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El Meson

Lachine
4.6$ & $$
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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.

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 machine

More details

15 seats (front terrace) + 100 seats (rear terrace)
5★
72%
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Reviews for El Meson

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1700+)
*as of 2026-05-24
5★
72%
4★
19%
3★
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Review Summary

El Meson stands out for authentic Mexican flavors, generous portions, and attentive, friendly service in a cozy family run setting by the water, with standout sauces and a rich mole that many reviews describe as exceptional; guests praise the variety from seafood and enchiladas to ceviche and fajitas, the welcoming terrace, fair prices, and a consistently satisfying dining experience.
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I know this place for 15+ years. The food is delicious & authentic. For summer lunches, the view on the canal Lachine from the front terrace is a big +

May 16, 2026
on Google

Best Latino restaurant in whole Montreal, food is authentic, the taste is amazing, the price are surprisingly really low for the portions. I came 3 times & all of them were incredible. Plus they have does nice tables outside with a view on the park on Lachine. 5/5

May 2, 2026
on Google

J'y réfléchissais hier, & si j'avais à dresser une liste de restaurants montréalais où il faut absolument manger si on visite la ville, je serais incapable d'exclure ce restaurant. Bien qu'il ne s'agisse pas d'un restaurant québécois, El Meson est une institution, un classique de Lachine depuis plus de trente ans, & chaque fois que j'y suis allé, la qualité & le service étaient exceptionnels. Vraiment, c'est le genre de bouffe qui nous rend reconnaissant du fait que la bouffe existe & qu'on a le privilège d'en profiter. C'est un resto mexicain authentique, mais aussi tellement unique. Tout est excellent. À essayer à tout prix.

May 2, 2026
on Google

El Mesón (bord de l'eau, Lachine) 🌮

Très belle découverte ! Les nopalitos con carne - une sorte de ragoût de cactus au boeuf - m'ont clairement fait changer d'avis sur le cactus 🌵😄 Tendre, bien assaisonné & parfaitement équilibré. Le sos mole mérite une mention spéciale : riche, profond, & tellement bon qu'il impose un petit moment de silence.

Ambiance chaleureuse, portions généreuses & saveurs authentiques. Venue par curiosité, repartie conquise. J'y retournerai, c'est certain (& pas seulement pour le cactus 😉).

Feb 6, 2026
on Google

Absolutely superb authentic Mexican cuisine prepared with ❤?
Muchas gracias to our phenomenal server Alexandra & to the wonderful team at this amaaaaaazing authentic Mexican restaurant. It's been a personal favorite of mine for years. Located on St. Joseph in the heart of the beautiful Lachine Canal, everything here is so delicious & so beautifully presented. The ambiance is classic Mexican ❤?, providing such warmth & comfort. If you haven't been here before, you don't know what you've been missing! 🇲🇽

Nov 28, 2025
on Google

Great food, cute place by the canal in Lachine.

Oct 6, 2025
on Google

This is a great mexican gem in front of lachine canal! It is small, cozy & it offers delicious mexican dishes! Service is excellent! Gracias amigos! ✨?🌷😎

Sep 19, 2025
on Google

À Lachine, dans la proche banlieue de Montréal, un lieu à part: le restaurant mexicain El Meson offre une petite salle riche en couleurs & une belle terrasse.
Plats aux saveurs raffinées, en particulier les poissons. Superbe dorade cuite à la vapeur dans une feuille de bananier. Excellent guacamole en entrée. Service sympathique & chaleureux.

Aug 16, 2025
on Google

Atmosphère mexicaine. Une sangria 👌Un Ceviche délicieux en portion généreuse, un Queso fundido champignons & cactus & des tacos bien évidemment
Belle terrasse devant le canal Lachine
Personnel accueillant. La qualité des plats est à souligner ainsi que le service de Samuel. J'ai hâte d'y retourne

Jul 3, 2025
on Google

Great place to have a tasty meal with a Lachine Canal view. Friendly service & nice atmosphere.❤? Recommend to try the fish ceviche.

Jun 20, 2025
on Google

The owner was so king & the food is amazing. Best fajitas i have ever had. Beautiful view of Lachine water!

Jun 14, 2025
on Google
4.0

El Meson is a nice restaurant close to the water shore in Lachine. They have delicious food, great drinks & good service! With latin atmosphere, it is the perfect place to have a good dinner!

Sep 4, 2024
on Google

Very good place to go in Lachine... no so big but with a great atmosphere... Good Mexican food

Jun 13, 2024
on Google

This is a beautifully located Mexican restaurant in Lachine near the water. The food is delicious & the service is prompt & courteous. It doesn't get much better than El Meson!

May 26, 2024
on Google

Wow! Very impressed. we did not think that you could get such a good quality of Mexican food in Lachine. We will definitely come back!

May 16, 2024
on Google

Our favourite place to go for dinner in Lachine

Feb 13, 2024
on Google

Petit restaurant mexicain familial face au canal Lachine & au fleuve St-Laurent. Il faut réserver car c'est toujours plein! Les soupes sont incroyables, de même que les cocktails ( pina colada & daiquiri aux fraises) & l'assiette principale! Nous avons mangé des côtelettes d'agneau, avec légumes en accompagnements, riz & haricots noirs. Prix raisonnables. Ce n'est pas notre première fois. On habitent à vaudreuil, juste pour dire que ça vaut le déplacement!😊❤️

Dec 5, 2023
on Google
5.0

Very nice & authentic Mexican restaurant in Lachine. Quaint decor, delicious dishes, attentive service, smiles all around. Fond memories have been created in the five years since I first came to this place.

During the pandemic they started a takeout service & I am excited to get my dinner there tonight. I missed it so much !

Strongly recommended.

Jun 20, 2020
via Other
1 Review
4.5

Nous étions 5 personnes pour un souper du lundi. En choisissant ce jour de la semaine, nous étions pratiquement certains que le restaurant ne serait pas bondé. Effectivement, il y avait peu de gens, & le service était ma fois excellent! Nous avions commandé des mets différents & avons tous beaucoup aimé notre repas, aux portions généreuses. Comme je suis enceinte, j'ai beaucoup apprécié le fait d'avoir pu prendre un cocktail sans alcool à la moitié du prix de celui alcoolisé, tandis que dernièrement, j'étais allée dans un autre restaurant à Lachine où le prix du cocktail non alcoolisé était le même que celui avec alcool, ce que j'avais trouvé frustrant. Bref, ce fut une très belle expérience au El Meson & cela me donne envie d'y retourner lors d'une prochaine occasion, d'autant plus que l'endroit est vraiment beau & bien décoré.

Jun 11, 2019
via Other
1 Review
5.0

A real gem in Lachine across from the canal. Truly authentic mexican cuisine beautifully served & extremely pleasing to the palate. Looking forward to dining this summer on the terrace.

May 15, 2019