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El Meson

Lachine
4.6$ & $$
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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)
4.6582 ratings
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72%
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Reviews for El Meson

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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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3.5

Difficulté avec le service mais atmosphère agréable. Bonne nourriture.

May 27, 2019
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5.0

La nourriture est bonne, très bon service & l'emplacement est très beau avec le bord de l'eau.

May 26, 2019
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4.5

Excellent food & easy to reserve!!

May 25, 2019
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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
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent...je le recommande a 100%..!!

May 13, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Toujours excellent à cet endroit

May 12, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Service impeccable, chaleureux, repas excellent, bon rapport qualité prix

May 8, 2019
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1 Review
4.5

Terrific & very authentic food & great service make this place a nice place to visit.

May 4, 2019
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1 Review
4.5

Nous avons adoré El Meson pour ces plats, pour son excellent service & pour sa générosité ! Le staff est vraiment charmant & compétent ! 👍🏻👍🏻

Apr 28, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Restaurant fort sympathique, ambiance familiale. Plats bien assaisonnés typiquement mexicains.
Nous y retrournerons.

Apr 26, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Vraiment magnifique, cuisine excellente typique, service hors-pair ..... Nous y retournerons .....

Apr 20, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

J'adore ce restaurant. La cuisine est authentique & généreuse. Le service empressé & efficace. Un véritable bon moment de détente garanti.

Mar 22, 2019
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1 Review
4.5

Staff & service were great, food was fresh & tasty. We had a wonderful meal sipping on refreshing Margaritas. Ambiance is laid back & decor sets the mood. Nice location facing the canal.

Mar 11, 2019
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3.5

Petit resto agréable. Nourriture très bonne. Pas pour un grand groupe. Étions 12.
Un des mets choisis prenait 25,30 minutes de préparation. On devrait être averti de ce fait. Car tous doivent attende pour être servi. Trop serré & difficulté de se déplacer.
Un des mets à peine entamé à été desservi & jeté sans qu'on demande si c'était terminé. Oups!! Pas impressionné.

Mar 4, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Très bon service & très bonne nourriture. Très autentique cuisine mexicaine

Mar 3, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food great service.

Feb 24, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Très bon repas typiquement Mexicain
Ambiance chaleureuse
La propriétaire est vraiment gentille & attentionnée.

Feb 24, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Excellente cuisineauthetique
Adorable « maman propriétaire « qui nous accueille avec son sourire & sa bonne humeur!
Nous sommes résidents des Laurentides, ( anciennement du sud-ouest)mais nous continuons d'y aller 4 à 6 fois par année car pour nous il n'y a pas d'équivalent

Feb 9, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Great service & very good food. This is my go to place to eat safely as a celiac

Jan 25, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Very good service, delicious food & lovely ambiance

Jan 6, 2019
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