Albert's Mexican Food – Mexican
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with the rhythmic sizzle of the flat-top grill, where the morning air is thick with the comforting aroma of toasted chiles and golden, griddled pancakes. Diners dive into plates of saucy, spice-kissed chilaquiles topped with tender carne asada or unwrap hefty, overstuffed burritos that celebrate the bold, sun-drenched flavors of a classic Mexican kitchen. Whether you are savoring a crisp, lime-brightened fish taco or a hearty plate of huevos rancheros, the experience is one of soulful, unpretentious satisfaction that keeps the community coming back for more.
Albert's Mexican Food, Orange Avenue, La Mesa, San Diego County, California, CA 91941, United States https://www.albertsmexicanfood.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Albert's Mexican Food
Dairy-Free at Albert's Mexican Food
Albert's Mexican Food in La Mesa has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, 1/2 Pint Guacamole and 1/2 Pint Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Albert's Mexican Food
Albert's Mexican Food in La Mesa has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Omelettes, Chula Burrito and Fish Tacos Special. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Albert's Mexican Food
Albert's Mexican Food in La Mesa has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Taco, Surf & Turf Burrito and Veggie Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Albert's Mexican Food
Albert's Mexican Food in La Mesa has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Albert's Mexican Food
Albert's Mexican Food in La Mesa has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, 1/2 Pint Guacamole and Medium Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Albert's Mexican Food
Albert's Mexican Food in La Mesa has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Omelettes, Chula Burrito and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Albert's Mexican Food
Albert's Mexican Food in La Mesa has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Taco, 1/2 Pint Guacamole and 1/2 Pint Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Albert's Mexican Food
Albert's Mexican Food in La Mesa has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Albondigas and 1/2 Pint Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Albert's Mexican Food
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Supreme Breakfast Burrito | 65.1 g | 56.2 g |
| Surf & Turf Burrito | 51.2 g | 53.5 g |
| Cali Surf & Turf Burrito | 63 g | 53.3 g |
| Hash Brown Burrito | 52.4 g | 42.2 g |
| La Mesa Burrito | 8.6 g | 37.5 g |
| El Cap Burrito | 73 g | 37.4 g |
| Valley Burrito | 23.4 g | 32.9 g |
| Al’s Burrito | 40.1 g | 31.4 g |
| Charger Burrito | 54.1 g | 30.2 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Cajon Burrito | 3.4 g | 25.8 g |
| Hot Cheetos Burrito | 51.9 g | 25.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Daily Specials
- Fish Tacos Special - $2.95: Available on Tuesdays Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast Plates
- Huevos Rancheros - $13.95: Rice, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelettes - $13.95: Potatoes and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $13.95: Eggs and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carne Asada Chilaquiles - $15.95: Eggs, rice, and beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancakes - $3.95: Per pancake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Burritos
- Al’s Burrito - $13.95: Carne asada, eggs, cheese, guacamole, beans, and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cajon Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, cheese, bacon, and beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Valley Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, cheese, ham, beans, and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- La Mesa Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, cheese, potatoes, and bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chula Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, cheese, potatoes, and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Santee Burrito - $10.25: Eggs, ham, and cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Downtown Burrito - $10.25: Egg, cheese, and sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Supreme Breakfast Burrito - $13.95: Wheat tortilla, chicken, potato, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hash Brown Burrito - $12.95: Hash brown, bacon, egg, sour cream, cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Protein Breakfast Burrito - $12.95: Wheat tortilla, egg whites, shredded chicken, tomato, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Burritos
- Maddog Burrito - $12.95: Angus carne asada, Takis, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alexadilla Burrito - $16.95: Angus carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, fries, double wrapped in a quesadilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shreddy Burrito - $12.95: Angus carne asada, fries, American guacamole, cheese, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Cheetos Burrito - $12.95: Angus carne asada, Hot Cheetos, sour cream, nacho cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monarch Burrito - $12.95: Angus carne asada, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, tater tots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rancho Burrito - $12.95: Wheat tortilla, shredded chicken, black beans, and salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lakeside Burrito - $12.95: Carne asada, rice, beans, and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burrito - $12.95: Carne asada, fries, cheese, and salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Cap Burrito - $12.95: Carne, pollo, rice, beans, cheese, and chipotle cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charger Burrito - $12.95: Wheat tortilla, shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, cabbage, cheese, guacamole, salsa, and chipotle cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Burrito - $13.95: Carne, shrimp, rice, beans, cheese, and cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali Surf & Turf Burrito - $13.95: Carne, shrimp, cheese, fries, Mexican salsa, and chipotle cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $7.25 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $12.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burrito - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Beef Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $6.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Mini Tacos - $10.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Combination Plates
- Two Beef Tacos Plate - $14.25: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $14.95: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $15.95: With tortillas, rice, and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Menudo - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albondigas - $14.95 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $14.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Extras
- French Fries - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint Rice - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint Guacamole - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Churros - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Medium Soda - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Large Soda - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Domestic Beer - $4.95
- Import Beer - $5.45
- Michelada - $8.95
- Wine Glass - $6.25
- Bloody Mary - $8.95
Frequently Asked Questions about Albert's Mexican Food
- Is Albert's Mexican Food dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Albert's Mexican Food has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, 1/2 Pint Guacamole and 1/2 Pint Rice.
- What can I eat at Albert's Mexican Food on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries, 1/2 Pint Guacamole and 1/2 Pint Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Albert's Mexican Food have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and 1/2 Pint Guacamole.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Albert's Mexican Food?
- Chicken Supreme Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 56.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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