Casa Gabriela – Mexican
Casa Gabriela pulses with a vibrant energy, inviting guests into a space where the zest of fresh citrus and the smoky allure of ancho chile linger in the air. The kitchen reimagines coastal classics through a modern lens, serving up everything from crisp lobster and black bean flautas to velvety avocado-ancho hummus that transforms a simple meal into a spirited celebration of bold, sun-kissed flavors.
8384 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa CA 91942 https://casagabrielalamesa.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, raw-food, alkaline, renal, tlc, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the friendly demeanor of the staff and the approachable menu, noting that the kitchen delivers a consistent and reliable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere as a highlight for a casual meal
Menu
Appetizers
- House Guacamole - $12.95: tajin chicharrones, pepitas, queso fresco, mini chile tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno-Cilantro Tempura Cauliflower - $12.95: grilled corn relish, guajillo aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Barbacoa Empanadas - $12.95: braised chicken, chiles, onion, black sesame, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $12.95: crispy chorizo, roasted poblanos, oaxaca & asadero cheese, pinto beans, flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Ahi Tostada - $12.95: mango-jicama slaw, lime, sesame, guajillo-cilantro aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado-Ancho Chile Hummus - $12.95: spinach, tahini, lemon, olive oil, cotija, crispy chickpeas, cilantro, mini chile tostadas Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $12.95: chilled shrimp, fire roasted cocktail sauce, charred lemon, horseradish cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Black Bean Chipotle Flautas - $12.95: macha salsa, guajillo aioli, mexican crema, queso fresco, pickled red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Trio - $12.95: coconut-lime shrimp, mango-habanero scallops, white fish ceviche verde Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appetizer Platter - $12.95: chicken barbacoa empanadas, sweet potato, caramelized onion & chipotle taquitos, mini queso fundido, bacon wrapped jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechana - $12.95: chilled shrimp, clamato, lime, tomato, chipotle, jalapeno, cucumber, red onion, avocado, saltines Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soup
- Grilled Panela Salad - $12.95: baby arugula, grilled white corn, jicama, shaved red onion, roasted pepitas, pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12.95: toasted chile de arbol croutons, basil, roasted tomatoes, shaved cotija enchilado, spiced pepitas Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad - $12.95: cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, black beans, scallions, cotija, mexican crema, tajin, citrus vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Pozole - $12.95: chicken, tomatillos, shaved cabbage, radish, avocado, lime, red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- La Reina Seafood Molcajete for Two - $12.95: scallops, shrimp & octopus in molten garlic butter, chihuahua & oaxaca cheese with roasted poblano & caramelized onion, served with elote rice & pinto beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Jefa Roast Molcajete for Two - $12.95: marinated flank steak, pollo a la brasa, shrimp, sausage, chorizo, panela, nopales, jalapeno, cilantro, machacada salsa, served with flour tortillas, rice & beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled White Fish - $12.95: adobo glazed white fish, cilantro rice, grilled nopale salad, queso fresco, avocado crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ancho Chile Glazed Salmon - $12.95: poblano mash, mango-avocado salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Barbacoa Casserole - $12.95: banana leaf-braised chicken, chiles, onion, cilantro, flour tortillas, rice and beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanesa - $12.95: poblano mash, arugula, shaved fennel & red onion salad, charred jalapeno vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno & White Corn Lasagna - $12.95: roasted poblano, caramelized onions, spinach, oaxaca cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Carnitas - $12.95: guacamole, molcajete & cruda salsa, flour tortillas, rice & beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flank Steak Tampiquena - $12.95: chimichurri, guajillo oaxaca enchilada, roasted peppers, panela a la plancha, guacamole, papas bravas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ancho Chile & Lime Sweet Potato Bowl - $12.95: black beans, sweet corn, guacamole, elote rice, cilantro, fresno chiles, molcajete salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gringo Taco Salad - $12.95: diced sirloin picadillo, refried beans, shredded iceberg, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, guajillo crema, flour tortilla bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos and Platters
- Chile Relleno - $12.95: epazote ranchero salsa, mexican crema, oaxaca & cotija cheeses, crispy tortilla threads Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf Burrito - $12.95: sauteed shrimp & steak ranchero, candied jalapeno, cotija, guajillo, tomatillo salsa, ancho crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Ranchero Enchiladas - $12.95: caramelized onions & peppers, mexican crema, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Enchiladas Suiza - $12.95: shrimp, lobster & scallops, garlic butter, tomatillo-jalapeno crema, oaxaca cheese, mexican crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Shrimp Quesadilla - $12.95: spicy glazed shrimp, monterey & oaxaca cheese, caramelized onion, roasted poblano, guacamole Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nayarit Shrimp Tacos - $12.95: shrimp a la mexicana in a crispy corn tortilla, iceberg lettuce, queso fresco, mexican crema, shrimp consomme Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandmother's Birria Tacos - $12.95: corn tortillas, pickled red onion, oaxaca & asadero cheese, cilantro, consomme Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tinga Tacos - $12.95: charred jalapeno tortilla, baby arugula, queso fresco, mexican crema Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rajas with Potatoes Tacos - $12.95: quesa taco with sweet roasted corn & poblanos, cotija cheese, guajillo mole, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tacos - $12.95: queso fresco, baby arugula, french fried potatoes, guajillo mole, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Tacos - $12.95: green & red slaw, jalapenos, cilantro aioli, pico de gallo, chipotle crema Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Famous Tres Leches - $12.95: milk-soaked vanilla sponge cake, mascarpone mousseline, macerated berries, almond crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Boysenberry Cheesecake Flautas - $12.95: burnt orange cajeta, cinnamon whipped cream
- Brown Bag Churros - $12.95: burnt orange cajeta, vanilla bean ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Buñuelos Tower - $12.95: cinnamon-sugar dusted deep fried tortillas, spicy piloncillo, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ancho Chocolate Bread Pudding - $12.95: toasted brioche, ancho chocolate custard, coffee ice cream, orange zest whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Roasted Coconut Flan - $12.95: coconut custard, caramel, toasted coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- House Margarita - $12.95: tequila, lime, agave
- Frozen Mangonada - $12.95: rancho del valle tequila, lime, mango, chamoy, tajin Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Cantarito - $12.95: olmeca altos blanco, grapefruit, agave, fever tree grapefruit soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Café de Olla - $12.95: coffee, piloncillo, orange & cinnamon, mexican wedding cookies
- Abuela's Hot Chocolate - $12.95: chocolate, cinnamon, whipped cream, mexican wedding cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Agua Fresca - $12.95: housemade horchata or seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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