others heard what we were doing and love the food. The lady I spoke with yesterday was super nice, super helpful and had checked with the kitchen to make sure it was okay which is why she asked me to move my original time from 12 to 11:30 which we obviously agreed too. When one of my co workers called to place in the order, the lady she spoke to said Well see and then told her they can do it once she found out it was 9. I then called to explain we spent time yesterday arranging this and was told yeah for 5 not 9 we cant do it and neither of us were even offered to just make our original order of 5, we were just told cant do it. On both calls, before we could really ask questions or talk about this situation, she hung up. Not sure who we called today but she was rude and not even willing to see if there were any other options for us. At least the lady yesterday took 10 minutes to ask the kitchen, ask me if we were willing to switch our times, and worked with us. The lady today just acted like she was too busy to deal with us and that there were better things to do. Needless to say, there are now 9 people who will not come back, which is unfortunate as we love the food and dine in atmosphere when we go outside of work. This experience unfortunately has spoiled our enjoyment of Mesa Fresca.

May 22, 2024

We were given 15 mins left once we received our drinks after dinner. We had multiple drinks all night with a table of 5. Asked for a manager and once she came she said that she will be giving the next customers waiting a dessert due to them waiting. We waited 15 mins for waters.. service was not consistent and did not come to see how food or drinks were. When we were leaving we heard the manager say oh they re leaving now so we have two options for you .. Disappointed and honestly would not go back again. Hopefully you get better service.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great food and one of the best spicy margaritas I ever had. Plenty of hot sauce choice to spice up our meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

This restaurant is as lively in the environment as the is the delicious food. The portions are great, drinks are well made, and local too! Highly recommend for a good night out! Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Loved the margaritas! Service was excellent!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food was too oily but the tuna dish was really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Amazing food, great service all the staff are always smiling very friendly, great cocktail menu and local beers on tap.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

This was my first time at Mesa Fresca and I will definitely be back. The service was great and we were well taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious and it was so nice to see vegan options on the menu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing! The food was excellent! Service was great as well! My only suggestion is to make a reservation. My new favourite restaurant in Kingston.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Always delicious and a great atmosphere. You really cant go wrong with Taco Tuesdays either

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We enjoyed a lovely meal as a family with a sever food allergy (Peanuts) and they were fantastic and even checked for may contain statements. The kids mac and cheese was great. Fish tacos are delicious and filling and the beef burger was fantastic. Definitely will be coming back!!! Dietary restrictions: They are a peanut free restaurant. Kid-friendliness: They had the classic kids menu with crayons which kept the 3 kids happily distracted while the adults enjoyed a delicious dinner.

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

My partner and I have dined in here twice and decided get takeout last Thursday, our dine in experiences have been really excellent so our hopes were high but we were very disappointed with takeout, we spent almost $40 (including tips), for an order of vegan tacos, rice and chips&guac, but the portions of each each item was much small than the last two times we have dined in, much to our disappointment. Period. my partner and i both work at food and beverage organisations and it just seems a little silly to skimp on just low cost commodities as something like rice, chip&guac. LOL.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

What a fabulous restaurant. Our first time and we were so impressed. Everyone is so friendly and happy. The food is so fresh and delicious. We will definitely be going back to try another dish off the menu. Seafood Paella was amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The BEST burger in town and the atmosphere is phenomenal. Its full of energy and a great spot to meet with friends. Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options that are truly delicious. You wouldnt even know the gluten free burger bun is gluten free it tastes so good. Parking: Parking is available right outside the restaurant and there is always plenty of spaces available. Kid-friendliness: My kids love the atmosphere and the servers are always great with them.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Absolutely phenomenal. Can t say enough fantastic, cocktails fantastic food fantastic atmosphere fantastic service five star all the way.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Food was excellent and our server was also excellent. Not cheap but definitely worth it and will be going again.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

We stopped here on our 401 journey and the food is top notch. Their use of fresh herbs with high quality products is easily noticed. I can only assume the owners are hands on. We will be back for sure!

★★★
March 22, 2024

First off, the staff was very enthusiastic and welcoming, but unfortunately, the Bistec y Fritas just didn t hit the same mark. Although the steak was cooked to my preferred temp, the fat cap was not rendered at all, making it inedible. Disappointingly, the strip loin was of the same quality that you could find at Walmart for $10. Both of the items were over salted to the point where I could not taste the Morita rub on the steak or the lime in the fries. Next time I will take the staffs advice to try the tacos and hope for better!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I was very impressed with this restaurant. It was my first time going. The service was amazing, 5 stars, and the food was great as was the atmosphere, but being the first visit, I went with 4 stars until I can visit again and double-check. I will go back!! Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible entrance, parking and washroom. Table space is great too. We had a couple of bigger people with us, and we tried a table before they arrived to make sure it would work and it did.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

We had a wonderful meal there last evening. Super service! Amazing price, very reasonable. Brittany was super helpful! Hope to be back often and soon!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

One of the restaurants I frequent! Taco Tuesdays anyone?! The food is amazing and the service is always great! Even on Tuesdays when they re on max capacity the service is still good! Highly recommend the birria tacos or the flautas.

