La Merced
855 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201
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Address :
855 W University Dr
Mesa, AZ, 85201 - Phone (480) 615-5820
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Bob E.
This is a funny place, doesn't appear to be a Mexican restaurant when you go in and the service is terrible. But when you finally do get food...... Wow!! I was going to have the La Merced Torta which the guy next table over was eating and was huge, but decided on Chilaquiles with steak. This is something you don't see often anymore, and it is done right here! Maybe the best I have ever had, great chips, amazing green salsa. I couldn't finish it, it was huge. I had a watermelon water drink that was delicious also. I will be back for the Torta, but will have to force myself to not order the Chilaquiles.
(4)Jeffrey S.
Came in looking for some Mexican City food, and they got it! I ordered the Huarache with Al Pastor which was huge AND delicious. The inside was real simple, but i go to a restaurant for the food so i didnt really care. I recommend this place if you're tired of wannabe Mexican restaurants that typically offer the same fake americanized version of the real deal!!
(4)anthem C.
It is a hole in a wall. I was impressed. I had their ribs, it came with a nice red sauce. The portions a big (as expected in a Mexican restaurant). Simple, authentic Mexican. I would agree w the Music comment. It is a little odd. They had music and a Mexican soap opera playing at the same time. Lol, 2 TV on. I needed to answer some important phone calls, they turned down the TV for me, so I would say they are accommodating. The food is good, ambiance is odd but hey, my belly was happy and full. Next time I will try their mole.
(4)Gissel R.
Food was okay. Service however was horrible. We waited 20 minutes to get our drinks and then they brought out our food and they didn't give us any silverware or napkins. Their "ensalada rusa" was so disgusting. The service here was the worst. NEVER COMING BACK AND NOT RECOMMENDING THIS PLACE TO ANYONE
(1)Katie T.
Seriously, great food, good enchiladas, good pastor, good Carne asada. Jugos naturales, nom nom. The food is actually spicy, like how it's supposed to be. I would prefer it hotter but this place is spicier than most. Oh yeah I forgot, GREAT SALSA!
(5)Kevin C.
3.5 stars for the food (my burrito was very good and HUGE), 4 for the service, 5 for the cleanliness, and 1.5 for the ambiance. As mentioned elsewhere, there are 2 TVs in the very small dining area, and both were blaring obnoxiously loud volume levels, showing a Mexican drama of some sort. Really, really inappropriate, especially in such a small space. Other than that annoyance, I wouldn't hesitate to go back.
(3)Ernesto L.
I've been looking for authentic Mexican food and I was told that this place was legit. I was looking for authentic barbacoa and this place has it on the weekends. I tried several tacos, sopes and the barbacoa (I'd course) and everything was just ok. It's with the visit but wouldn't crave it. The horchata was the best thing they had and was a little too sweet for me. Cheers
(3)J C.
Food is fantastic and exceptionally clean!
(4)J P.
Very good food. Small local place, not easy to find. But well worth the effort. Had a carne asada torta, chicken enchilada and quesadilla to share between two people. It was a lot of food...and it was all good. This is one of those places that really makes me wonder how chain mexican restaurants attract customers...let alone stay in business.
(4)L B.
Me and my friend came here to support a local business vs. going to a chain restaurant. The waitresses didn't know anything about anything on the menus. I guess they're new. My entree was 3 eggs, burnt at the bottom, raw on top (how did they do that?) These eggs were on top of a pound of soggy tortilla chips in verde sauce with bits of sour cream floating around. not a joke. I tried eating it, I think I got through 2 eggs and a few spongy chips in my mouth before I stopped. The waitress told me that it's because this is 'real' Mexican food. I'd bet the entire 10% off coupon she gave me before I left that it's not.
(1)Gontanos F.
First, im from Mexico City, and i know the flavor of my hometown, you got it. We "chilangos" (ppl from mexico city) love TTT, tortas, tamales, tacos, and this place have the best flavor, clean, with memorabilia from the city all around the place, weekends you can enjoy a "toquin" music party, enjoy the food for long time, i will definitely recomend this place to all people who want to eat the real food from Mexico City.... Felicidades, excelente servicio y siempre muy limpio
(5)Celia L.
I wouldn't bother to go back, but if you want decent Mexican food in that neighborhood it's alright. Nice enough inside, except for two big TVs in the dining room (actually 3, but the one at the back was not turned on), one TV right above our head blaring a movie in Spanish. The other TV was blaring a soccer game, and the sound on the TV was broken, going in and out. It's bad enough to have the flashing TV in your peripheral vision, but two different soundtracks going on, plus people talking and crying kids made us wish we'd asked for takeout and sat out in the car to eat our food. It was a drag sitting in there. The food was average. I had the carnitas and my husband had the flautas. Lots of food, but not that flavorful. Rosita's (on McDowell in central Phoenix) has carnitas that are 500% better.
(2)Roger H.
