La Mesa Mexican Restaurants were created from the dream of its founder
Francisco Onate, from Jalisco, Mexico.
Inspired by determination and hard work, Francisco Onate opened his first La Mesa restaurant in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1993
Inspired by determination and hard work, Francisco Onate opened his first La Mesa restaurant in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1993
Today, La Mesa serves over 10 locations in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and
Kansas. In addition. expansion plans for more locations are in the works.
The ingredients of success for La Mesa include a stable, strong employment team which recognizes performance through management advancement.
In fact, many of La Mesa’s employees have over 10 years of service. It’s this consistency that is reflected in every meal La Mesa serves.
La Mesa’s “authentic” taste is created from family recipes made with only the freshest quality ingredients.
Each location is decorated to promote a fun, colorful atmosphere and create a unique customer experience.
Finally, La Mesa’s prices make it an affordable value for the entire family to enjoy.
La Mesa is committed to striving for excellence and is annually recognized as the “Best Mexican Restaurant” in many of its markets.
The ingredients of success for La Mesa include a stable, strong employment team which recognizes performance through management advancement.
In fact, many of La Mesa’s employees have over 10 years of service. It’s this consistency that is reflected in every meal La Mesa serves.
La Mesa’s “authentic” taste is created from family recipes made with only the freshest quality ingredients.
Each location is decorated to promote a fun, colorful atmosphere and create a unique customer experience.
Finally, La Mesa’s prices make it an affordable value for the entire family to enjoy.
La Mesa is committed to striving for excellence and is annually recognized as the “Best Mexican Restaurant” in many of its markets.