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Tacos were awful - quesadillas were mushy and gross. House salad was a curry dressing and clashed with the arugula. Very sad that we spent $100 and didn t eat ..

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Loved every aspect of this place. Will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

One of the best burgers in town.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

They have the best burger in town & have a new one every Wednesday. Always delicious!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Such a great spot! Good food, delicious cocktails and top notch service. Try the burger!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Amazing cocktails. Food is good but all three times my wife and I ate there we thought it was too salty. It would be a solid five if they can ease up on the sodium. My second thought is they could use some acoustic treatment in there. I run a recording studio and would be happy to help in exchange for margaritas.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Edit: February 18th 2024 Finally got to be seated here. And of all days, they are finally opened on Sundays . Had the beef dip sandwich with a Yucatan beef drop soup, my girlfriend had tinga chicken tacos and lime salt fries. All of it was fresh and hot and sooo delicious. Just a great experience eating here. This is a most go place, call in advance to secure your seats as it gets full all of the time. Its the most authentic central and south American cuisine IVE EVER HAD. Thank you to the Mesa Fresca crew for all your hard work, and thank you Jennie for a great service for todays lunch. I truly appreciate that. July 2023: Sooooo.....I dont have any pictures of the food since it was half eaten (mostly all gone lol), and I dont think anyone would like to see that . It was the best chimichanga and chicken tacos Ive ever had bar none. The lime salt fries with aioli garlic sauce . Had great service from Erika and even if we didnt stay in the restaurant that night, she was so helpful and considerate of our stay making sure we are comfortable. Great work Erika. Come on down to Mesa Fresca for some fresh Mexican cuisine!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I dont often give out five stars, but this dining experience in Kingston was very good and suited my needs perfectly that evening. Impromptu dinner with my mother, and we were greeted by a pleasant hostess who got us into a table suiting my mothers accessibility concerns. The table was set impeccably, and the service from the waiter was on point. Lots of delicious food clearly prepared and served with love and attention to detail. What a great evening, and I will be back and send others to this fantastic hot spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Excellent food, with plenty of options. I do wish each of the menu options had a picture to go along with it as I really couldnt tell you what most of it was. The food was really good though, and not too spicy. They also have a large selection of hot sauces if you prefer to spice things up!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Have been wanting to try Mesa Fresca for a while and so glad we did. I had the Birria Tacos, husband and mother had the Enchiladas Gringo. We were all impressed. I m not a huge spice person but the Birria Tacos were just right. A bite to it without being too much. Enchiladas were a step up in spice, plenty of cheese (both mother and husband like heat). I ordered a virgin margarita and it went so well with the tacos. Also highly recommend their chips with the bean dip and the Salsa Roja. Food was delicious and full of flavour, can t wait to go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Love this place. I keep on going back! The peruvian salad and the pork tacos are my fav.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were very impressed with our server, she was fantastic! The food is delicious, made with fresh ingredients and original. The decor is nice and classy not your typical tacky decor Mexican restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I really enjoy Mesa Fresca. The food is great, and the service just as good. If you like hard cider you must try their Angry Orchard cider. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting delicious Mexican food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Get the fish tacos.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was very good. For 3 beers, and 2 taco plate, no appetizer and no dessert , the cost was $92 (incl tips,taxes), which is a bit high for a quick lunch...!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

By far, my favourite restaurant in Kingston and thats coming from someone who loves to eat! Beautiful atmosphere, kind and hard working staff, and no matter what you order, you re guaranteed to feel like every bite is a gorgeous flavour-bomb in your mouth! You know where your ingredients are coming from and can trust that at every visit there will be something new and exciting to consider on the menu, and best of all is that you support local in many ways in just one place whether it be the variety of beverages or the ingredients that go into each meal. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place has amazing food!! Our server was extremely friendly and accommodating to dietary restrictions! Cant wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Only went once for lunch but the flautas were amazing. Was quiet but the place was very nice. Def would go again if heading past Kingston on the highway and looking for a place to eat.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very welcoming atmosphere and beautifully decorated. Everything ordered was very well prepared and delicious! I d highly recommend their margaritas!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A really good burger here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sat at the bar - very comfortably. Both of us had burgers and our mains and sides were terrific, fresh and tasty.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. Tacos were good but it took a long time to come out and on Tuesdays tacos are 20% off. Service was okay and restaurant was pretty clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food blew me away. It is a little pricey, but the quality justifies the expense. 10/10, will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and outstanding food quality.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not great.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pedestrian Mexican food at best. Was seated quickly but told they needed the table by 6:30, we were sat by 5:10. We were paid up and finishing our drink when the hostess came at 6:10 asking for the table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went on Cino de Mayo for our anniversary. I thought it would be super loud but conveniently quiet which was nice. We ended up buying a House that night! The staff were well accommodating to me running in and out of the place. And the drinks were delish , well be back next year!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food. Great drinks service was incredible.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My girlfriends and I go to place for date night. Food is phenomenal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The flautas (+all else tried) are SO good and the staff are great.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The flavors of the dishes I tried didnt evoke the vibrant tastes of Mexico that I was expecting. The enchiladas, in particular, had a surprising resemblance to lasagna rather than the traditional Mexican dish. The quesadilla, on the other hand, was disappointingly dry and lacked any distinct flavor. Despite our findings the restaurant was full of reservations so we ended up seated at the bar. Unfortunately, the limited overhang space was not adequate for seating and made it challenging to get close to the bar while sitting on a barstool. While the restaurant seemed popular and busy, the lackluster flavors of the dishes combined with the cramped bar seating arrangement, left us with a sense of dissatisfaction. Sorry