No complaints here! Hidden gem in the City of Mesa as it is hidden on the side of Extension Rd. My friend recommended this place as she is quite knowledgeable in where to eat the best "Mexican Foods" in town. Enjoyed this place so much went there the second time in two days.Had tacos the first night, and tortas the next night. And I have to say is quite big and most importantly delicious! Friend thought I wasn't going to finish it, but proved her wrong (brought the inner fat boy in me-hehe!). Had a 30-minute challenge of who could finish a whole torta, and if the contestant is successful torta is on the house. Might try it one day as I believe I can do it. Overall, loved this place and will definitely come back for a third, fourth, and fifth time until I get tiresome of tortas and tacos. :)
(5)GB B.
Life. Changing. That is all the description I can give. The deserts, sandwiches the entrées even the drinks. The portions? If you can finish just HALF of the La Merced Sandwich you are a beast. The service is very good. Your server will notice if you are done with your menu or if your drink is low. This is not Sanoran Style, which is great, too, but omg I am like a pregnant woman about this place. I am sad (but full) when I leave. I memorized the address to this place the first time I found it. I am not the guy that remembers things like that, trust me. It makes me want to move to Mexico City.
(5)Luis C.
When I feel like great mexican food, this place is as good as it gets, and I'm not even mexican (I'm central american). Whether its weekend or weekday for lunch, La Merced NEVER disappoints me. Today I had a Chicken Mole plate and it was DELISH! My second favorite dish here, during lunch rush, is 4 street tacos (2 lengua and 2 asada). The drinks are amazing too. You can have an Horchata or a fruit drink that is blended right there while you wait. I have a friend that always has to have the Strawberry water (without cream). The prices are decent, and the staff is always very friendly. Some days I get an extra treat, and get to watch the Barcelona football match on TV. Today there was a gentleman playing guitar during lunch hour (on a weekend), and he played a Maná song for my cousin and I. I had a great lunch, watching soccer, listening to great music, and enjoying a great Mole. Keep up the work you guys. For anyone not familiar with non-northern mexican food, this place has Mexico City Style mexican food...I would definitely recommend it. Who knows, someday you may be qualified to try the Torta Gigante. Which I've only had once because it is a huge deal.
(5)Sean Y.
Noms. Open late, always smells fantastic, exceptionally clean, lots of Latino locals (always important when looking for good south-of-the-border grubs). Horchata IS fantastic here, as is portion size and did I mention nom? Had the .. er, 'La' Merced, wasn't sure about an omelette in a sandwich but I'm now a believer. While I've only been here but once, its apparent this is much better than your average Mexican restaurant in the valley, and I rate nothing on Yelp unless it deserves it. The family proprietors obviously take great pride in their homemade food and it shows, we've all been to Fili's and such and while I can't possibly complain about Super Nachos! this seems to be an orthodoxed church of authentic Mexican grub. Even though the establishment is a smallish joint it's cleaner than any McDonald's I've ever been in and the love that goes into the food is apparent. I was only there for a bit to pick up some food for the late night muchies but still got homemade chips and salsa (real salsa, ie don't bring grandma or those cousins from Ohio as they will whine about the heat) and even got to watch some Univision. TL;DR: Eat here, it's good.
(4)Chris Q.
I had the torta and it was awesome!
(4)Perla H.
Service was a little awkward today, but the food is always delicious. I had the enchiladas with beef and my friend had the chicken flautas. The portions are SUPER generous. We both ate half our plates and were REALLY full, the kind of full that almost hurts. The horchata is rich and delicious. I recommend having it as dessert rather than a beverage. I don't particularly like the sweet flavor while I eat savory food.
(4)Adam B.
Good food and service. The taco with pineapple was the most delicious of all the ones I tried.
(4)Walt C.
First, I have to say, totally not what I expected. I guess I expected a Filiberto's experience. Instead I walked through the door and they offered to seat me. The place was very quaint but well laid out for it's size. However, I decided to get my food to go as I was in a bit of a rush today. I ordered the "La Merced" signature house torta and a large horchata. The horchata which is a Mexican rice drink, was outstanding. Best horchata I have had in years. When I was handed my food, I thought something was wrong. The box weighed as much as a half gallon of milk. I went to my truck and could not wait till i got home to see what was in the box of food she gave me. I opened the box and my eyes popped out. It was the sandwich from hell. Now I admit I am caucasian and have tried most of the Americanized Mexican food joints and I like the Filiberto's type places too, but this was a whole new something different. The menu stated that the sandwich had chorizo, eggs, ham, sausage, and chicken on it. I was thinking YES BREAKFAST SANDWICH... Wow was i wrong. What I got was this HUGE Bun that was Super Tasty. On it was mayo, pico, guac, a chorizo, egg and chease omlete. Couple slabs of ham, Some weird chicken fried steak looking thingy, and 3 hot dogs split in half and grilled. I laughed my butt off looking at this thing. This looked like something one of my stoner friends would have come up with during a case of the munchies. I decided I had to take a bite and I have to say. I was impressed. The bun especially is very good. I was a fan of everything except the hot dogs and chicken fried steak looking strips. Just to be clear I am not a big hot dog fan to begin with so I cant take a star off for that.. Over all the Sandwich taste was about 3 stars. The horchatta was 5 stars. The staff was very nice, 4 stars. So all in all I have to give it 4 starts for a Huge Meal at a decent price, Prompt courteous service, and excellent house made Horchata
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