Brooke Welchert
Comp. Tue/Thur
Dr. Kosse
9/20/2014
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
Want to make your taste buds do the Cucaracha? Take the taste tingling trip to La Mesa Mexican Restaurant. When walking into La Mesa Mexican Restaurant it is as if you crossed the border. The walls are coded in Mexican art and decoration. Top hit Mexican music is played softly throughout the restaurant twenty-four seven. Although it sounds clustered and obnoxious the restaurant feels very welcoming and open. Unlike many other food places La Mesa is very spread out and roomy. You have enough room to get up out of your seat and move around without bumping shoulders with the people sitting at tables around you. La Mesa is known for having the top Mexican menu selections compared to other Mexican restaurants around Omaha. While visiting this restaurant I tried some of the best known appetizers, entrees, and desserts. To start off the night I ordered the Chicken Nachos with your choice of adding Pico, lettuce, jalapenos, or sour cream. I am a very plain person so I added nothing and come to find out it was still as delicious as it would have been with all the toppings added. This appetizer was big enough to be its own entrée. After my appetizer my very well working waitress encouraged me to try the Tequila Grilled Chicken. With no hesitation I agreed. This was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. This platter consisted of a well cooked grilled chicken breast that was marinated in La Mesa’s very own house tequila sauce. Along with the grilled chicken I ordered