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Soooooo good. Had the Paella, was amazing! Love the locally sources ingredients and beverages. Fast and friendly service. A must try if you enjoy Mexican/Latin fare.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Superb restaurant next to the highway (3min) direction Toronto or Montreal, the staff is very friendly towards the customers, the meals are delicious and for those who like spicy sauces you are served. The tacos are delicious and not very spicy

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food but a bit pricey for the portion you get on the mains. I ordered the beef tacos and came with 3 tacos and a small portion of fries. The tacos were amazing, but a bit small. One more taco or some more fries and this meal would be 5 stars, no doubt, as I was still hungry after the meal. My partner ordered the mussels, and it was a massive portion, and she loved them! 5 stars on those for sure. We will be back in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Copious amounts of food, bit on the heavy side but tasty. As they say its authentically unauthentic, but the inspirations are there. Worth it for the money

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The drinks, shrimp appetizer, fish tacos, lime pie and churos were ALL DELICIOUS! Highly recommend. New summer magarita Strawberry/Rhubarb is the absolute best. And a must try is the Street Corn..YUM!! Food

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Underwhelming. Service wasn t the best. Menu was so small and not all drinks that were listed were available.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Highly recommend! Great food, service and atmosphere. Parking: Plenty of parking spaces Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I have been following this resteraunt online for so long and was positive Id love it. I finally got there today and it was as good as Id been hoping. I will absolutely be back. This is the kind of place where Id want to try something different each time.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Meh. $$$ for what it is.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a surprise! Out to Kingston for the game and found this gem around the corner. Very nice restaurant, great Mexican food. We had , those were very tasty but a bit small portions. Also had seafood paella, and it was amazing. Peruvian salad was amazing as well. Its simple but so refreshing. The amount of quinoa was small and not overbearing. Try it out if you can. Prices are also very reasonable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Mexican food and yummy cocktails. We had the enchiladas con pollo and Peruvian salad. Our server was lovely. Recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A quick visit to Kingston and was in the mood for Latin cuisine. What a find! Despite the patio in the parking lot of an office building, the food and service were the stars. Weve already told friends and family to check out this place for fabulous fusion fare.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome place to meet friends and family. Great customer service. You will love this place as much as I do

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time to Mesa Fresca. What a gem in the Kingstons westend! Ill be returning again soon. Great food, great service and ambiance.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I really liked the food. A really good restaurant

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My mother and I happened upon this restaurant by chance, and we were blown away. We re not always the easiest people to please, and we were left very impressed! The vibe right away was very cool, the servers were friendly, fun and all looked genuinely happy to be there! (That says A LOT about how well the employees are treated by the management/owners) The food was fantastic, I just wish we were able to try more (we ll have to come back for that). The only thing I found that didn t fit the vibe and experience, was the logo and menu design. Would love the chance to work on that (as I m a brand designer). Will definitely be back for more! Thank you for a wonderful lunch! Vegetarian options: The vegan tacos were SOOOOO delicious!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome food! Great place to go on that end of town. Vegetarian options: Delicious vegetarian options. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed my meal thoroughly but add some hot sauce if you prefer it spicy. Even my drink was spectacular. Best family or large group restaurant in the West End.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The place was booked out with reservations, but they ended up finding us a table anyways. Amazing service, and the food was delicious. Definitely coming back whenever were in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I dont know why we havent been there before. Great Mexican food, nice atmosphere, good service, plenty of parking.

