El Meson Mexican Restaurant

Lunch around 1p on Tuesday... no wait... ate outside on the patio....got to choose where we wanted to sit... host then brought over an umbrella and put over our table.... thought that was awesome!... restaurant seems really big, but decorated nicely.... great upbeat music playing..... very extensive menu.....everything sounded delicious.... usual classic dishes, but also new eclectic choices..... entrees were delicious, desserts were good...didn't like the chocolate drizzle on the tres leche cake.. would've been better with fruit....just my opinion... Xangos cheesecake was awesome! Good experience....would definitely go again.....so many dishes to try! Had seafood chimichangas, which were stuffed with shrimp and scallops.....date had vallarta special.... one thing didn't like was the machine they have that for the bill.... the server tells you the total and you add the tip right there then they print out a copy and send you on your way.... he likes to look over the bill, discuss the food, service, whatever, then add the tip, which he prefers to give cash..... if he is forced to rush through it on that machine, he will usually tip less and add it to the card instead of leaving cash.... it does feel a little awkward, but not a deal breaker.... less than $60 for beverages, entrees, and dessert for two, which was a good deal for the meal we had.... menu is not overpriced!

Delicious! Food was outstanding, service was friendly. Drinks were amazing.

Never a bad meal here! The food is phenomenal. Try to go once a month but really could eat every night. It's authentic and flavorful and has just enough heat in the spice to make that beer taste great! The service is also outstanding, always greeted by happy people with smiles.