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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Ben
Une restaurant juste wow
Une cuisine bonne & raffinée
Un personnel très polis, serviable & courtois, vraiment ce fut une belle découverte, je recommande vivementView more
Hector
Delicioso. Para los que extranamos la comida Mexicana.View more
Damien
Fraîchement débarqué à Montréal, nous avons dîner dans ce restaurant mexicain. Cuisine
excellente & copieuse. La margharita est très bonne & les serveurs au top !View more
LyneGi-831
1 Review
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.
Debbie
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!View more
Lamia
Very good, authentic & affordable mexicain food !View more
Ivan
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.View more
Carl
Sympa petit bistro Mexicain sur le bord de l'eau. Belle petite terrasse & un ajout de tables sur le côté du resto permet plus de tables à l'extérieur.
Service sympa, familial, rapide & courtois.
Nourriture mexicaine hors des classiques, avec une touche de créativité. Sélection de drinks vaste, des classiques aux exotiques.
Prix raisonnables.
👍 Recommend.View more
Y
Dommage que la terrasse arrière ne soit plus ouverte, c'était LE cachet différent que les autres n'ont pas. On se croyait en vacances.View more
Lise
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 retourneView more
Mike
Great little place. I got take out (enchiladas & stuffed peppers) & it was excellent. They allow dogs on the patio so I will be back with them to sit outside. Great food. Fantastic friendly service.View more
Marie
Excellent petit resto mexicain aux abords du lac St Louis dans un secteur charmant.
Tout était délicieux,bien relevé & service chaleureux.
Je recommande fortement!View more
K
Delicious. Sat outside & had a nice dinner. Good portions & excellent service. Beautiful decor & location close to the water. Always a pleasure.View more
Carla
Very nice typical traditional Mexican food. Outside terrasse. Cozy inside. Affordable prices.View more
SHEINDL
A lovely birthday lunch at El Mesón.
My friend & I both ordered the tortilla lunch special. She enjoyed her fish tortilla & I also enjoyed my vegetable & bean tortilla. The lunch special included a tortilla soup, a bit of salad & rice on the plate, & tea or coffee, which was good value for $17.50. We ordered a tres leches cake for dessert even though we were both kind of full but we were celebrating, after all. 😊 The wait staff was kind enough to put a candle in the cake which was so cute! Even though I knew it was coming, it still made me grin like a child.
Compliments to Samuel, Os, &
Stavroula, the wait staff, who seemed to enjoy their jobs & it seemed their mission was to make our dining experience as enjoyable as possible.😊View more