December 22, 2023

Terrible food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love Mesa Fresca I always recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always consistently excellent food and service. Relaxing comfortable environment. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs at this location.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was just okay. Our table shared each of the tacos and really we would only recommend the fish tacos. The fries are good, the nachos so/so. Our server was very nice but the service was terribly slow and the restaurant is very noisy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice dine in restaurant. If you are craving fine fusion mexican food, stop by here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Sangria was delicious

★★
December 22, 2023

Sad because Chimichanga I ordered for take out had to much rice not much meat

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best corn i ever had

★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is great... I had the Burger and it was amazing. The only thing I was not impressed with is that when you book a reservation you only get so much time depending on you party size. We were a party of 3 and it was 1.5 hours. They start to circle once youre done eating and pay your bill. We were told we had to go because the table was booked for another party. This is not something that boeds well me because we were just starting to enjoy our visit as it had been a while. This is not something that would make me come back. As good as the Lime Fries were...I wasnt impressed. We finished our visit in the parking lot.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was a little disappointed I couldn t enjoy the fries since they put two much salt. I was with client so I didn t want to complain. Burger was good though.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was our first, and definitely not our last time trying this restaurant! We d highly recommend it. The food was hot, fresh and tasty and the service was friendly and attentive.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best burger in Kingston !

★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice setting. Food gôod but rxpensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Top notch service and great tacos !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service great people great food Parking: Easy Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome experience, service was great and food was excellent!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The staff was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. Small dogs are allowed on the patio. Prices are pricey. We had different tacos and they were tasty but overpriced. The Cesar salad was very good.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, atmosphere and service. Food would have been 5/5 but my beef taco was super greasy- delicious but I would ve preferred if it wasn t pressed in the grill. That said it was made with pulled beef, not ground beef which is a nice touch. The salsa was really authentic and they have a choice of red or green salsa. Waitstaff were friendly and on the ball. Bathroom was super clean which is always a selling point in my books.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is one of the best restaurants in Kingston and is worth the drive from downtown. The food is phenomenal and the sides were shockingly good. The garlic aioli was 100% worth the $2 upcharge on the fries. I would recommend getting sides instead of starters even if you would like to share with 1 other person as the portions are large enough to split. Just a side note too, the spiciness on the menu is actuate. Also the place is extremely busy and a reservation is a must. Parking: Many parking spots surrounding the restaurant Kid-friendliness: Access to high chairs

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My fiancé and I have been here a couple times and it s become one of our go to places in the city! We ve tried the chips and guacamole (best guac ever), chicken tacos, beef tacos, pork tacos and chimichanga - all were amazing! Lime fritas are delicious and it s worth the extra $2 to get the garlic aioli with the fries. Service is quick and friendly! We made reservations ahead of time and were always seated quickly. We will definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pork tacos were a bust. Dry taco shell. Not authentically fried in oil not much flavour. The fish tacos were decent. But I wouldnt call this anywhere close to authentic Mexican.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Yum yum yum. Real food. Beautiful flavors. Great presentation. Wonderful atmosphere. And friendly staff. Our sever was ao funny and friendly. She matched the vibe of the table and just made for an even better experience Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair parking, wheel chair accessibility in restaurant, and bathroom. Including outdoor patio.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fresh, delicious food with fast efficient service. We had a great girls lunch date here recently.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was excellent as well as cocktails and huge portions. Bring your appetite!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love this place! Just make sure to make a reservation or you might not get a table!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent all around, service was great as was the food. Fish tavos were best i have had in years. Large portions as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time going here.. wasnt too busy as we went for lunch. Servers were very friendly and good selection on menu. Food was good, definitely would return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! I went solo after work and had the fish tacos, which are 20% off on Tuesdays btw. They were delicious! My waitress, Brittany (not sure of the spelling), was awesome! I enjoyed the atmosphere and music. I definitely recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great dinner, very good food and excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and atmosphere, highly recommend Vegetarian options: Limited vegetarian, but enough great choices Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We went to Mesa Fresca for the first time last night. The food and atmosphere were beyond our expectations. Food was incredibly flavourful, drinks were delicious and fresh and the service was exceptional. We especially love that they use local producers (listed on their menu). We had the Flautas and Enchiladas! We were very impressed with their Tequila selection as well. We were happy we did not see a bottle of Sauza or Cuervo behind the bar. Drinks are made at the bar, central for anyone to see while dining. Espolon seems to be their house tequila, and its great! Would recommend and cannot wait to go back! The lime pie is incredible as well! Thank you Mesa Fresca!

★★
December 22, 2023

Service was great, food was really really bad. Everything was so salty and greasy. We had 3 things and everything was worse than the next. Won t be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a Wonderful dinner with friends. Great service by Cody, he made good recommendations with the fish tacos. Would highly recommend and will come back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good Mexican. Recommend the lime pie.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was excellent. The open concept dining hall was noisy af. I like being able to talk to people without yelling at them. I look forward to the day when fashionable open concept noisy af dining halls are no longer fashionable.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food! Only suggestion would be to change the recipe for the rice, there is a spice that is very overpowering.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very enjoyable.