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Mesa 14
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 12 am
Fri-Sun 11 am - 3 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
17 reviews for Mesa 14
17 reviews in English
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Review from Stefan C.
Montréal, QC
9/5/2011
This is a great out-of-the way Mexican place that is quieter and more upscale than the Carlos + pepe's scene on St Catherine.
The margaritas are decent, nachos are excellent. I haven't tried more of their dishes, but I will definitely go back again. Cozy and warm, would be a great cold weather place, too. -
Review from David S.
5/5/2012
A letdown. The sample platter was fried, fried, fried... When I ask for a sample platter of your Mexican cuisine you need to impress me with mole, asado de boda, whatever.
A decent bar and friendly staff nonetheless make me think I erred in coming here to eat. It would be good for nachos after work with margaritas, if you're in your twenties and have never been to Mexico in your life. Otherwise, give this a pass -
Review from Mike S.
Updated - 10/9/2011
Hey... Why not just go to Taco Bell and save yourself 30$
I can't be bothered to make an effort on this one. SH!T!!!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/6/2011
Lousy Mexican. It's a downtown place designed to impress the Anglo crowd. Should be on the west… Read more »
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Review from Elaine K.
7/28/2011 5 photos
Ugh. The worst fish taco I've ever had.
The place itself is nice and comfy and the service was decent, but the food was seriously lacklustre. My dining companions seemed moderately satisfied with their food, but we were ridiculously hungry. The fish tacos were full of freezer-burned fish sticks and limp, bagged lettuce.
No thank you. -
Review from Sara S.
4/14/2011
Giant yawn. This restaurant is what white people eat when they think they want Mexican food. Boring, bland, and most of all, EXPENSIVE. My margarita cost me 13$, only 2$ less than my burrito, which at 15$, is officially the most expensive burrito I've ever had. This wouldn't be so bad if it had actually tasted like anything, but nope. The decor is dark, and sleek and unwelcoming. The bar on the first floor seemed more inviting than the restaurant itself. The salsa was smooth and tasted vaguely of...something, maybe tomatoes? Really disappointing. My burrito was spicy, thank god, because if it hadn't been, it would have tasted like a 15$ plate of air. The rice was OK, but there really could have been more veggies. The service was slow, and somewhat pushy.
No, just no. -
Review from Brian L.
9/8/2010
Came on a Saturday 7ish. Place wasn't that crowded yet, and felt intimate. There is an upstairs and a downstairs. The upstairs by the windows would be very pleasant on a breezy spring/fall day if they opened the windows.
Our waitress was nice, but didn't really seem like she was a "pro." Nothing against that, just noticed it. The margaritas there were really good - not too strong, not over powered with the mix...just right. Sangria could've tasted a bit better, but the pitcher was a normal sized pitcher and did its festive job.
Got the chorizo nachos and quesadillas for apps. The nachos were quite good - really crunchy. The quesadillas paled in comparison. Steak fajitas were really good and there was plenty of it. Make sure you ask for extra salsa, as they give you a small small amount.
Went all out and got dessert too. The leche cake was ok, not too sweet. I wish I got the apple pie a la mode.
It was about $40 per person. -
Review from Jennifer B.
CLARENCEVILLE, QC
7/11/2009
Mesa 14 was a surprisingly wonderful dining experience. My dinner companions and I were in the mood for Mexican food, but also wanted something a bit different. Luckily, Mesa 14 was just what we wanted.
Their Burritos Del Barrio was excellent and as much as I wanted to try out one of their delicious looking desserts, I simply had no room left! Next time I go I will definitely be trying their deep fried ice cream, though!
Everyone had a wonderful time and despite the salsa music playing, we were able to be heard without shouting. The giant margaritas and delicious sangria makes this place worth a visit alone. Fridays and Saturdays they have a DJ spinning live tunes, which I'd like to check out in the future.
The bar and lounge are located downstairs and offers a wide variety of drinks to tempt and delight, while the upstairs dining area is elegantly styled and makes it perfect for a romantic dinner or for a group of friends.
Definitely check out Mesa 14 when you're in the mood for some classy Mexican food. -
Review from Bonjour B.
Montréal, QC
1/21/2012
Bad, bad, Mexican food. Decor is ok. Waitress kept making mistakes, but that was not the issue.
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Review from Robert H.
8/17/2010 1 photo
Here's the situation: I'm in Montreal on business and, despite all the great restaurants in close proximity AND my great distance from Mexico, I have a craving for fajitas (arguably one of my favorite dishes).
What's wrong with me? I try instead to focus on other culinary opportunities as I walk down Rue Sainte Catherine West. Surely good Mexican food can't be found this far north.
But several Yelpers insisted that, despite strong geographical evidence to the contrary, one really could obtain a tasty Mexican meal at Mesa 14.
I decided to give it a try and now, I'm left to wonder if those reviewers haven't been through a few too many Canadian winters (or not enough Mexican summers).
