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El Meson

Lachine
4.6$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 12 pm
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About

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.

Details

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
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 2026-06-10
5★
72%
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19%
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Review Summary

El Meson offers an authentic Mexican experience with a warm, rustic vibe and friendly, attentive service. The portions are generous and dishes like mole, ceviche, and fajitas are praised for their flavor and freshness. The canal view from the front terrace and the cozy dining space add to a memorable atmosphere, with guests noting they plan to return. Overall, the restaurant is celebrated for flavorful food, welcoming staff, and good value.
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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

Wow! Quel beau moment. Une énorme merci à Alexandra qui nous a bien guidé. Les entrées sont généreuse, salade de cactus & ceviche. Le plats principal aux fruits de mer était excellent ainsi que les mocktails. À refaire, un beau premier RDV!

Aug 16, 2025
on Google

Food & drinks were delicious! The mole was so flavorful. Will definitely be back again!

Aug 14, 2025
on Google

The food is always delicious & the service is wonderful
All with a perfect view

Aug 7, 2025
on Google

One time stop & that's it ... I usually tend to do a satisfactory review to my Mexican fellows , but not this time ... I even had to return a Michelada that tasted very watery , the waiter took it back & they didn't intend to improve it, it was just removed from the bill. Food was ok , but not what I was expecting from reading others reviews & a bit expensive.

Aug 4, 2025
on Google

C'est un bon endroit, bon repas & bon service à la clientèle. 100% recommandé.

Aug 4, 2025
on Google

Nouriture typique mexicaine exquise! Terasse donnant sur la rue & quelques tables extèrieure sous une immence vigne pour ceux qui n'aime pas être au soleil! On y retourneras bientôt c'est sut! 🌮🌮 J'aurais donné 6* pour le service si c'érait possible! 🙂

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Wow! De loin le meilleur service & la nourriture fraiche & délicieuse. Accueil chaleureux & super service. Un endroit a découvrir & a y retourner souvent.

Aug 3, 2025
on Google
5.0

The food is so so perfect! I took Tacos & enchiladas to go. They are both amazing & all the server there were so kind & friendly.

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Wow. I was amazed, really not expecting this. We started off with the ceviche, which was great in itself, then had the enchilada with tomato sauce, it was awesome. My wife had the chicken breast with the molle (cacao) sauce & that was also awesome. I also took some of her molle sauce for my vegetables, & that was also great. It was our first time trying the molle sauce & we really loved it. The next time, I'm getting the molle sauce! A big thank you to the waiter who was patient with us, & helped us navigate through the menu. I'm not one to get overexcited with food, but this struck a cord.

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

it was just the right deal, good food & bonne potion, musique pas trop fort, un bon service avec bcp d'attention. ils ont plat de fruit de mer avec une sauce exquise. J'y retourne c sur & je recommande👍

Jul 26, 2025
on Google

Amazing food, good price, good portion size.

Jul 20, 2025
on Google
5.0

Une restaurant juste wow
Une cuisine bonne & raffinée
Un personnel très polis, serviable & courtois, vraiment ce fut une belle découverte, je recommande vivement

Jul 18, 2025
on Google

Delicioso. Para los que extranamos la comida Mexicana.

Jul 15, 2025
on Google

Fraîchement débarqué à Montréal, nous avons dîner dans ce restaurant mexicain. Cuisine
excellente & copieuse. La margharita est très bonne & les serveurs au top !

Jul 13, 2025
on Google
LyneGi-831
1 Review
2.0

L'expérience récente pas été malheureusement a la hauteur de nos attentes

Tout d'abord, nous avons rencontré plusieurs problème: La chaise risqué de me faire tombé , un trou dans le plancher . Malgré le fait de l'avoir indiqué pas de désolé & ou offrir autre place !

Un service rapide mais pas dans le bon sens . Nous avons demander de nous laisser la carte des choix de boissons & oups retiré avant que nous ayons commencé a manger! La facture nous a été présenté alors que nous n'avions pas encore terminé.

Pour terminé le tout la salle de bain , papier de toilette au sol un peu partout pas propre !!

J'espère que le restaurant ferons le nécessaire pour éviter les désagrément.

Jul 13, 2025

Food was very good & that about it !
Waiters & waitresses seemed bothered if we asked a question . We asked for the drink menu & the waiter told us he was too busy at the moment!
Finally when we ordered the drinks one came back wrong & mine was supposed to be slushy & it wasn't.
Food was actually tasty & perfect temperature.
When I paid I wanted the receipt from the machine & he said sorry too late . I was like you never asked if I wanted a copy & his response was too late now !
Food was very services was not! Will not be returning!

Jul 13, 2025
on Google

Very good, authentic & affordable mexicain food !

Jul 12, 2025
on Google

The food was good, & the prices are reasonable

Jul 10, 2025
on Google

One of my favorite Mexican family runned place.
Excellent margaritas. Cheap if u get the 1/2 or cheaper for the full pitcher. Most expensive dish is seafood plate. Excellent. Best ceviche ever (Red snapper). Average guacamole. 3 liete cake is awesome. The even make some extra dishes that are not on the menu (chicken casadilla, great.) Cosy terrace. You will be satisfied.
Best to reserve.

Jul 8, 2025
on Google