Restaurante El Mesón
A cozy spot known for generous portions and a lively atmosphere, perfect for a flavorful meal with friendly service.
Highlights
Must-see attractions
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Best Time
Blue hour photography, calmer galleries
Restaurante El Mesón
Best Time
Blue hour photography, calmer galleries
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A cozy spot known for generous portions and a lively atmosphere, perfect for a flavorful meal with friendly service.
"My favorite Mexican restaurant in town. I always enjoy the food and eat too much!"
Server Oscar is a Highlight
Ask for Oscar, Eddie, or Angel; they are known for being personable, kind, and hilarious, making the dining experience great.
Generous Portions
Expect incredibly abundant portions. Dishes come with pasta, parmesan, and bread, making for a very filling meal.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mexican
Price
Mid-range
Address
Cl. 13 #10-67, Villa de Leyva, Boyacá, Colombia
Highlights
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Generous Portions & Flavorful Breasts
Enjoy incredibly abundant portions of chicken breasts, with options like blue cheese or Creole style. Served with pasta, parmesan, and bread.
Cozy Atmosphere with a View
A small, cozy place offering a spectacular view, creating a unique ambiance that feels like part of the local culture.
Lively Atmosphere & Board Games
A lively and insuperable atmosphere perfect for enjoying good food, darts, and a variety of board games for entertainment.
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Insider Tips
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Server Oscar is a Highlight
Ask for Oscar, Eddie, or Angel; they are known for being personable, kind, and hilarious, making the dining experience great.
Generous Portions
Expect incredibly abundant portions. Dishes come with pasta, parmesan, and bread, making for a very filling meal.
Great for Game Days
Join them on the patio on Saturdays during college football season for a fun and spirited atmosphere.
Reservations May Be Needed
Due to limited capacity, reservations are recommended to ensure your spot, especially during peak times.
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from all over the internet
Server Oscar is a Highlight
Ask for Oscar, Eddie, or Angel; they are known for being personable, kind, and hilarious, making the dining experience great.
Generous Portions
Expect incredibly abundant portions. Dishes come with pasta, parmesan, and bread, making for a very filling meal.
Great for Game Days
Join them on the patio on Saturdays during college football season for a fun and spirited atmosphere.
Reservations May Be Needed
Due to limited capacity, reservations are recommended to ensure your spot, especially during peak times.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Reviews for El Mesón are mixed, with some praising the generous portions and friendly service, particularly highlighting specific staff members like Oscar. Others find the restaurant to be quite expensive for the value offered and have had negative experiences, with one reviewer even comparing it unfavorably to Taco Bell.
"(Translated by Google) Excellent place! It's all over the square! The atmosphere is very Villa de Leyva! We ordered some breasts. One with blue cheese and another Creole style. The portion was incredibly generous. Dishes
They come accompanied by pasta, parmesan and bread. Highly recommended!
(Original)
Excelente lugar! Queda en toda la plaza! El ambiente es muy de Villa de Leyva! Pedimos unas pechugas. Una con queso azul y otra a la criolla. La porción fue increíblemente abundante. Los platos
Vienen acompañados de pasta, parmesano y pan. Muy recomendado!"
Carlos David Valencia Pacheco
"(Translated by Google) Small, cozy place with a spectacular view.
(Original)
Pequeño y acogedor lugar con una vista espectacular."
David Almeida
"(Translated by Google) Quite expensive for what it is
(Original)
Bastante caro para lo que es"
Aurélien Buffet
What People Like
What People Dislike
Frequently Asked Questions
Portions are described as incredibly generous, often served with pasta, parmesan, and bread.
Service is generally praised, with specific mentions of servers like Oscar, Eddie, and Angel being personable and friendly.
The atmosphere is described as cozy and lively, offering a spectacular view and a place with board games.
While some find it to be a good value, one reviewer noted it can be quite expensive for what it offers.
Yes, due to limited capacity, reservations are recommended to secure a table.
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