First off: the restaurant was nicely decorated - they had a small outdoor patio (which was full of people smoking). The bar area was small, intimate and comfortable. Definitely a good place to hang out with a few friends for margaritas and mojitos.
But let's move onto the food.
The thing that drew me in was the salsa. Yelpers raved about it. Now I don't know about you, but when I hear "homemade salsa" I picture a chunky combination of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime and maybe some kind of chili pepper for good measure.
That's not what they serve. They serve tomato paste with flavor, To scoop they provide a side of "not-crunchy chips". These are, by my definition, chips that are not stale, but also are not not crispy or crunchy. Picture a thick tortilla chip crossed with cardboard.
I suffered through the salsa that I had so been craving. Shortly thereafter my fajitas arrived on muted plate. Muted, in this context, does not describe the color of the plate, rather it describes the sound. It's the same sound that sizzling fajitas would make if served in space.
The waitress (who was nothing but polite and friendly, by the way) dropped them off with an understated apology for them not sizzling.
Now in space I would not have heard that apology.
But because I did, I am not and they should have...
I don't mean to harp so much on the fact that they weren't sizzling, but there's a reason I have such a love affair with the Tex-Mex dish: it's one of the few dishes that satisfies all five senses: it looks good, it tastes good, it smells good, it's fun to make with you hands, and (perhaps most importantly) it sounds good.
How many times have you been to a restaurant and sizzling fajitas come out? The sound alone is enough to get my mouth watering.
Fajitas without sizzle is like a fine wine without a bouquet.
Despite it's lack of sizzle (yes the iron skillet was hot), the fajitas were warm and edible. The meat, however, was heavily dusted with seasoning. While this does impart flavor, it overwhelms the natural flavor of the beef and gives the impression that the meat is of lower quality.
On the plus side, the quantity of meat provided would satisfy any big appetite. The condiments (sour cream, guac and pico) were sufficient. -
Review from Keewi H.
Montréal, QC
3/1/2010
Nice seats- I like booths, good for my bum :) - We went for lunch after final, we were all happy after test, wanted to drink and eat together. One of my Colombian friend chose this place. He said he ate many time here.
Food was good - not excellent, well I am from SF bay area, I miss all my Mexican friends, I miss my taquería in Redwood city... It is not fair me to judge and compare this restaurant to my California Mexican restaurants..
Very expensive Sapporo draft. I don't know why I chose Sapporo since it's not great beer at all - Even when I was in Japan, I'd never drunken this one.. Oh well but there was only dos XX and another bad beer I don't want to drink. Here Canada, Booze are sooooo expensive. The pint of Sapporo was 8.50$ before tax - same as my burrito ....
I usually cook my Mexican food at home but this place is decent. I might go with my hubby someday if we are happen to be in downtown.... -
Review from Garrett Q.
8/5/2010
After eating at Mesa 14 I can say I've had great Mexican food in Canada without laughing. I think the morning after I ate all the leftovers from our group. IT WAS AWESOME.
Waitstaff was awesome. Can't remember the guy who served us but he came out with us after. -
Review from Shauen P.
1/25/2011
Delicious, fresh and fun! Better than any Mexican restaurant we've tried in Albany and surrounding areas, Boston and Jersey. The menu is extensive, service was chill and the area is vibrant. A must try!
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Review from Erik B.
Toronto, ON
5/28/2010
This is some of the best mexican I've ever had, and definitely should be on your list to check out next time you're in Montreal. A group of five of us went, between the appetizers and main courses we didn't have a single complaint. Oh, and their home-made salsa was absolutely amazing!
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Review from Rami B.
8/16/2010
Great service, menu selections and food prep. Awesome salsa and the bartender knows how to mix margaritas!
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Review from David R.
6/12/2010
Here you go Bob and Jerid. Great Mexican food in downtown Montreal.
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Review from Erica S.
5/9/2010
I ordered the salada monterrey (grilled chicked on lettuce w/ cheese & tomatoes) and my friend ordered chicken nachos.
The salad was boring and bland in every way but the nachos were out of this world good. I found lettuce that was slimy and rotten. The waitress was very nice and took it off the bill.
I would actually go back for the nachos, but avoid the salads. -
Review from Felipe G.
2/17/2010 1 Check-in Here
One probably doesn't think of finding great Mexican food when in Montreal, but it was late and we were hungry so we rolled the dice and tried out Mesa 14. It looked trendy and modern from the outside and a step up from many of the other options on block and after dining there I can happily say we were pleasantly surprised. It was pretty empty that cold night and we were seated downstairs near the bar in a very comfortable lounge setup near the bay window facing the street. The homemade guacamole and chips were a great starter, and almost all the enchiladas, burritos, and tacos could be ordered with either a vegetarian or fish option which was really cool. I remember the meal as being very tasty and well spiced. It was actually better than 95% of the Mexican food I've had in New England, so give it up to Quebec and Montreal for coming through with a very pleasant surprise on our vacation/trip!
