Mesa Modern Mexican Cuisine
theMOOD With a décor as vibrant as its Mexican-inspired menu, Mesa makes any occasion feel like a tropical getaway. Both the bar and dining room exude a lively sensuality, and a balconied area overlooking the main floor—available for special functions—allows guests to observe the downstairs action in a more private setting. Canopied sidewalk tables, available seasonally, take the party outdoors.
theDISH The celebrated modern Mexican cuisine of Rafael Palomino – executive chef, restaurateur and cookbook author – fuses the tastes of his Colombian homeland to soulful flavors found throughout the Latin world and beyond, from Lobster Enchiladas to homemade margaritas and sangria. Variety plays a starring role on the menu, spanning from fresh guacamole to grilled skirt steak marinated in epazote, with grilled scallions and charro beans. A wide assortment of small plate dishes makes it fun to assemble a mix-and-match meal of deliciously diverse tastes. Lively periodic cooking class demonstrations conducted by Palomino transform home cooks into enthusiastic Latin lovers.
theGLASS Full bar service is marked by a decided Latin accent, with Mexico, Brazil and Spain represented on the bottled beer list. The concise wine selection concentrates on Chilean and Old-World style South American vintages that complement the restaurant’s pan-Latin cuisine. For full Caribbean immersion, try one of Mesa’s many colorful cocktails, from caipirinhas and sparkling mojitos to margaritas and sangria.
theINSIDE SCOOP Put on your dancing shoes and move to sizzling rhythms when live bands and DJ Stream bring sultry salsa dancing to Mesa on alternate Saturday nights.
