El Meson
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About us
Mr. Victor Lopez and his wife Elena Garcia welcomes you at El Meson! This authentic Mexican restaurant located just across the Lachine Canal, in an old brick house in Old Lachine welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is already several years that this Mexican gem serves its secret family recipes. They started timidly years ago in Dorval for those who remember, and it is through satisfied customers that this Mexican restaurant has made a name for itself and today El Meson ranks among the best Latin restaurants in Montreal.
Don't be fooled! You are here to enjoy and savor the fine foods from Mexico. So forget about other so called Mexican restaurants that offer the same Americanized dishes over and over again. Here you'll taste real delicious Mexican specialties such as Carne Asada, the Nopalitos con carne (Cactus with beef), and many more... Indulge yourself, it is not every day you can travel to Mexico for so little. Everything is a matter of imagination, let yourself be surprised, there are so many flavors to discover...
To enjoy the sunny weather, El Meson offers two pretty terraces (front and back) where you can relax with the magnificent view of the beautiful Lachine Canal, an experience that your eyes will never forget. During the winter, once you step inside El Meson, you will never want to leave.
Don't be fooled! You are here to enjoy and savor the fine foods from Mexico. So forget about other so called Mexican restaurants that offer the same Americanized dishes over and over again. Here you'll taste real delicious Mexican specialties such as Carne Asada, the Nopalitos con carne (Cactus with beef), and many more... Indulge yourself, it is not every day you can travel to Mexico for so little. Everything is a matter of imagination, let yourself be surprised, there are so many flavors to discover...
To enjoy the sunny weather, El Meson offers two pretty terraces (front and back) where you can relax with the magnificent view of the beautiful Lachine Canal, an experience that your eyes will never forget. During the winter, once you step inside El Meson, you will never want to leave.
Our Specialties
Nopalitos con carne (Cactus with beef), Pescados Yucatan, Carne Asada, Pechuga con mole, Cazuela Mexicana (Seafood platter)
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 50 We accept: Master Card, Visa, ATM machineCateringDeliveryFamily / Kid-friendlyGood For GroupsOnline OrderingReception Services / Private EventsTakeout AvailableTerraceWater View / Waterfront
More details
15 seats (front terrace) + 100 seats (rear terrace)
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Rich
The carne asada here is no mere dish; it's a celebration of char, spice, & a symphony of savory notes. While not reaching the pinnacle of culinary epiphany, it's a damn good journey into the heart of grilled excellence.View more
Lucie
Magnifique j'ai adoré la découverte.. vraiment wowww J'ai juste été déçu qu'ils avaient pu les bières mexicaine du menuView more
Nora
Très bon restaurant..Service au top! Vraie cuisine mexicaine & ambiance très cosy & très charmante.View more
Ma
Me encantó el servicio, la comida deliciosa, su ubicación estratégica. Todo lindo!!!View more
PIERRE
Bonne nourriture & bonne ambiance. Très bon restaurant.View more
Kimalexandracabana
it's a great place, great service, great vibe & absolutely delicious food, drinks & desserts!!! amazing find in montreal!!!View more
Ferdinando
Nice atmosphere & the food was good . Fajitas was delicious & the Margarita was well done . I had a reservation & even if I showed up on time I had to wait at the door for about 20 minutes. That should be improved.View more
Maxime
Ambiance mexicaine garantie! Bonne découverte pour un repas de travail. Service rapide & sympathique, qq erreurs sans gravité, & des assiettes vides pour finir.View more
Claire
Honestly the best Mexican food (& I don't usually like to eat it!!). I also love a good frozen margarita & they make it so well. The place is small, a bit cramped but once you're enjoying your meal & time with friends you hardly notice!View more
Daniele
Locale tipico Messicano con ottimo cibo e prezzi competitivi.Ambiente tutto in stileView more
Johanne
Cozy & great authentic dishes. Great place as a first date too!View more
Chris
Went for lunch. The menu had good choices, not too expensive. I took the chicken tacos with a tortilla soup & coffee.
The soup was alright but not great & the 2 chicken tacos were served with a small portion of refried beans, rice & some salsa. Everything was bland, nothing really tasty. It lacked chillies, fresh coriander, fresh lemon & some onions.
Even their coffee was so so.
The service was very friendly though.View more
Karolyne
Bel ambiance & serveur sympathique. Les prix sont abordable. La bouffe est correcte.View more
Lilou
Super bons plats copieux servis par des gens adorables. Le poulet était très tendre. Genereux en sauce. Les tables en terrasse sont l’idéal, avec vue sur l’eau au loin. L’intérieur est un peu sombre. Pas beaucoup de plats végétariens, par contre.View more