119. Menu Monday: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at La Mesa Mexican Restaurant

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La Mesa in Barrington, Illinois

It’s Menu Monday and, with Cinco de Mayo coming up on Tuesday, I have La Mesa on the mind! Owner Hector Vargas says Cinco de Mayo is THE BUSIEST day of the year for La Masa.

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Barrington’s only Mexican restaurant, La Mesa is located at 243 W. Northwest Highway.  Hector says their top sellers year-round are burritos and tacos along with their quesedillas and enchiladas with your choice of meats, fillings and sides.  The menu also features shrimp tacos inspired by the small shrimp charales tacos which are  popular near Hector’s childhood home in Mexico.

Here’s a tip: For an extra kick, regulars at the restaurant know to ask for a serving of Hector’s homemade Escabeche, or Mexican Giardiniera, which is a mix of pickled jalapenos, onions and carrots in a huge jar behind the bar.  Hector says diners love the blend of spices and vinegar with chips or on top of their entree of choice.

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And don’t forget to order a margarita while you’re there!  La Mesa’s margaritas have a great, tart and tangy taste with a hint of citrus flavor and pair perfectly with your favorite dishes.

I first wrote about La Mesa back on Cinco de Mayo in 2010 and, by the way, I still think Hector looks a little like Antonio Banderas.  But don’t take my word for it!  Stop by La Mesa for a Mexican feast and don’t forget to tell Hector that Liz sent you ;).

If you have a favorite dish from a Barrington area restaurant, please let us know about it in the comments box below.  We might just do a little “research” and feature your recommendation on an upcoming Menu Monday.

In the meantime, I highly recommend you pay La Mesa a visit.  They offer dine in service and have many customers who choose their carry out option.  La Mesa is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m to 8:30 ish p.m.   And they’re open from 10 a.m. to 9:30 ish p.m. on Friday and Saturday.  Their Sunday hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  You’ll find La Mesa at 243 W. Northwest Highway in Barrington.  That’s one block west of Rt. 59 (Hough Street) and their phone number is 847-277-9639.

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