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La Mesa
74/100 (208 ratings)
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"I'm told La Mesa has one of the more authentic Filipino offerings, although it's interesting to see chop suey on the menu. Of the two desserts, I..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"This is a nice Filipino restaurant located upstairs from Goulburn Street. My favourite dish is the very indulgent but delicious Crispy Pata (deep..."
IEats
"LaMesa has that home away from home feel. Upon entering the restaurant, the look of the place will remind you of coming home to your grandparents’..."
Lauren Lopez
"Okay I am definitely rating La Mesa based off how much I enjoyed the pork adobo - if you come here you should 110% order either the chicken or pork..."
The Miniature Life
"Came with a Filipino friend, and the dishes they picked were amazing! Tamarind soup with a startling but pleasant sour, tender and flavourful crispy..."
Crème Brulee Crack
"Started with beef tapa and okoy, both are really nice. Then got kare kare, sisig, spicy calamary, garlic rice, crispy pata, chicken adobo, and pansit..."
Nia Candra
"The final stop of the Chinatown Taste Food Tour is at Le Mesa which is a Filipino restaurant. Taste Food Tours is a not-for-profit organisation that..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"First time eating Filipino in the city and it was a very nice experience! Favorite dish is always going to be crispy pata (pork) and leche flan...."
Issac_eatsalot
"My first Filo cuisine experience in restaurant, not at home hahaa. Was extremely amazed the diversity of the flawors. Had beef kare kare, sisig,..."
Finn & Filo Downunder
"My first experience with Philippine cuisine. I really like the atmosphere of the restaurant as it gave me an authentic feel of what the Philippine..."
BubblyCake
"Great filo food. The pork dishes are a must have! The beer was also good.However the service was rather slow, as others have also..."
Kololee
"Authentic Filipino dishes! #feelslikehome Love the adobo, Kare-kare,pancit and halo-halo to name a few. Been there a few times and will keep coming..."
Jojo
"Just around the corner from Dixon Street near Chinatown, and up a flight of stairs is La Mesa, a Filipino restaurant that looks like it’s been..."
Andy Quan
"Nice traditional foods, packed with flavor & authenticity!great atmosphere!La Mesa offers a wide range of variety on there menu..."
Minh & Jens Food Adventures
"When entering the restaurant you really do feel like your in a Filipino home and it's so warm and inviting. The food is authentic here and with a..."
Sweetandyummie
"Filipino Restaurant | Bistik | Longanisa | Lumpiang Shanghai | Sisig | Turon | Monday - Friday open until 10 pm | Saturday - Sunday open until 11:30..."
Roger M. Figuracion
"My first time having Pilipino Cuisine. Have to go up stairs then you'll see Pilipino dining and feel good smells from there! I had Pilipino beer..."
Erika-Anne
"Filipino restaurant is really rare in Australia. I'm very impressed with La Mesa because it is actually a restaurant and oh there are alcohol! (not a..."
Marietta
"La Mesa is totally authentic! Their sinigang, diniguan, crispy pata, and beef tapas tasted better than any Filipino restaurant in the U.S. Totally..."
Patrice Basada
"This joint is great and i had a good time here. I love Tocino! Be careful on their beer it packs a punch! The deserts are great too if you haven't..."
Matt Harris
"Celebrated my birthday here and have to comeback for my wife's as well. We enjoyed the food and the service. Ambiance made us feel at home. Highly..."
Angelo Caberte Custodio
"An experience worth going back to....Over and over again!!. If you want to try Philippine cuisine, you cannot go wrong at Lamesa! I have been at..."
Analieze Bella
"Gooooooood food. I'm a regular and there was never a time I was disappointed. It just felt like home. They serve really good food that wouldnt hurt..."
Lynn
"It took several visits, hearty recommendations from Filipino folks, and a trip to Manila for us to understand the pleasures of La Mesa. Now it's one..."
Mr Shawn & Miss Chicken
"My first filo restaurant and Im lovin it! been there twice in this past two weeks. I lovee the crispy pata, lechong kawali and also the garlic rice...."
The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]
"Taking my gaze away from my table as I slowly sipped my Calamansi Juice (a traditional whole fruit lemonade served warm), I noticed the patrons were..."
Jambon Cochon
"Disappointed that we didn't get a chance to try their signature or crispy pata, lechong kawali or some of their desserts. But all in all, it was a..."
Anna Chan
"Unbelievably busy is how I would describe La Mesa. It’s obviously a favourite restaurant for many diners. Originally located in Dee Why La Mesa..."
Julie Carlyle
"Hey hipster, thought you’d tasted it all? If you’ve never travelled to The Philippines, or ventured as far as Dee Why, chances are you’ve..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"A great introduction to Philippine cuisne. The restaurant was full to capacity and buzzing on a Wednesday evening, I have no idea why they bother..."
Hila Bor
"Beautiful food and warm service. We never tried Filipino food before and only walked in by chance, but both me and my girlfriend were blown away...."
Nikita Rybak
"7/10. Food is ok... Still not as par if the food were cooked in the philippines lolI liked everything except the kaldereta (or was that..."
Caressshie
"LOVE THIS PLACE!. Hi Cielomar, read your review below which prompted me to try this place - and it did not disappoint. The service was warm, pleasant..."
MarkB
"Our fund-raising lunch went well last Thursday, 21 November 2013! Being the organiser, I must say the event went smoothly only with some tiny..."
Cielomar
"Yum! I can't get enough of this place. Great authentic flavours, freshly cooked, quality ingredients, good portions and very reasonanly priced. Just..."
Jojocq
"La Mesa is a great experience for all if your looking for a different cuisine. Although the service wasn't Filipino quality the food and the timing..."
MC Katoot
"A Pleasant Surprise. Initially we were reluctant to have dinner at this restaurant. Our blended Filo-Aussie family already love my lechon kawali and..."
Marieviv
"La Mesa is a hidden treasure in the CBD. From the entrance, one won't expect a great dining experience but once you are seated in the massive dining..."
Jennifer Hababag
"Good but expensive. The service and food was good but quite expensive although where else could we get Filipino food in the cbd..."
Chai
"Ate here on a busy saturday night and was pleasantly surprised. The service was good and prompt. Orders came within 10-15 minutes of ordering. My..."
Nicole
"Absolutely loved it. Authentic and delicious Filipino food. Will go back whenever I'm visiting Sydney! Something a little different compared to other..."
Monty
"Great service, excellent food, you need to book, this place is buzzing... Pork lechon kawali esp..."
Dave Glover