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

Casa Gabriela

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4.6
4.6
844 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942-9218

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Mother's Day

    May 11, 2025 only
    Happy Mother's Day and thank you for celebrating with us! On this day we will only be offering our special a la carte menu the whole day, with Brunch specials served until 2pm. Please note there is no weather backup for outdoor reservations. We look forward to serving you!

What 844 people are saying

Casa Gabriela reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East County

    Best Overall

  • East County

    Best Food

  • East County

    Best Service

  • East County

    Best Ambiance

  • East County

    Best Value

  • East County

    Great for brunch

  • East County

    Kid-friendly

  • East County

    Good for groups

  • East County

    Healthy

  • East County

    Neighborhood gem

  • East County

    Romantic

  • East County

    Lively

  • East County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casa Gabriela in La Mesa Village is a culinary delight that showcases "outstanding food" with "gourmet Mexican" flavors. Chef Gaby's passion for Mexican warmth and family is evident in the "beautifully presented" dishes. The charming decor, "thoughtful staff," and inviting ambiance create a "perfect spot" for every occasion.

844 Reviews
  1. Nancy VIP

    San Diego34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casa Gabriela’s is the best place for weekend brunch! Gaby’s menu of authentic, upscale, delicious, satisfying Mexican Cuisine will keep you coming back again & again. Today my husband and I shared Pan Dulces, Crispy Carnitas & Papas Al Ancho. Oh my! So flavorful!! Everything about this beautifully decorated place makes you feel special. And our servers, Jason & Juan took great care of us. Can’t wait to return!

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  2. Fabienne VIP

    Palm Springs26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    No place I would rather be than Brunch at Casa Gabriela on a beautiful weekend morning!

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  3. Matt VIP

    San Diego67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an incredible dining experience here at Casa Gabriela!

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  4. Rosa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is consistently fantastic!! Always a treat to visit and dine. Have seen chef come out to tables to check in with patrons. Hats off to Chef GABRIELA for creating this special space 😊

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  5. angela

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very nice place, been wanting to make a stop here

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  6. Kathy

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the managers or supervisors was hitting on my husband. He needs to remain professional at work and not make my husband feel uncomfortable. Overall, the food was great, and the place is nice.

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  7. Kevin VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabriel’s is always a great night out in la Mesa. Some of the best Mexican food in San Diego and I have eaten almost everywhere in old town and some really good places in TJ. Chef Gabriela never disappoints.

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  8. Tyrone VIP

    Houston102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and great drinks. Some of the best Mexican food you will find anywhere.

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  9. Kris VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Chef Gabby delivers delicious food with style & grace! Thank you for sharing your gift with us all!

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  10. Jackie VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner and atmosphere. The wait staff was welcoming and anticipated our every need.

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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 844 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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