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Casa Gabriela

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4.7 (855)
$30 and under
Mexican
8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942-9218

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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

  • Tequila & Succulents

    $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 18, 2025 only
    4:00 PM
    Join us May 18th for our annual Tequila and Succulents class. Participants will sip on a variety of Olmeca Altos Tequila while learning to create a beautiful succulent arrangement. Tickets include: An Olmeca Altos welcome cocktail, assorted appetizers, potting supplies and tequila bottles will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you all there!
    Tequila & Succulents Photo
  • 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 855 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 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

    Good for groups

  • East County

    Healthy

  • 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 in La Mesa offers "amazing dinner and atmosphere," with consistently "fantastic" food and a diverse menu of authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant's ambiance, characterized by its "charming patio" and "warm, inviting" environment, enhances the dining experience. Service is "impeccable," making each visit memorable. Highly recommended for brunch and dinner occasions.

855 Reviews
  1. Evelyn

    San Diego3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Casa Gabriela and chose to eat here for Mother’s Day not realizing they had a “special” limited Mother’s Day menu. Unfortunately fell short imo from their regular menu and they did not give the option to chose from their regular menu

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  2. Karen

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy coming here for a drink and delicious food. So far, it's never too crowded. Wonderful carnitas! Good service. Reasonable prices. Love that is in La Mesa and parking is relatively easy.

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  3. Debra

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous and delicious. Beautiful setting. Wonderful staff.

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  4. Gina

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my faves. Great service and great food. I enjoy eating on their outside patio. I had the carne asada tacos which came with rice and beans, along with two glasses of Chardonnay. Hubs had the chicken enchiladas. A good night was had and we will be back.

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  5. Sandra

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us were there to celebrate Mother’s Day and a Birthday. We sat outside in a lovely gated garden patio. It was a very hot day, but with the fans and misters we hardly noticed. The staff was quick and friendly and the food was delish. We had Chilaquiles with Barbacoa, Steak and eggs, and two of us had the carnitas plate. Steak was cooked perfectly and all the dishes were great. Will definitely visit again.

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  6. Christine VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Cinco de Mayo! I’m glad you were open and had $5 margaritas.

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  7. Krista VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always top notch. It has a casual vibe with a friendly vibe. We keep coming back!

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  8. Frederick VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy Hour menu is terrific. Nachos, ceviche, potato taquitos, guacamole with chicharrones, Caesar salad and cocktails were spot on. Damon is a fantastic server and we will return.

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  9. Laura

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow. Had to wait quite awhile for drinks and server to take our order. Food was great

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  10. Zia VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great restaurant. Good food & cocktails. Great outdoor patio area. Service was fantastic. We had a great brunch; & we’ll return the next time we’re in town.

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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 855 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
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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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