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El Meson

Lachine
4.6$ & $$
OPEN12 pm - 9 pm
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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

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15 seats (front terrace) + 100 seats (rear terrace)
4.6566 ratings
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Reviews for El Meson

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*as of 2026-04-03
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Review Summary

Reviews highlight El Meson as a cozy, family-run spot offering authentic Mexican cuisine with bold flavors, where items like mole, ceviche, perfectly seasoned seafood, and hearty fajitas are praised for depth and balance, and portions are described as generous with fair prices. Diners often mention friendly, attentive service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with a charming terrace by the water adding to the experience. The menu's variety receives frequent kudos, from ceviche and tacos to fish dishes and carnitas, along with well-paired drinks such as margaritas and sangria, and the presentation and freshness of dishes are repeatedly noted. The setting, including the canal view and colorful decor, contributes to a memorable visit, and many reviewers say they plan to return, sometimes after traveling a distance. Overall, the combination of flavorful food, comfortable vibe, and good value makes El Meson a destination that tends to satisfy a broad range of tastes and occasions.
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Joel
4.0

Good food,service,& price. Quaint, almost nostalgic atmosphere.

Feb 15, 2024
on Google
Andrew
5.0

Our favourite place to go for dinner in Lachine

Feb 13, 2024
on Google
E
5.0

Every time I eat here I am reminded why it is my favourite restaurant. The service is amazing, & the food is to die for.

Feb 13, 2024
on Google
Tania
5.0

Supe

Feb 4, 2024
on Google
Dylan
5.0

Great food & fast service 👌

Feb 2, 2024
on Google
José
5.0

Service impeccable & bonne cuisine authentique Mexicaine prix très raisonnable sur l'heure du lunch !

Feb 2, 2024
on Google
Andrew
5.0

Enchiladas are amazing!!! Very nice atmosphere

Feb 1, 2024
on Google
Sophie
4.0

Accueil toujours chaleureux, le service est très bien & les plats sont toujours bons & copieux. On y revient toujours !

Jan 31, 2024
on Google
Mathieu
5.0

Très bon & excellent service. Pris raisonnable. 155$ avec tip pour trois repas, deux bières, une coupe de vin & trois dessert. Dommage que j'habite loin.

Jan 30, 2024
on Google
William
5.0

I went there with my girlfriend for dinner, I got the half chicken & it was great. I eat chicken all the time but this one was extremely good & it was tender & juicy. Rice paired well & the veggies were plenty & tasty. My gf got the beef tortillas & she liked it as well.

Jan 25, 2024
on Google
David
5.0

Muy buen restaurante de comida Mexicana, excelente atención 👏

Jan 12, 2024
on Google
Siddhant
5.0

Best nachos with melted cheese in the whole world!!

Jan 8, 2024
on Google
Jeremy
5.0

Great experience! We went in for dinner on a Thursday. We reserved, which was a good thing since it got pretty busy. We didn't have any fish, but we had a mixture of chicken & vegetarian dishes which were all very good. The service was also really great, both waiters were super friendly. I strongly recommend this restaurant for any occasion. It's definitely worth it.

Jan 4, 2024
on Google
Alain
4.0

Very good mexicain food but expensive for what you get

Dec 26, 2023
on Google
Pablo
3.0

El mesero es muy grosero con la propina la exije

Dec 23, 2023
on Google
Donnyl19
5.0

This has the best mexican food in Montreal

Dec 23, 2023
on Google
Luc
5.0

If you want to feel like you're in a taqueria in Mexico, this is it. Always happy to eat there. Love the nopalitos con carne with cactus pieces. Apparently the ceviche is great also. It can be sometimes crowded so when we don't have too much time, we take it to go. Unfortunately they closed the Chateauguay location.

Dec 18, 2023
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Piero
4.0

The service was nice & accommodating, the atmosphere was very much a Mexican restaurant appeal, the spacing unfortunately was a little tight for our grouping, the pricing is what you'd expect for a restaurant post covid & the food was on the higher end, but had some dishes that could be more reasonably priced for the taste, all in all, if you want to try a new Mexican style restaurant worth the try & judge if you want to come back again.

Dec 16, 2023
on Google
Maggie
5.0

Excellent food, warm atmosphere & superb service - highly recommend this little gem !!

Dec 15, 2023
on Google
Mindy
5.0

La nourriture, le service, l'atmosphère était excellent je recommande !!!

Dec 13, 2023
on Google